Category: Events

Monday – Acclaimed bartender and former Portlander Trevin Hutchins will be holding a pop-up at Room for Improvement introducing his new San Francisco bar Jupiter Room.

June 22 – The Regency is holding a Suntory spirits event.

June 22-28 – The 2025 edition of Wurst Week Ever is taking place.

June 24 – A Pulutan pop-up is taking place at Bar Futo.

June 26 – The Maine Grain Alliance Portland Bread Crawl 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.

July 18-20 – The Yarmouth Clam Festival is taking place.

July 19 – Chaval is holding their annual Champagne Brunch.

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.

Friday-Saturday – The Rockport Donut Festival is taking place.

June 16 – Acclaimed bartender and former Portlander Trevin Hutchins will be holding a pop-up at Room for Improvement introducing his new San Francisco bar Jupiter Room.

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.

July 18-20 – The Yarmouth Clam 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 – 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.

Tuesday – Winemaker Michael Terrien will be at Old Port Wine Merchants 4–6 pm for a tasting of wines from Maine-based Bluet and two California wineries he cofounded Obsidian Wine Co and Terrien Wines.

Saturday – BayCider 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.

June 18-20 – The Yarmouth Clam 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 – 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.

June 7 – BayCider 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.

June 18-20 – The Yarmouth Clam 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 – 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 – 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.

Sunday – Alma Juice Bar + Market from Rhode Island will be at Onggi for a sandwich pop-up. They’ll be serving  tofu banh mi, chicken katsu, and pineapple-coconut cake.

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

May 31 – Rosemont is holding a cookout at their Brighton Ave store serving Pineland burgers, Colvard sausages, sides and drinks. 100% of proceeds will be donated to MOFGA.

June 7 – BayCider 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.

Apres has announced their plan for BayCider Fest (instagram), a cider festival taking place on June 7th in East Bayside that will feature Maine cider producers. The line-up includes: Absolem, After Harvest, Bon Vent, Cellardoor, Cornish, Freedom’s Edge, Norumbega, Orchard Girls, Sea Hag and Whaleback as well as Apres’ own ciders.

Whether you’re a seasoned cider lover or just hoping to enjoy local community culinary and beverage — join us under the big tent in our Tasting Room’s backyard for what is sure to be an unmissable day of good drinks, people, and fun outside in the East Bayside sun.

Tickets are now on sale: $35 for general admission and $50 for VIP admission.

GMRI recently announced the winners of their annual Gulf of Maine Tastemakers. Two local restaurant were award winners this year.

• Portland Lobster Company was the recipient of the Climate Award which recognizes a business adapting to a changing ocean and climate by modeling strategies that support long-term resilience.
• Mr. Tuna/Bar Futo was the recipient of the Innovation Award which highlights efforts to creatively expand market opportunities for Gulf of Maine seafood.

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.