An MF DOOM Instrumental Tribute” is a special, one time event here at Novel! The set will include a variety of MF DOOM instrumental tracks, arrangements, and jazz standards which were sampled by the beloved rapper and producer. All of it will be played by a live band made up of musicians from all over the southern Maine area.
PERSONNEL:
Piano – Myles Kelley
Bass – Robben Harris
Drums – Miles Plummer
Trumpet – Ian Smith
Saxophones – Nate Johengen
Each week during the month of February, we will be showing a beloved basketball movie in our speakeasy.
Movies will be showing on the following evenings: March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th.
☕ Coffee Roasting Open House at Novel Book Bar! ☕
Calling all coffee lovers! Join us at Novel Book Bar in Portland, Maine for a Coffee Roasting Open House. Experience the art and science behind your favorite brew as we take you on a journey from bean to cup!
If you love a fun fact and say “ohh, that a great question, don’t tell me the answer”, come hang out. All types of knowledge will be tested for prizes, fame, and the love of the trivial.
THEM Burlesque is a gender inclusive, body positive entertainment troupe specializing in burlesque, drag, flow/circus, and pole performances. THEM Burlesque was founded in August of 2022 following a performance at BOOB (Bans Off Our Bodies). Since then THEM has performed across New England with regular shows in the Greater Portland Area! If you love THEM, follow us on instagram (@them.burlesque) to find upcoming shows!
It’s BINGO night with THEM Burlesque at Novel! Join us for bingo, mini games, burlesque and drag! Whimsical themes meet fabulous performances with a chance to win some prizes. Join us for this fun evening with THEM!
Broadway Bingo
Step into the spotlight for THEM Burlesque Broadway Bingo! Iconic show tunes! Dazzling performances! Bingo and Mini Games! This theatrical night of bingo will have you shouting “SPECTACULAR! SPECTACULAR!”
featuring
Clamz! Kasino
Lucille Swings
Rosie Havoc
Looking for meaningful connections but hate dating apps? Interested in meeting other people who want romantic/dating-focused/”more than friends” kinds of connections? Hot Singles In Your Area is here for you.
Straight? Queer? Monogamous? Poly? Unsure? All are welcome and encouraged. We wanted to create an environment that is fun, sexy, and above all, inclusive. For us, it’s less about checking boxes and more about finding chemistry. Maybe you’ll get a date or maybe you’ll meet a pal – but you’ll definitely leave with a good story.
Mix & Mingle on March 15, 8pm, in the Archive at Novel. Tickets are $5 and include a welcome shot (NA options available). Drink specials, ice breakers, and good times. Come hang and invite your crush.
Gina Marie Guadagnino is the author of The Parting Glass, her debut novel. Her previously published work includes three short stories: “Whisper in the Shadows,” which appears in The Morris-Jumel Mansion Anthology of Fantasy and Paranormal Fiction; “In the Sky She Floats,” which appears in Mixed Up: Cocktail Recipes (and Flash Fiction) for the Discerning Drinker (and Reader); and “From the Inbox of Madness,” which appears in Welcome of Miskatonic University. When not writing fiction, Gina is an independent scholar in the field of Irish history. A New Yorker by birth, she now resides in Maine with her family, her library, and her cats, Kenning and Litotes.
C. Rochelle writes Love-is-Love in many forms, but is best known for the MM romance series Villainous Things and Villains in Space.
Her books feature a healthy blend of epic plot & kinky spice, respectful LGBTQ representation, witty banter & dark humor, big feels & emotional ruin, and a unique writing style that welcomes readers to claim their spot at her Weird-Ho’s table.
Nyla K the author of Flipping Hot Fiction. “I write big books and I cannot lie”, insert smirky face, featuring LGBTQ+ inclusivity & representation.
A quirky world-traveler with a sailor mouth and a filthy mind. She writes the dark, and the dirty, but most importantly, UNIQUE romantic fiction. Her smutty and taboo love stories are not for the faint of heart, so beware! Nyla believes in the relevant, boundary-pushing, mind-bending side of erotic fiction, which is always what to expect from her. If you’re looking…
✨ CONNECTION & CRAFTS ✨
This event combines meaningful conversation with a hands-on craft activity to set your intentions for the season ahead.
Craft Your Own Manifestation Jar
Our fellow member and avid crafter, Sarah Tripp, will guide us in creating Manifestation Jars (also known as Good Luck Jars). Whether you want to attract love, career success, inner peace, or just a little extra luck, you’ll fill your jar with carefully selected elements that symbolize your personal goals.
All crafting supplies will be provided!
Sip & Savor ☕
Portland Stitch Club is a needlepoint club made by local stitchers who love getting together to talk and do all things needlepoint. They will be meeting in our Speakeasy to craft together at 6 PM.