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David Nihill Comedy Shelf Help Tour
Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David’s shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant.

Maine Jewish Film Festival Presents: Torah Tropical
$15 Adv/$20 Door
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There will be a Q and A following the film with producer Heidi Pastor.
〰️ There will be a Q and A following the film with producer Heidi Pastor.
In a tropical paradise turned dystopian by the Drug War, struggling Colombian parents Isska and Menajem reinvent themselves as Orthodox Jews. During a year in which reality and a religious parable collide, they risk everything in an attempt at immigrating to Israel, putting their family and faith to the ultimate test.
Young, charismatic parents Isska and Menajem, along with their daughters Ruth and Jaia, are the model family of Beit David, their community of Orthodox Jewish converts in Cali, Colombia.
Despite the fact that Israel won’t recognize their conversions, Isska and Menajem are willing to do whatever it takes to be accepted as “real Jews.” In the midst of Cali’s most violent year in a decade, Isska and Menajem feel that it's now or never to leave Colombia and find more stability for their daughters.
Because Latin American Orthodox converts are often turned away by Israeli border patrol, the family concocts a plan for getting through: disguising themselves as Christian tourists visiting for Easter.With nerves stretched to a breaking point, the family embarks on a trip to the Promised Land that will put their faith to the ultimate test andchange their lives forever.Torah Tropical tells the universal story of searching for identity and belonging in the face of adversity. Through Isska and Menajem’s struggle to give their daughters a better life, the consequences of economic, racial and religious exclusion are explored with poetic intimacy, invitingaudiences to fall in love with a family that defies stereotypes and inspires us to find hope in the middle of the world’s cruelest intersections
Directed by Jimmy Ferguson, Ezra Axelrod, Gloria Nancy Monsalve
Produced by ThisTopia (David Restrepo, Ezra Axelrod) and Heidi Paster
Photo Credit: Jimmy Ferguson

Maine Jewish Film Festival Presents: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
Ain’t No Back to a Merry Ground is the untold story of the first organized interracial civil rights protest in U.S. History. When 5 Howard University students sat on a Maryland carousel in 1960, the arrests made headlines.

Join or Die Film Screening and Community Event
In this feature documentary, follow the the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis.

Highway Kind: A Birthday Celebration of Townes Van Zandt
Portland, Maine based musician Seth Warner and his band present Highway Kind: A Birthday Celebration of Townes Van Zandt, an evening full of the songs and stories from the life of this late, legendary and iconic Texas singer-songwriteron what would have been Townes' 81st birthday.

Join or Die Film Screening and Community Event
In this feature documentary, follow the the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis.

Slemons Productions Presents: Next To Normal
Student/Senior $18 and $20 Adults Advance ticket
Student Senior $23 and $25 Adults Door tickets
Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness.
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy, and heart.
Next to Normal is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). www.mtishows.com
Directed by Slemons Productions
Music Directed by Matt Nelson
Stage Managed by Bridgid Amato
Choreographed by Emily Hayes

Slemons Productions Presents: Next To Normal
Student/Senior $18 and $20 Adults Advance ticket
Student Senior $23 and $25 Adults Door tickets
Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness.
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy, and heart.
Next to Normal is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). www.mtishows.com
Directed by Slemons Productions
Music Directed by Matt Nelson
Stage Managed by Bridgid Amato
Choreographed by Emily Hayes

Slemons Productions Presents: Next To Normal
Student/Senior $18 and $20 Adults Advance ticket
Student Senior $23 and $25 Adults Door tickets
Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness.
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy, and heart.
Next to Normal is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). www.mtishows.com
Directed by Slemons Productions
Music Directed by Matt Nelson
Stage Managed by Bridgid Amato
Choreographed by Emily Hayes

The Soggy Po’ Boys Present: Honoring a Tradition
The Soggy Po Boys are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond!

Pine Tree Pickers
Denny Breau, Sean Mencher, Hugh Bowden and Peter Albert.are some of Maine's finest guitar pickers all on one stage together singing in the round! Join us for an afternoon of guitar picking with these awesome guitar vituosos!
FAUST in the Anthropocene presented by Snowlion Repertory Company
In the new play FAUST in the Anthropocene, unquenchable desire vies with passionate activism in this startlingly original exploration of contemporary crises, interwoven with Wisdom Tales from the Land of Snows and featuring original music by Aaron Robinson.
FAUST in the Anthropocene presented by Snowlion Repertory Company
In the new play FAUST in the Anthropocene, unquenchable desire vies with passionate activism in this startlingly original exploration of contemporary crises, interwoven with Wisdom Tales from the Land of Snows and featuring original music by Aaron Robinson.
FAUST in the Anthropocene presented by Snowlion Repertory Company
In the new play FAUST in the Anthropocene, unquenchable desire vies with passionate activism in this startlingly original exploration of contemporary crises, interwoven with Wisdom Tales from the Land of Snows and featuring original music by Aaron Robinson.
FAUST in the Anthropocene presented by Snowlion Repertory Company
In the new play FAUST in the Anthropocene, unquenchable desire vies with passionate activism in this startlingly original exploration of contemporary crises, interwoven with Wisdom Tales from the Land of Snows and featuring original music by Aaron Robinson.
FAUST in the Anthropocene presented by Snowlion Repertory Company
In the new play FAUST in the Anthropocene, unquenchable desire vies with passionate activism in this startlingly original exploration of contemporary crises, interwoven with Wisdom Tales from the Land of Snows and featuring original music by Aaron Robinson.
FAUST in the Anthropocene presented by Snowlion Repertory Company
In the new play FAUST in the Anthropocene, unquenchable desire vies with passionate activism in this startlingly original exploration of contemporary crises, interwoven with Wisdom Tales from the Land of Snows and featuring original music by Aaron Robinson.
FAUST in the Anthropocene presented by Snowlion Repertory Company
In the new play FAUST in the Anthropocene, unquenchable desire vies with passionate activism in this startlingly original exploration of contemporary crises, interwoven with Wisdom Tales from the Land of Snows and featuring original music by Aaron Robinson.

Ricky Melton “Stories, Jokes and Dirty Country Songs!”
Recently dubbed by a fan as “a mix between Rodney Carrington & Wheeler Walker Jr.”, Ricky Melton is quickly becoming one of the most talked about touring comedians on the road today. An absolute force on stage, his act is equal parts comedy, music & absurdity.

Blues Prophets LIVE
Blues Prophets introduced many local patrons to blues music. Members are Doug Wainoris, guitar/vocals. DW Gill, harmonica/vocals. Jeffrey Davison, drums/vocals. Jamie Isaacson, piano and Jack Tukey, bass guitar. They have been playing as a band for over 50 years.

MICHAEL YO: ISSA TRUUUE! TOUR
A 2-time Emmy nominee fresh off his third comedy special “Snack Daddy” Michael Yo is a comedian, actor and host keeping busy on all of Hollywood’s platforms.

Hustle and Flow Presents: Dancestravaganza
Join the Hustle and Flow Crew as we celebrate the vibrant community of adults who have discovered the transformative power of dance in their lives.

Hustle and Flow Presents: Dancestravaganza
Join the Hustle and Flow Crew as we celebrate the vibrant community of adults who have discovered the transformative power of dance in their lives.

Maine’s Own Denny Breau
Denny Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar. He first draws in an audience with a finely arranged melody and then slides effortlessly into scorching fingerwork that sets ears aflame. The lighting fast guitar lines that seem almost humanly impossible to accomplish are balanced with those that have a quiet intimacy and wrap tenderly around his carefully crafted songs.

The Basement Famous Tour with Stand-Up Comedian TJ (Tanael Joachim)
It's TJ's most insightful and funniest hour yet. It's not a show for the faint of heart, but if you love standup comedy, then you surely will love this show!

Wes Barker Stunt Magician
Wes Barker is Canada's funniest magician. Hilarious stories, incredible feats, and amazing tricks make this a magic show like you've never experienced.

Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show
Elevate your weekend plans with a night of magic that hits different.

Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show
Elevate your weekend plans with a night of magic that hits different.

Singer Songwriter Mike Maurice LIVE
Mike Maurice is a singer/songwriter & multi instrumentalist from Biddeford Maine who combines soulful, earthy instrumentals and melancholic undertones to create a sonic atmosphere.

Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show
Elevate your weekend plans with a night of magic that hits different.

Hey Party People Presents: Get Sexy
Are you ready to get your sexy on? Searching for the perfect, steamy, V-Day date night activity? Then look no further than Hey Party People!

Singer Songwriter Mike Maurice LIVE
Mike Maurice is a singer/songwriter & multi instrumentalist from Biddeford Maine who combines soulful, earthy instrumentals and melancholic undertones to create a sonic atmosphere.

Slemons Productions Presents: Cabaret
Join us for the second Slemons Cabaret, featuring performers from our past productions.

Reed Foehl Band featuring Jefferson Hamer, Jeff Berlin, and Putnam Murdock
On his most recent album Wild Wild Love, Foehl pulls off that rarest of musical magic tricks: making a time-tested sonic palette—acoustic guitar, Hammond organ, down-home harmonies—feel unexpected and revelatory. The effect is comforting and familiar, like greatest hits that you’ve loved your whole life…but have never heard before. -Mark Erelli

Magic 8 Ball Winter Solstice Concert
As the days grow shorter and the year draws to a close Ben Hunsberger, Ted DeMille, and Chris Dombrowski have prepared a unique and compelling collection of songs that celebrate the Winter Solstice-designed to entertain and inspire during the holiday season.

Holly Jolly Follies
Mark your calendars - Portland's longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance's latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations.

Holly Jolly Follies
Mark your calendars - Portland's longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance's latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations.

Holly Jolly Follies
Mark your calendars - Portland's longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance's latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations.

Holly Jolly Follies
Mark your calendars - Portland's longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance's latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations.

Holly Jolly Follies
Mark your calendars - Portland's longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance's latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations.

Holly Jolly Follies
Mark your calendars - Portland's longest running burlesque tradition is bringing a whole new show to town! Vivid Motion Dance's latest original show follows an intrepid delivery person attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in fun and frisky situations.

Andy Happel's 3rd Annual "Holiday Hootenanny"
A family friendly afternoon of holiday music and fun including solos, duos, a string quintet, a folk trio, humorists, and moments of quiet reflection.

The Hill Arts and Dragology Presents: Feelin’ Frosty
Brrrrrr.. are you ready? Because we're Feelin' Frosty this month at Dragology! That's right, it's our annual Holiday Dragtacular Feelin' Frosty, hosted by Gem Fatale.

Another Evening at Dave's Sauna
Join the Crew from the legendary (or infamous) Dave’s Sauna for some Holiday Hi-JinXXX.

Another Evening at Dave's Sauna
Join the Crew from the legendary (or infamous) Dave’s Sauna for some Holiday Hi-JinXXX.

Capital City Improv Presents: Hallmark Christmas Unscripted
Capital City Improv is back with their hilarious Hallmark Christmas: Unscripted!

Dave Rovics Bearing Witness World Tour
David Rovics is a songwriter, musician, writer and podcaster based in Portland, Oregon.





The Stomp Street Serenaders
The Stomp Street Serenaders is a young and unusual trio, exploring the music of the 1920's-30's, including jazz, blues and some forgotten old pop songs.


Slemons Productions Presents: The Outsiders
In 1960s Tulsa, gang warfare between the Greasers and the rich Soc’s is seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy Curtis in this stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s groundbreaking novel.

Slemons Productions Presents: The Outsiders
In 1960s Tulsa, gang warfare between the Greasers and the rich Soc’s is seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy Curtis in this stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s groundbreaking novel.

Slemons Productions Presents: The Outsiders
In 1960s Tulsa, gang warfare between the Greasers and the rich Soc’s is seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy Curtis in this stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s groundbreaking novel.

MJFF Presents: Sephardic Film Festival 2024. Seven Blessings
Seven Blessings is Israel’s official entry for the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. Ayelet Menahemi’s Seven Blessings revolves around an eventful Jewish Moroccan family wedding and the traditional blessings that are pronounced during the ceremony, again at the reception, and then again for the next seven nights with loved ones hosting special dinners in the couple’s honor.

MJFF Presents: Sephardic Film Festival 2024. The United States of Fashion Designer Elie Tahari
Fashion Designer and Mogul Elie Tahari has lived the American Dream for over 50 years. He came to New York in 1971, from Israel (born to Iranian parents), with less than $100 in his pocket, slept on benches in Central Park, and went on to build a billion-dollar fashion empire.

Dave Singley - Singer/Songwriter
Born and raised in rural central Illinois, David Singley is a singer- songwriter-guitarist living in Saint Paul, Minnesota, whose music is born of the street, the country, and the academy