UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Samuel James & Michael Kebede
February 5, 2026 • 7 PM
First Parish Church
"Haint Blue": A Night of Songs, Stories and Traditions
Le Patin Libre: "Grande Forme"
CO-PRESENTED WITH THOMPSON'S POINT
February 27, 2026 • 4 PM & 6 PM
Thompson's Point Rink
Les Ballets Africains
March 3, 2026 • 7 PM
Merrill Auditorium
The cultural ambassadors to the Republic of Guinea, celebrating Africa’s rich tradition of music and dance
MEMBERSHIP
Portland Ovations is grateful for 95 years of connecting innovative and masterful artists from around the world with Maine audiences. Each carefully curated season includes a range of performances across genres, traditions, production scales and venues.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Dinner
February 5, 2026 • 5:00 PM
Portland Ovations
Presented in Partnership with Indigo Arts Alliance
Wild Wild Western Book Club - "God's Country"
February 10, 2026 • 6 - 7 PM
Back Cove Books
Presented in partnership with Portland Public Library and Back Cove Books
Drag Storytime - February 14
February 14, 2026 • 11 AM
Portland Public Library
Featuring Chartreuse Money
Wild Wild East: Musical Roots & Routes
Pre-Performance gathering with Dr. Aruna Kharod
February 18, 2026 • 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Novel
Drag Storytime - April 18
April 18, 2026 • 12 PM
Aloft Hotel Downtown Waterfront
Featuring Chartreuse Money
WHO WE ARE
Portland Ovations is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Southern Maine dedicated to gathering communities to share in the power of live performance. Ovations connects artists and audiences both onstage and off — making the arts an integral part of community life.