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Things to do around Portland today
Our Town Experience Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic exploring small-town life through the interconnected stories of families in Grover's Corners.
Theatre & Movies
USM Men's Lacrosse vs. Anna Maria The University of Southern Maine men's lacrosse team hosts Anna Maria College for a home game.
Sports
Producer Showcase and Open Aux Discover emerging electronic music producers and open auxiliary performances at an all-ages showcase featuring Tabula Rasa and Vulpes Vulpes.
Music
Open Mic Night Discover emerging voices and live music in a welcoming community space featuring host Melvin Gradiz and special guest Ryan Allen Meier at One Longfellow Square.
Arts
Beginner Bird Walks Aspiring birders can learn identification skills and explore trails at Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm with experienced naturalists.
Education
Potting Workshop Learn to divide and pot native plants grown from seed with Maine Audubon's Bringing Nature Home team and take home a plant.
Education
Invasive Plant Volunteer Day Help Maine Audubon promote native biodiversity by removing invasive plant species using hand tools at Gilsland Farm.
Community
Bumble Bee Blitz Learn to identify, capture, and study bumble bees while contributing to community science at Maine Audubon's Falmouth nature center.
Education
Maine Mariners vs. Trois-Rivières Watch the Maine Mariners take the ice against the Trois-Rivières Lions for a hockey game at the Cross Insurance Arena.
Sports
Family Fun at Gilsland Farm Young children and their caregivers explore nature together through stories, songs, art, and outdoor play at Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm.
Family & Kids
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Events for the rest of this week
Thursday Bird Walk Join Maine Audubon's staff naturalist for a guided bird walk exploring diverse habitats and observing local species at Gilsland Farm.
Education
Thursday
Pine State Pitches Experience the harmonious vocals of Portland's beloved a cappella group as they celebrate their passion for music and community.
Music
Thursday
USM Baseball vs. UMF Watch the University of Southern Maine baseball team compete against University of Maine at Farmington in a spring home game.
Sports
Thursday
Vardan Ovsepian Spiderweb Project Experience pianist Vardan Ovsepian blending classical refinement with fearless jazz improvisation alongside guitar, bass, and drums at Mechanics' Hall.
Music
Thursday
The Bucket Comedy Show Watch talented comedians improvise jokes on the fly based on audience-submitted topics at this unpredictable comedy experience.
Miscellaneous
Thursday
Timberdoodle Thursdays Learn about the American Woodcock's enchanting courting display and search for displaying males at sunset at Gilsland Farm.
Education
Thursday
Hedgerow Natural Pest Management Discover how native plant hedgerows create self-regulating ecosystems that naturally manage pests while supporting beneficial insects and wildlife.
Community
Thursday
Black Beach, Qualms, Komatiite, and Crazy Déjà Vu Experience live music from Black Beach, Qualms, Komatiite, and Crazy Déjà Vu at Apohadion Theater.
Music
Thursday
Open DJ Night DJs of all skill levels bring records, CDs, or controllers to perform and experiment with different genres and styles in an open format.
Music
Tuesday
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Education
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Recreation
Thursday Bird Walk
Participants will meet at the Gilsland Farm Visitor Center parking lot for a slow-paced walk around the property, listening and looking for birds across the farm's varied habitats. The walk typically covers one to two miles and takes place on the property's sometimes-damp or icy paths. Binoculars are recommended, though extras are available on-site. This free program is led by Maine Audubon's staff naturalist Doug Hitchcox and other experienced guides.
- Location
- Gilsland Farm
- Date
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- Thursday, April 2, 2026
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In-Person
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Free
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Outdoors
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