Open Mic Night at Hammond Hall – Welcoming performers of all genres and abilities! The first Tuesday of the month, 7:00 – 8:00, Hammond Hall, 427 Main Street, Winter Harbor(thjrough December 2, 2025). FMI: doc.polly.blues@gmail.com, 207-963-2569, or www.schoodicartsforall.org.

Love LEGOs? Join the Lego Club at Belfast Free Library, all are welcome! LEGOs provided. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. Near the end of the session, you can describe your build or leave it to our imagination. Second Thursday of the month, 4:00 – 5:00, Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast. FMI: Belfast Free Library.

A community favorite –  Trivia Night in the Opera House Lobby! Bring a team or join one, think with a drink, or make it a dinner date with a view overlooking the harbor. Trivia Nights take place the third Thursday month, 6:00 – 8:00,  Stonington Opera House, 1 School Street, Stonington. FMI: Stonington Opera House.

Y.A. Café: Teens 12+ invited to hang out in a fun, casual environment after school. Socialize, enjoy snacks and do fun activities (or not). Board games to play, crafts and art projects on hand. Second Friday of the month 3:30 – 5:00, at the Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI:  Blue Hill Public Library or kendall.chapman@bhpl.net.

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.

Northeast Harbor Library to host Friday Movie Night! Kick back, relax, and enjoy a mix of documentary and narrative film. Popcorn & tea provided – or bring your own snacks or dinner. Second Friday of each month through May, 6:30 pm, Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Road, Northeast Harbor. FMI: Northeast Harbor Library or (207) 276-3333.

Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance. A weeklong celebration of Celtic-influenced traditions that contribute to the vibrant culture of Downeast Maine. Learn, share ideas and connect. Students of all ability levels are welcome to attend a wide selection of afternoon workshops. Evening concerts are open to the public. Sign-up now, before classes fill. June 22 – 28 2025, College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St, Bar Harbor. FMI Acadian Trad Festival.

Sports Illustrators, curated by Illustration Institute, explores the stories of sports and athletes through visual art. Sports are the source of popular lore, legend, tall tales and poignant histories across cultures. Exhibition through June 16, at Waterville Creates Ticonic Gallery, 93 Main Street, Waterville, 11:00 – 7:00  (excluding Tuesdays and Federal Holidays). FMI:  www.illustrationinstitute.org.

Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance – All-ages Community Dance with Open Band at 6pm, Contra Dance at 7pm. Newbies welcome, no partner or experience needed. 2nd Saturday of the month, 6:00 – 10:00, at the Surry Elementary School, 754 North Bend Rd. FMI: 385-7694, facebook.com/SurryContraDance, or deffa.org.