Now that we have turned the corner into spring, do you find yourself constantly looking out the window, longing to be outside? You aren’t alone. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the trees are budding. With some April showers in the forecast this week it looks like a fresh wave of mud may be on the horizon, so enjoy the nice weather while you can. Here’s our roundup for this weekend in Maine: 

Something to Do: 

Batter up! The Portland Sea Dogs are kicking off their spring season this Friday with an opening day game against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Grab your tickets and Cracker Jack and head out to the ball game! 

When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: 271 Park Ave., Portland 

Somewhere to Go: 

Are you still clinging to the last vestiges of winter? Find some company for your misery this weekend at Sugarloaf’s 34th annual Reggae Fest, presented by Baxter Outdoors! Enjoy the last scraps of spring skiing during the day and then tear it up to live reggae bands (such as Green Lion Crew and Gorilla Finger Dub) at various venues around the resort each afternoon and night. 

When: Thursday–Sunday
Where: 5092 Access Rd., Carrabassett Valley

Something to Eat: 

Craving a smoothie bowl? If you’re in Portland this weekend you’re in luck! This Friday Bay Bowls, a smoothie and acai bowl shop in Brunswick, is opening its second location on Washington Avenue in Portland. Order the classic Bay Bowl with acai, granola, banana, strawberry, pineapple, coconut flakes, and honey, or, if you’re feeling adventurous, get the aptly named FOMO, which includes acai, pitaya, granola, banana, pineapple, mango, strawberry, blueberry, cacao nibs, coconut flakes, chia seeds, honey, peanut butter, and nutella. Bon appetit! 

When: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
Where: 93 Washington Ave., Portland

Something to Drink: 

In celebration of women in the beer industry, this Saturday Hop Culture is hosting the craft beer festival Beer With(out) Beards at Thompson’s Point in Portland! Enjoy beer from over 35 participating breweries (including Allagash and Austin Street), all of which are either owned by women or femme-identifying people or have women or femme-identifying people in leadership positions. Choose between general admission or VIP tickets for the tasting sessions, which start at noon and 6 p.m. Celebrate growing diversity in the beer industry while you enjoy unlimited beer sampling! 

When: Noon–3:30 p.m. and 6:30–10 p.m. Saturday
Where: 15 Resurgam Place, Portland 

Something to Look Forward to: 

Are you in the mood to learn a new skill? Sign up for Introduction to Copper Etching, a five-week course at Chases Garage in York! Led by printmaker and mixed media collage artist Elise Robichaud, the class takes place on Wednesday nights. Participants will learn the science-meets-art practice of etching and intaglio printing on copper plates. No experience necessary and all skill levels welcome! 

When: Wednesdays 6–9 p.m., April 27–May 25
Where: 16 Main St., York

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