Face the Music: Two Maine music institutions celebrate big birthdays
Bull Moose marks 30 years and the State Theatre hits 90.
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Orchestral rock show imagines if the Beatles had stayed together
'Imagine: The Beatles Solo Years' features the solo songs of the Fab Four, on stage together.
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Things to Do: Theater, laughs, beer and burlesque
Laugh at Empire, catch a play from Mad Horse, drink beer for a good cause at Oxbow, and rejoice and give spanks at Port City
More Do This
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The reopened Brighton Avenue cafe is a warm, inviting spot to grab a bite or a coffee.
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On stage this weekend in Lewiston, 'Come Out Swingin'!' celebrates the 1965 championship boxing match that put Lewiston in the national spotlight.
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Catch Yonder Mountain String Band on Thursday and Railroad Earth on Saturday.
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Other shows this weekend include The Suitcase Junket and Mr. Speed with Shot of Poison
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Our annual roundup of holiday events includes kid-friendly classics and sassy offerings for adults.
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Ice skate at Thompson's Point, roller skate at Happy Wheels and kick off your holiday season at the L.L. Bean tree lighting
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Don't be put off by the strip-mall setting of this Brunswick bar and seafood restaurant.
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Find the best mountain for you.
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Here's some help figuring out how to spend your time in the cold weather – and not waste it.
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Books that best suit the season from Islandport Press.
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The Westin Portland Harborview's top-floor lounge reflects the hotel's history.
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The cost of admission and skate rentals varies depending on where you go.
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Some spots offer equipment rentals as well.
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Upcoming fairs to meet all your craft and Christmas needs.
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These soups respect the standard but add their own twists.
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Family-friendly fun in southern Maine, from outdoor activities to arts and crafts.
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This DIY project is a perfect way to spend a snow day.
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Portland Intown Contra Dance has formed an ever-growing community at its weekly events.
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From cross-country skiing trails to a sledding hill, there's hardly any seasonal activity you can't do on its New Gloucester grounds.
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Open year-round, Kennebunk's local history museum is holding a variety of exhibits and events throughout the season.
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The Westbrook-based chocolatier, founded in 1915, is Maine's oldest.
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There's nary a misstep as the theater company explores a mother's journey caring for a chronically ill child.
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Other concerts this week include Portland's Weakened Friends album release show and reggae rock act The Movement.
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Catch the N.C. Wyeth exhibit, cheer for your favorite arm wrestler, and get cracked up by comics during a '50s film screening.
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The friendly pub in Acton has an expansive space and menu.
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Making pledges and holding fundraisers are among the ways breweries help causes they believe in.
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Shaun Boyle is trying to please longtime customers while attracting a new audience to the 40-year-old Brunswick theater.
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The Warren Memorial Sculpture Garden features permanent work by some of Maine's most accomplished sculptors.
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Emma Stanley, who plays trumpet and keys, is on tour with the 50th anniversary production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'
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'A Magical Cirque Christmas' will feature acrobats, juggling and magic Friday in Portland.
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You can also catch shows from Nobody's Girl, Kalie Shorr, and Sarah Shook and the Disarmers.
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There's also a pair of theatrical productions and a screening of an exciting new outdoor film.
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The show is likely to engender some interesting conversations on the trip home from the Munjoy Hill venue.
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From brand new to classic, we shine a light on three fantastic shows.
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The Welcome Home tour will visit communities across Maine with immigration stories.
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Games and snacks supplement the standout cider list. Just don't wait to be waited on.
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Hear poet Raena Shirali in Lewiston, cheer for racing beds in Brunswick and get pampered in Portland.
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Patty Griffin plays the State Theatre on Friday and The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Saturday
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Animator Ron Campbell, whose cartoon credits include 'Scooby-Doo' and 'The Smurfs,' will be selling his paintings and chatting with fans Friday through Sunday at Prism Analog in Portland.
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Service is quick at the Westbrook restaurant, but you'll need to account for the time it takes the plate to cool.
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It's not hard to see how a couple lightkeepers might go mad in this setting.
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Robert Baird, who led the restoration of the U.S. Capitol dome, will deliver the Sparrow Lecture at Mechanics' Hall, with an introduction by Sen. Angus King.
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In two pieces of positive news, a Maine duo hits a Spotify milestone and a proposed music series vies for a grant.
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You can also catch the Judge John Hodgman live show at the State Theatre.
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Portland Beer Week starts Sunday with tap takeovers, competitions, storytelling and more.
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USM screenwriting teacher Dan Chaimowitz decides to 'go for it' with his directorial debut.
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The longtime Westbrook drive-through coffee shop also has a walk-in cafe next door that serves lunch.
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You can also see the play 'Middletown' in Brunswick.
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Antje Duvekot and Peter Wolf both have Friday night shows in Portland.
Out & About
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The exhibition offers diverse perspectives on the importance of place.
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The best things happening every week.
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Hamilton House and Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum are connected by their architectural style and former residents.
