Fri, December 13th
Belfast (Family Activity, Plaly)
Belfast Maskers Community Theater presents a comedy for the Holiday Season.
Scapino! A Long Way Off from Molière is slapstick farce: “... like an Italian circus with music." Suitable for ages 5-100. Two hours with intermission. Evening shows Friday & Saturday, December 13 & 14, at 7:00. Matinees Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15, at 2:00. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street, Belfast. Tickets and Info:
www.belfastmaskers.com.
Lamoine (Family Activity)
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus - A Radio Play. Families welcomed and Santa Claus promised to make an appearance! Presented by Lamoine Community Arts. Friday & Saturday, December 13 and 14 at 7:00 pm, AND a Sunday Matinee, on December 15 at 2:00, Lamoine Grange Hall,
7 Lamoine Beach Rd, Lamoine. For tickets: LCATickets.org. For more info:
LamoineArts.org.
Lamoine (Family Activity)
The Belfast Farmers’ Market connects farmers and eaters every Friday since 1980. Winter location from 9 AM to noon inside the Atrium at Seaport Community Health Center off Route 3 (at 21 Schoodic Drive, Belfast).
Blue Hill (Gathering)
The Y.A. Cafe - An open group for teens (12 +) to socialize, share a small snack, and a tasty beverage. Chat, play board games, create with crafts and art projects. Fridays through December 20, 3:30 - 5:00, Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill. FMI:
bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Searsport (Live Music)
Gintare Jautaka Live at The Homeport Tavern. Gintare, an International Concert Pianist based in mid-coast Maine, performs on the 1908 Steinway and Sons Grand Piano. Music selections vary from self-composed arrangements to familiar timeless pieces. Friday Nights, 6:00 - 8:30, reservations recommended. The Homeport Tavern, 121 E. Main St, Searsport. Reservations recommended. FMI: 207.548.2259 or
www.homeporthistoricinn.com.
Sat, December 14th
Carmel (Bake Sale)
Bake Sale to benefit the Simpson Memorial Library. Saturday, December 14, 9:00 - 1:00, at Ye Ole General Store, 180 Main Road, Carmel.
Lubec (Outdoor Activity)
Join Women for Healthy Rural Living for their December OWL—Outdoor Women Lead Outing Group. Exploring Winter Plant Identification at Boot Head Preserve, Saturday, December 14, 12:00 - 3:00, Boot Head Preserve, Boot Head Road, Lubec. The program is free, but registration is required. More Info and Registration: WHRL.org/owl.
Belfast (Family Activity, Play)
Belfast Maskers Community Theater presents a comedy for the Holiday Season.
Scapino! A Long Way Off from Molière is slapstick farce: “... like an Italian circus with music." Suitable for ages 5-100. Two hours with intermission. Saturday evening show December 14, at 7:00. Matinees Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15, at 2:00. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street, Belfast. Tickets and Info:
www.belfastmaskers.com.
Belfast (Family Activity, Plaly)
Belfast Maskers Community Theater presents a comedy for the Holiday Season.
Scapino! A Long Way Off from Molière is slapstick farce: “... like an Italian circus with music." Suitable for ages 5-100. Two hours with intermission. Evening shows Friday & Saturday, December 13 & 14, at 7:00. Matinees Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15, at 2:00. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street, Belfast. Tickets and Info:
www.belfastmaskers.com.
Lamoine (Family Activity)
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus - A Radio Play. Families welcomed and Santa Claus promised to make an appearance! Presented by Lamoine Community Arts. Friday & Saturday, December 13 and 14 at 7:00 pm, AND a Sunday Matinee, on December 15 at 2:00, Lamoine Grange Hall,
7 Lamoine Beach Rd, Lamoine. For tickets: LCATickets.org. For more info:
LamoineArts.org.
Augusta (Arts and Craft Show & Sale)
Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Fair -Talented artisans selling their one-of-a-kind gifts from wood items, quilt work, knits & crochet, jams & jellies, dolls, jewelry, and much more. Two week-ends, 9:00 - 4:00 each day: Saturdays & Sundays, December 14 & 15 AND December 21 & 22, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave., Augusta I-95 exit 109. Hosted by by Maine Made Crafts
www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.
Blue Hill (Rally)
Rallies in Blue Hill on Main St, by Town Hall every Saturday!
Climate Crisis Awareness Rally, 12:00 - 12:30. Rally in
Support of Palestinians and a Ceasefire, 12:30 - 1:00. For more information contact Bob at: bobjonesinnz@yahoo.com.
Bar Harbor (Knitting Group)
Welcoming all knitters, would be knitters…and crocheters! The intention of the
Prayer Shawl Mission Group is to create a sense of community and a flow of Prayer Shawls to those in need of comfort. Supplies and instruction provided. Saturdays, 10:00 - 12:00 noon, at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC,
29 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor. FMI: Pat at (203) 770-0063 or email:
pgdizazzo@yahoo.com.
Searsport (Live Music)
New Shades of Blue Live at The Homeport Tavern.
Chris Poulin plays blues guitar covering classic blues hits from 30's- 90's in addition to self-composed arrangements. Saturday Nights, 5:30 - 8:30, reservations recommended. The Homeport Tavern, 121 E. Main St, Searsport. FMI: 207.548.2259 or
www.homeporthistoricinn.com.
Surry (Contradance)
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance - All-ages Community Dance - Newbies welcome, no partner or experience needed. Second Saturday of the month, with Open Band at 6:00, Contra Dance at 7:00 - 10:00, at the Surry Elementary School, 754 North Bend Rd. FMI: 385-7694 or
facebook.com/SurryContraDance or
deffa.org.
Sun, December 15th
Belfast (Family Activity, Play)
Belfast Maskers Community Theater presents a comedy for the Holiday Season.
Scapino! A Long Way Off from Molière is slapstick farce: “... like an Italian circus with music." Suitable for ages 5-100. Two hours with intermission. Saturday evening show December 14, at 7:00. Matinees Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15, at 2:00. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street, Belfast. Tickets and Info:
www.belfastmaskers.com.
Lamoine (Family Activity)
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus - A Radio Play. Families welcomed and Santa Claus promised to make an appearance! Presented by Lamoine Community Arts. Sunday Matinee, December 15 at 2:00, Lamoine Grange Hall, 7 Lamoine Beach Rd, Lamoine. For tickets: LCATickets.org. For more info: LamoineArts.org.
Augusta (Arts and Craft Show & Sale)
Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Fair -Talented artisans selling their one-of-a-kind gifts from wood items, quilt work, knits & crochet, jams & jellies, dolls, jewelry, and much more. Two week-ends, 9:00 - 4:00 each day: Saturdays & Sundays, December 14 & 15 AND December 21 & 22, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave., Augusta I-95 exit 109. Hosted by by Maine Made Crafts
www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.
Bar Harbor (Gathering)
Flies & Lies - A fly-tying group open to anyone interested in fly-tying and fly-fishing. promoting fly fishing, conservation, and having fun! Every other Sunday evening (twice per month), October 6 - April 20, 5:00 - 8:00, at the Machias Savings Bank, 96 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor. Bring your own tools, materials and snacks. For exact dates and more info: Bob Bechtold Trichoptera42@gmail.com, 207-288-4957, Downeast Trout Unlimited
Searsport (Live Music)
Compton Maddux and Phil Clement Live at The Homeport Tavern. Maddux continues in the great tradition of Americana storytellers a la Dylan and Hyatt. He takes the mythic agro landscape of the south and midwest and spins a Faulkeresque fabric of sexual hijinks and swampy hooks.
Urban Country 5:30 - 8:30, Sunday Nights, reservations recommended. The Homeport Tavern, 121 E. Main St, Searsport. FMI: 207.548.2259 or
www.homeporthistoricinn.com.
Thu, December 19th
Surry (Application)
FLASH! Is Accepting Applications for 2025 benefit pan dances. FLASH! in the Pans plays each Monday night during the summer season for nonprofit organizations around Maine. Organizations receive 50% of the proceeds. Review
Recommendations for Hosting Flash Performances before completing the application. For the application process and the online application:
www.flashinthepans.org or
CLICK HERE for ONLINE APPLICATION. Questions or need help with the application process? Contact Sue Hipsky at sfhipsky@gmail.com or Kris Deveau kdeveau1@gmail.com. Applications close December 31, 2024.
Belfast (All Ages, Art for All, Crafting Supplies, Crafting Workshop)
Creative Cafe (formerly Community Art Time) now in a fully accessible space, Waldo County YMCA! A “buffet” of art supplies - see what speaks to you. Peruse the “menu” of inspiration. There's always a “weekly special” – a low-pressure project led by your hostess. YMCA membership is NOT necessary, just check in at the front desk. Thursday mornings, 10:00 - 2:00, Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Ave. FMI: Waterfall Arts at waterfallarts.org or 338-2222.
Searsport (Live Music)
Thursday is Celtic Session Live at The Homeport Tavern. Authentic Celtic Music Thursday Nights, 6:00 - 9:00, reservations recommended. The Homeport Tavern, 121 E. Main St, Searsport. Reservations recommended. FMI: 207.548.2259 or
www.homeporthistoricinn.com.
Fri, December 20th
Rockport (Contradance, Live Music)
The Belfast Farmers’ Market connects farmers and eaters every Friday since 1980. Winter location from 9 AM to noon inside the Atrium at Seaport Community Health Center off Route 3 (at 21 Schoodic Drive, Belfast).
Blue Hill (Gathering)
The Y.A. Cafe - An open group for teens (12 +) to socialize, share a small snack, and a tasty beverage. Chat, play board games, create with crafts and art projects. Fridays through December 20, 3:30 - 5:00, Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill. FMI:
bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Searsport (Live Music)
Gintare Jautaka Live at The Homeport Tavern. Gintare, an International Concert Pianist based in mid-coast Maine, performs on the 1908 Steinway and Sons Grand Piano. Music selections vary from self-composed arrangements to familiar timeless pieces. Friday Nights, 6:00 - 8:30, reservations recommended. The Homeport Tavern, 121 E. Main St, Searsport. Reservations recommended. FMI: 207.548.2259 or
www.homeporthistoricinn.com.
Sat, December 21st
Augusta (Arts and Crafts Show and Sale)
Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Fair -Talented artisans selling their one-of-a-kind gifts from wood items, quilt work, knits & crochet, jams & jellies, dolls, jewelry, and much more. Saturday & Sunday, December 21 & 22, 9:00 - 4:00 each day, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave., Augusta I-95 exit 109. Hosted by by Maine Made Crafts
www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.
Ellsworth (Book Discussion)
Maine Mystery Book Discussion: Find out who's done it and why! In-person or via Zoom, every third Saturday of the month, 12:45 - 1:45, at the Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State Street. All are welcome! FMI or the link: www.ellsworth.lib.me.us, 207-667-6363, or info@ellsworthlibrary.net.
Bar Harbor (Knitting Group)
Welcoming all knitters, would be knitters…and crocheters! The intention of the
Prayer Shawl Mission Group is to create a sense of community and a flow of Prayer Shawls to those in need of comfort. Supplies and instruction provided. Saturdays, 10:00 - 12:00 noon, at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC,
29 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor. FMI: Pat at (203) 770-0063 or email:
pgdizazzo@yahoo.com.
Searsport (Live Music)
New Shades of Blue Live at The Homeport Tavern.
Chris Poulin plays blues guitar covering classic blues hits from 30's- 90's in addition to self-composed arrangements. Saturday Nights, 5:30 - 8:30, reservations recommended. The Homeport Tavern, 121 E. Main St, Searsport. FMI: 207.548.2259 or
www.homeporthistoricinn.com.
Sun, December 22nd
Portland (Live Music)
Low Lily, a folk and roots band, returns to Portland for their Winter Solstice Show with Maine folk musicians Elsie Gawler and Ethan Tischler on Sunday, December 22nd at 4 PM in One Longfellow Square. Tickets at onelongfellowsquare.comAugusta (Arts and Crafts Show and Sale)
Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Fair -Talented artisans selling their one-of-a-kind gifts from wood items, quilt work, knits & crochet, jams & jellies, dolls, jewelry, and much more. Saturday & Sunday, December 21 & 22, 9:00 - 4:00 each day, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave., Augusta I-95 exit 109. Hosted by by Maine Made Crafts
www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.
Bar Harbor (Gathering)
Flies & Lies - A fly-tying group open to anyone interested in fly-tying and fly-fishing. promoting fly fishing, conservation, and having fun! Every other Sunday evening (twice per month), October 6 - April 20, 5:00 - 8:00, at the Machias Savings Bank, 96 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor. Bring your own tools, materials and snacks. For exact dates and more info: Bob Bechtold Trichoptera42@gmail.com, 207-288-4957, Downeast Trout Unlimited
Searsport (Live Music)
Compton Maddux and Phil Clement Live at The Homeport Tavern. Maddux continues in the great tradition of Americana storytellers a la Dylan and Hyatt. He takes the mythic agro landscape of the south and midwest and spins a Faulkeresque fabric of sexual hijinks and swampy hooks.
Urban Country 5:30 - 8:30, Sunday Nights, reservations recommended. The Homeport Tavern, 121 E. Main St, Searsport. FMI: 207.548.2259 or
www.homeporthistoricinn.com.
Fri, December 27th
Searsport (Application)
The Belfast Farmers’ Market connects farmers and eaters every Friday since 1980. Winter location from 9 AM to noon inside the Atrium at Seaport Community Health Center off Route 3 (at 21 Schoodic Drive, Belfast).
Searsport (Live Music)
Gintare Jautaka Live at The Homeport Tavern. Gintare, an International Concert Pianist based in mid-coast Maine, performs on the 1908 Steinway and Sons Grand Piano. Music selections vary from self-composed arrangements to familiar timeless pieces. Friday Nights, 6:00 - 8:30, reservations recommended. The Homeport Tavern, 121 E. Main St, Searsport. Reservations recommended. FMI: 207.548.2259 or
www.homeporthistoricinn.com.