Fall officially starts this week! 🍂🍁 It's time to dust off your cozy sweaters, grab your favorite pumpkin flavored beverage and step outside to savor the crisp autumn air in Portland.

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Today’s Forecast

🌧️ Heavy rain | 68° | Sunset: 6:45 PM

Events This Week

Monday, September 18 | 🌧️ | 68°

• 🍷 Sunset Cruise with Winemaker Sean Minor | Old Port Sea Grill & Raw Bar | Portland, ME | 6:00 PM | Sunset cruise with winemaker Sean Minor, tasting his various wines on board.

• 🎭 Stand-Up Comedy Class | Nomad Maine | Brunswick, ME | 6:30 PM | Stand-up workshop: learn writing and performing from a touring comedian. Ideal for beginners and developing comics.

Tuesday, September 19 | 🌩️ | 74°

• 🎵 Russ Mason And Paddy Kilrain | Blue | Portland, ME | 6:00 PM | Donation-based show at Blue, doors open at 5pm

• 🎵 Songwriter Series: Suzie Assam | The Press Hotel | Portland, ME | 7:00 PM | Local musician Suzie Assam performing in Songwriter Series.

• 🥃 Portland's Rum History and Tasting Experience | Ocean Gateway Pier | Portland, ME | 9:00 PM | Portland Schooner Co. and Three of Strong distillery celebrate the historic harbor.

Wednesday, September 20 | 🌤️ | 73°

• 🎵 Ryan Adams | Merrill Auditorium | Portland, ME | 7:00 PM | Ryan Adams is a unique artist blending heartfelt angst and brashness.

• ⛵ Narrated Sail W/Portland Maine Walking Tours | Ocean Gateway Pier | Portland, ME | 6:30 PM | Explore Casco Bay on a narrated sail

• Live At The Nonantum With Jimmy Macisso | Nonantum Resort | Kennebunkport, ME | 4:30 PM | Enjoy a free evening of music by Jimmy Macisso, seaside vibes.

• 🎗️ Making Strides Of Greater Portland Kickoff Party | Goodfire Brewing Company | Portland, ME | 5:30 PM | Join us for a fun evening of good food and drinks while raising awareness for breast cancer

Thursday, September 21 | 🌤️ | 73°

• 🎹 Dueling Pianos Summer Concert | Shipyard Brewing Company | Portland, ME | 5:30 PM | Epic musical showdown at Shipyard with Dueling Pianos Summer Concert.

• 🥁 Fall Equinox Drumming Circle & Autumnal Qi Gong | Westbrook Common | Westbrook, ME | 5:00 PM | Celebrate Fall Equinox with drumming, Qi Gong, and community gathering!

• 🎞️ Barbie & Mean Girls at Saco Drive-in | The Saco Drive-In | Saco, ME | 7:45 PM | Barbie & Mean Girls event: Gate opens 6:30pm; Show starts 7:45pm.

Friday, September 22 | 🌤️ | 71°

• 🎵 The Happy Fits: Under The Shade Of Green | State Theatre | Portland, ME | 7:00 PM | Indie rock band The Happy Fits formed Pittstown, New Jersey is playing at the State Theater.

• 🍂 Hurricane Meadows Fall Festival | Wilshore Farms | Falmouth, ME | Fri-Sun @ 10 AM - 6 PM | Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and a potato cannon; what more could you ask for?

• 🎭 What We Get To Keep | The Hill Arts | Portland, ME | 7:00 PM | Tragic play explores loss, secrets, and the power of memory.

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