Tuesday, March 4
The spot that best exemplifies the spirit of Fat Tuesday this year is Salvage BBQ (919 Congress St., Portland), where The Acadian Aces will be playing Cajun, Creole, Acadian and zydeco music at 8 p.m. while you pig out on smoked meat, quaff cocktails and guzzle beer by the gallon. Free (all ages). 553-2100. salvagebbq.com.