Get Out! Mosher St., South Portland. Radiant Vermin, through Oct. 13; Mary Jane, Nov. 7-24. 747-4148.
THEATER
1932 Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. The Mystery of Irma Vep, Oct. 11-13. 288-0829. City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Noises Off, Oct. 11-27. 282-0849. The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. The Producers, Oct. 10-13, 17-20. 442-8455. Everyman Repertory Theatre, Camden Hills Regional High School. The Threepenny Opera, Nov. 1-16. 236-0173. Gaslight Theater, Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St. Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web, Nov. 15-17, 22-24. 626-3698. ImprovAcadia,15 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. Improv shows through Oct. 19. 288-2503. Mad Horse Theater, 24
Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St. Tophat Miniature Productions: Jekyll & Hyde, Oct. 26. 879-4629. Nasson Little Theatre, 457 Main St. Halloqueen, Oct. 12; America, Oct. 1920. 842-0800. Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. Kinky Boots, through Oct. 27. 646-5511. Portland City Hall, 389 Congress St. Arts in the Chamber: Bourassa Dance,Oct. 7. Free event. Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave. The Clean House, through Oct. 13; Read to Me, Oct. 22-Nov. 10. 7740465. Schaeffer Theater 305 College St., Lewiston. Kimberly Bartosik/daela at Bates: I Hunger For You, Oct. 12. 786-6161. Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd., Standish. Fall One Acts, Oct.; Red
Eye: New Play Showcase, Nov. 15-16. 642-3743.
St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. Good Theater presents Admissions, Oct. 2-27. 835-0895.
Waterville Opera House, 93 Main St. 3rd Flr., Variety, Oct. 19. 873-7000.
MUSIC
1932 Criterion Theater, 35 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. Talisk, Oct. 4; Purple Brainz: Halloween Tribute to Prince, Oct. 24; Mandy Patinkon in Concert, Nov. 3. 288-0829. Andy’s Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St. Live acoustic style music every single night of the week with no cover charge. 874-2639. Aura, 121 Center St. Ripe with Castlecomer, Oct. 12; Thievery Corporation, Oct. 18; The California Honeydrops, Oct. 19; Pink Martini, Oct. 20; GZA, Oct. 24; Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones, Oct. 26; Blue October, Oct. 29. 772-8274.
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Clowning Around YouTube star Puddles headlines at Port City Music Hall on October 27. The clown, famous for his video renditions of popular songs on America’s Got Talent, where he even bewitched the cantankerous Simon Cowell, brings his suitcase full of Kleenex and “Pity Party” to Maine. From ABBA to Johnny Cash, Puddles belts his sorrow for all to hear. “Although I’ve never been to Portland, I have visited Ogunquit a few times,” Puddles says. “My PawPaw used to make a biennial pilgrimage there in honor of his television crush Sally Struthers, who [often acts] there. As far as Portland goes, I look forward to visiting the International Cryptozoology Museum. Sasquatch is real.”
Belfast Flying Shoes, 143 Church St. Community Dance featuring Chrissy Fowler, open to all musicians and instruments, every first Fri. 338-0979. Blue, 650A Congress St. Stephan Crump’s Rosetta Trio, Nov. 2; Open Jazz sessions, every Tues.; Irish Nights, every Wed.; The Happy Hour Music Series, every Thurs.; Jazz at BLUE, every Sat. 774-4111. Bull Feeney’s, 375 Fore St. Irish Session, every Sun.; Irish and Scottish Drinking Songs, every Wed.; live music every Fri. and Sat. 221-1122. The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Shemekia Copeland, Oct. 26; Shawn Mullins, Nov. 2; Melanie: Woodstock 50th Anniversary, Nov. 9. 4428455. The Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq. GHOST: Presented by Rock 106.3, Oct. 19. 791-2200. Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St, Denmark. Bradley Jazz Collective, Oct. 12; Blueberries, Brian, and Broadway, Nov. 2. 452-2412. Empire, 575 Congress St. Open Mic, every Mon. 558.2279. Frog & Turtle, 3 Bridge St., Westbrook. Live music every Fri. 591-4185. Gather, 189 Main St., Yarmouth. Gather Rounders, every Sun. 847-3250. The Gracie Theatre, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. Women of the World in Concert, Oct. 13; The Hit Men, Oct. 1819. 725-1727.
Experience
Date Night West End Stroll
The Cider House on Brackett Street features drafts, bottles, cans, and cocktails. Or duck the pucker and test your buds with one of the signature cocktails here. “The York” sparkles with hard cider, blueberry soda, and a splash of lemon. After taking in the changing shades of the elms and maples flashing along the Western Promenade, make your way to Bonobo. The brick wood-fire oven beckons rosy-cheeked Portlanders in from the cold while the pizza, taps, and local art keep guests occupied far longer than planned. It’s the neighborhood go-to that can’t be skipped. Top the evening off with a nightcap at Bramhall. Voices and laughter echo from this subterranean bar as you approach 769 Congress Street. The candlelit “speakeasy” transports visitors to a Portland past. Bramhall boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the city. Bartender Marcus Alcantara recommends a glass of Westland Distillery Peated Malt Whiskey ($10). “It’s really pushing up the bar on what American whiskeys are capable of and has a nice smoky flavor like a scotch.” October 2019 51