• HOT TICKETS
Music and Nightlife: Barr Brothers to play One Longfellow
THE BARR BROTHERS taught themselves to play music on homemade string instruments. They had an improv-rock trio called The Slip for a decade or so, and now are known for songs with complicated string arrangements that are influenced by a bunch of musical traditions. The Brothers will share a bill with multi-instrumentalist Jocie Adams on Saturday.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $12
INFO: 761-1757; onelongfellowsquare.com
Art and Theater: Broadway sound at Good Theater
GOOD THEATER hosts its annual “Broadway at Good Theater” concerts tonight through Sunday. The concerts star Broadway leading man Kevin Earley, and will feature a tribute to the company’s 10 seasons of shows, along with holiday numbers.
WHEN: 7 tonight; 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland
TICKETS: $25 and $30
INFO: 885-5883; goodtheater.com
Dining and Drink: Sweet — Rabelais hosts cookie swap
BAKE THREE OR FOUR DOZEN of your favorite cookies and bring them to Don and Samantha Lindgren’s annual cookie swap in the Old Port. Don’t forget to bring a container for the goodies you’ll get in exchange.
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Rabelais, 86 Middle St., Portland
HOW MUCH: Free, except for the cost of baking a few dozen cookies
INFO: 774-1044
Et Cetera: On Saturday, viva all things Dude
WEAR YOUR favorite bathrobe and channel The Dude for the second annual Viva Lebowski tribute to “The Big Lebowski,” featuring bowling, trivia and a costume contest.
WHEN: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Bayside Bowl, 58 Alder St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $25; benefits American Heart Association
INFO: vivalebowski.com
• CHEAP THRILLS
Music and Nightlife: Baldwin at The Oak and The Ax
BASSIST AND SINGER Nat Baldwin can make some pretty low yet sweet sounds with his instrument. He’ll be on a triple bill Saturday in Biddeford with Kurt Weisman and Phantom Buffalo.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Oak and The Ax, 140 Main St., Suite 107 (back alley), Biddeford
HOW MUCH: $8
INFO: theoakandtheax.blogspot.com
Art and Theater: Making a list? Check out the ArtWalk
WITH THE HOLIDAYS at hand and galleries eager to make some sales, Portland’s First Friday ArtWalk should be a good one. There are no shortage of shows worth checking out, but we would be remiss not to recommend a joint exhibition by Lauren Fensterstock and John Bisbee at Aucocisco.
WHERE: Aucocisco Galleries, 89 Exchange St., Portland
WHEN: First Friday reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Show runs through Saturday.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 775-2222; firstfridayartwalk.com
Dining and Drink: Feeling Grinch-y? Try this tasting
EVEN THE GRINCH wouldn’t be able to resist a “Holiday Beer Tasting” where you can sample a selection of seasonal beers to serve at your upcoming holiday gatherings. Selections will be paired with bites of cheese and seasonal treats.
WHEN: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Whole Foods Market, 2 Somerset St., Portland
HOW MUCH: Free; ID required
INFO: 774-7711
Et Cetera: A fiver gets you one fab tour
PUT THE Victoria Mansion on your First Friday ArtWalk route and tour the lavish interior of this extravagant home for a special low rate.
WHEN: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: victoriamansion.org
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