Fill your calendar with music, theater, lights and more.
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the News Center Maine TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
Got Tix: Where to find tickets to upcoming shows
Toughcats are opening for Mallett Brothers Band in Portland on Dec. 4.
Face the Music: Giving thanks for the return of live music and the people who brought it back
With venues reopened and acts back on stage, there was a lot to be thankful for this year.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Wrong Way’ by Roan Yellowthorn
The single will be available on streaming platforms on Friday.
Face the Music: Weakened Friends grow up together on ‘Quitter’
Grab tickets now for their Dec. 3 show at Portland House of Music.
Things to Do: Experience African-American and Afro-Brazilian culture with Partido
There’s also a ski sale, burlesque performance and comedy show.
Got Tix: Where to find tickets to upcoming shows
Grab tickets for vocal group Pentatonix, who will be playing a Christmas show in Portland on Dec. 2.
Live Music Lineup: Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards bring their indie folk-pop sound to Portland
There’s also a tribute to Carole King in Sanford, and Little Feat headline the State Theatre.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Quitter’ by Weakened Friends
The new album is out on Nov. 19.
Got Tix: Where to find tickets to upcoming shows
Tickets on sale Friday for Air Supply, Gladys Knight, Dropkick Murphys and Ministry.