The first weekend of February has arrived and the weekend is loaded with events. From a YouTube sensation coming to life as a musical, to major acts like Killswitch Engage and Air Supply performing live, to Bob Marley tribute shows on Saturday and Sunday. Find everything to do in Portland with the Weekend Guide!
Friday the 4th
Blippi – The Musical | Merrill Auditorium | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Blippi The Musical brings the energetic and loveable character Blippi off the screen and onto the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing music.
Studio Two: The Beatles Tribute | One Longfellow Square | 8:00pm
Studio Two captures all of the excitement and danceable 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize.
Goiter w/ Molkromatic and Psetta | Sun Tiki Studios | 9:00pm
Goiter is a one man show. A real computer person. Darkwave/Synthpunk/Powerpop from the coldest forest in New England.
Hypnotized: feat. Rob Wood, Moses, Tylord, Monek | Flask Lounge | 8:00pm – 1:00am
Celebrate First Friday with a stacked lineup including welcoming back the one and only Rob Wood (NYC) for some incredible house/tech/minimal flavor.
Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection | Blue | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection will take to the stage at Blue on the first Friday of February.
Sal Johnson & The Crowded Table | Blue | 8:00pm
Pull up a chair and join Portland’s freshest, most groovin’ jam-tastical creative collaborative.The band hosts a blend of unique vocal textures interlaced with psychedelia-inspired riffs.
Saturday the 5th
Vouchers for Veterans | Stevens Square Community Center | 9:00am – 1:00pm
All Veterans in Maine and New Hampshire are invited to come to the Portland Indoor Farmers Market, at Stevens Square Community Center to receive a $20 Voucher for FREE market products.
Killswitch Engage | State Theatre | 7:30pm
The veteran rockers Killswitch Engage return to Portland with August Burns Red and Light the Torch. This is a rescheduled show from 2020. All tickets from that show will be honored.
Outdoor Yoga | Payson Park | 10:00am – 11:00am
Find a deeper sense of connection to yourself, to mother earth, and to your community with in-person, outdoor yoga. Pre-registration requested for exact location.
Love Is Brewing Mini-Market | Belleflower Brewing | 1:00pm
Saturday afternoon is for lovers as Belleflower Brewing hosts a mini-market that will feature flowers, cards, sweets and sparkles from local makers.
The Final Bob Marley Bash ft. Gorilla Finger Dub | Aura | 8:00pm
Bob Marley’s birthday weekend is in full swing at Aura Saturday night as Gorilla Finger Dub hits the stage to pay tribute.
Meet The Author Series: The Great Chowder Cook-Off | Maker’s Galley | 5:00pm
The very first Meet the Author series! Author Anna Crowley Redding brings to life a classic rivalry–New England and Manhattan style chowder; which is the winner?
O’Donnell/Beling/Gemmiti Trio | Blue | 6:00pm
Join three of Blue’s veteran musicians as they explore standards and originals with a focus on texture, interplay, and emotional intimacy.
Sapphic Saturday Whiskey Tasting | Liquid Riot | 7:00pm – 10:00pm
This will be a seated event and include tastings of Liquid Riot’s bourbon, oat whiskey, rye and single malt. Tickets include the tasting and choice of one whiskey-based cocktail.
Coyote Island + Rigometrics | Portland House of Music | 7:00pm
Unfortunately members of Strange Machines have tested positive for COVID. Coyote Island will now headline with special guests Rigometrics and Sal Johnson & The Crowded Table.
Twyn | Blue | 8:00pm
Miami’s future-jazz duo, TWYN, is a collaboration between Electric Kif’s keyboardist, Jason Matthews & Lemon City Trio’s drummer, Aaron Glueckauf
The House Flies with Haze and Plague Dad | Sun Tiki Studios | 8:30pm
Punk and Garage Rock will permeate your eardrums as a collective of high school friends known as The House Flies perform this Saturday.
Nihco Gallo and The Bad-Year Society | Cove Street Arts | 8:00pm
Vibraphonist Nihco Gallo and the Bad-Year Society present an evening of improvised music with influences from around the world. Joined by tap dancer Ayan Imai-Hall.
Sunday the 6th
Bob Marley Birthday Tribute with Catcha Vibe | Free Street | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Check out Portland’s newest music venue Free Street and celebrate the life and music of Bob Marley on his blessed earthstrong birthday with the band Catcha Vibe.
Air Supply | State Theatre | 8:00pm
The legendary group Air Supply brings their Lost In Love Experience to Portland playing their greatest hits and more on Sunday night.
FLIP Fabrique | Merrill Auditorium | 3:00pm
FLIP Fabrique, a circus company based in Québec, shares their ingenious brand of acrobatic physical comedy making everyday situations a celebration of the extraordinary.
Dark Hollow Bottling Company | Blue | 5:00pm
The music of Dark Hollow Bottling Company can be loosely classified as Americana; fusing bluegrass, rockabilly, folk, rock and pop music.
Sundaze feat. Ogeaz, Slushroom and Bubblebee | Flask Lounge | 9:00pm
Flask welcomes Dipitus bass peddlers Ogeaz, Slushroom & Bubblebee from western Massachusetts.
It’s Britney B*tch | Blackstones | 9:00pm
Blackstones presents a pop-up drag show with the music of Britney Spears featuring Danielle Dior, Chartreuse Money, Sharkaren and Famine the Supermodel.
