We have the guide for you. Let’s do something fun this weekend! This weekend is full of LIVE music, game nights, art shows, happy hours, farmers markets and a handful of Portland-based events. It’s time to grab your friends and head into Portland, Maine!
Friday, August 13th
All-The-Time Drink Deal | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
$3 cans of Shipyard Brewing Co’s Finder IPA ALL THE TIME. Indoor & outdoor patio dining available at Po’ Boys and Pickles.
Happy Hour at Bird & Co. | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
This insane happy hour deal includes $2 Tecates, $3 dollar house tacos, and $5 margaritas!
Living Room Quintet | Maine Craft Distilling | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come join us for an evening of live music at the Public House with local band Living Room Quintet!
Eileen Rose & The Legendary Rich Gilbert | Portland Lobster Co. | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, Eileen Rose & The Legendary Rich Gilbert are performing for 3 full hours! Enjoy classic Portland food and local beers all while enjoying some unique LIVE music.
Truly Sam Summer Music Series | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enjoy live music on The Terrace at Portland Harbor Hotel every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through the month of August. Event features a rotating line-up of local musicians playing a variety of genres from acoustic to jazz. Enjoy Sam Summer Ale, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Dogfish Head Canned Cocktails purchased from the on-site BlueFin North Atlantic Seafood Restaurant. Event sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer and Samual Adams.
Vinyl Tap | Portland Lobster Co. | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, Vinyl Tap is going to rock the house, all while you’re enjoying classic meals and drinks with a killer view.
Saturday, August 14th
Portland Farmers Market at Deering Oaks Park | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Portland Farmers Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Many vendors set up at Deering Oaks Park, with produce, plants, meats, flowers, dairy and more!
Old Port Historic Events | Back to Back Events
Taking place at Monument Square from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, experience this 90 minute workout all while learning the rich history of Portland, Maine’s Old Port (1632 – 2021). Shortly after, come and explore the Old Port’s rich history and places of interest in this 2 hour exciting walking tour and historical adventure for all members of the family. This event will take place at Monument Square from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Advanced tickets required at ticketweb.com
Rock The Block | Deering Center Community Church | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rock the Block is back! Join your neighbors for music, food, fun, and a little later shopping this Saturday, August 14th, from 4-8 PM. Great event for the whole family. Includes hot dogs and hamburgers; face painting; music; fire pit and getting to know our neighbors. Location along Stevens Ave between Pleasant Ave & amp; Hartley St.
Art in the Park | Mill Creek Park | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
South Portland’s annual Art in the Park Show & Sale is a summer favorite of participating artists and the Portland community. The Food Court will be located where Broadway meets Ocean Street/ There will be a variety of food from hot dogs and ice cream to international cuisine during the hours of 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Scotti River Trio | Portland Lobster Co. | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, the Scotti River Trio are performing for 3 full hours! Enjoy classic Portland food and local beers all while enjoying some unique LIVE music.
Truly Sam Summer Music Series | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enjoy live music on The Terrace at Portland Harbor Hotel every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through the month of August. Event features a rotating line-up of local musicians playing a variety of genres from acoustic to jazz. Enjoy Sam Summer Ale, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Dogfish Head Canned Cocktails purchased from the on-site BlueFin North Atlantic Seafood Restaurant. Event sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer and Samuel Adams.
Italian Bazaar | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Carmine Terracciano Band will be live from 5-9PM. All of your favorite Italian dinners and desserts, along with beer and wine for those of you who are 21+. This event will be held at 72 Federal St, Portland, ME.
Band Beyond Description | Portland Lobster Co. | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, Band Beyond Description is going to rock the house, all while you’re enjoying classic meals and drinks with a killer view.
Sunday, August 15th
Congress Square Market | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
They’ve got art, they’ve got plants, they’ve got treats (both human and pup), they’ve got live portraits — what else could you want? See you in the Square!
Gina Alibrio & Friends | Portland Lobster Co. | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, Gina Alibrio & Friends are performing for 3 full hours!
Dominic Lavoie & Friends | Portland Lobster Co. | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, Dominic Lavoie & Friends are going to rock the house, all while you’re enjoying classic meals and drinks with a killer view.
Sunday Concert Series | Maine Craft Distilling | Opens 6:00 PM | Purchase Tickets Here
Winner of the New England Music Awards “2017 Roots Act of the Year,” Town Meeting is an Americana indie folk band from the Boston area.
Game Night: Fore Play Sports Pub | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Every Sunday night from 7 PM – 1 AM it’s Game Night at Foreplay Sports Pub. With board/card games plus all the Foreplay classics like pool, darts, bubble hockey, foosball, buck hunter, etc. What’s not to love!
More event listings within Portland, Maine: CLICK HERE
