Coming up in greater Portland

These are festive times in New England. Among the highlights of this weekend's local happenings is a performance by legendary six-time Grammy winners Blind Boys of Alabama, who will perform Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" at the Waterville Opera House on Friday, Oct. 23. For the uninitiated, here's a quick overview of the Blind Boys' storied career.

Find a few more upcoming highlights in our Weekly Spotlight. See the full calendar for more local and regional happenings.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Assembly of Dust

Thursday, October 22 · 8 PM · Portland House of Music

This Weekend in Portland

Music

Hawthorne Heights

Friday, October 23 · 7 PM · Aura

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Arts & Theater

Blind Boys of Alabama present Songs In The Key Of Life

Friday, October 23 · 8 PM · Waterville Opera House

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Music

SUZANNE VEGA - FLYING WITH ANGELS

Saturday, October 24 · 8 PM · Vinegar Hill Music Theatre

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