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.

Your GRIT gets you through, your GRACE inspires. Come experience a dance show that will inspire you!

Pippin is a high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, Pippin will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “an eye-popping, jaw-dropping extravaganza” (NY1 News), it’s unlike anything you have ever seen! This captivating new production comes straight from Broadway, directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess). It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. Pippin is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.”

Tickets $70 – $55 – $45

The MAMM Slam is Maine’s premier high school band rock off. The competition is designed to provide young, career-minded musicians with an educational platform through which to gain performance and business experience, professional acumen, industry exposure, and promotional and career networking opportunities.

Build your team and protect your river for the 2nd year in a row, presented by Maine Beer Company. This four-leg, flatwater canoe relay race supports the Royal River Conservation Trust and their plans to acquire and improve public paddling access points and shoreline habitat up and down the river.