"Portland, Maine vs. Skelaxin," by Zachary Howard is on view at the Corduroy Surf Boutique. While you're there you can listen to DJ Mr. Dereloid spin his signature beat.

Portland is blessed with a ton of really cool goings-on. And despite the stiff competition, I'd put the First Friday Art Walk at the top of the list. Not only is it a great opportunity to get some exercise and see some amazing art, it's a civilized way to score free booze. (And who can argue with that?)

The other thing I love about Art Walk is it's so approachable. Admittedly I spend a fair amount of time hanging out in galleries. But I realize they can be a little bit intimidating for many casual browsers. The huge crowds eliminate the barrier of walking into an empty room and then having to make intelligent conversation with the person minding the gallery.

So if you're wondering what to do tomorrow night, head out for the Art Walk from 5-8. There is just an utterly unbelievable amount of shows to check out. If you want some guidance, you can read my selected tour and print the official map.

"Blosson," by Shaio Ping is on view at Susan Maasch Fine Art in the "Landlocked: The Contemporary Landscape" show.