8 Maine events include ‘You Can’t Take it With You’ and comic Leslie Jones
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
7 p.m. Thursday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $35-$65, $20 students. porttix.com.
For an extraordinary evening of grace, athleticism and artistry, head to Merrill Auditorium for a performance by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Company. You’ll see classical and neoclassical works along with exciting new pieces. Stick around when the performance ends for a conversation with company members.
The cast of Lyric Music Theater’s production of “You Can’t Take it With You.” (Photo by Kat Moraros Photography)
7:30 pm. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Through Nov. 15. Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland, $30, $25 students and children. lyricmusictheatre.org.
Lyric Music Theater kicks off its 75th anniversary with a production of the comedy “You Can’t Take it With You,” winner of the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. You’ll meet an unusual family that includes a romance novelist, amateur fireworks expert, xylophone player/leftist leaflet printer, unskilled ballerina and several other quirky characters including family patriarch Grandpa Vanderhof. Many wild and wacky things happen in their New York City home over three glorious acts.
Comic and SNL alum Leslie Jones headlines the State Theatre in Portland on Friday. (Photo by Will Sterling)
8 p.m. Friday. State Theatre, 509 Congress St., Portland, $35-$65. statetheatreportland.com.
Leslie Jones’ I’m Hot tour will certainly heat up a cool November night in Portland. The “Saturday Night Live” alum co-hosts the podcast “The FCKRY” with fellow comic Lenny Marcus, and she made Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list. With the show coming just a few days after the election, Jones should have plenty to talk about.
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First Tracks: Northeast Snow Show
10 a.m-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Sunday. Brick South at Thompson’s Point, Portland, $15, $25 two-day pass, $30 Maine Outdoor Film Festival only, $45 two-day pass and film festival, 10 and under free with paying adult. firsttrackssnowshow.com
Get psyched up and ready for the cold weather at First Tracks: Northeast Snow Show, a winter sports and outdoor lifestyle expo. More than 60 brands and organizations will gather at Brick South so you can shop for gear and connect with ski areas and outdoor groups. The event also features talks with winter sports experts, gear repair from Maine GearShare, a kids’ zone, hands-on winter skills demonstrations and a beer garden. The first 300 entrants each day will receive a free day pass to Black Mountain of Maine. On Saturday night, the Maine Outdoor Film Festival will screen films at Halo at the Point; separate tickets are required.
3 p.m. Saturday. The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland, free, reservations required. thehillarts.me.
On the 10th anniversary of Canadian songwriter, singer and poet Leonard Cohen’s death, local musicians and poets will celebrate his work at a free gathering. Steve Horowitz will share reflections, followed by a poetry reading from Lorry Stillman. Musicians Peter Blachly (vocals, guitar), Nancy Bowker (vocals), Eve Sawyer (cello), Nina Corbett (vocals, guitar), Carmen Buckley (flute), Dan Wood (guitar) and Brian Dunn (vocals, guitar) will all play Cohen tunes. Gil Helmick will help wrap up the event with a poetry reading, followed by closing remarks from Jackie Cohen.
A visitor enjoys the trails and McIntosh Brook at Lowell Preserve. (Photo courtesy of Presumpscot Regional Land Trust)
Orienteering and Scavenger Hunt
10 a.m-2 p.m. Sunday. Lowell Preserve, 47 Falmouth Road, Windham, $10 cash admission, $5 admission for kids. upnoor.org.
Up North Orienteers presents a unique opportunity to walk or run through the woods while on the hunt for orange flags that have been hidden among trees, rocks and rivers. Volunteers will show orienteering newcomers the ropes before starting the adventure. Experienced orienteers will enjoy following the map while bushwhacking and newbies can mostly stick to the trails to discover caves and waterfalls.
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See magician Norman Ng at Mayo Street Arts on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Norman Ng)
2 p.m. Sunday. Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland, $22 in advance, $25 at the door, $34 preferred seating. porttix.com.
Spend your Sunday afternoon being amazed by magician Norman Ng. His entertaining shows encompass illusion, sleight of hand and plenty of delightful, magical moments. Ng has performed all over the country and has toured internationally 10 times. Over the course of a 33-year career, Ng has dazzled thousands of audiences.
5 p.m. Sunday. The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, $18 in advance, $24 day of, $12 students. thedancehallkittery.org.
Pianist Lafayette Gilchrist will be performing at The Dance Hall in Kittery on Sunday. (Photo by BassMint Photos)
The Dance Hall’s Jazz Casual series continues with a performance by acclaimed pianist and composer Lafayette Gilchrist from Baltimore, Maryland. With a style that draws from stride and free improvisation and that’s influenced by hip-hop and funk, you can expect a lively, engaging show from Gilchrist.
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Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town. More by Aimsel Ponti
