Haley Art Gallery Presents the Unstoppable Human Spirit – a group exhibit featuring work by seven artists. Haley Art Gallery focuses on original art and social impact global art gifts made by women from around the world. This exhibit runs through August, Thursdays – Saturdays, 11:00 – 6:00, Haley Art Gallery, 178 Haley Rd, Kittery. FMI: Haley Art Gallery. 

Bar Harbor Town Band Summer Concert Series – A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898! Free and fun for all ages! Concerts held rain or shine!  In inclement weather, concerts are at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church. All concerts 7:30 – 8:30, on the Bar Harbor Village Green through August 14, dates vary, check the website for specific info: Bar Harbor Town Band Summer Concert Series.

Walking Tours of the Haystack Campus this Summer! Out of respect for workshop participants, the tours do not enter studios or other buildings. Tour participants will need to navigate uneven terrain and many stairs. Wednesdays, July 16 – August 27, 2:00 – 3:00, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 89 Haystack School Dr, Deer Isle. Pre-registration is required at haystack-mtn.org/visit.

Maine Quilts 2025 Show!  500+ quilts, special exhibits, merchant’s mall, lectures, demos, raffles, national teachers, and special events! Air-conditioned; convenient, free parking. Thursday & Friday, July 24 & 25, 9:00 – 5:00; Saturday, July 26, 9:00 – 4 ;00, at the Augusta Civic Center, 36 Community Drive, Augusta. FMI: www.mainequilts.org and on Facebook.com/MaineQuilts.

Bar Harbor Town Band Summer Concert Series – A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898! Free and fun for all ages! Concerts held rain or shine!  In inclement weather, concerts are at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church. All concerts 7:30 – 8:30, on the Bar Harbor Village Green through August 14, dates vary, check the website for specific info: Bar Harbor Town Band Summer Concert Series.

Opera Maine Presents Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. A tale of vengeance, love, and dark humor that has captivated audiences for decades. Performances: Thursday, July 24, 7:30 – 10:00, and a Sunday Matinee, July 27, 2:30 – 5:30, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street in Portland. For tickets: (207) 842-0800 or www.porttix.com.

Maine Quilts 2025 Show!  500+ quilts, special exhibits, merchant’s mall, lectures, demos, raffles, national teachers, and special events! Air-conditioned; convenient, free parking. Thursday & Friday, July 24 & 25, 9:00 – 5:00; Saturday, July 26, 9:00 – 4 ;00, at the Augusta Civic Center, 36 Community Drive, Augusta. FMI: www.mainequilts.org and on Facebook.com/MaineQuilts.

Haley Art Gallery Presents the Unstoppable Human Spirit – a group exhibit featuring work by seven artists. Haley Art Gallery focuses on original art and social impact global art gifts made by women from around the world. This exhibit runs through August, Thursdays – Saturdays, 11:00 – 6:00, Haley Art Gallery, 178 Haley Rd, Kittery. FMI: Haley Art Gallery. 

New Shades of Blue at the Homeport Inn and Tavern. Jazz, blues, reggae, and original music with Chris Poulin on guitar, flute, and vocals, and Juliane Gardner on vocals. Great food, great people and great live music! Every Friday Night, 5:30 – 9:00, at the Homeport Inn and Tavern, 121 east Main Street, Searsport. FMI: (207) 548 2259 or www.newshadesofblue.com.

Bangor Contra Dance – Live music and dancing! Every 4th Friday of the month, Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church, 120 Park St, Bangor.  6:00 – 7:00 – Community Dance, join the open band, learn the dance; 7:00 – 10:00 – Contra Dance with live music, no partners necessary. Bring the family! FMI: Bangor Contradance | Facebook.