# Event Details - **Event Name**: Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: “Iyer’s voice serves as the ultimate guiding light” - StereogumAbout this EventMontreal-based artist Thanya Iyer is an enigmatic songwriter whose sparkling, experimental pop music embraces mindfulness, aesthetic beauty, and the interconnectedness of all things.For this special show in the Mechanics' Hall Library, she brings songs from her new album TIDE/TIED and new unreleased works in a genre-bending performance that is a sonic embrace of transformation and collective care.With washes of jazz-inflected pop and ensemble ambience courtesy of Pompey’s adventurous multi-instrumentalism on guitar and clarinet, and the celestial harp, flute, and voice of Emilie Kahn, Thanya Iyer builds a layered musical world that Pitchfork described as “a lucid daydream that’s constantly melting at its edges and hailed by the New York Times as “a haven of wellness.”Thanya Iyer (she/her) (voice, violin, prophet, piano, modular synth)Pompey (he/him) (voice, guitar, clarinet)Emilie Kahn (she/her) (voice, harp, flute)Portland-based artist Kafari will open the evening with a short set. Kafari explores the worlds of piano, beats, and rhythm bones with ethereal music that brings you to a dream state.Libations and refreshments will be provided.Friday, May 22 at 7:30 PM (doors 7:00 PM), approximately 90-minutes.Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for general admission, plus some options to pay-it-forward to the artists. No one turned away for lack of funds at the door.There is a $5 surcharge on the day of the show.PARKING & TRANSPORTATIONThe Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.Street Parking: Available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and nearby streets. Pay by meter or the Passport Parking App. Free after 6 PM, on Sundays, and between Parris and Alder Street. Some blocks may vary — look for posted signs.Garages: The Arts District Garage (41 Brown St) has 250+ spaces, is open 24/7, and accepts credit card only, with entrances on Brown, Cumberland, and Casco. The Elm Street Garage (21 Elm St) is conveniently near the Portland Library. The Spring Street Garage is three blocks away at 45 Spring St.ACCESSIBILITYTo enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step or use a modular ramp. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator.If you have a wheelchair or need accessibility accommodations/questions, please contact us at programming@mainemechanics.org or 207-773-8396.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AooxgOoxkTo&t=2s - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/thanya-iyer-w-kafari-library-concert/100001987436097869 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, concerts, health-wellness, pop, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 215.26, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Mechanics' Hall - **lat**: 43.6562436 - **long**: -70.2611664 - **full address**: Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/aa58f23bdcbceb1246bac23a36f5e4130608c6588058ebb7f3ef02402a1ed8c5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776224235 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert being held? - **A:** Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert? - **A:** Tickets for Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert are priced at USD 215 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMember AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailablePay-It-Forward TicketUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailableMember Admission (Day Of)USD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission (Day Of)USD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableReserve the CouchUSD 215 + USD 15 feeAvailableDonate to support Mechanics' HallFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert? - **A:** Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert is organized by Mechanics' Hall (Maine). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Thanya Iyer w/ Kafari - Library Concert is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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