The weekend is here, and we’ve got the best of what’s happening in Portland, Maine. This week’s weekend guide is filled with end of summer events, live performances and game nights around Portland. Let the weekend commence!
Friday, August 27th
Elise Testone Duo | Portland Lobster Co. | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, the Elise testone Duo is 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 28th
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
Allagash Wild Card Showcase | Highroller Lobster Co. | 11:00 AM
It’s the end of August, and you know what that means! Allagsh Brewing Company’s Wild Card returns for its 3rd year- showcasing rare kegs and bottles, all sour, blended, or barrel-aged at Highroller Lobster Company. This year’s list is a doozie –all beers will be available from open until they’re gone!
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.
Tender Table Pop-Up | Congress Square Park | 3 PM -6 PM
Join Tender Table’s in celebrating the Black and Brown joy and community with their pop-up at Congress Square Park. Featured visitors include Onggi | Ferments and Food, who will be bringing some fermenty foods and goods to enjoy. There’s also more local food, poetry, music, and more brought to you by artists of color in Maine. Admission is free, food and merch will be for sale. Event is family-friendly!
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.
Jeff Beam & Friends | Portland Lobster Co. | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, Jeff Beam & Friends is going to rock the house, all while you’re enjoying classic meals and drinks with a killer view.
Sunday, August 29th
Pet Rock in the Park | Deering Oaks Park | 11 AM – 3PM
Live music, demonstrations, food trucks, pet vendors, animal rescues, vets, artists, and more! Where is all this fun activity, you ask? It’s the 10th annual Pet Rock in the Park at Deering Oaks Park in support of the Animal Cancer Foundation, Uniting Pet & Human Research for a Cure. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are highly encouraged to relax in the park!
Caravan Summer Artist Market | Congress Square Park | 12 PM- 5PM
Get outside and safely support small businesses, local artists, and makers! In the heart of Portland’s Art District, at the corner of High and Congress, shop a unique quality spread of handmade and original artwork and goods. From paintings, prints, skincare, teas, baby gifts, jewelry, textiles, candles, woodworking, CBD products, ceramics and more. 15+ vendors, live music, and free!
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!
BBQ & Fish Fry with Soul Food Paradise | Fork Food Lab | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Come be a part of the extended family at the first Soul Food Paradise All-You-Can-Eat BBQ & Fish Fry. Yes! They will be frying up catfish alongside burgers and dogs on the grill PLUS all the soul food classics you know and love including BBQ chicken and ribs, jerk chicken, collard greens and their famous mac ’n cheese. Good music, fun games and drinks. Wine & Beer available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chair. $40 for all you can eat. Kids under 11 eat for free!
Kris Rodgers | Portland Lobster Co. | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
LIVE at Portland Lobster Company, Kris Rodgers is going to rock the house, all while you’re enjoying classic meals and drinks with a killer view.
Sunday Concert Series | Maine Craft Distilling | 6:00 PM |
Rescheduled Concert: Kat Wright & Bob Wagner (guitar) and Josh Weinstein (bass) lean into their trio formation, showcasing their folky / rootsy selves, all stripped down, a triangulation of their strengths, their bareness, their imperfect humanness, their voices,their ferocious tenderness, their love of songs and singing and story.
Sunday Shindig | Portland Zoo | 3 PM -5:30 PM
AUGUST BOOGIE SESSIONS & the last one of the month at Portland Zoo! Sunday kick off 3-5:30 with BRUHV on DJ.
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!
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