Looking for what to do in Portland, Maine this week? There are some fantastic events lined up today and through the weekend that are sure to keep everyone entertained.

This afternoon, treat yourself to beautiful music at the Opera Maine Serenade featuring soprano Abigail Raiford and pianist Noriko Yasuda, a special performance co-hosted by Peter and Pam Plumb and Rosemary Harris. The concert runs today from 3 to 5 PM, and tickets can be reserved through Opera Maine.

If you have a taste for local drinks and good vibes, two popular happy hours hit the spot this Sunday. Head to The Honey Paw on Middle Street for a lively happy hour atmosphere from 3 to 5 PM, or check out The End of Portland’s happy hour running from 4 to 7 PM over on Congress Street, both highlighted by Portland Old Port as top ways to unwind this afternoon.

For those craving live music, Portland House of Music is the place to be tonight. At 7 PM, Kentucky’s own Kelsey Waldon brings her Every Ghost Tour to the stage with a show blending heartfelt country and Americana. Doors open at 7, and this is a chance to catch an intimate performance from a renowned songwriter.

Looking into the rest of the week, Monday brings a unique night with DOOM GONG—an experimental and heavy act—taking over the Portland House of Music. On Tuesday, singer-songwriter Allan Rayman promises powerful storytelling and dreamy beats. Both of these shows offer free entry for listeners aged 25 and older.

The cultural scene keeps pulsing midweek: Thursday brings the Osher Youth Ensembles Fall Concert, a showcase of young classical musicians from the Osher School of Music, with the curtain rising at 2 PM. Thursday evening spotlights Kate Campbell Strauss, Carl Davulis, and Scott Kiefner at the Portland Conservatory of Music, featuring an accessible midday concert at 12:15 PM.

Looking ahead to next weekend, do not miss Carbon Leaf, an energetic roots rock band, who will light up the stage on Friday at Portland House of Music. Saturday features Pet Needs along with local favorites Skuff Micksun, Snake Lips, and Jeez for an indie-filled lineup.

Whether you want music, drinks, or the vibrant arts Portland is famous for, there is something happening every day this week to bring out the best of the city. Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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