Music, art, food and more, all things Portland is known for! There’s something for everyone in this weeks weekend guide.
Friday, October 15th
Steve Dennis | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | The Bar
Traveling from Boston to play, Steve Dennis! Steve has performed at hundreds of venues across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire, becoming a veteran in the New England music scene. Steve pays close attention to the stories behind his songs, while pulling the listener in with tasteful guitar work and soothing vocal melodies.
CAKEWALK: Drewski with Rotating Djs | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Citrus
This Boston veteran pulls rump shaking Disco and Deep House from his 20 years running decks from The Middle East to Elements Music Festival. Drewski is a bass-shaking and exhilarating house and dance music producer/DJ. Drewski’s sound consists of a tasteful variety of Detroit electro, Tribal, Southern Rap, Funk, Soul, and underground influenced house and dance sets.
Zeme Libre & Soul Rebel Project | 8:00 PM – Close | Portland House of Music | Tickets | 21+
If you’re looking for a good vibe dance party, look no further. The combined music of these two musical groups is guaranteed to get you up off your feet and moving for a night filled with nothing but high energy!
Film: The Velvet Underground | 2:00 PM-4:00 PM / 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Portland Museum of Art
The Velvet Underground created a new sound that changed the world of music, cementing its place as one of rock ’n’ roll’s most revered bands. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Todd Haynes, The Velvet Underground shows just how the group became a cultural touchstone representing a range of contradictions: the band is both of their time, yet timeless; literary yet realistic; rooted in high art and street culture.
The film features in-depth interviews with the key players of that time combined with a treasure trove of never-before-seen performances and a rich collection of recordings, Warhol films, and other experimental art that creates an immersive experience into what founding member John Cale describes as the band’s creative ethos.
Friction at Flask: Nick Minieri w/ Undrig | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Flask
- When it comes to music, Nick Minieri is a chameleon; his tastes change constantly to compliment his frenetic, fast-paced lifestyle. With roots firmly planted in house, uk garage and drum and bass, this daytime graphic designer is drawn to any sound with a pulse, some soul, and most importantly some swing!
- Resonant Sound resident Undrig (John Vincent) originally got his start playing drums around age 5. His style has been focused on the unstable space between seductive, groove focused, bass driven subtleties and evocative, experimental vibes.
Saturday, October 16th
Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 1011 Westbrook, Portland
The 2021 Plane Pull pits teams of 20 individuals against each other in the ultimate tug of war!
Teams line up and see who can collaboratively pull the plane 20 feet in the quickest SECONDS of execution! Proceeds from the 2021 Plane Pull benefit the Travis Mills Foundation – a nonprofit to benefit America’s recalibrated veterans and their families.
Motor Booty Affair | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Elks Lodge | Tickets
Join The Booty as we help raise funds for the Noyes Family & Friends Scholarship Foundation. This is a great fundraiser that provides two scholarships annually for graduating seniors at Westbrook High School.
Grill & Chill | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Big Moose Harley Davidson
Join friends and family for some BBQ to celebrate the end of the season over at Big Moose!
A Farewell to Summer with Raffles prizes, food and fun! Oh did we mention there will be free Moe’s BBQ from 11:00am- til gone
Joe Bermudez | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Citrus
Coming from humble beginnings deep in the woods of Maine, who is now a DJ/producer based in Boston, MA. He has toured the world, sharing the stage with DJ’s such as David Guetta and Avicii, worked with Grammy award winning artists such as Britney Spears and Rihanna and has DJ’d everything from the Ultra Music Festival in Miami to being one the opening acts for Madonna’s hugely successful MDMA tour.
Brett Wilson | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The Thirsty Pig | Tickets
Billboard and radio chart topping, award-winning, international reggae-rock sensation Roots of Creation, are a touring powerhouse. Whether on the festival circuit, performing at jam and reggae-rock favorites like Camp Bisco, Gathering of The Vibes, California Roots, Jungle Jam and Closer to the Sun, or sharing the stage at sold out shows with some of their diverse influences including Slightly Stoopid, The Wailers, and Michael Franti, reggae/rock/dubtronica band Roots of Creation (RoC) offers up a high-energy, infectious live music experience.
Assasi’s Third World Wide Vol. 1 | 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM | SPACE | Tickets
The premiere of Biddeford-based, Syrian-born rapper Assasi’s latest project, blending contemporary hip-hop sounds with Golden Age Arab music. Screenings of videos, collaborations with local artists, with live performance and dance.
Portland Farmers Market | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Deering Oaks Park
Many vendors set up at Deering Oaks Park, with produce, plants, meats, flowers, dairy and more! Bring water! The market does not have any water available, so please come prepared with your own water if you may need it while shopping.
Sunday, October 17th
Fall Foliage Wine Sail | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM / 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Maine State Pier | Tickets
You’re in for an incredible wine education experience as you sail through beautiful Casco Bay, in Maine’s most colorful season, with scenic views of Maine lighthouses, islands, and waterways, and fall foliage colors in the backdrop … all while indulging in a wine class. You’ll walk away with knowing a lot about wine; how regional influences impact wine styles and quality, gain confidence knowing how to evaluate, select and pair wines, and describe what you smell and taste.
Queers & Beers | 7:00PM – 9:00 PM | Liquid Riot
All queers and allies are welcomed! Come hang out and chat! We are a social club with a love of beer but please don’t feel pressured to drink! Come hangout, connect and chat!
Pop Up: Sur-Lie and Mami | 12:00 PM | Austin Street Brewery
Join us for an afternoon celebrating Sur Lie and their 7th anniversary! You will be able to enjoy a food pop up from Sur•Lie and Mami. All the good vibes provided by Mr.Dereloid.
Ocean Sol | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Blue
Ocean Sol Jazz is about to rip it up again with the original band in attendance – Frank Sanfilippo, Jeffrey Smith, David Pollack, Brian Plourde, Shannon O’Connor, Ken Fasulo- also featuring a brand new 5 string fretted bass to proudly play! Blue is the group’s favorite Jazz and R&B nightclub! You won’t want to miss this performance.
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