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Portland's Weekend Guide: Art, Global Politics, and Community Warmth Await

Portland's Weekend Guide: Art, Global Politics, and Community Warmth Await

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 Hey listeners, welcome to your go-to guide for what's buzzing in Portland, Maine, this weekend and into next week. It's a crisp February day here in our coastal gem, and while the winter chill lingers, we've got heartwarming events to chase it away. Let's dive right in as your friendly neighborhood explorer.

Kicking off today, Saturday, February 21, head over to the Maine Art Collective at 9 Moulton Street for the Share the Love community art project. This ongoing February bash invites you to grab a brush and add your drawings, paints, or words of inspiration to a massive shared canvas themed around generosity and connection. It's partnering with Harbor Terrace public housing, and by month's end, the whole vibrant piece gets installed there as a permanent hug for the community. Perfect for all ages, drop in anytime—it's free and feels like pure Maine magic.

Swing by the Lunt Auditorium in nearby Falmouth this afternoon for day two of the 2026 Camden Conference on Today's Middle East: Power, Politics & Players. From 9 AM to 4:30 PM, dive into talks with experts like Johns Hopkins professor Vali Nasr and NPR's Meghna Chakrabarti unpacking Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel, and big players like the US, China, and Russia. Tickets are available online with a Maine Public member discount using code MainePublic26—it's a smart, timely way to geek out on global vibes just minutes from Portland.

Looking ahead to next Friday, February 27, keep an eye on the Maine High School something-or-other teased in community calendars, though details are still firming up—likely a fun athletic showdown or school showcase right in our backyard. And through the weekend, Portland's February scene hums with Black History Month nods, from ragtime exhibits echoing Scott Joplin's jazz roots to cozy indoor spots perfect for dumplings or light festivals as the days stretch.

Don't miss the Lewiston Public Library's Valentine's crafting wrap-up echoes if you're venturing south, but stay local for that curling stone demo vibe from author David Florig's recent talk—grab his book Negative Peace for Olympic fever ahead. Portland's artsy soul shines brightest now, so bundle up, explore these spots, and make memories.

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