Mother’s Day wine and chocolate tasting, Derby Bouts, Blue Eyed Soul and Portland Road Trip for BBQ & Beer

Five things not to miss this weekend

Thu, 05/07/2015 - 12:30pm

    In one week we went straight from winter into summer, yes indeedly. Can you feel it? Everybody is starting to get social again, so here are a few things to top off your weekend.

    Rayr Wine Tasting

    Thursday, May 7 — Rockport

    I can never say this wine shop’s name without curling up my fingers like a cat and making that sassy meow sound. (Never mind—I’ll show myself out). Anyway, Rayr always puts on a classy affair with their wine tastings. Goes from 4 to 6 p.m.

    Coastal Chaos - Derby Girlz Weekend

    Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10 — Rockport

    The Rock Coast Rollers are competing all weekend long against in their Coastal Chaos Roller Derby Tournament with six teams all around New England in 11 games. Proceeds benefit New Hope for Women. All events take place at the Midcoast Rec Center. Three-day pass $35, one-day pass $5. Under 12 free. Get your tickets at coastalchaos.brownpapertickets.com

    “Blue-eyed Soul singer” Stesha Cano at Rock City Café

    Saturday, May 9 — Rockland

    If you’re not in the mood for a whole lotta craziness, this might be the perfect pick for you this weekend. Singer-songwriter Stesha Cano has been described as "the voice of blue-eyed soul" as her music is genre-bending, jazzy, soulful and bluesy. Inspired by nature, love, loss and life, Stesha tells it like it is with her music. She is unafraid to open her heart and her soul to the listener and give an intimate portrayal of love's agony and ecstasy. No cover. Show goes from 7 to 9 p.m.

    Killer Road Trip: Pig & Beer On The Pier

    Saturday, May 9 — Portland

    I like to pick daytime events for the killer road trip ideas so you can go and be back home in a day and this one looks fun. Portland’s rugby team are not delicate enchanted crystal flowers and neither are their events. From 1 to 5 p.m. at the Maine state pier on Commercial Street, they’re sponsoring a barbecue, beer and musical act The Pubcrawlers, a high-energy, "throw-your-fist-in-the-air-and-sing-along" mix of traditional Celtic drinking tunes and modern punk rock. Tickets: $22 in advance (includes one pint of beer) $15 for designated drivers. Purchase tickets at: prfc.bpt.me

    Mother’s Day Wine & Chocolate Tasting

    Sunday, May 10 — Union

    You’re the reason your mother drinks. You knew that, right? So here’s a great way to thank her with a Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza on Mother’s Day. Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery is teaming up with Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery and both wineries will be offering tastings all day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year they host three Maine food producers, Bixby Bars, Stone Fox Creamery and Goated Carmel, all pairing their products with Sweetgrass’ latest Mother’s Day wine releases. FMI: Savage Oakes and Sweetgrass Winery


    Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com