National touring acts, first Friday art walk, craft fairs and more. Dive into the weekend with this weeks guide of Portland, Maine.
Friday, November 5th
First Friday Artwalk | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Congress Street
Portland’s First Friday Art Walk is the state of Maine’s largest free monthly cultural event. Every month, rain, snow, sleet, or shine, the galleries, museums, alternative venues, and streets of downtown Portland celebrate the creative culture that makes us one of the best small cities in the country. Creative Portland, the city’s local arts agency, stewards the art walk through the gathering and publication of the listings, and the promotion of the arts community.
Harvest on the Harbor | 5:30 PM | O’Maine Studios | Tickets
Some of the finest distillers in the world are right here in Maine, and this event, featuring the members of the Maine Distillers Guild, is where you’ll find them under one roof. Meet the distillers and taste their spirits: Maine-made Gins, Vodkas, Bourbons, Rums, and more, plus a variety of food pairings to complement the huge selection of spirits.
Portbowie: A Celebration of David Bowie | 7:00 PM | Portland House of Music | Tickets
Returning to the stage for the first time since April of 2019 in its new home, Portland House of Music & Events! “The Man Who Sold the World” and “Hunky Dory” will both be performed in their entirety.
Nectar | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Flask
Welcome NECTAR, the First Fridays party at Flask Lounge. Every month, Nectar will bring in regional DJs and Producers to showcase the darkest, sweetest, deepest sounds of techno and true raw underground 4×4 power. Turning FLASK into the inside of a flower, Nectar will juxtapose light and dark, life and rebirth, power with vulnerability. A safe space to close your eyes and sweat out of your shirt.
Strange Ranger | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Sun Tiki Studios | Tickets
Strange Ranger continues to excel at translating the way intimacy can feel so overwhelmingly gigantic. With a dozen releases across their 10 years as a band, they have traversed genres, moods, and textures while maintaining one important throughline: an exploration of closeness.
Retro Fridays | 9:00 PM | Aura | Tickets
Internationally renowned DJ’s Innox and Jimmy Tabz along with the guest Djs and event planning expertise of AURA bring you retro nights. Come celebrate different music vibes with us, and different genres of music with the best Djs around.
One Team Scavenger Hunt | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 25 Pearl Street | Tickets
A cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction. All you need is your own mobile device and an Internet connection.
Saturday, November 6th
Maine Oyster Fest | (1) 12:30 – 3:00 PM (2) 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | O’Maine Studios | Tickets
Some of the finest distillers in the world are right here in Maine, and this event, featuring the members of the Maine Distillers Guild, is where you’ll find them under one roof. Meet the distillers and taste their spirits: Maine-made Gins, Vodkas, Bourbons, Rums, and more, plus a variety of food pairings to complement the huge selection of spirits.
Intro to Knife Making | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM | 971 congress street
Ever wanted to forge your own knife? Need something special in the kitchen?Of course you have! Who hasn’t? Time to design and craft your own knife from scratch.
Christmas Craft Fair | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Italian Heritage Center
Annual Christmas Craft show. Crafters, Pastries and lunch. What a combination! Come and kick off the holiday season with them!
Coveside Market | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 28 Vannah Ave.
Join us for a fun-filled market with local makers, food trucks (Quanto Basta and Roll Call), and a kids art activity with Love Lab Studio!
Sheesh B2B2B | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Flask Lounge
You can expect house, disco, funk, tech, breaks & plenty of booty boppers.
We are joined by Ambivert who will graciously warm the dance floor up! After that DJ M33CH & Thiccboi Drewski will be joining yours truly for an extended sheesh family set to close out the night.
Dirty Deeds | 9:00 PM | Aura | Tickets
Dirty Deeds The AC/DC Experience out of Boston, MA, has been touring the US for over 20 years bringing forth their high energy and wildly entertaining tribute to one of the world’s best rock bands, AC/DC! Dirty Deeds’ performance revisits all of the timeless AC/DC hits along with a theatrical ride through rock n’ roll history bringing you back to the early music that was at the roots of AC/DC’s rise to stardom.
Dave Gutter | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The Thirsty Pig
Dave Gutter is best known as the lead singer and band leader of former Arista Records recording artists, Rustic Overtones and Paranoid Social Club. He is considered by many to be one of the most influential musicians that Maine has ever produced.
Sunday, November 7th
Daughtry & Sevendust | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | State Theatre | Tickets
- An American rock band formed and fronted by namesake Chris Daughtry, who was a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol.
- Sevendust is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1994. Sevendust have attained success with three consecutive RIAA gold-certified albums, a Grammy nomination, and have sold millions of records worldwide.
Stand-Up Comedy Workshop | 1:00 PM | Portland House Of Music
With award-winning writer/director Tim Ferrell.
The Comics, Jason Bosch, Anne Saulnier, Sarah Mather, Tim Ouillette, Chris Trout,
Meghan Gaven, Kings Floyd, Sarah Desormiers, Nate Eldridge, Anne-Marie Keene
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day of show.
Vapors of Morphine | 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Bayside Bowl
Vapors of Morphine is a Boston-based alternative band with a unique sound and unusual instrumentation, touring the US, South America, and Europe. They were formed by former members of the Low Rock band Morphine.
Queers & Beers | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Liquid Riot
All queers and allies are welcomed! Come hang out and chat! They are a social club with a love of beer but please don’t feel pressured to drink! Come hangout, connect and chat!
Toby McAllister | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Stroudwater Distillery
Toby toured with Sparks The Rescue for most of his 20’s, and now performs all over New England. Toby has been playing music since he got his first guitar when he was 13 years old. He immediately realized this was his passion, and hasn’t stopped playing/performing since.
Disco Brunch | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | The Yard
The first ever Brunch at The Yard, and it’s a Disco themed brunch! You won’t want to miss this one! You love the burgers, so come on down and check out the new brunch menu, you’re guaranteed to love it!
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