Even before this Irish-American supergroup released its debut album, The Irish Times hailed them as “one of the great forces in Irish music.” The Gloaming combines traditional Irish tunes and ancient sean-nós song with brave explorations of exhilarating and explosive medleys to create a distinctive new sound. With fiddlers Martin Hayes and Caoimhin Ó Raghallaigh, Dennis Cahill on guitar, Iarla Ó Lionáird on vocals and Thomas Bartlett on piano, the five brilliant musicians deliver an astonishing, combustible and unforgettable listening experience.

Tickets $40 – $35 – $20

At locations around Greater Portland hosts open their homes and businesses to Lift360 guests. Serving drinks, dinner guests mingle with a celebrity, leader or expert featured at each location. Discourse and conversation over delicious meals vary from location. Proceeds support Lift360’s Springboard program that brings community expertise to a nonprofit.

Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of Annie is a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as: “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”

Tickets $70 – $55 – $45

It has become trendy to seek out that elusive little black dress at Goodwill locations instead of paying rack price at mainstream retailers. With donations changing daily, you never know when or where that perfect little black dress will appear. 100% of every dollar contributed to the Goodwill Veteran’s Fund is distributed directly back Maine veterans and their families. So join us to celebrate the Little Black Dress and help us raise funds for Goodwill’s Veterans Fund at our annual Little Black Dress Event!

Hit the road with Portland Ovations for the ultimate “away game” when hometown hero Daniel Sonenberg’s The Summer King receives its fully-staged premiere at the esteemed Pittsburgh Opera. Featuring celebratory meals at Pittsburgh’s signature eateries, visits to the Steel City’s most famous cultural institutions, and our very own backstage-at-the-opera event, this Destination Pittsburgh weekend promises something for opera lovers, baseball fans and cultural omnivores alike. As the lead commissioner of The Summer King, Ovations is proud to share the evolution of this work as it hits the national stage. Multi-tier travel packages will be available, proceeds of which will benefit Portland Ovations.

Something magical happens when women gather to run together in the spirit of taking bigger steps toward a better you! Come celebrate the power of what woman can do!

The Maine Business Hall of Fame South recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on both our economy and our community. Now in its 28th year, this is one of our most popular events. Join us for a night of delicious food and inspiring company, and celebrate the careers of three remarkable contributors to Maine’s economy.

The 2017 Laureates:

Bill Burke, Chairman of Portland Sea Dogs

Melissa Smith, President and CEO of WEX Inc.

Rob Tod, Founder of Allagash Brewing Company

Welcome to the Southern Maine AIDS Walk / 5K Run! Funds raised are used to provide critical direct services to over 400 people in Maine living with HIV/AIDS, in addition to those at risk.

In Mo Willems’ beloved books, Elephant Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In We Are in a Play!, a brand-new vaudevillian romp of a musical, Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense. Asking the fundamental questions of childhood—What do you wear to a fancy pool costume party? Should you share your ice cream? And how can two friends play with one toy?—while backed by nutty singers The Squirrelles. The duo even gets the audience involved in the action. The whole family will be doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all day and night!

Additional Information: 60 minutes; geared for ages 4+

Tickets $15

Toast on the Coast (6th Annual) is an elegant food and wine-lover’s event. Meet the chefs behind the finest gourmet food in the Greater Portland area. Sample and choose fine wines from around the world and learn about pairings, wine growing and how to define your own wine palate.