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Liven Up Your Weekend With These Great Portland Events

Feb 3

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Need something to do to liven up your weekend? Check out some of these events being held in the great city of Portland, Maine!

Saturday: 3rd Annual Maine Indoor Rowing Championship -

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at CrossFit Casco Bay, 1000 Congress Street in Portland

Athletes can register online, with a $30 entry fee. Spectators may enjoy for free. This fierce competition is a collaboration between CrossFit Casco Bay and the Portland Community Rowing Association.

Saturday: Portland Pirates vs. Binghamton Senators -

7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland

Watch the Pirates seek revenge on the Binghamton Senators in a thrilling hockey game! Tickets are between $12-18, call (207) 828-4665 for more information.

Sunday: Watch the South Portland High School production of the classic “Fiddler on the Roof”. Tickets may be purchased online – $15 general admission, $10 for students and seniors.

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Tags: fiddler on the roof, Hockey, Maine, pirates, Portland, rowing

Wipeout Wednesdays: Free Ski and Snowboarding Tips at Payson Park in Portland, Maine

Jan 31

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If you’re looking for a fun, free activity to do with your children, be sure to stop by Payson Hill Terrain Park in Portland from 2 – 4 p.m. on Wednesdays through February 15!

The cost is free, and you’ll be able to pick up some awesome tips to help you on the slopes!

For more information, call 207-756-8275

Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast)

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Get Ready – Restaurant Week is Coming to Portland, Maine!

Jan 30

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Restaurant Week is a way for chefs and restaurant fans to celebrate all that is delicious, and it’s heading to Portland March 1 – 10, 2012.

Dozens of restaurants in the area will be participating, offering dinners at $20, $30, or $40 depending on the restaurant. At some, there will be $15 lunches available as well. By making meals more affordable, food fans will be able to try out a variety of dishes in many different restaurants.

Below is the list of participating restaurants in Portland:

Back Bay Grill, Corner Room Kitchen and Bar, David’s Monument Square, DISTRICT, Eve’s at the Garden, Farmer’s Table, Front Room Restaurant & Bar, Great Lost Bear, Grill Room & Bar, Gritty McDuff’s, Local 188, Porthole Restaurant, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Sonny’s, Twenty Milk Street, Walter’s, Zapoteca Restaurante Y Tequileria

For more information about Restaurant Week, visit www.mainerestaurantweek.com

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Tags: Food, Maine, Portland, restaurant week, Restaurants

Jack’s Mannequin Coming to The State Theatre

Jan 30

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Come to The State Theatre on Thursday night to hear the alternative pop-rock hits of Jack’s Mannequin, along with Jukebox the Ghost and Allen Stone!

You don’t want to miss out on this event!

The concert is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 the day of the concert. For more information, visit www.thestatetheatre.com

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Tags: Entertainment, jacks mannequin, Maine, Music, Portland, State Theatre

What Are You Doing This Weekend in Portland, Maine?

Jan 27

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If you’re gearing up for an awesome Super Bowl party, make sure you stop by Whole Foods on Saturday from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Beer Buyer there will share his favorite brews with you to make sure you have everything you need to host a fantastic event your friends will be talking about for a long time! The event is free, and for more information you can call 207-774-7711.

For the local sports fans, head to the Maine Mall in South Portland tomorrow to meet the Red Claws and get their autographs! The team will be at the mall from 3 – 5 p.m. While you’re there, you can make Valentines for your friends or for a senior in a local nursing home (the cards will be distributed on Valentine’s Day). This fun-filled event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.

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Tags: Basketball, Beer, football, Maine, mall, Portland, Red Claws, superbowl, valentines

Wednesday: Matt Nathanson Comes to the State Theatre

Jan 23

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Don’t miss this concert from world-famous musician Matt Nathanson, known for hits like “Come On Get Higher”, “Car Crash”, and “All We Are”.

The concert begins Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:3o p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show, and are available for purchase at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000, and online at www.statetheatreportland.com

After being named a ‘You Oughta Know” artist on Vh1, Nathanson went on to perform for David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, and others.

Be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible for this fantastic show!

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Tags: concert, Fun, live, Maine, matt nathanson, Music, Portland

The Ice Bar is Back – Come Celebrate Winter at the Portland Harbor Hotel

Jan 20

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Portland Harbor Hotel’s famed Ice Bar is making its grand return in just a few short days, so get ready to try out all types of specialty martinis, wines, and beers in a unique setting!

With bars sculpted completely of ice, the Portland Harbor Hotel invites you to celebrate winter in a new way!

Inside the hotel, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment for guests to enjoy.

Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets

This event is only open to ticket holders, so be sure to get yours early. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., January 26-28.

Don’t miss out on this creative and fun celebration!

And be sure to check out these videos of previous Ice Bars!

Ice Bar 2010
Ice Bar 2009

Rating: 4.0/5 (2 votes cast)

Tags: Bar, Fun, harbor, hotel, Ice Bar, Maine, Music, Portland

A Weekend in Portland, Maine: Music, Theater, and Culture

Jan 19

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If you love theater, great music, and culture, there is a lot for you to see and do this weekend in Portland!

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It all begins tomorrow, Friday Jan. 20 at 9 p.m., at Empire Dine and Dance (575 Congress Street), with a free special performance by Portland-based group Stereocom, who will perform instrumental soul, jazz, modern funk covers, and other types of music! Call 879-8988 or visit portlandempire.com for more information!

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Another option for the weekend includes a fantastic performance by The Portland Players (420 Cottage Road, South Portland), as they act out A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare! Shows on Friday and Saturday will be at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. For adults, tickets are $20, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students. To see more about the show, visit portlandplayers.org, or call 799-7337.

On Saturday, be sure to check out Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters at

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One Longfellow Square (181 State Street) as they perform a collection of blues songs! Tickets are $25 in advance, and $28 at the door. The show begins at 8 p.m. For more info, visit onelongfellowsquare.com!

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On Sunday, the Space Gallery (538 Congress Street) in Portland will host Xenia Rubinos as she performs a mix of Latino punk music, electronica, and soul! This concert is 18+ and begins at 8 p.m. Check out space538.org for more details!

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Tags: Fun, Maine, Music, Portland, theater, weekend

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!

Jan 18

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Tonight: “Warriors Don’t Cry” a powerful one-woman play about overcoming violence and discrimination in 1957, 7:30 p.m. at Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine. Tickets are $25.

Friday, Jan. 20: Portland Performing Arts Festival Public Announcement and Open House, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library to learn about schedules, performances, and upcoming events.
Friday, Jan. 20: Portland Pirates vs. Springfield, 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Square. Tickets here

Saturday, Jan. 21: Go celebrate a full-day workshop of fun dance classes and yoga with Bright Star World Dance. Schedule of dance times and packages here

Sunday, Jan. 22: Maine Red Claws vs. Erie Bay Hawks at 12 p.m., The Portland Expo. Tickets here

Monday, Jan. 23: Rhythm, Verse, and Rhyme: Songwriting For Beginners. Bring your kids (grades 3-5) to teach them to explore their creativity through song! The Telling Room, 225 Commercial Street from 4 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, click here

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Tags: Basketball, Dance, Events, Hockey, Maine, performing arts, pirates, Portland, Red Claws, songwriting

Tonight in Portland: Defenders of the Funny Coming to Lucid Stage

Jan 13

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Still trying to come up with some plans tonight?

Support an up-and-coming local comedy improv group, Defenders of the Funny, as they perform skits, antics, sing, and interact with their audience.

General admission is $10, and $8 for students and seniors. The program runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd. in Portland.

To contact Lucid Stage, call (207) 899-3993

Don’t miss out!

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Tags: Comedy, Fun, improv, maine funny, Portland