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The Weekender, July 26-28: Have we reached peak summer?

July 25, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

On Friday in Bangor, comedian Ron White plays an opening night show for the Bangor State Fair at 8 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center. Speaking of which: the Bangor State Fair! It’s happening all week! Meanwhile, over in the downtown area, songwriter Colin Fowlie plays at Black Bear Brewing, Analog Salad plays at Paddy […]

The Weekender, July 12-14: Sharks and pirates rule the seas this weekend

July 11, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

In Bangor, on Friday night, take your pick from Maine indie rock with Wait, Mannequin Republic, Cadaverette and Flooding Panama at the Bangor Arts Exchange, rockers Stone Free at Paddy Murphy’s, or vinyl night at Nocturnem Drafthaus. On Saturday, there’s the return of the Downtown Bangor Sidewalk Arts Festival, all morning and afternoon along Exchange […]

The Weekender, July 5-7: We’re feeling hot, hot, hot!

July 5, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

On Friday this weekend in hot, sweltering Bangor, there’s the July edition of the Downtown Bangor Art Walk, set for 5 to 8 p.m., with art in multiple locations around town and live music at many of those places as well. On Saturday, that night, jam band Merther plays at Paddy Murphy’s, Charlie Butera plays […]

The Weekender, June 28-30: June is just about over – what’s been your highlight of the month?

June 27, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

As Bangor recovers from its Phish hangover, there’s plenty to see and do this weekend that’s super local and super fun! On Friday, improv troupe The Focus Group performs at the Next Generation Theatre in Brewer at 8 p.m.; elsewhere, Little Rodeo is at the Sea Dog, Meaghan Clark is at Paddy Murphy’s, and it’s […]

The Weekender, June 21-23: The longest day and the longest night

June 20, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

Friday is the longest day of the year — the sun doesn’t go down until 8:30, and it won’t be fully dark out until 9:30 p.m. How will you celebrate the solstice?

The Weekender, June 14-16: Go ahead – let your babies grow up to be cowboys!

June 13, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

Friday night in Bangor will be a hootin’ and hollerin’ good time, as the Outlaw Music Festival rolls into the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, featuring Willie Nelson, Phil Lesh, Alison Krauss, the Revivalists, Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real (aka Jackson Maine’s backing band in “A Star Is Born”), and Particle Kid. Elsewhere, the […]

The Weekender, June 7-9: Artsy walking all around town

June 6, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

On Friday, there’s the June Downtown Bangor Art Walk, set for 5 to 8 p.m. in locations all over downtown; later that evening, Celtic ensemble HighTime is at the Bangor Arts Exchange, and jazz guitarist Bill Barnes performs at Nocturnem Drafthaus. On Saturday, the city of Brewer hosts a festival celebrating the completion of its Riverwalk […]

The Weekender, May 31-June 2: Tattoos, drag queens and Godzilla

May 30, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

On Friday night in Bangor, local Bangor vocal group Divisi is at the Bangor Arts Exchange, rock band Piedmont is at Paddy Murphy’s, and acoustic duo the Sail Bums are at Nocturnem Drafthaus. On Saturday, the season kicks off at the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion with a concert from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr. Elsewhere […]

The Weekender, May 24-26: How is it already Memorial Day weekend?

May 23, 20195 Things
By Emily Burnham

It’s Memorial Day weekend!? Where did the heck did May go? It’s basically been one long April, with the rain and less-than spring-like temperatures. Anyway, here’s to a long weekend!

The Weekender, May 17-19: All roads lead to Belfast this weekend

May 16, 20195 Things, Bangor
By Emily Burnham

On Friday night in Bangor, take your pick from either alt-folk songwriter Eli Elkus at Paddy Murphy’s, Allison Bankston and Hippie Soup at Nocturnem Drafthaus, guitarist Aaron Lefebvre at 2 Feet Brewing, or comedy night at Bangor Beer Company featuring headliner Connor McGrath. On Saturday, on the Bangor Waterfront, there’s the Beats and Eats Festival, […]

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Emily Burnham

Emily Burnham

Emily Burnham is a Maine native, UMaine graduate, proud Bangorian and a writer for the Bangor Daily News, where she's worked since 2004. She reports on everything from local bands to local food to all the cool things going on in the Greater Bangor area. In her quest for stories, she's seen countless concerts and plays, been lobster fishing, interviewed celebrities, hung out with water buffalo and played in a ukulele orchestra. She's interested in everything that happens in Maine.

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