This Week's Portland Area Events

Portland ME

09 August, 2021

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PORTLAND, ME — Curious about what to do in the Portland area? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Portland. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a coat drive, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Portland: Change Powered by People: Maine Kickoff for a Summer of Collective Action When: Monday, August 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Maine Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Maine Chapter: Monday, August 9 at 4:30 PMWe believe that change is powered by people -- that this country belongs to all of us, and we hold the power to create a future where we all can thrive. Right now, Congress has a once-in-a-generation op... Learn More Legislative / Nominating Committee - City of Portland City Council When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: City of Portland City Council What: Event listing from City of Portland City Council: Tuesday and August 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMhttp://www.portlandmaine.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11209 Learn More Crafts in the Park - Friends of Congress Square Park When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Friends of Congress Square Park What: Event listing from Friends of Congress Square Park: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMGet out of the house, meet neighbors and chat — all while keeping your hands busy (or not!). You can knit, crochet, draw, paint, make jewelry, sew, and or any craft where you can carry y... Learn More South Portland Walk: Greenway North from Wainwright Recreation Complex When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Maine Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Maine Chapter: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMCome walk a stretch of the Greenway south of Portland with us. You do not need to be a Sierra Club member to join these walkseveryone who is capable is welcome. Learn More Cooking is Community: A Look at Historic Maine Community Cookbooks - Panel Talk When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House What: Event listing from Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails With Don Lindgren, Margaret Hathaway, and Karl Schatz Community cookbooks: you know them and you probably have at least one in your… More https://... Learn More Patrick Keefe Reading - Friends of Congress Square Park When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Friends of Congress Square Park What: Event listing from Friends of Congress Square Park: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMPrint Bookstore and the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance presents Patrick Keefe! Join us to hear Patrick read from his latest book, Empire of Pain. Learn More Stories on the Lawn - Victoria Mansion When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Victoria Mansion What: Event listing from Victoria Mansion: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMWednesdays at 10am beginning July 7, 2021 (Weather permitting!): Families with preschoolers are invited to attend a story time on the lawn at Victoria Mansion. We encourage families to bring a p... Learn More Tumbledown Mountain Hike - Sierra Club - Maine Chapter When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Maine Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Maine Chapter: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PMCome Hike Tumbledown Mountain with us. If it is a long drive join us camping at Mt. Blue Learn More SPACE Presents: Popeye - Friends of Congress Square Park When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Friends of Congress Square Park What: Event listing from Friends of Congress Square Park: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMFilm preceded by a special performance by Jimmy Dority and Friends playing the music of Harry Nilsson, Van Dyke Parks, and more. Come to Congress Sq. Park for a special 40th Annive... Learn More The Amazing Acro-cats Pounce into Portland! When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 a.m. Where: St Lawrence Church, 76 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States What: After missing live audiences for over a year, the Amazing Acro-Cats are thrilled to be back on the road, bringing their unique show to the Creative Alliance in Baltimore from August 3rd through August 8th. The Amazing Acro-Cats is a troupe of rescued house cats who put on a... Learn More Conservation Team Meeting - Sierra Club - Maine Chapter When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Maine Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Maine Chapter: Thursday, August 12 at 4:00 PMMonthly Conservation Team meeting Learn More Storytelling: Greater Portland Health When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Friends of Congress Square Park What: Event listing from Friends of Congress Square Park: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMHear from real Mainers as they share their stories about health, happiness, and more. Presented by Greater Portland Health. Free and open to the public! Learn More Finance & Budget Committee - GrowSmart Maine When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 a.m. Where: GrowSmart Maine What: Event listing from GrowSmart Maine: Friday, August 13 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMMonthly on the second Friday Learn More Evening with Maine Authors V - Susan Curtis Foundation When: Friday, August 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Susan Curtis Foundation What: Event listing from Susan Curtis Foundation: Friday, August 13 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMJoin us Friday, August 13, 2021 at Stone Mountain Arts Center to hear Pulitzer Prize winning Maine author, Richard Russo, and his daughter, Kate Russo, read from their books.   For more inform... Learn More PMA Films Presents: STOP MAKING SENSE When: Friday, August 13th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Friends of Congress Square Park What: Event listing from Friends of Congress Square Park: Friday, August 13 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMJoin us for a free screening of The Talking Heads' STOP MAKING SENSE! Learn More Annual Wells Summerfest Arts and Craft Show When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wells Jr High School, 1470 Post Road, Wells, Maine, 04090, United States What: Maine Made Crafts and newenglandcraftfairs.com will host its Annual Wells Summerfest Arts and craft show with artists and crafters from Maine and over the U.S. Saturday and Sunday August 14 and 15, 2021 10-4 PM both days rain or shine. Crafters will all be outside this year. I... Learn More Congress Square Market - Friends of Congress Square Park When: Sunday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Friends of Congress Square Park What: Event listing from Friends of Congress Square Park: Sunday, August 15 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMShop in the Square! Explore local shops, makers, artists, and more from 11am to 3pm. Dog-friendly! Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Portland Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.