The weekend also includes Boothbay Harbor Fest, Bark in the Park and Stuff You Should Know Live
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.
Tickets on sale: Indie-folk from Boston comes to Boothbay Harbor
Kick off your weekend Thursday on the midcoast with a show from Darlingside.
Live Music Lineup: Bluegrass, blues and Ben Harper
There’s all sorts of live music happening outside this weekend in Portland, Brunswick and Old Orchard Beach.
Face the Music: SHEL sisters band together and make new music
The folk-pop act of four siblings plays next week at One Longfellow Square.
On the Cheap: Maine Sunflower Festival in Dayton, and more
Catch some comedy on Sunday and try your luck at trivia on Monday.
Things to Do: From the yellow brick road to an outdoor film festival
You can also see the play ‘Fortune,’ the silent film ‘Wings’ or hit Ales for Tails.
Live Music Lineup: Lula Wiles – on the road with ‘What Will We Do’ – visits Portland on Saturday
Other options are old-school ska from Jamaica’s Skatalites in Portland or a global dance party with Red Baraat in Rockland.
Take out tasty broth, banh mis and bubble tea from Pho Co.
The Westbrook variety store also serves sandwiches, pizza and fried chicken.
On the Cheap: Rock out with Rover at Pet Rock in the Park
You can also play a friendly game of chess in downtown Portland or head to Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester.
Face the Music: Roscoe & Etta return with new EP and a porch board stomp (we’ll explain)
The duo made up of Maia Sharp and Anna Schulze performs in Portland Friday night.