Blue Portland Maine is a 501(c)3 nonprofit performing arts venue
that facilitates approx. 300 community-building performances every year.
Since opening in 2005, BPM has been mentioned in major publications including Rolling Stone and The New York Times. The Portland Museum of Art Magazine states: “Real cities need places like Blue - casual, fun, and unassuming spots where music leads the way.”
Our Mission
is to facilitate, participate in, and chronicle community-building events in the arts.
Our Vision
is to exist within and contribute to a collaborative network of like-minded organizations that create opportunities for Independent artists.
BPM defines its role in Portland’s arts scene by offering programming that includes all kinds of community-building events, such as:​
Music Open Mic
An event hosted weekly on Tuesdays by BPM (before the Comedy Open Mic) allows local, regional, and international musicians the opportunity to grow their Portland fanbase, or at the very least… meet like-minded musicians from our Community!
We have also collaborated with community members for the following events:
Casco Bay Cabaret
Local Burlesque and Comedy power couple host this recurring event that features some of the best Artists on the fringe/circus scene in our area. Did you know this scene existed? Let the Casco Bay Cabaret prove it to you.
