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Music and Nightlife: Ladies’ night out in Portland
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GET AN EARLY JUMP on St. Patrick’s Day at One Longfellow Square this weekend, when the critically acclaimed Irish-American music ensemble Cherish the Ladies performs.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $32 in advance; $37 at door
INFO: 761-1757; onelongfellowsquare.com
Art and Theater: ‘Big Mouth’ ends run this weekend
THIS WEEK presents the final chance (for now) to see Bess Welden’s latest one-woman play, “Big Mouth Thunder Thighs,” a funny, spirited variety show about body and food. Welden plans to take the show on the road across Maine.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday
WHERE: Portland Stage Company studio theater, 25A Forest Ave.
HOW MUCH: $15
INFO: 774-0465; portlandstage.org
Dining and Drink: You can sip, savor at Signature Event
SIP COCKTAILS and sample decadent desserts at the Signature Event, the party that marks the close of Maine Restaurant Week.
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Prime Mercedes Benz, 137 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough
HOW MUCH: $45
INFO: mainerestaurantweek.com/events
Et Cetera: AudioBody christens Theater of Awesome
CHECK OUT the grand opening weekend at the new Freeport Theater of Awesome with three shows by the high-tech comedy duo AudioBody. The brothers mix contortion, juggling, LED light shows and musical sounds in a show that’s hard to describe.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Freeport Theater of Awesome, 5 Depot St.
HOW MUCH: $12 to $18
INFO: awesometheater.com
• CHEAP THRILLS
Music and Nightlife: Irish tunes on the cheap in SoPo
IN THE MOOD for Irish music, but your pot of gold is a little light these days? Check out a free concert at the South Portland Public Library featuring multi-instrumentalist duo Wessels & Wilsbach.
WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 767-7660; southportlandlibrary.com
Art and Theater: Ancient art form on view
MAINE ARTIST Cheslye Ventimiglia shows a series of encaustic paintings in which she utilized ancient techniques to mix paint and wax.
WHEN: Through April 30
WHERE: Daunis Fine Jewelry, 616 Congress St., Portland
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 773-6011
Dining and Drink: Cook-off proceeds mean extra helping
WARM YOUR BONES at the “Chili & Chowder Cook-off for a Cure” with tastes of local chilis and chowders, then vote for your favorites. This late-winter cook-off benefits the American Cancer Society.
WHEN: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: The Galley Restaurant, 245 Centre St., Bath
HOW MUCH: $5 donation at the door. Children 10 and under get in free.
INFO: Call 443-9888 or email helpinghearts_2013@yahoo.com
Et Cetera: MOOSE yarn spinners yak it up Wednesday
HEY, WANT TO HEAR a story? You’ll get the chance on Wednesday, when the Maine Organization of Storytelling Enthusiasts (MOOSE) opens its monthly meeting up to folks. The evening begins with an open mic session, then writer and performer Katy Rydell will regale the group with her tales.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; 7 p.m. open mic; 8:10 p.m. featured storyteller
WHERE: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square
HOW MUCH: $5/donation for featured storyteller; free for meeting and open mic
INFO: moosetellers.ning.com
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