Things to Do: Art, burlesque and maple syrup

You can also watch a midweek Zoom talk about the state of live music in Maine.

Run & Eat: Verbena offers comforting food at discomforting time

The cafe in South Portland's Knightville neighborhood offers soup, quiche and hearty sandwiches, plus a charming outdoor seating area.

Owls Head concert to feature GoldenOak

Whoop it up all month long, in the name of the state treat

The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, usually held in Dover-Foxcroft, has been transformed this year into Whooptoberfest, an extended virtual celebration.

Live Music Lineup: Two live local shows and a weekend-long stream from Colorado

Catch Junco and GoldenOak in person and stream a weekend of shows from The Infamous Stringdusters.

Things to Do: Ride the Pumpkin Patch Trolley and see ‘Ghostbusters’ at the drive-in

You can also stream 'The Early Evening Show' and camp out on the floor for a good cause.

Ryan Montbleau concert set for Friday

Ryan Montbleau, Peter Allen & Hurricane Mountain and a five-act, all-female show are all happening

‘Down East Meets Southwest’ exhibit to open Sept. 24

The River Arts Gallery exhibit will feature work by Barbara Vanderbilt and Carol Abitabilo Ast.

Things to Do: Craft fair, film screening and ballet performance all happening outside

You can also catch a virtual talk about Maine music with Aimsel Ponti

Going out for art

Public art projects around Portland – and an upcoming exhibition in Pownal – make it easy to take in art while staying outside.