Portland, Maine Abuzz with Art, Music, and Nature This September

Listeners, Portland, Maine is buzzing with excitement this week and into the weekend. Whether you are craving art, music, food, or a classic Maine sunset, there is something special just for you. Let’s dive in.

September in Portland means the city calendar is overflowing. Art in the Pearl wraps up Labor Day weekend with more than 100 artists showcasing paintings, photography, jewelry, and hand-crafted furniture in the North Park Blocks, all surrounded by food vendors, musicians, and family-friendly activities. If you want to be right where the action is, don’t miss the Rose City Comic Con at the Oregon Convention Center where fans of comics, pop culture, and cosplay gather to meet celebrities and creators, see panels and experience next-level costuming according to Travel Portland.

The Chapman Swift Watch is a unique September tradition, with as many as 16,000 swifts swirling around the Chapman Elementary School chimney at sunset. Head to the grassy banks in Northwest Portland any evening this week for a natural show unlike any other.

Thompson’s Point hosts Summer Sunsets Live, bringing in the best local musicians including Billy Wylder and CRYS to an unbeatable spot by the water. Enjoy food trucks and locally crafted drinks while catching Maine’s most majestic sunsets. Summer Sunsets Live is free, pet-friendly, and kid-friendly, making it the perfect relaxed hangout for everyone. Thompson’s Point also features Cabin Fever Comedy with rising stars like Andrew Orolfo and Maine’s own funny faces, set for a Friday night full of laughter. Visit Thompson’s Point’s calendar for full details.

Looking ahead to Sunday, September 7th, Hear Here 3 at Merrill Auditorium celebrates Maine’s local music talent. Creative Portland has curated drummers, dancers, classical strings, soul singers, and Broadway performers for an unforgettable night, and tickets are available now on PortTIX and Creative Portland’s website. If classical music is more your vibe, the DaPonte String Quartet performs Beethoven and Korngold at venues around the coast and in Portland. Check the DaPonte Quartet site for showtimes.

The Maine Music Weekend Festival kicks off September 5 to 7 and debuts in Portland, showcasing a packed schedule of regional talent. For details and to reserve your spot, visit Creative Portland.

Every Thursday, the Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public for stories and tours. If seafood is your thing, unique guided oyster tours and tastings run all week on the waterfront.

Whether you want to wander art festivals, soak in sunset concerts, watch migratory birds spiral by the thousands, or groove to live music by the bay, Portland is ready to make your week unforgettable.

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