What is Tuesday Music Bingo at Ugly Duckling in Portland Maine

Tuesday Music Bingo is an eight week Women’s Edition series at Ugly Duckling in Portland Maine that celebrates women singers and women led bands through themed music bingo rounds, prizes, and a welcoming community vibe.

What time does Bingo But Make It Music start

Bingo happens on Tuesdays at 7 pm during March and April. Arrive a little early to get settled, grab a drink, and be ready when the first round starts.

How many rounds are played each night

Each Tuesday includes six rounds of play, with flexibility to expand up to eight rounds depending on attendance and pacing.

There is a prize winner each round. There is also a weekly Lucky Number bonus prize tied to the calendar date, plus a ticket system that rewards repeat attendance and leads to an end of series grand prize raffle.

Do I need to attend every week to be eligible for the grand prize raffle

No. You can join the series at any point. Each week you attend you receive one Bingo Concert Ticket, and each ticket counts as one entry into the final raffle.

How much does it cost to play

Pricing is typically 10 to 15 dollars per person and includes two bingo boards. Additional boards may be available for purchase. Food and drinks are sold separately.

Who is hosting Tuesday Music Bingo

The series is hosted by Maggie Unzen, who keeps the night fun, inclusive, and interactive.

Is Tuesday Music Bingo inclusive

Yes. All genders are welcome. The series is designed to be low pressure, inclusive, and community focused.

Tuesday Music Bingo in Portland, Maine

Tuesdays just got louder. 🎤✨

If you have been searching for something actually fun to do on a Tuesday night in Portland, Maine, this is it.

Ugly Duckling presents Bingo But Make It Music Women’s Edition, hosted by the magnetic Maggie Unzen. This eight-week music bingo series celebrates women singers and women-led bands across generations and genres, turning Tuesday nights in Portland, Maine, into a full-room celebration.

This is not traditional bingo.
This is music, community, prizes, and pure midweek energy.

All genders welcome. Low pressure. High vibe.

Doors open at 7 pm
The game starts at 7:30 pm (March through April)

Arrive early to grab your seat, order a drink, and settle in before the first song drops.

What Is Music Bingo?

Instead of numbers, your bingo board is filled with songs. When you hear the track, you mark it. First to bingo wins.

Each night includes six rounds of play with the option to expand based on attendance UGLY DUCKLING WEEKLY BINGO. Every round has one winner and one prize, keeping the energy high without turning the room into a competition zone.

This is designed to be social, inclusive, and welcoming. You can sing along, sip a drink, and still actually hear your friends talk.

How Prizes Work?

We built this series to reward both single-night and repeat attendance.

Per Round Prizes: Each round winner receives a venue supportive prize, such as:

• Food or beverage credit
• Ugly Duckling merchandise
• Complimentary dessert or mocktail
• Gift card

Lucky Number Bonus: Every Tuesday includes a date-based Lucky Number tied to that night’s calendar date. When it is called, the first guest with that number wins a bonus prize, UGLY DUCKLING WEEKLY BINGO.

It adds surprise without interrupting gameplay.

Series Grand Prize: Each week you attend, you receive one Bingo Concert Ticket UGLY DUCKLING WEEKLY BINGO.

Each ticket equals one entry into the final raffle drawing on Encore Night. The more weeks you attend, the better your odds. Guests can join at any point in the series.

This structure encourages community without pressure.

Weekly Themes Celebrating Women in Music

Each week highlights a different genre and era of women artists. UGLY DUCKLING WEEKLY BINGO.

Examples include:

Band Tee Night featuring Fleetwood Mac, Paramore, HAIM
Women in Country featuring Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.
90s Pop and R&B Queens featuring TLC and Mariah Carey.
Girl Bands and Dance Hits.
Women Who Rock.
Y2K Pop Icons.
Lilith Fair Night.
Encore Night Sparkle and Glitter Finale.

Optional accessories are encouraged but never required. UGLY DUCKLING WEEKLY BINGO. Come as you are.

Cost and Format

The cost to play is 10 to 15 dollars per person and includes two bingo boards. UGLY DUCKLING WEEKLY BINGO. Additional boards may be available.

Food and drinks are sold separately. Purchasing is not required to play, but themed cocktails and mocktails are part of the fun.

Music stays at a volume that supports both gameplay and conversation.

Doors open at 7 pm
Gameplay begins at 7:30 pm

Why this is one of the Best Tuesday Night Events in Portland Maine

Portland, Maine, nightlife thrives on creativity and community. Tuesday Music Bingo at Ugly Duckling blends nostalgia, competition, and inclusive energy in a way that feels fresh every week.

It is perfect for:

Girls night
Date night
Industry night
Birthday celebrations
Anyone who loves iconic women in music

FAQs

What time does Tuesday Music Bingo start in Portland, Maine?

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Doors open at 7 pm, and gameplay begins at 7:30 pm every Tuesday during the series.

2 Is this traditional bingo?

No. This is music bingo focused on women artists across genres and decades.

No. Weekly accessory ideas are optional and never required.

3 Do I have to dress up?

Do I need to attend all eight weeks?

4

No. Guests can join at any time during the series and still collect tickets for the grand prize.

Where is Ugly Duckling located?

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Ugly Duckling is located in the West End of Portland, Maine.