Best of All Things Irish

Best of All Things Irish

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34 Gray Street, Portland, Maine 04102, US
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The Maine Irish Heritage Center is hosting the fourth Annual “Best of All Things Irish in Maine” awards, which will take place on Saturday, November 18th. This is our major fundraising event for 2023, and all proceeds will support our mission to keep the Irish arts rich and flourishing in Maine. In addition to fantastic…

An Evening With Emel Mathlouthi

An Evening With Emel Mathlouthi

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200 Anderson Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
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6:00pm Appetizers (gratis) and cash bar 7:30pm Transcendent Music $15 in advance / $20 at the door (all net proceeds go to the artists) Emel Mathlouthi is a Tunisian-American singer-songwriter, composer, performer and producer whose music has crossed time, countries and continents. Born in Tunis, Emel has built her musical universe inspired by revolutionary artists…

Balkan Dance Party with Bulgarika

Balkan Dance Party with Bulgarika

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10 Mayo Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
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The music of Bulgaria, a country long considered a cultural crossroads, is known for hauntingly expressive melodies, fascinating irregular rhythms and fiery dance tempos. Bulgarika will present a concert of traditional Bulgarian songs and instrumentals. The evening features Donka Koleva (vocals), Nikolay Kolev (gadulka), Temelko Ivanov (kaval), Nikolay Kodzabashev (tambura), and Marin Chalumov (tupan). The…

“La Nona Kanta” with Trio Sefardi

“La Nona Kanta” with Trio Sefardi

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10 Mayo Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
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“La Nona Kanta” is a tale of survival and courage. The multimedia program is a celebration of the life and work of Flory Altarac Jagoda, the National Heritage Award-winning, Bosnian-born Sephardic Singer and composer, with live music by Sudan Gaeta, Tina Chancey, and Howard Bass of Trio Sefardi. “La Nona Kanta” features documentary footage of…

The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Bob Marley by Catcha Vibe

The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Bob Marley by Catcha Vibe

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25 Temple Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
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The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience…

Trio Sefardi

Trio Sefardi

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10 Mayo Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
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Trio Sefardi, a northern Virginia-based ensemble, performs traditional songs of the Sephardim, the descendants of Jews exiled from Spain in 1492. Their repertoire draws on the song traditions of Sephardic communities from the former Yugoslavia, Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, and North Africa, with a special emphasis on traditional and original songs they learned from their mentor,…

King Friday’s Dungeon Puppet Slam

King Friday’s Dungeon Puppet Slam

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10 Mayo Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
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King Friday’s Dungeon Puppet Slam is an opportunity for emerging and experienced puppeteers and physical artists to share works-in-progress, experimental projects, and other acts that dance outside of the family-friendly mainstream puppet circuit. Whether this is your first foray into the dungeon or you’re a veteran of depravity, you’ll be tantalized and tickled by spicy…

Live @ Odd Fellows Hall: Harvest Dance

Live @ Odd Fellows Hall: Harvest Dance

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651 Forest Ave, Portland, Maine 04101, US
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Break out your dancing shoes and celebrate the harvest season with a Live Music Event! Featuring ONWARD!, a 6 piece band from southern Maine featuring complex three part vocal harmonies, unique instrumentation, and an incredibly positive outlook on life! They bring a lively mix of Classic Rock, Americana and Originals along with high-spirited energy that…

240 Strings presents the Portland Piano Trio: Autumn Colors

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133 Pleasant Street, Portland, Maine US
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Our opening concert of the 2023-24 season celebrates the colors of autumn through music! With works by Kirchner, Mazzoli and Higdon, the Portland Piano Trio will dazzle with a kaleidoscope of musical colors. This will be the inaugural concert on our fabulous Steinway piano, in our cool new venue, the Parish Hall of Holy Trinity…

Electric Eye Cabaret Presents Marvel vs. DC

Electric Eye Cabaret Presents Marvel vs. DC

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575 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
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Electric Eye Cabaret presents Marvel vs DC: The Extended Stripiverse! Join your favorite heroes and villains on an epic (AND SEXY??) quest to save the galaxy. Spandex abounds and tassels twirl at superhuman speeds in this variety show featuring some of Maine’s sexiest nerds. Featuring themed raffle prizes and cocktails and bites from Empire’s kitchen….