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Portland Symphony Orchestra goes to the movies for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Empire Strikes Back’

The PSO will play live during screenings of the movies at Merrill Auditorium this weekend and in March.

Plus, you can go to a ‘Heated Rivalry’ party at the State Theatre on Friday.

Hearts have covered downtown locations on Valentine’s Day for decades.

Library cardholders can now attend cultural events at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for free through a new program.

by Jon Calame February 4, 2026February 7, 2026

An informal social contract is broken when the most shared urban spaces become the most unpredictable.

by Jorge S. Arango February 4, 2026February 9, 2026

‘Josefina Auslender: Drawing Myself Free’ showcases the artist’s personal voyage through her skillful draftsmanship.

The contemporary circus troupe brings its new tour, ‘Blizzard,’ to Merrill Auditorium.

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

by Michael Colbert February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

In ‘Etiquette for Lovers and Killers,’ Anna Fitzgerald Healy takes Eastport back in time.

The Portland City Council will make the final decision on the ordinance change, which would increase the buffer between large entertainment venues.