It’s all about getting extra merry this weekend in the Old Port (and even spilling over into Monday)! Don’t be a Scrooge, get out there to enjoy it!
Friday
Start your weekend off by seeing the Bill Nye the Science Guy’s new film at the Portland Museum of Art! This film will be running all weekend, so don’t miss your chance to see Bill Nye take on the nay-sayers of climate change, evolution, and a science-based worldview.
Whether you’ve been at it for months or are just starting, get that holiday shopping done tonight at Friendology Night from 5-10 pm at Beachology boutique gift shop in Old Orchard Beach. While it is a venture out of our beloved Old Port, their unique merchandise and Made-in-Maine gifts are not to be missed, especially at a 20% discount (and while enjoying wine and snacks compliments of The Maine Table Restaurant in South Portland)!
The Bakery Photo Collective is hosting their 17th Annual Photo A Go-Go silent auction & party tonight at their new home on Forest Avenue from 6-9 pm, featuring 95 fine-art photographs by both established and emerging photographers at incredible prices. Enjoy live music, local beverages and stunning photographs by photographers from near and far.
Get your tickets now for Symphony & Spirits: Magic of Christmas! Start at Rosie’s to sip on delicious drinks, followed by a trek to the Merrill Auditorium to enjoy the extraordinary music by The Portland Symphony Orchestra! Drink some good spirits while you get into the holiday spirit!
Saturday
The brand new Eighteen Twenty Wines is hosting a Holiday Pop Up from noon until 7 pm! Local craftspeople will be selling their wares, Mashed will provide the delicious treats, PLUS a limited amount of bottles of their delicious rhubarb wine will be available! Get there early to ensure you can snag one!
Take a little me-time at Belly Up to the Barre- Holiday Edition with Magnolia – Barre, Yoga, Life. A 45-minute barre express class, followed by wine, beer, seltzer, holiday treats, and merriment!
Sofia Fima handbags & French Twist Boutique will collide for a Holiday Trunk Show at Style Me Portland from 6-8 pm! This intimate event will allow you a sneak peek at their new collections, and even try things on for size!
It’s about that time for the Ugly Sweater Crawl through the Old Port! Get your most heinous holiday sweater on and enjoy drink specials (and some food!) at 12 participating bars. Kickoff is at Brian Boru at 5:30 pm!
Sunday
There’s something about exercise immediately followed by cocktails that really gets us excited! Be Well Barre & Booze is back at Hardshore Distillery at 10:30 am for a one-hour barre class followed by yummy gin cocktails, swag bags, and protein bars! Please note this event is BYOM (bring your own mat)!
Get your brunch on, holiday style with The Thirsty Pig! Starting at 11 am, enjoy their brunch menu (hello, BLT Hot Dog and grilled gingerbread muffin), and mimosas and Bloody Marys in usual Sunday brunch fashion.
Once you’re full of delicious brunch foods, head over to Thompson’s Point for the 9th Annual Picnic Holiday Sale at Brick South! This event runs until 6 pm and will feature the best in handmade indie crafts and vintage goods at no admission fee!
Monday BONUS!
GoSweetForHunger The Great Holiday & Drink Extravaganza at Brick South will feature the talented food & beverage community of Portland and a raffle to fight child hunger in Maine. Come out for a great cause and maybe even explore a few new delicious foods and treats!