Vibrant Summer Lineup in Portland: Music, Comedy, and More

Kicking off this Thursday in Portland, Maine, listeners have a lineup brimming with excitement for every taste. If you’re looking for an enchanting summer night, check out Summer Sunsets Live at Thompson’s Point from 4 to 8:30 PM. Picture relaxing at the water’s edge, with live music by Laurie Jones, a stellar spread of local food trucks, craft drinks, and even pop-up surprises. It’s free, pet and kid friendly, and regularly gathers a great local crowd for Portland’s best sunset views according to the Thompson’s Point event calendar.

For those who love to laugh, Empire Comedy Club is hosting The Rotation Comedy Showcase at 9 PM this Thursday. According to Empire Comedy, tickets are just ten dollars plus a small fee, and you’ll get a rotating lineup of stand-up comics for an evening guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. It’s a 21 and over event with a relaxed, club vibe.

If you’re in the mood to dance and mingle, the Tate House Museum was planning a Summer Contra Dance this week—originally scheduled for Wednesday, but if rain intervened, it’s happening Thursday from 5 to 7 PM. This contra dance is held outdoors in the beautiful Tate House garden, backed by live folk musicians and featuring classic dance styles from the colonial era. All are welcome, and tickets are available at the door, so don your comfiest shoes and get moving.

As the weekend approaches, Portland’s calendar heats up. On Friday, local art lovers will be treated to the Portland Fine Craft Show. Hosted by Shop Maine Craft, the show takes over Free Street with over a hundred artists and craftspeople showing ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, and more. The event is a juried showcase with outreach booths, making it a top spot to find a truly unique Maine-made gift or piece for your home, as covered by Portland Old Port.

Friday night, Thompson’s Point features another highlight with Dark Star Orchestra in concert, 6 to 10 PM. According to Portland Old Port, this Grateful Dead tribute act always draws out the jam band fans for dancing and good vibes along the waterfront.

If you want a family-friendly adventure on Saturday, Jurassic Quest sets up shop, offering a dino-filled experience for all ages with animatronic dinosaurs and interactive stations. Dog lovers should head over to the Dog Days of Summer or Pet Rock in the Park, where pups and families can enjoy music, food, and canine capers together.

Sports fans, don’t miss 80s Day at Hadlock Field this Sunday, where the Portland Sea Dogs baseball team celebrates with throwback tunes, themed games, and a fun ballpark atmosphere. Rising Tide Brewing is also hosting Groove Atlas for a folk-rock show, perfect for unwinding with a local brew.

Throughout the week and weekend, listeners can try trivia nights at local restaurants, explore behind-the-scenes tours at the Kotzschmar Organ, and join a harbor sightseeing cruise or seafood tour described by Visit Portland’s event calendar.

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