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.

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. 

Book Club for the Ages. An intergenerational Book Club for anyone ages 13+, we read a wide variety of fiction. Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 – 7:00, in the Pearson Room by the fireplace, Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd. FMI: Blue Hill Public Library or 374-5515.

Keep Up Your French Language Skills! There’ll be a topic each week and the conversation will be complètement en français! Hosted by the Blue Hill Public Library, first and third Thursdays of the month, 2:00 – 3:00, via Zoom. For the Zoom  link and more info: www.bhpl.net or 374-5515.

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.

Friday Night Coffeehouse Open Mic. Hosted by the Northeast Harbor Library, the Friday Night Coffeehouse Open-Mic is an eclectic mix of music, poetry, storytelling and performance. Every third Friday of the month through May, 6:30 – 8:00, Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Street, Northeast Harbor. FMI: nehlibrary.org or 207-276-3333.

Haley Art Gallery kicks off its 20th Season with the Unstoppable Human Spirit – a group exhibit featuring work by seven artists. Artists Talks on Saturday, May 17 and June 14, 1:00 – 3:00; Exhibit runs through August. Haley Art Gallery, 178 Haley Rd, Kittery. FMI: Haley Art Gallery. 

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.