CALENDAR OF EVENTS

There are always things to do in Maine!

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Date(s)	Event	Business/Org
Jun 22, 2012 - May 26	Wired: How Electricity Came to MaineWired! explores the electrification of Maine during the 20th century, and how a rural state became modern.	Maine Historical Society
Feb 2 - May 19	Voices of Design: 25 Years of Architalx Voices of Design will celebrate 25 years of Portland’s Architalx lecture series with an interactive exhibition that showcases the power of design.	Portland Museum of Art
Apr 1 - Aug 31	Show and Tell Gallery: Artwork by Youth with Autism Spectrum DisorderThe fourth annual Show and Tell Gallery opens at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Apr 2 - Jun 14	Winslow Homer Studio ToursThe Portland Museum of Art’s Winslow Homer Studio spring tour season begins on April 2 and runs through June 14, 2013.	Portland Museum of Art
Apr 6 - May 19	Blueberry Rakers: Photographs by David Brooks StessAs part of the innovative Circa series featuring the work of Maine’s contemporary artists, the Portland Museum of Art is presenting an exhibition of work by David Brooks Stess, who has spent more than two decades photographing the annual blueberry harvest	Portland Museum of Art
Apr 27 - May 18	Rhythm RangersRhythm Rangers will enjoy fun and engaging musical activities that teach the fundamentals of music.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Apr 27 - May 18	Tuneful TotsExplore the wonders of music through movement, singing, feeling the beat and rhythm instrument play. 10:15-11am.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Apr 30 - May 19	"Wittenberg" by David DavalosTrouble brews in the hallowed halls of Wittenberg University as professors Martin Luther and Doctor Faustus duel for the allegiance of their pupil, Prince Hamlet. From tennis and beer to soliloquies over skulls, Davalos's imaginative comedy of 17th centur	Portland Stage
May 2 - Sep 8	The William S. Paley Collection: A Taste for ModernismThis spectacular exhibition of modern art consists of 62 works from the renowned William S. Paley Collection at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Paley was a formative and innovative leader in the radio and television world as President and Chairman of	Portland Museum of Art
May 17	80's Dance Night!Your weekly dose of 80's blood sweat and beers! No cover charge for those dressed in head to toe 80's loveliness! 7pm-1am	Bubba’s Sulky Lounge
May 17	Friday Night Jazz	Solo Bistro

May 17	Happy Hour with James HumphreyEnjoy some food and drinks while Travis James Humphry, a Maine native who has reached audiences across the world, serves up some country tunes.	Dogfish Bar & Grille
May 17	PMA Movies: "Like Someone in Love"Master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami travels from his native Iran for this mysteriously beautiful romantic drama filmed entirely in Japan. "Like Someone in Love" revolves around the brief encounter between an elderly professor (the wonderful 81-year-old stag	Portland Museum of Art
May 17	Wicked Walking TourEver taken a tour that rambled on too long? So have we! That's why we packed our highly original, slightly irreverent, 1-hour ghost tour with lots of rich, quality stories that we've researched ourselves. Invoking the Greek Muses of Comedy and Tragedy,	Wicked Walking Tours
May 18	BUG LIGHT KITE FESTIVAL4th annual Bug Light Kite Festival. 11am to 4pm.	Noreasters Kite Club and KONE
May 18	PMA Movies: "Like Someone in Love"Master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami travels from his native Iran for this mysteriously beautiful romantic drama filmed entirely in Japan. "Like Someone in Love" revolves around the brief encounter between an elderly professor (the wonderful 81-year-old stag	Portland Museum of Art
May 18 - May 19	Preseason Discount on Funtown USA Rides!Big Funtown (48" tall or taller): $22.00 Little Funtown (38" tall to under 48" tall): FREE this weekend only! Senior Funtown (60+ years old): $16.00	Funtown Splashtown U.S.A.
May 18 - May 19	Sons of NorwayCome & learn about Scandinavian culture from folks in full native dress; & see demonstrations of traditional activities like carving, rosemaling, weaving & Viking life. 9:30-4:30	Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park
May 18	Tate House Annual Plant SalePLANT SALE! Plants and herbs for sale to maintain the Tate House Museum.	Tate House Museum
May 18	Wicked Walking TourEver taken a tour that rambled on too long? So have we! That's why we packed our highly original, slightly irreverent, 1-hour ghost tour with lots of rich, quality stories that we've researched ourselves. Invoking the Greek Muses of Comedy and Tragedy,	Wicked Walking Tours
May 19	BrunchsterWhat's Brunchster? It's our version of an early bird special in which every customer that orders an entree can receive their choice of juice, coffee, or muffin complimentary.	BiBo's Madd Apple Café

May 19	Discovery Concert: Carnival of the AnimalsWhen does a piano hop like a kangaroo, a violin bray like a donkey, and a cello swim like a swan? In Carnival of the Animals, of course!	Portland Symphony Orchestra
May 19	PMA Movies: "Like Someone in Love"Master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami travels from his native Iran for this mysteriously beautiful romantic drama filmed entirely in Japan. "Like Someone in Love" revolves around the brief encounter between an elderly professor (the wonderful 81-year-old stag	Portland Museum of Art
May 19	Victorian Doll Tea: "Fairies"This popular annual event features live music, party favors, gift bags, door prizes, tea, baked goods and other refreshments. Once again there will be a crowning of Tea Royalty and Portland Ballet will be on hand to offer lessons to children. Afterwards,	Victoria Mansion
May 20	Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)The Eastern League Double A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. All home games are played at Hadlock Field, right in beautiful Portland, and consistently draw over 400,000 fans each summer.	Portland Sea Dogs
May 20	Team Trivia Night in Downtown PortlandEvery Monday night is TEAM TRIVIA Night in our Portland brewpub! Grab your smart friends and come on down.	Sebago Brewing Company
May 21	Fireside Stool WorkshopLearn to build this beautiful three-legged stool	Maine Maritime Museum
May 21	Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)The Eastern League Double A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. All home games are played at Hadlock Field, right in beautiful Portland, and consistently draw over 400,000 fans each summer.	Portland Sea Dogs
May 21	Pub QuizTuesdays, year round. 8pm	Rí Rá Irish Pub
May 21	Rhythm RangersRhythm Rangers will enjoy fun and engaging musical activities that teach the fundamentals of music.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
May 21	Tuneful TotsExplore the wonders of music through movement, singing, feeling the beat and rhythm instrument play. 10:15-11am.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

May 21	Wicked Walking TourEver taken a tour that rambled on too long? So have we! That's why we packed our highly original, slightly irreverent, 1-hour ghost tour with lots of rich, quality stories that we've researched ourselves. Invoking the Greek Muses of Comedy and Tragedy,	Wicked Walking Tours
May 22	Audition WorkshopThis is your chance to learn more about the audition process.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
May 22	Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)The Eastern League Double A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. All home games are played at Hadlock Field, right in beautiful Portland, and consistently draw over 400,000 fans each summer.	Portland Sea Dogs
May 22	Teensy Weensy Acting Class: The Grouchy LadybugThis spring, our Teensy Weensy classes will explore books by children's book illustrator and author Eric Carle.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
May 23	90's Night with Hello Newman!The band "Hello Newman", a 90's cover band, plays the most favorite songs from the 1990's. Often with a horn section in tow, you are bound to have a great time when the band takes center stage! Weekly performances are scheduled till the end of time!	Bull Feeney's
May 23	Oyster ThursdayJoin us for $1.55 oysters and drink pairing specials in our bar and lounge area, every Thursday from 5pm - close.	five fifty-five
May 23	Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)The Eastern League Double A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. All home games are played at Hadlock Field, right in beautiful Portland, and consistently draw over 400,000 fans each summer.	Portland Sea Dogs
May 24	80's Dance Night!Your weekly dose of 80's blood sweat and beers! No cover charge for those dressed in head to toe 80's loveliness! 7pm-1am	Bubba’s Sulky Lounge
May 24	Friday Night Jazz	Solo Bistro
May 24	Happy Hour with James HumphreyEnjoy some food and drinks while Travis James Humphry, a Maine native who has reached audiences across the world, serves up some country tunes.	Dogfish Bar & Grille

May 24	PMA Movies: "Like Someone in Love"Master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami travels from his native Iran for this mysteriously beautiful romantic drama filmed entirely in Japan. "Like Someone in Love" revolves around the brief encounter between an elderly professor (the wonderful 81-year-old stag	Portland Museum of Art
May 24	Wicked Walking TourEver taken a tour that rambled on too long? So have we! That's why we packed our highly original, slightly irreverent, 1-hour ghost tour with lots of rich, quality stories that we've researched ourselves. Invoking the Greek Muses of Comedy and Tragedy,	Wicked Walking Tours
May 25 - May 27	Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park Annual Plant SaleLearn about the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park's ongoing projects & enjoy great bargains on spring plants with annual & perennial flowers, vegetables & floral baskets!	Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park
May 25	Kids On the BlockKids On the Block is a nationwide disability awareness program. 1pm	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
May 25 - May 27	L.L.Bean Home - Stonewall Kitchen Grill Sauce Taste TestingMemorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to the grilling season, and at L.L.Bean's Home Store, they are offering a variety of Stonewall Kitchen's delicious grilling sauces, marinades and mustards for you to taste test. Warning: It's going to be hard t	Stonewall Kitchen
May 25	PMA Movies: "Like Someone in Love"Master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami travels from his native Iran for this mysteriously beautiful romantic drama filmed entirely in Japan. "Like Someone in Love" revolves around the brief encounter between an elderly professor (the wonderful 81-year-old stag	Portland Museum of Art
May 25	Wicked Walking TourEver taken a tour that rambled on too long? So have we! That's why we packed our highly original, slightly irreverent, 1-hour ghost tour with lots of rich, quality stories that we've researched ourselves. Invoking the Greek Muses of Comedy and Tragedy,	Wicked Walking Tours
May 26	BrunchsterWhat's Brunchster? It's our version of an early bird special in which every customer that orders an entree can receive their choice of juice, coffee, or muffin complimentary.	BiBo's Madd Apple Café
May 26	Casco Bay Lines Music Cruise: "Memorial Day Weekend Cruise"Cruise through the bay while you dance the night away! 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Music provided by: Higher Level Movement (Reggae, Soca, Calypso and African)	Casco Bay Lines
May 26	PMA Movies: "Like Someone in Love"Master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami travels from his native Iran for this mysteriously beautiful romantic drama filmed entirely in Japan. "Like Someone in Love" revolves around the brief encounter between an elderly professor (the wonderful 81-year-old stag	Portland Museum of Art

May 26	Wicked Walking TourEver taken a tour that rambled on too long? So have we! That's why we packed our highly original, slightly irreverent, 1-hour ghost tour with lots of rich, quality stories that we've researched ourselves. Invoking the Greek Muses of Comedy and Tragedy,	Wicked Walking Tours
May 27	Team Trivia Night in Downtown PortlandEvery Monday night is TEAM TRIVIA Night in our Portland brewpub! Grab your smart friends and come on down.	Sebago Brewing Company
May 28	Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)The Eastern League Double A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. All home games are played at Hadlock Field, right in beautiful Portland, and consistently draw over 400,000 fans each summer.	Portland Sea Dogs
May 28	Pub QuizTuesdays, year round. 8pm	Rí Rá Irish Pub
May 28	Rhythm RangersRhythm Rangers will enjoy fun and engaging musical activities that teach the fundamentals of music.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
May 28	Tuneful TotsExplore the wonders of music through movement, singing, feeling the beat and rhythm instrument play. 10:15-11am.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
May 29	Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)The Eastern League Double A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. All home games are played at Hadlock Field, right in beautiful Portland, and consistently draw over 400,000 fans each summer.	Portland Sea Dogs
May 29	Wicked Walking TourEver taken a tour that rambled on too long? So have we! That's why we packed our highly original, slightly irreverent, 1-hour ghost tour with lots of rich, quality stories that we've researched ourselves. Invoking the Greek Muses of Comedy and Tragedy,	Wicked Walking Tours
May 30	90's Night with Hello Newman!The band "Hello Newman", a 90's cover band, plays the most favorite songs from the 1990's. Often with a horn section in tow, you are bound to have a great time when the band takes center stage! Weekly performances are scheduled till the end of time!	Bull Feeney's
May 30	Charlotte's Web AuditionsWe're looking for young actors between the ages of 8 and 17 to act out this classic story.	Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

May 30	How to Grow your Business with Social MediaWondering if your business needs to consider online marketing and how you’ll find the time to do it? Need to learn a little more about social media and marketing? BDN Maine is pleased to provide the first in a series of resources to help businesses better	BDN Maine/Bangor Daily News
May 30	Oyster ThursdayJoin us for $1.55 oysters and drink pairing specials in our bar and lounge area, every Thursday from 5pm - close.	five fifty-five
May 30	Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) vs New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays)The Eastern League Double A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. All home games are played at Hadlock Field, right in beautiful Portland, and consistently draw over 400,000 fans each summer.	Portland Sea Dogs
May 31	80's Dance Night!Your weekly dose of 80's blood sweat and beers! No cover charge for those dressed in head to toe 80's loveliness! 7pm-1am	Bubba’s Sulky Lounge
May 31	Happy Hour with James HumphreyEnjoy some food and drinks while Travis James Humphry, a Maine native who has reached audiences across the world, serves up some country tunes.	Dogfish Bar & Grille
May 31	PMA Movies: LeonieA tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of their son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows in to the world-renowned artist, Isamu Noguchi.	Portland Museum of Art
May 31	Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) vs Altoona Curve (Pirates)The Eastern League Double A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. All home games are played at Hadlock Field, right in beautiful Portland, and consistently draw over 400,000 fans each summer.	Portland Sea Dogs
May 31 - Jun 1	Westbrook Together Days (WTD)!Westbrook Together Days is a 2-day festival that is fun for families and residents of all ages! This is a city wide event that several businesses and citizens volunteer their time and money to make it the success that it has become. In 2010, WTD was awar
May 31	Wicked Walking TourEver taken a tour that rambled on too long? So have we! That's why we packed our highly original, slightly irreverent, 1-hour ghost tour with lots of rich, quality stories that we've researched ourselves. Invoking the Greek Muses of Comedy and Tragedy,	Wicked Walking Tours