Category: Events

Tuesday – Leda (instagram) is having a launch party for their cafe at Salud in East Bayside. Owner Naomi Hall, co-owner of the former Omi’s coffee shop, is launching Leda—stay tuned for an official opening day. In addition to serving coffee, snacks and smoothies, Leda will also offer drop-in childcare “providing caregivers a chance to relax, recharge, or enjoy a fitness class while their little ones have fun in a supervised play space.” Also, Cuties is starting their daytime hours opening at 8 am.

Wednesday – It’s the opening day of Benny’s.

Thursday – Mrs Gee Free Living and Sur Lie are collaborating on a gluten-free dinner. Browne Trading is holding a sparkling wine and caviar tasting.

Saturday – The new Nordic candy store at 119 Cumberland Ave, Sodt (instagram), is scheduled to launch at noon. The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport. Camden Famous is cohosting a Spring Market featuring 20 bakers, restaurants and other food producers.

Sunday – Taj, Boda, Thanh Thanh 2, Mi Sen, and Pulutan are producing a 5-course dinner at Crispy Gai in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.

May 22 – Allagash is hosting an event to support Farmers for Food Equity. The event, Let’s Spring into Action, is a tasting event where attendees can try oyster, beer, sausages and other Maine produced foods. Farmers for Food Equity supports local farms by purchasing produce that might otherwise go unharvested and redirect that food to organizations like Good Shepherd Food Bank or Preble Street.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 13/14 – The Rockport Donut Festival is taking place.

June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

June 28/29 – The Maine Oyster Festival is taking place in Freeport.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

November 1-9 – 207 Beer Week is taking place.

November 10-16 – Brunswick Wine Week is taking place.

Thursday – Will Fisher, cofounder of Kit NA Brewing, will be the feature guest speaker for this month’s Crafted Conversations event at Five of Clubs. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will be the guest of honor at the next Nina June author dinner. The multi-course dinner includes oysters from Deer Isle, mussels from Blue Hill and eel from American Unagi.

Friday – Botanically Curious is hosting the first of a monthly Curious Mocktail series in collaboration with Elevate Mushrooms.

Saturday/Sunday – The Taste of Nations Food Festival is taking place. Vendors will include Amira Cuisine, Battambang Bistro, Cambodia’s Best, Eduardo’s Brazilian Grill One, Flores Restaurant, Gunnar’s Icelandic Hot Dogs, Hellenic Kitchen, La Gallera, Niyat Catering, Yardie Ting, and Young Nonna. Tickets are now available.

Sunday – It’s Mother’s Day—check the websites and social accounts of your favorite restaurants for special dinners and brunches being held. The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 15 – Mrs Gee Free Living and Sur Lie are collaborating on a gluten-free dinner.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport. Camden Famous is cohosting a Spring Market featuring 20 bakers, restaurants and other food producers.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 13/14 – The Rockport Donut Festival is taking place.

June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

June 28/29 – The Maine Oyster Festival is taking place in Freeport.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

All Week – Maine Seaweed Week is taking place.

Monday – Chaval is holding 4-course dinner featuring with Spanish winemaker Raul Perez. Chef Nikhil Naiker from Nimki in Providence will be at Bar Futo for a collaboration dinner. Chef Amadeus Florendo will be holding an edition of his Pulutan Filipino pop-up series at the East Ender.

Saturday – Chef Tara Canaday from Pot + Pan Kitchen will be teaching a cake decorating workshop.

Sunday – Chaval will be holding their annual Star Wars May the Fourth Dinner.

May 8 – Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will be the guest of honor at the next Nina June author dinner. The multi-course dinner includes oysters from Deer Isle, mussels from Blue Hill and eel from American Unagi.

May 9 – Botanically Curious is hosting the first of a monthly Curious Mocktail series in collaboration with Elevate Mushrooms.

May 10/11 – The Taste of Nations Food Festival is taking place. Vendors will include Amira Cuisine, Battambang Bistro, Cambodia’s Best, Eduardo’s Brazilian Grill One, Flores Restaurant, Gunnar’s Icelandic Hot Dogs, Hellenic Kitchen, La Gallera, Niyat Catering, Yardie Ting, and Young Nonna. Tickets are now available.

May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 15 – Mrs Gee Free Living and Sur Lie are collaborating on a gluten-free dinner.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport. Camden Famous is cohosting a Spring Market featuring 20 bakers, restaurants and other food producers.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 13/14 – The Rockport Donut Festival is taking place.

June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

June 28/29 – The Maine Oyster Festival is taking place in Freeport.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Friday – May 4 – Maine Seaweed Week is taking place. The program includes a one day seaweed festival at GMRI on the 26th.

Saturday – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook. The 2nd Annual Chowderfest is taking place.

Sunday – Salty Water Pasta will be holding a pop-up at Coveside Coffee, and Seconds Bakery will be holding a pop-up at Lay Day Roasters.

April 28 – Chaval is holding 4-course dinner featuring with Spanish winemaker Raul Perez. Chef Nikhil Naiker from Nimki in Providence will be at Bar Futo for a collaboration dinner. Chef Amadeus Florendo will be holding an edition of his Pulutan Filipino pop-up series at the East Ender.

May 3 – Chef Tara Canaday from Pot + Pan Kitchen will be teaching a cake decorating workshop.

May 4 – Chaval will be holding their annual Star Wars May the Fourth Dinner.

May 9 – Botanically Curious is hosting the first of a monthly Curious Mocktail series in collaboration with Elevate Mushrooms.

May 10/11 – The Taste of Nations Food Festival is taking place. Vendors will include Amira Cuisine, Battambang Bistro, Cambodia’s Best, Eduardo’s Brazilian Grill One, Flores Restaurant, Gunnar’s Icelandic Hot Dogs, Hellenic Kitchen, La Gallera, Niyat Catering, Yardie Ting, and Young Nonna. Tickets are now available.

May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport. Camden Famous is cohosting a Spring Market featuring 20 bakers, restaurants and other food producers.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 13/14 – The Rockport Donut Festival is taking place.

June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

June 28/29 – The Maine Oyster Festival is taking place in Freeport.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Wednesday – Hospitality Maine is holding their annual conference for professionals who work in the restaurant and hotel industries. Mrs Gee Free Living and Gather are collaborating on a gluten-free dinner.

Saturday – It’s the first day of the 2025 Deering Oaks farmers’ market. The market will take place Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 am – 1 pm through November 26th. Absolem will be in Portland for a cider tap takeover at Anoche. The event will include the release of a collaboration cider called Last Night made with foraged apples from Portland, Bethel, Lovell, and Oxford. Vagabundo is holding a pop-up at Lambs in South Portland.

April 25 – May 4 – Maine Seaweed Week is taking place. The program includes a one day seaweed festival at GMRI on the 26th.

April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook. The 2nd Annual Chowderfest is taking place.

April 27 – Salty Water Pasta will be holding a pop-up at Coveside Coffee, and Seconds Bakery will be holding a pop-up at Lay Day Roasters.

April 28 – Chaval is holding 4-course dinner featuring with Spanish winemaker Raul Perez. Chef Nikhil Naiker from Nimki in Providence will be at Bar Futo for a collaboration dinner.

May 4 – Chaval will be holding their annual Star Wars May the Fourth Dinner.

May 10/11 – The Taste of Nations Food Festival is taking place. Vendors will include Amira Cuisine, Battambang Bistro, Cambodia’s Best, Eduardo’s Brazilian Grill One, Flores Restaurant, Gunnar’s Icelandic Hot Dogs, Hellenic Kitchen, La Gallera, Niyat Catering, Yardie Ting, and Young Nonna. Tickets are now available.

May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 13/14 – The Rockport Donut Festival is taking place.

June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

June 28/29 – The Maine Oyster Festival is taking place in Freeport.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Tuesday – It’s the opening day for Cuties, the new all-day bar located at 46 Market Street.

Thursday – The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is holding a film screening and panel discussion about the ongoing efforts to restore alewives to the Presumpscot River.

April 16 – Hospitality Maine is holding their annual conference for professionals who work in the restaurant and hotel industries. Mrs Gee Free Living and Gather are collaborating on a gluten-free dinner.

April 19 – It’s the first day of the 2025 Deering Oaks farmers’ market. The market will take place Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 am – 1 pm through November 26th. Absolem will be in Portland for a cider tap takeover at Anoche. The event will include the release of a collaboration cider called Last Night made with foraged apples from Portland, Bethel, Lovell, and Oxford. Vagabundo is holding a pop-up at Lambs in South Portland.

April 25 – May 4 – Maine Seaweed Week is taking place. The program includes a one day seaweed festival at GMRI on the 26th.

April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook. The 2nd Annual Chowderfest is taking place.

April 28 – Chef Nikhil Naiker from Nimki in Providence will be at Bar Futo for a collaboration dinner.

May 10/11 – The Taste of Nations Food Festival is taking place. Vendors will include Amira Cuisine, Battambang Bistro, Cambodia’s Best, Eduardo’s Brazilian Grill One, Flores Restaurant, Gunnar’s Icelandic Hot Dogs, Hellenic Kitchen, La Gallera, Niyat Catering, Yardie Ting, and Young Nonna. Tickets are now available.

May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 13/14 – The Rockport Donut Festival is taking place.

June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

June 28/29 – The Maine Oyster Festival is taking place in Freeport.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Tuesday – Greg Buda from Bisou Bisou in Montreal will be teaching a class on Advanced Cocktail Bartending at the Hunt and Alpine Club.

Wednesday – Chaval is serving a 4-course Northern Italian vegan wine dinner. Steve Mills, CEO of Maine Beer Company, will be the featured guest for a live interview at the Roux Institute.

April 8 – It’s the opening day for Cuties, the new all-day bar located at 46 Market Street.

April 10 – The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is holding a film screening and panel discussion about the ongoing efforts to restore alewives to the Presumpscot River.

April 16 – Hospitality Maine is holding their annual conference for professionals who work in the restaurant and hotel industries. Mrs Gee Free Living and Gather are collaborating on a gluten-free dinner.

April 25 – May 4 – Maine Seaweed Week is taking place. The program includes a one day seaweed festival at GMRI on the 26th.

April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook. The 2nd Annual Chowderfest is taking place.

May 10/11 – The Taste of Nations Food Festival is taking place. Vendors will include Amira Cuisine, Battambang Bistro, Cambodia’s Best, Eduardo’s Brazilian Grill One, Flores Restaurant, Gunnar’s Icelandic Hot Dogs, Hellenic Kitchen, La Gallera, Niyat Catering, Yardie Ting, and Young Nonna. Tickets are now available.

May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Monday – Taj and Bar Futo are collaborating on a special dinner. The Native Maine Food Show is taking place. It’s the opening day of the LB Mini-Mart at Rock Row.

Sunday – Dinner x Friends is holding a pop-up at Lambs, and The Rooted Heart is teaching a gluten-free sourdough baking class.

April 2 – Chaval is serving a 4-course Northern Italian vegan wine dinner. Steve Mills, CEO of Maine Beer Company, will be the featured guest at the latest session of the Like A Boss interview series.

April 10 – The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is holding a film screening and panel discussion about the ongoing efforts to restore alewives to the Presumpscot River.

April 16 – Hospitality Maine is holding their annual conference for professionals who work in the restaurant and hotel industries.

April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook. The 2nd Annual Chowderfest is taking place.

May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 26-28 – The Holy Trinity Greek Festival is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

All week – Biddeford & Saco Wine Week is taking place.

Monday – Today is the last day of business at Samuel’s Bar and Grill. Owner Sam Minervino is expecting to open his new establishment the North Deering Tavern soon. Stay tuned for details.

Thursday – Winemaker Hervé Villemade will be at Maine & Loire for a tasting event. Topaz Smith is holding an event where people can “discover Cambodian traditions through dance, savor global flavors and build confidence in navigating diverse ingredients and learning about international cooking techniques.” Contact Smith at topazamanda22@gmail.com to sign-up and for more information. Regards will be hosting a pop-up by their future neighbor Benny’s. Benny’s is a new restaurant being developed by Ramona’s owner Josh Sobel.

Saturday/Sunday – Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is taking place. Visit the Maine Maple Producers Association website to find a sugar shack or two to visit.

Sunday – The Casco Bay Chef’s Association is holding their annual dinner.

March 24 – Taj and Bar Futo are collaborating on a special 1-night dinner. The Native Maine Food Show is taking place.

March 30 – Dinner x Friends is holding a pop-up at Lambs, and The Rooted Heart is teaching a gluten-free sourdough baking class.

April 2 – Chaval is serving a 4-course Northern Italian vegan wine dinner. Steve Mills, CEO of Maine Beer Company, will be the featured guest at the latest session of the Like A Boss interview series.

April 10 – The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is holding a film screening and panel discussion about the ongoing efforts to restore alewives to the Presumpscot River.

April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook.

May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.

Ends on Wednesday – Maine Restaurant Week.

Tuesday – Barak Olins and Atsuko Fujimoto are the featured guests at a Maine Voices Live event at One Longfellow Square.

Starts Sunday – Biddeford & Saco Wine Week is taking place.

March 20 – Winemaker Hervé Villemade will be at Maine & Loire for a tasting event. Regards will be hosting a pop-up by their future neighbor Benny’s. Benny’s is a new restaurant being developed by Ramona’s owner Josh Sobel.

March 22/23 – Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is taking place. Visit the Maine Maple Producers Association website to find a sugar shack or two to visit.

March 23 – The Casco Bay Chef’s Association is holding their annual dinner.

March 24 – The Native Maine Food Show is taking place.

March 30 – Dinner x Friends is holding a pop-up at Lambs, and The Rooted Heart is teaching a gluten-free sourdough baking class.

April 10 – The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is holding a film screening and panel discussion about the ongoing efforts to restore alewives to the Presumpscot River.

April 26 – SeaFest will be taking place in Westbrook.

May 11 – The 2025 edition of Cider Feast is taking place.

May 17 – The Maine Wild Wine Fest is taking place in Freeport.

May 30 – June 1 – The Maine Fungi Fest is taking place.

June 28 – The Wavy Days beer festival is taking place.

September 14 – The Maine Cheese Festival is taking place in Pittsfield.

September 19-21 – The Common Ground Country Fair is taking place in Unity.

October 12 – The Maine Open Creamery Day is taking place.

Planning a wedding, holding a business event, or hosting visitors from away? Our printed guides are a great resource to help your guests explore the Maine restaurant scene. 25-packs of the Portland and Midcoast pocket guides are now available on our online store.