Events

April

04/25/19

Seafood Celebration

Join us for our 6th Annual Gulf of Maine Seafood Celebration featuring local chefs, live music, and local seafood!

Sample delectable seafood dishes prepared by our Culinary Partners while enjoying spring views of Casco Bay and mingling with local fishermen and marine scientists. This year, the menu includes local scallops, oysters, mackerel, pollock, and other local favorites. Guests may also explore our fully reimagined Cohen Center for Interactive Learning — home of our LabVenture program.

Tickets include two drinks (beer, wine, or soda), desserts, and a variety of samples showcasing Gulf of Maine seafood. A portion of proceeds directly support GMRI’s sustainable seafood work.

04/27/19

Couleur A Masquerade Ball

We invite you to join American Cancer Society for their inaugural Couleur Masquerade Ball at The Portland Masonic on Saturday, April 27, 2019 to honor all those who have been affected by cancer. Most types of cancer have an associated color, such as pink for Breast Cancer and white for Lung Cancer, etc. Show your support or honor the battle of a loved one by incorporating colors into your outfit or mask. Get ready for an exciting evening of color, music, dancing, mingling, silent auction and intrigue. Event is from 7pm-11pm, address of Portland Masonic is 415 Congress St.

Evening includes dancing to the sounds of the Carmine Band, silent auction, roulette wheel & Wall of Hope prizes, nibbles from Blue Elephant catering and an Escape Event with Maine Escape Games!

May

05/3/19 to 05/12/19

Fireflies

From the author of the play Enchanted April, comes a humorous and heartwarming love story featuring a cast of Broadway veterans, directed by two-time Tony Award winner, Judith Ivey. Eleanor is a strong, stubborn single women of a certain age who enjoys the comfort of her routines. But when love (in the form of a charming drifter) comes knocking at her door, can the sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there no fool like an old one? Playing May 3-12 at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St, Lewiston. For tickets: 782-2211 or thepublictheatre.org

05/7/19

MEREDA’s Annual Real Estate Spring Conference – The Future of Housing in Maine: Opportunities and Solutions

An exciting, informative and solution based presentation for anyone living or working in Maine. Housing is reaching a critical junction here, and Maine Real Estate Development Association is at the forefront of this topic finding ways to support good development. A major theme within the conference is understanding the various ages and demographics needing housing.

05/10/19

Mr. Longfellow’s Cocktail Party

The night before the Magical History Tour we’ll party at the historic Portland Masonic Temple at 415 Congress Street, Portland. Guests will enjoy an energetic and fun live and silent auction, featuring unique items including art, travel, and experiences you can’t find anywhere else! The Cocktail Party will also feature a fashion show with Decontie & Brown, Maine designers inspired by their Penobscot heritage – a tribute to our 2019 exhibit Holding Up the Sky about Wabanaki art, history, and culture.

05/11/19

Magical History Tour

Join us for the fifth annual exploration of fascinating historic sites around Greater Portland that you’ve never seen – and maybe didn’t even know existed! The Magical History Tour is your key to unlocking fascinating historical places that are not usually open to the public. The Magical History Tour is a self-guided adventure guaranteed to amaze and amuse both adults and children. Equipped with a map, and at your own pace, you will be greeted by guides at each location ready to share the history of the tour stop.

05/22/19

Street To Stage: Portland Ovations’ Season Preview Party

Celebrate the launch of Portland Ovations’ highly anticipated 2019–2020 season with a free, family-friendly event celebrating the arts. A block party featuring local performers, food trucks and more kicks off the evening outside of Merrill Auditorium. Then follow the artists from street to stage as our season is unveiled inside the historic venue with a special performance by the evening’s host Suzanne Nance.

05/31/19

Portland Then and Now: Historic Gala

Celebrate neighborhoods and community at Greater Portland Landmark’s largest fundraiser of the year. Join us at Ocean Gateway for a cocktail buffet, music, dancing, and the Living Landmark Awards!

June

06/1/19

Greater Portland Relay for Life

The Relay For Life movement is American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. From team members to volunteers, we all want to remember those we’ve lost, help those affected today, and give us a home team advantage against cancer. Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, our communities are teaming up to make a difference. When we rally together in the fight against cancer through this fun and inspirational event, we can accomplish anything.

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