Cool Stuff to Do For the Week July 1-6
Tues 7/1
The Lenny Breau Project @ One Longfellow Sq.
A tribute to the music of guitar legend Lenny Breau featuring former collaborator Steve Grover and friends Brad Terry, Tony Gaboury, Bob Thompson, and Fitz Jenkins. ($5/$3 students & seniors, 8pm)
Wed 7/2
Rupa & the April Fishes @ One Longfellow Sq.
While the music of Rupa & the April Fishes defies categorization, their intimate sound and broad appeal has earned them comparisons to Manu Chao, Pink Martini & Lhasa to Beirut, Dengue Fever, Gogol Bordello and Keren Ann. ($10 adv/$12 door, 8pm)
Thurs 7/3
Malinky @ One Longfellow Sq.
Ranked among today’s foremost young exponents of Scottish song, Malinky combine an array of vocal talent with a highly distinctive instrumental palette. ($10 adv/$12 door, 8pm)
Thurs 7/3
First Friday Art Walk @ Downtown Portland
A free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the First Friday of every month from 5-8 pm. Experience great fine art and get snacks and wine to boot. Get a schedule and map here
Fri 7/4
Water Music: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra @ Portland Yacht Services off the Eastern Prom
Experience live classical music performed from a self contained concert shell on a converted barge. Check out the WSO’s story here (7:30 pm)
FRI 7/4
Annual 4th of July Festival @ The Eastern Prom
Bring the family, chairs and blankets, and enjoy the fireworks display at the Eastern Prom. Fireworks start after dusk. Food vendors on site. Please park off Munjoy Hill and walk up. Please leave pets at home.
Sat 7/6
Arts and Cultural Fest Fund raiser for the new city skatepark @ Lincoln Park (between Federal Street and Congress St in front of the courthouse)
Enjoy live music, food and drink, skateboard demonstrations, and local art exhibits (12-6pm)