Barnstormers Ball Presents Gin & Jazz! On this special evening the Museum is transformed into a Roaring Twenties inspired party venue, taking design cures from the famous and daring barnstormers who defined an era of aviation. In the spirit of these historic aviators, we invite you to don your finest 1920s evening wear or vintage aviation-inspired garb and join us for our celebration of history, fun and a little bit of good old-fashioned showmanship. Live music, outstanding food, door prizes, and activities ensure this is a “can’t miss” summer event!
Events
August
The Best of the Second City
The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959. No one could have guessed that this small cabaret theatre would become the most influential and prolific comedy theatre in the world. With its roots in the improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City developed an entirely unique way of creating and performing comedy.
A Day in the Life: A Beatles Experience
A Day in the Life: A Beatles Experience returns to the Camden Opera House, where it debuted in 2011 and left us wanting more last August. We are thrilled to welcome this touring production, which now features new video backdrops, new costumes, and new Beatles classics that you know and love, back home to the midcoast!
The Mallett Brothers
The Mallett Brothers Band’s busy tour schedule over the past seven years has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that can ranges from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds.
Ogunquit Playhouse presents Heartbreak Hotel
From the creator of the Tony Award-winning Million Dollar Quartet, we are proud to produce the world premiere of Heartbreak Hotel. This tender story follows Elvis Presley in the early years of his bourgeoning career as he and Sam Phillips create the music that will forever change their lives.
September
Come Sailing!
If you’re looking to meet new sailing friends or want to introduce a friend to the joys of sailing, Friday Night Social Sailing at SailMaine is for you! All experience levels are welcome to go for a sail on a J/22. Friday Night Social Sails are a great way to get out on Casco Bay and meet other members of the Portland community. Come down and join the fun! $25 per person.
Boothbay Region Harbor Fest
Save the dates for the 6th Annual Harbor Fest. This 10-day festival cannot be missed with lots of food, music, art, and much more.
Bob Segar Tribute: LIVE BULLET
Live Bullet is the difference between a “tribute band” and a “Live Concert Experience.”
From hits like “Main Street” and gems like “Heavy Music” to the heart ripping “Turn the Page”, this is the only thing better than seeing Bob Seger live!
Walking Tour of Camden, Maine
The Camden Public Library and the Camden Downtown Business Group host free walking tours of downtown Camden every Friday at 4:00 pm from June 30 to September 8th. The tours begin at the Children’s Garden of the Camden Public Library on Atlantic Avenue and end at the Opera House. Take the entire tour or just show up at the Opera House front doors at 4:45 for a behind the scenes look at our beautiful restored interior and fun facts including a five minute historic slide show!
Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow is an American singer and songwriter who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow co-wrote one of the group’s greatest hits, “Puff, the Magic Dragon”.