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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
Hannah Wicklund Experience an intimate solo performance showcasing Hannah Wicklund's songwriting and storytelling at One Longfellow Square in Portland.
Music
Maine Mariners vs. Norfolk Admirals Watch the Maine Mariners take on the Admirals in a special Lumberjack Night celebration at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
Sports
John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office Directors Michael Almereyda and Courtney Stephens explore the life of Dr. John C. Lilly, a pioneering scientist who investigated consciousness, dolphin communication, and psychedelics.
Theatre & Movies
Natalie Cuomo Watch internationally touring stand-up comedian Natalie Cuomo perform at Empire Comedy Club in Portland.
Miscellaneous
In Rainbows Radiohead Tribute Enjoy a Maine-based Radiohead tribute band performing live at Portland House of Music.
Music
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Events for the rest of this week
Balderdash Academy's IMPROV LIVE Enjoy 90 minutes of hilarious on-the-spot improv comedy at The Hill Arts, driven by audience suggestions.
Arts
Saturday
Keller Williams Experience an engaging solo performance by virtuoso musician Keller Williams at Portland House of Music, featuring his signature live looping technique.
Music
Saturday
Accessible Beginner Birding Join Maine Audubon for an inclusive beginner birding experience featuring flat, accessible routes with frequent rest stops and binocular instruction.
Education
Wednesday
Willows Explore native willow species and their ecological importance in Maine's rivers and wetlands through an informative webinar led by Andrew Tufts.
Education
Wednesday
Birding Basics Online Explore essential birding topics over 17 weeks in this free online series covering identification, migration, ethics, and more.
Education
Tuesday
USM Baseball vs. UMass Boston Watch the University of Southern Maine Huskies take on UMass Boston in a competitive home baseball matchup.
Sports
Tuesday
In Sickness and in Health Attend a conversation between authors Laura Mauldin and Mira Ptacin exploring themes of love, caregiving, and healthcare at Mechanics' Hall.
Arts
Tuesday
USM Women's Lacrosse vs. Husson The University of Southern Maine women's lacrosse team hosts Husson University for a home game.
Sports
Tuesday
B|_ANK / RONG / Vivisectionist / Floor 13 Experience an evening of live music featuring B|_ANK, RONG, Vivisectionist, and Floor 13 at Apohadion Theater.
Music
Tuesday
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
Wednesday
USM Men's Lacrosse vs. UMass Boston The University of Southern Maine Huskies compete against UMass Boston in a home men's lacrosse match.
Sports
Wednesday
One Night of Queen Experience Gary Mullen & The Works performing a Queen tribute featuring the legendary Magic Tour setlist with authentic costumes and staging.
Music
Wednesday
USM Baseball vs. Endicott The University of Southern Maine baseball team hosts Endicott College for a home game.
Sports
Wednesday
Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers Watch the Maine Mariners take the ice for a Wicked Wednesday game at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
Sports
Wednesday
Beginner Bird Walks Aspiring birders can learn identification skills and explore trails at Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm with experienced naturalists.
Education
Tuesday
The Dark & Dirty Show Experience an evening of bold, edgy comedy featuring comedians performing their unrestricted material at Empire Comedy Club.
Miscellaneous
Thursday
SPOTS Comedy Showcase Experience a fast-paced comedy showcase featuring rising and established comedians hosted by Caleb Theodore Sherman with opportunities for open performers.
Miscellaneous
Thursday
Willows at Gilsland Farm Explore riparian plant communities and observe willows in bloom with a Maine Audubon naturalist at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth.
Education
Thursday
USM Baseball vs. Bowdoin The University of Southern Maine Huskies take on Bowdoin College in a home baseball game.
Sports
Thursday
Portland Jazz Orchestra Experience Maine's premier concert jazz ensemble perform an evolving mix of instrumental and vocal jazz alongside the Falmouth High School Jazz Ensemble.
Music
Thursday
Maine Dead Project's Half Dead Experience live music from Maine Dead Project at Portland House of Music for an evening of entertainment.
Music
Thursday
USM Softball vs. Bowdoin Watch the University of Southern Maine Huskies face Bowdoin College in a doubleheader softball matchup.
Sports
Thursday
Palaver Strings Experience Palaver Strings performing "Dancing Home", an evening exploring heritage, belonging, and resilience through dance at Mechanics' Hall.
Arts
Thursday
The Mullet Mic Experience an evening of live comedy featuring seasoned performers and an open mic showcase for emerging comedians at Empire Comedy Club.
Miscellaneous
Sunday
Gimmie Gimmie Disco Dance to ABBA and classic disco hits from the 70s and 80s at this lively DJ dance party at Aura.
Music
Saturday
Maine Mariners vs. Norfolk Admirals Celebrate Pride Night as the Maine Mariners hockey team takes the ice for an exciting game at Cross Insurance Arena.
Sports
Saturday
USM Men's Tennis vs. VSU Castleton The University of Southern Maine men's tennis team competes against Vermont State University Castleton in a conference matchup.
Sports
Saturday
USM Men's Lacrosse vs. Eastern Connecticut State Cheer on the University of Southern Maine men's lacrosse team as they face Eastern Connecticut State in a home conference matchup.
Sports
Saturday
Live Comix Readings & C.A.M.P. Afterparty Experience live comic readings and projections from independent cartoonists at an afterparty celebrating the CAMP 2026 season.
Arts
Saturday
Walter Trout Blues-rock legend Walter Trout performs at One Longfellow Square, delivering raw, unfiltered music shaped by lived experience and contemporary themes.
Music
Saturday
PMA Curator Talk Two Portland Museum of Art curators discuss their research practices and share insights into the exhibitions they have created and are developing.
Arts
Saturday
Monks Track & Field Invitational The University of Southern Maine Huskies compete in the Monks Invitational track and field meet in Standish.
Sports
Saturday
Maine Mariners vs. Norfolk Admirals The Maine Mariners celebrate their fans with a special appreciation night hockey game at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
Sports
Sunday
Chris Knight Enjoy an intimate acoustic performance by singer-songwriter Chris Knight, praised for his unflinching storytelling and Americana roots, alongside special guest Thomas Charles Clukey.
Music
Sunday
Gum Parker / Field Studies / Million of Energy Enjoy an all-ages evening of live music featuring Gum Parker, Field Studies, and Million of Energy at Apohadion Theater.
Music
Sunday
Soda A Yom Hashoah Experience a compelling 1954 Israeli drama about a seamstress and former partisan whose budding romance is threatened by dark secrets from the Holocaust.
Community
Sunday
USM Men's Tennis vs. VSU Castleton The Huskies host Vermont State University Castleton for a men's tennis matchup in Gorham.
Sports
Sunday
Dead Lover (in Stink-O-Vision) Experience a zany 16mm film featuring scratch-and-sniff technology that syncs aromas with a morbid tale of love and resurrection.
Theatre & Movies
Monday
USM Baseball vs. Bates Watch the University of Southern Maine Huskies take on Bates College in a competitive home baseball matchup.
Sports
Monday
Pimp Your Show Learn practical strategies to enhance live performance impact and connect with audiences during showcases and festivals with performance coach Oliver Larché.
Education
Monday
Drone Boiz Experience an engaging live music performance featuring Drone Boiz and Shifting Harbor at Apohadion Theater.
Music
Monday
USM Softball vs. UNE The University of Southern Maine softball team hosts University of New England for a doubleheader matchup at home.
Sports
Monday
Laila Franklin's BABYBABYBABY Experience a contemporary dance performance exploring the exhilarating and chaotic emotions of falling in love through movement and multimedia.
Arts
Saturday
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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Sports
USM Men's Tennis vs. VSU Castleton
USM Men's Tennis takes on Vermont State University Castleton in a conference matchup. Fans can cheer on the Huskies as they compete on the court in Gorham.
- Location
- Gorham High School
- Date
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- Sunday, April 12, 2026
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