AHHHH! That scream was both out of excitement and fright! This weekend is not only hosting such notable concerts by artists like Miike Snow but also the premier of Maine’s own Damnationland. And more beer! Should be a frightfully good weekend (oh, come on, of course you expected that pun).
1. Miike Snow at the State Theater
Portland is excited to welcome to its shores the Swedish indie pop band Miike Snow this Saturday at the State Theater. You might know their ever-so-catchy track “Animal,” which captures their upbeat, oddly naturalistic aesthetic in a nutshell. Tickets are $35 at the door and the show starts at 8pm.
When: Saturday, October 20, 8pm
Where: The State Theater
2. Damnationland: The Way Life Should Bleed
Check out the premier of Damnnationland tonight at the State Theater. Five short Maine Made films with classic horror and thriller themes to get your blood pumping for Halloween.
When: Friday, October 19, 7pm
Where: The State Theater
Tonight Novare Res Bier Café will be showcasing 30+ ciders, Holy Donuts and more pumpkin ale than you can probably handle.
When: Friday, October 19, 3pm-1am
Where: 4 Canal Plaza, Suite 1, Portland ME
Mama’s Crow Bar to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary on Sat. October 20th. Remember folks: Cash and beer only.
When: Saturday, October 20
Where: 189 Congress Street, Munjoy Hill
5. Groove: Lounge/Style Edition
Head out to The Gaslight and network with local professionals in contemporary fashion, music, art and photography. $5 martinis. Throw on your LBD and drink up.
When: Friday, October 19, 7pm
Where: 64 Market St, Portsmouth, NH
If you have the time this weekend, head down to NH and check out the Seacoast Congress of Sound Music Festival. It is a celebration of the Secoast music scene and will feature notable sounds from bands like Tan Vampires and Aporkalypse Now. $10 cover.
When: Saturday, October 20
Where: 18 Evans road, Madbury, NH
Bates College will be hosting the TEDxDirigo talk this weekend called Villages. It will be an exploration of how the modern world can be traced back to the villages of the ancient. Heady and intellectual, I know. But we Mainers aren’t just about great beer and live music! And besides, who doesn’t like a good intellectual romp every now and then.
When: Saturday, October 20
Where: Bates College
Space Gallery will host be hosting a release party for local blues musician Samuel James’s fourth album And for the Dark Road Ahead this Saturday. Tickets are $8.
When: Saturday, October 20, 8:30pm
Where: Space Gallery, 538 Congress St. Portland, ME
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