WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
“Collapse” Screening of Chris Smith’s documentary about former cop and indie reporter Michael Ruppert. At SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, at 7 p.m. Tix: $7 (all ages). 828-5600. space538.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
“Cold Weather Composting” A talk by F.W. Horch founder Fred Horch and master gardener Brett Thompson. At F.W. Horch Sustainable Goods & Supplies Store, 56 Maine St., Brunswick, at 7 p.m. Free. 729-4050. fwhorch.com.
Wassailing Party PortSports Social Club and others host an evening of music, dancing and drinking to benefit various local charities. At Binga’s Stadium, 77 Free St., Portland, at 6:30 p.m. Tix: $10 and canned good donation. 239-8084. portsportsmaine.com.
“Write for Freedom!” Amnesty International presents an event commemorating Human Rights Day, featuring musical guests Kat Logan ad Jim Loney. At Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Fort Andross Mill 3, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, at 4 p.m. Free. 725-5222. explorefrontier.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
“Everyday Dharma” Author Willa Miller discusses her book, Everyday Dharma: Seven Weeks to Finding the Buddha in You. At Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland, at 7 p.m. Free. 772-4045. longfellowbooks.com.
“Maine Places, Maine Faces” A slideshow presentation, talk and signing for the new photography book by Fred Field. At Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Fort Andross Mill 3, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, at 7 p.m. Free. 725-5222. explorefrontier.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” Screening of the sci-fi classic. At the USM Southworth Planetarium, Science Building, Falmouth St., at noon. Donation. 780-4249.
designing women The art group holds a show and sale of fine art and crafts to benefit Women Unlimited. At Woodford Congregational Church, 202 Woodfords St., Portland, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 donation at the door. 623-7576.
“Eyes on Owls” Special presentation of the nature program featuring six different owls seen up close and personal. At the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Gilsland Farm Rd., off Route 1, Falmouth, at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tix: $15 ($10 kids). Registration required: 781-2330 ext. 209.
Longfellow Family Christmas A holiday-themed family tour of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, with carols, refreshments and more. At Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland, at 10 a.m. Tix: $7 (for each adult and child; $8 per additional adult). 774-1822. mainehistory.org.
Picnic Holiday Sale Indie craft show and sale, featuring DJs, a Yeti Photo Booth, food and drink and more. At the Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., Portland, from 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. picnicportland.wordpress.com.
Solstice Celebration Solstice Moon Circle and Southern Maine Pagan Pride present a party featuring performances by Selcouth, Sanguine, Kait-ma, Jaiyana, Lord Byron and more. At The Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland, at 7 p.m. Tix: $9-$10 ($8 students and elders). 671-4292. beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
Maine Red Claws vs. Tulsa 66ers At the Portland Expo, 239 Park Ave., Portland, at 7 p.m. Tix: $5-$50. 210-6655. nba.com/dleague/maine.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
“Cosi Fan Tutte” Screening of the opera as performed at the Salzburg Festival. At Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Fort Andross Mill 3, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tix: $20. 725-5222. explorefrontier.com.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
Merry Madness The annual night of shopping, entertainment and refreshment in Portland’s Old Port and downtown. Kicks off at the Eastland Park Hotel, 157 High St., Portland, at 5 p.m. Free. 772-6828. portlandmaine.com.
“Red Cliff” Screening of John Woo’s historical drama about an epic 200 A.D. Chinese battle. At SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, at 7:30 p.m. Tix: $7. 828-5600. space538.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Portland Pirates vs. Springfield Falcons At the Cumberland County Civic Center, 45 Spring St., Portland, at 7 p.m. Tix: $12-$17 ($10-$12 seniors, students and youth). 775-3458. portlandpirates.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
Maine Red Claws vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants At the Portland Expo, 239 Park Ave., Portland, at 7:30 p.m. Tix: $5-$50. 210-6655. nba.com/dleague/maine.
Portland Pirates vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers At the Cumberland County Civic Center, 45 Spring St., Portland, at 7 p.m. Tix: $12-$17 ($10-$12 seniors, students and youth). 775-3458. portlandpirates.com.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
“Black Orpheus” Screening of Marcel Camus’ 1959 retelling of the Greek myth, set during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. At Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Fort Andross Mill 3, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, at 6 p.m. Tix: $7 ($6 seniors and students). 725-5222. explorefrontier.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
Maine Red Claws vs. Bakersfield Jam At the Portland Expo, 239 Park Ave., Portland, at 1 p.m. Tix: $5-$50. 210-6655. nba.com/dleague/maine.
Portland Pirates vs. Manchester Monarchs At the Cumberland County Civic Center, 45 Spring St., Portland, at 7 p.m. Tix: $12-$17 ($10-$12 seniors, students and youth). 775-3458. portlandpirates.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27
Maine Red Claws vs. Bakersfield Jam At the Portland Expo, 239 Park Ave., Portland, at 5 p.m. Tix: $5-$50. 210-6655. nba.com/dleague/maine.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
Maine Red Claws vs. Iowa Stampede At the Portland Expo, 239 Park Ave., Portland, at 1 p.m. Tix: $5-$50. 210-6655. nba.com/dleague/maine.
New Year’s Gala Youth and Family Outreach present “Fly Me to the Moon,” a New Year’s Eve gala featuring music by The Delta Knights, refreshments, prizes and more. At the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress St., Portland, at 8 p.m. Tix: $45 (benefits YFO). 874-1073. yfoutreach.org.
Portland Pirates vs. Worcester Sharks Followed by indoor fireworks display. At the Cumberland County Civic Center, 45 Spring St., Portland, at 5:30 p.m. Tix: $12-$17 ($10-$12 seniors, students and youth). 775-3458. portlandpirates.com.
