Hey Portland listeners, it's your friendly guide to the best happenings in town this Saturday, April 18, and stretching into the week ahead. Spring vibes are hitting hard, so grab your crew and dive into these specific events tailored right here in Portland, Maine.
Kick off today with the free, family-friendly Portland Earth Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deering Oaks Park by the Bandstand, hosted by the City of Portland and ecomaine. You'll catch live psych rock jams from local band Leaf, mend clothes at the Powerful ARRMS table, get free bike repairs and tips from Portland Gear Hub and Bicycle Coalition of Maine, chat with farmers at the Portland Farmer’s Market, craft seed bombs with Sierra Club Maine, plant wildflowers courtesy of O’Donals Nursery, enjoy face painting by the Parks team, learn composting hacks from Garbage to Garden, and chow down on lunch from food trucks like Icelandic Hot Dogs, Empanada Club, Ugly Dumpling, and Fire & Company. It's the perfect spot to connect with neighbors, soak up sustainability know-how, and celebrate our coastal nature.
Music lovers, tonight's stacked. Head to Aura at 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m., 18+) for Emo Night Portland, where local musicians blast late '90s and early 2000s pop punk, alternative, and emo anthems—tickets sell fast, so snag 'em quick via Aura Events or Ticketmaster. Over at State Theatre, Badfish, the ultimate Sublime tribute, rocks the house—pure ska-punk energy per Ticketmaster. And don't sleep on The Antlers with Tōth at Portland House of Music and Events (HOME) starting 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m., all ages, $25 advance), a intimate indie folk set as listed on Prekindle and CashorTrade.
Looking ahead this week and weekend, keep eyes on Songkick's lineup: Catch Walter Trout's blues guitar wizardry at One Longfellow Square, Gimme Gimme Disco's funky grooves at Aura, Dogs in a Pile jamming at Aura, and more like Mary Fahl or Hotline TNT at spots like SPACE. Check VisitPortland.com or Portland Downtown's calendars for pop-ups, trivia nights, and ongoing vibes at places like Lobsterman Park with its busker stage.
Whether you're earth-hugging, headbanging, or chilling to tunes, Portland's pulsing with fun. Stay safe, support local, and make memories.
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