• CONCERTS
TODAY
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Chris Velan, singer/songwriter, with Pete Miller and Jason Spooner; Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Brunswick. www.explorefrontier.com. 6:30 p.m.
Knit or Not Nights, enjoy live fiddle music by Hope Hoffman with special guest Jeff Trippe while knitting (or not), Spindleworks, Brunswick. Free. www.spindleworks.org. 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Wendy MacIsaac, fiddler/piano/stepdancer with fiddler Andrea Beaton, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.
Lindsay Mac and The Boom Booms, pop cellist, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12 in advance; $15 at door. 761-1757. 8 p.m.
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, R&B/funk, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $12 in advance; $15 at door; $25 VIP seated. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m.
FRIDAY
Mark O’Connor Quartet, classical, jazz and bluegrass, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $32 to $40; $10 for students. www.porttix.com. 8 p.m.
Maeve Gilchrist, harpist, with Sarah Jarosz, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Free; tickets required; canned food donation requested. www.stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
Ralph Stanley, bluegrass, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $45. 761-1757. 8 p.m.
Habib Koit?Oliver Mtukudzi and Afel Bocoum, Acoustic Africa tour, Strand Theatre, Rockland. $38. 594-0070. 8 p.m.
“Wild Music for Guitar and Percussion” with guitarist/composer Cristian Amigo and drummer Gustavo Aguilar, Bates College (Olin Arts Center), Lewiston. Free; reservations required. 786-6135. www.batestickets.com. 7:30 p.m.
Friday Night Jazz with Dorie Barnes and Jesse Feinberg, Solo Bistro, Bath. Free. 443-3373. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Slow Blind Tone, rock/jazz/blues, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor. $10. www.coa.edu. 7:30 p.m.
The Coffee House Project, concert with local musicians to benefit Heifer International, First Congregational Church, Kennebunkport. $5/donation. 967-3897. 7 to 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Rustic Overtones, rock, with The Andrew Yankowsky Band and Christian Cuff, benefits Operation Smile; Morse High School, Bath. $20. www.brownpapertickets.com. 6:45 p.m.
Maeve Gilchrist, harpist, with Sarah Jarosz, Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. $20 at door; $18 in advance. chocolatechurcharts.org. 7:30 p.m.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, African rhythm ensemble, University of Maine (Collins Center for the Arts), Orono. $27 to $32. www.collinscenterforthearts.com. 8 p.m.
Infamous Stringdusters, bluegrass, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $20. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
Nu-Utopians, John Lennon Song Project band, 21-plus; The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $20 to $25. www.thelandingatpinepoint.com. 7 p.m.
Vance Gilbert, folk, with Adam Waxman, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $20 at door; $17 in advance. 761-1757. 8 p.m.
Acappellooza 11, multigenerational a cappella concert featuring seven groups from Maine and New Hampshire; benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, Hannaford Hall, USM, Portland. $12. 773-5437 $12. 6 p.m.
Martin England & The Reconstructed, Americana/folk, benefits South Berwick Public Library’s building fund; Spring Hill Restaurant, South Berwick. 384-2693. $10 in advance; $12 at door. 8 p.m.
Breezemere Bottom Boys, bluegrass/gospel/folk, New Gloucester Congregational Church. $10. www.villagecoffeehouse.org. 7:30 p.m.
Funky Divas of Gospel and Tuckermans at 9, gospel concert to benefit the church music program, United Methodist Church, Eliot. $10. 439-6593. 7 p.m.
Pine Tree State Country Music Association Show with several performers, York County Veterans Alliance, Biddeford. $6. 294-7330. 1 p.m.
SUNDAY
Celtic Crossroads, Irish music, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $37.50. www.stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
Fiddlers’ Jamboree, fiddlers, guitarists, other acoustic musicians and singers invited to take part in impromptu performances; University of Maine (Fox Auditorium), Fort Kent. $5; free for ages 12 and under. 834-7557. 1 to 4 p.m.
Jazz Breakfast with Paul Sullivan, Portland Museum of Art. Breakfast items available for purchase; concert free with museum admission: $4 to $10; free for children under age 6. 775-6148. 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Maine Highland Fiddlers, Celtic music, McArthur Library, Biddeford. Free. 284-4181. 3 p.m.
TUESDAY
Shawn Colvin and Loudon Wainwright III, pop/folk, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $75. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
“Jazz Celebration of Mardi Gras” with Port City Jazz, St. Luke’s Cathedral, Portland. Free. 772-5434. 7 to 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Maeve Gilchrist, harpist, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, South Carthage. $15. 562-4445. 7 p.m.; pre-show jam session 45 minutes prior to curtain.
• COMEDY
TODAY
Open Mic Comedy hosted by comedian Brian Brinegar, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 8 p.m.
Half Price Showcase hosted by weekend headliner George Hamm, Comedy Connection, Portland. $8. www.mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
George Hamm with Tony Moschetto, Comedy Connection, Portland. $16. www.mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
SATURDAY
Maine Hysterical Society, Johnson Hall, Gardiner. $18; $10 under age 14. 582-3100. 7:30 p.m.
Jeff Dunham, ventriloquist/comedian, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland. $41.50. 775-3458. 7:30 p.m.
• BARS/CLUBS
TODAY
Todd the Rocket, house/techno, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 8 p.m.
Astronautalis, electronica, with Sims and Sandbagages, 18-plus; Space, Portland. $10. www.space538.org. 8:30 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.)
Steve Jones, acoustic, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. therunofthemill.net. 8 to 11 p.m.
The Flying Lewinsky Brothers, rock, The Liberal Cup, Hallowell. 623-2739. 7 to 10 p.m.
IM From Space, rock, with Man, The Reformer, Mouth Washington and Ifsixwasnine, Geno’s, Portland. 221-2382.
Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Action Packed Thursdays with beer pong, line dancing, karaoke and DJ B-set, Club Texas, Auburn. 784-7785. www.clubtexas.info. All night.
Adam Nordell, acoustic, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Lauryn Hottinger, acoustic, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
Band Beyond Description, jam-band cover band, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Beam & Fink, acoustic roots and blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Seth Glier and Liz Longley, folk, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
OKBARI, Middle Eastern music with bellydancers, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
The Woes, blues/country, with Britta Pejic, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.
Ladies Night with DJ B-set, Club Texas, Auburn. 784-7785. www.clubtexas.info. All night.
Craig Perry, country/folk/rock, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 p.m.
An Evening with Loki, hard rock, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Fogcutters Big Band, first anniversary show, Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $8. www.portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.
Moore, Wild & Lynch, rock and blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.
Station 85, rock and pop cover band, Ri-Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.
SATURDAY
The Bob Band, Bob Dylan tribute band, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 9 p.m.
Nogar Family Band, acoustic, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Chas Lester Trio, R&B/soul, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
Mechanical Bull with Strict 9 and DJ Fitts, Club Texas, Auburn. 784-7785. www.clubtexas.info. All night.
Sunburned Hand of the Man, psychedelic folk, with Hush Arbors, Franklin’s Mint and Bill Nace, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $8. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.
A-Frame and Mike Clouds, hip hop, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. therunofthemill.net. 8 to 11 p.m.
Ernie and The Automatics, classic rock covers, 21-plus; Memory Lane, Standish. $10. 642-3363. 9 p.m.
Saturday Night Soul Series with Big Ben Hillman and The Royal Family with The Kenya Hall Band, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 10 p.m.
Alex Alvear and Mango Blue, Afro-Latin funk, CD-release party, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $8. www.portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.
Nikki Hunt, rock, Ri-Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.
Time Pilots, ’80s cover band, Bubba’s Sulky Lounge, Portland. bubbassulkylounge.com. 10 p.m.
Transmission Drop, rock, Bayside Bowl, Portland. $5. baysidebowl.com. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY
Rhythmic Cypher, music, poetry and freestyle open mic, Slainte, Portland. $3/donation. 828-0900. 7 p.m.
Christian Cuff and Anna Lombard, acoustic, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Midcoast School of Music student concert, benefits Bridge Music Festival, all ages; Venue American Grille, Portland. venuemusicbar.com. 2 p.m.
Brendan Hogan, acoustic/roots, The Liberal Cup, Hallowell. 623-2739. 5 to 8 p.m.
The Couch, open mic with host John Nels and guest artist Dean Ford, Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. www.portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.
Stephanie Hayward, jazz and blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 5:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Monday Night Trivia, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 9 p.m.
Matt Stubbs, blues, with Sax Gordon, Time Out Pub, Rockland. $10. 593-9336. 7 to 10 p.m.
Trivia Night, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. therunofthemill.net. 7 to 9 p.m.
The Low Anthem, folk/blues, with Bobby, 18-plus; Space, Portland. $12. www.space538.org. 9:30 p.m. (doors at 8:30 p.m.)
Inanna Celebrates Women’s History Month, world percussion and vocal ensemble, Slates, Hallowell. $15. 622-9575. 8 p.m.
The Stowaways, roots/bluegrass, Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. www.portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.
Open Mic with Alec Wall, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
L.E.P. Night, techno, with DJ APhilly8, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 9 p.m.
TWO, music series featuring two New England-based bands performing original music, 21-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $2. portcitymusichall.com. This Way, Americana/country, with The Mallett Brothers, 8 p.m.
Open Mic Night with Slack Master, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. therunofthemill.net. 8 to 11 p.m.
Port Veritas, spoken word, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m.
Cover to Cover, local bands play a classic album in its entirety, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. The Pressure Points perform “Rubber Soul” by The Beatles, 10 p.m.
Cajun Aces Mardi Gras Party, zydeco, Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $3. www.portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.
Chas Lester Trio, soul/R&B, Empire Dine & Dance (downstairs), Portland. 8 p.m.
Jesse Ludwig, pop/rock, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Open Mic, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 8 p.m.
The Lumineers, folk, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 10 p.m.
Clash of the Titans, battle of the cover bands, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $5. www.portcitymusichall.com. The Ramones vs. The Clash, 9 p.m.
Traditional Irish Session, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9 p.m.
Hip Hop Open Mic, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
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