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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - portland-me (festival) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New England’s Odd and Unusual Show at Maine Studio Works DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002730Z UID:10156557-1788609600-1788634800@www.portlandoldport.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nWe strive to bring together the wonderful “weirdos” of New England. \n\n\n\n\n Join us June 6th\, at the Champl ain Valley Exposition\, from 12-7pm. \nShop local and traveling artists & purveyors of the of the macabre\, paranormal\, horror and occult genres\nS it for a tarot reading.\nTake in a dark circus performance from Diiiotima Arts.\nVisit Cory’s Creatures.\nParticipate in our annual costume contes t. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002730Z LOCATION:Maine Studio Works\, 170 Anderson St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, Un ited States URL:https://www.portlandoldport.com/pop-event/new-englands-odd-and-unusual -show-at-maine-studio-works/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Portland Old Port X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.portlandoldport.com/live-music-events-tonight-por tland-maine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:State Theatre presents Ghostland ’26 feat. The Ghost Of Paul Rev ere DTSTART:20260906T200000Z DTEND:20260907T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T002043Z UID:10000059-1788710400-1788732000@thompsonspoint.com CATEGORIES:festival,music DESCRIPTION:State Theatre presents\nGhostland ’26 feat. The Ghost Of Pau l Revere\nwith Futurebirds\, Weakened Friends\, Mikaela Davis\nSun\, Septe mber 6\, 2026\nThompson’s Point\nDoors: 4:00pm – Show: 5:00pm – all ages\n$55 advance $65 day of show $125 two day pass Kids 3 and under free\ n\n\nTICKETS\nAfter four years away\, we are thrilled to announce the retu rn of the Ghostland music festival on Sunday\, September 6th\, 2026. The G host of Paul Revere reunites to bring friends and family home to Portland\ , Maine and you’re invited. Presale goes live Tuesday (1/20) so sign up at ghostofpaulrevere.com today. See you this summer at Thompson’s Point. \nVIP ticket holders will enjoy Ghostland on Sunday and also join The Gho st and Griffin William Sherry for an intimate night of music to warm up th e weekend on Friday\, September 4th at Portland’s new downtown venue Liv e at Madrid’s. We’ll also be giving everyone at the VIP Madrid’s sho w an exclusive merch item. VIP ticket packages are extremely limited and w ill sell out. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002043Z LOCATION:Thompson’s Point\, United States URL:https://thompsonspoint.com/event/4057/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Thompson's Point X-SOURCE-URL:https://thompsonspoint.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bach Virtuosi Festival Residency DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTSTAMP:20260905T000629Z UID:10036155-1788825600-1789084799@usm.maine.edu CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Four Bach Virtuosi Festival artists: Emi Ferguson\, flute\; Ar thur Haas\, harpsichord\; Nathan Whittaker\, cello\; and Emily Donato\, so prano\, join the Osher School of Music for a three-day residency.\n\nAll e vents are free and open to the public\, except the Thursday evening concer t.\n\nTuesday Events\n2–4 P.M. | Open Rehearsal\n5–6:30 PM | Voice & H arpsichord Masterclass\n\nWednesday Events\n2–4 P.M. | Baroque Keyboard Lecture with Arthur Haas\n\nThursday Events\n10 A.M.–12 P.M. | Open Rehe arsal\n7 P.M. | Bach & The Baroque Imagination\n\nEvent Details\nParking\ nDue to limited resources\, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to p ark on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://e vents.parkengage.com/usm.\nFor easy access to the Crewe Center for the Art s\, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Edu cation Center)\, Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (o ff of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building).\n\nDisa bility Access and Accommodations\nAssisted Listening Devices\, and Wheelch air access are available at each performance. Please see front-of-house st aff for access.\nIf you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters\, mater ials in electronic format\, etc.)\, please contact Hanna Flewelling at (20 7) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.– LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000629Z LOCATION:Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts\, 111 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/bach-virtuosi-festival- residency/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/venue/waynflete-tenn is-complex-portland-me END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bach Virtuosi Festival: Bach and the Baroque Imagination DTSTART:20260910T230000Z DTEND:20260911T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000726Z UID:10036125-1789066800-1789072200@usm.maine.edu CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Bach and the Baroque Imagination explores the enormous range o f Baroque music—most of all\, the ways its spirit resonates across centu ries to this day. \nBeloved Bach Virtuosi Festival artists\, Emi Ferguson\ , flute\; Arthur Haas\, harpsichord\; Nathan Whittaker\, cello\; and Emily Donato\, soprano\, come together in an intimate program featuring works b y Bach\, Purcell\, Handel\, Vivaldi\, and Strozzi. \nFrom virtuosic instru mental works to some of the Baroque era’s most expressive vocal music\, the program highlights the imagination\, intimacy\, and emotional range of this extraordinary musical era. \nThe evening also looks beyond the Baroq ue with Satie’s evocative Gnossienne No. 5 and a reimagining of The Beat les’ “Yesterday” that may just steal your heart. \n\n\nTickets are a vailable through PortTIX. \n\nPHONE 207-842-0800ONLINE www.porttix.comIN-P ERSON 400 Congress St Suite A\, Portland\, ME 04101\n\nEvent Details\nPark ing\nDue to limited resources\, parking is not free on our Portland and Go rham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https ://events.parkengage.com/usm.\nFor easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts\, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center)\, Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P 6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building).\n\n Disability Access and Accommodations\nAssisted Listening Devices\, and Whe elchair access are available at each performance. Please see front-of-hous e staff for access.\nIf you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters\, m aterials in electronic format\, etc.)\, please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process. – LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000726Z LOCATION:Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts\, 111 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/bach-and-the-baroque-im agination/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/venue/waynflete-tenn is-complex-portland-me END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puppets in Portland: "Judy Punches Back" DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120725Z UID:7412-1789754400-1789758000@congresssquarepark.org CATEGORIES:family,festival,theater DESCRIPTION:We’re so pleased to kick off Mayo Street Arts’ Puppets in Portland Festival here in the Park! \n“Judy Punches Back\,” Puppet Mot ion’s modern interpretation of the traditional “Punch and Judy” show \, is a hilarious\, timely\, hand-crafted farce that can be enjoyed by the whole family. \nAfter being pushed around for over 400 years\, the famous hand puppet heroine Judy has had enough. Audience members young and old c heer her on as she goes on a quest for respect\, justice\, and a well-dese rved nap. \n“Punch and Judy” is a British puppet show with roots in th e 16th-century Italian Commedia dell’arte character Pulcinella. The the fast-paced\, comedic shows center around the chaotic Mr. Punch and his lon g-suffering wife\, Judy\, as Punch features outwits authority figures like the police\, a crocodile\, and the Devil using his signature “slapstick ” club. \nThe puppet show was first recorded in England on May 9\, 1662\ , by diarist Samuel Pepys\, who watched an Italian showman perform in Lond on’s Covent Garden. Over time\, the show evolved into a staple of Britis h seaside resorts\, with Mr. Punch transitioning from a marionette (string puppet) to the glove puppet we know today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120725Z LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/puppets-in-portland-judy-punches- back/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Friends of Congress Square Park X-SOURCE-URL:http://congresssquarepark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maine Poutinefest DTSTART:20260919T153000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061359Z UID:10000085-1789817400-1789826400@thompsonspoint.com CATEGORIES:festival,food DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Maine Poutinefest returns to the Depot at Thomp son’s Point September 19th! Tickets on sale soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061359Z URL:https://thompsonspoint.com/event/maine-poutinefest/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Thompson's Point X-SOURCE-URL:https://thompsonspoint.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest DTSTART:20260927T150000Z DTEND:20260927T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062205Z UID:10002674-1790506800-1790528400@bissellbrothers.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Festbier is back\, which means it’s time for our annual Okto berfest celebration! Join us Sunday 9/27 for German-style food specials\, steins\, and plenty of “Prost”-ing 🍻 Menu coming soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062205Z URL:https://bissellbrothers.com/event-detail/oktoberfest/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Bissell Brothers X-SOURCE-URL:https://bissellbrothers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Tracks: Northeast Snow Show DTSTART:20261107T150000Z DTEND:20261107T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T001304Z UID:10000139-1794045600-1794074400@thompsonspoint.com CATEGORIES:community,festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Learn. Shop. Try. Buy. Drink. Eat. Play.\nRaffles. Ski passes. Kids Zone. Fun for all ages.\nYour First Tracks of the season start here. \n\n📍 Location Thompson’s Point · Portland\, Maine 04102 \n📅 D ates Saturday\, November 7 & Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 \n🕐 Hours\nNo v. 7 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nNov. 8 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n🚗 Getti ng There Thompson’s Point is easily accessible from I-295. On-site park ing available. Rideshare drop-off available at main entrance. \n🎟️ T ickets\n$10 · One Day Pass\n$15 · Two Day Pass\n$20 · Maine Outdoor Fil m Festival Ticket\nBUY TICKETS HERE! \n👶 Kids 10 & under FREE with a pa ying adult \n🌐 https://www.firsttrackssnowshow.com/ \n\n\n\nFirst Trac ks: Northeast Snow Show is Maine’s kickoff winter sports and outdoor lif estyle expo\, bringing together the energy of the season under one roof at Thompson’s Point. \nThis is where winter begins.\nA high-traffic\, exp erience-driven event designed to connect outdoor recreation brands\, resor ts\, retailers\, and service providers directly with thousands of winter e nthusiasts and families preparing for the season ahead.\nCome for the gear — stay for the community. First Tracks is the Northeast’s definitive launch event for ski\, snowboard\, skate\, and outdoor winter culture. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T001304Z URL:https://thompsonspoint.com/event/first-tracks-northeast-snow-show/2026 -11-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Thompson's Point X-SOURCE-URL:https://thompsonspoint.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Tracks: Northeast Snow Show DTSTART:20261108T150000Z DTEND:20261108T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T001304Z UID:10000140-1794132000-1794153600@thompsonspoint.com CATEGORIES:community,festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Learn. Shop. Try. Buy. Drink. Eat. Play.\nRaffles. Ski passes. Kids Zone. Fun for all ages.\nYour First Tracks of the season start here. \n\n📍 Location Thompson’s Point · Portland\, Maine 04102 \n📅 D ates Saturday\, November 7 & Sunday\, November 8\, 2026 \n🕐 Hours\nNo v. 7 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nNov. 8 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n🚗 Getti ng There Thompson’s Point is easily accessible from I-295. On-site park ing available. Rideshare drop-off available at main entrance. \n🎟️ T ickets\n$10 · One Day Pass\n$15 · Two Day Pass\n$20 · Maine Outdoor Fil m Festival Ticket\nBUY TICKETS HERE! \n👶 Kids 10 & under FREE with a pa ying adult \n🌐 https://www.firsttrackssnowshow.com/ \n\n\n\nFirst Trac ks: Northeast Snow Show is Maine’s kickoff winter sports and outdoor lif estyle expo\, bringing together the energy of the season under one roof at Thompson’s Point. \nThis is where winter begins.\nA high-traffic\, exp erience-driven event designed to connect outdoor recreation brands\, resor ts\, retailers\, and service providers directly with thousands of winter e nthusiasts and families preparing for the season ahead.\nCome for the gear — stay for the community. First Tracks is the Northeast’s definitive launch event for ski\, snowboard\, skate\, and outdoor winter culture. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T001304Z URL:https://thompsonspoint.com/event/first-tracks-northeast-snow-show/2026 -11-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Thompson's Point X-SOURCE-URL:https://thompsonspoint.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR