Underwater Opera Youth Theatre Camp
2026-08-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-26 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Smithereen Farm, 767 Leighton Point Rd, Pembroke, 04666, United States
Welcome to our “first ever” week-long Youth Theatre Camp. This camp is centered on Smithereen Farm and Greenhorns’ Reversing Hall Agrarian Library and led by a group of young and highly motivated theatre professionals from New York and California who share our ethos of bioregionalism, self determination and youth empowerment.
At the heart of the camp is holistic, uninhibited creativity. In the incredible marine and riverine habitats of our area, children will find natural inspiration to create their own theatrical performance about the eco-system. Your child will learn creative skills by helping build an artistic community and immersing themselves in an environment of rivers and bays, of seas and beaches, barrens, and bogs.
Guided by instructors with backgrounds in theatre, clowning, and education, your child will learn the basic elements of theatre through daily acting, singing, movement, and improv classes. Each day will be filled with outdoor excursions in which your child will integrate their learning by singing to the trees and dancing with the water. The day camp will culminate in a final showcase for friends and family — a student-driven show that utilizes an incredible handpainted underwater backdrop created by the Artists’ Rapid Response Team during the www.ForAlltheFish.org campaign earlier this spring.
All are welcome to join us for the performance at the end: a youth-led tale of the marine heritage, comedy/tragedy, prospects and particularities of this place and moment in time. Amidst theatrical instruction and show development, students will learn about the ecological history of their area through guided study at Greenhorns Agrarian Library. We’ll learn from atlases, field guides, indigenous accounts of encounters with settlers, from wild food cookbooks, as well as many other formats. We’ll focus on cod, pollock, alewives, sardines, clams… all will inspire the costumes and set design.
Want to bring the whole family? We can help you find accommodations if needed.
Underwater Opera is designed for youth ages 7-13 and meets during the day only. Cost is $640 for the full week which includes lunch.

Plein Air Painting at Charlotte Rhoades Park & Butterfly Garden
2026-08-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Garden, 191 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Join watercolor artist Erika Rosso for a three-hour plein air painting workshop at Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden in Southwest Harbor. Erika has a unique style of teaching that encourages watercolor students to play and experiment with their art. Participants should bring their own plein air set-up, including an easel or small pop-up table and chair. Driving directions and a list of needed class materials will be sent when you sign up. Sets of painting materials will be available with advance request.

Music on the Mall
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Brunswick Town Mall, 191-195 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The Brunswick Downtown Association presents Music on the Mall, its annual summer concert series gathering community together every Wednesday, from
6:00 – 7:30 PM, running June 24th through August 26th. This flagship event in Brunswick, Maine provides public concerts at the gazebo on the Brunswick Town Mall, and this year that’s not all… stay tuned for free, pre-show interactive experiences and local restaurant giveaways! Whether you come for the tunes or for the sense of community, Music on the Mall is the summer event to unwind and enjoy the best of Brunswick, Maine.
2026 Music on the Mall Performance Schedule:
June 24, 6:00 PM — Cilantro
July 1, 6:00 PM — The Clements Brothers
July 8, 6:00 PM — JimmyJo & The Jumbol’Ayuhs Concert
July 15, 6:00 PM — Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations
July 22, 5:00 PM — Maine State Music Theatre
July 29, 6:00 PM — Breaking Strings
August 5, 6:00 PM — Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats
August 12, 6:00 PM — Lexi James and Wildheart
August 19, 6:00 PM — Tiger Bomb
August 26, 6:00 PM — Back Woods Road
Music on the Mall is made possible by the following 2026 series sponsors: Bowdoin College, Portside Real Estate Group, Tontine Mall, and Renewal by Andersen. And by the following 2026 performance sponsors: MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, Maine Community Bank, Martin’s Point Health Care, Camden National Bank, and The Highlands.

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-08-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether you’re just looking for a new game to try out or an experienced player, anyone and everyone is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-08-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Brooklin Camera Club
2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for the Brooklin Camera Club, hosted on the first and third Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Regardless of skill or experience level, anyone and everyone with a love for cameras and photography is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.

MDI Historical Society's Annual Meeting, Potluck & Concert
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | The Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor, ME, 04662, United States
Join the Mount Desert Island Historical Society as we celebrate with an evening built around the traditions that connect us.
The evening opens at 5:30 p.m. with the Society’s brief Annual Meeting with a look back at a remarkable year and ahead at what’s next, before the gathering shifts to a community potluck supper around 6:00 p.m. and tables move aside for live music and dancing with The Bagaduce Northern New England Ensemble, a nine-piece band reviving the traditional Maine fiddle music that once filled the state’s rural dance halls.
Free and open to everyone. Voting on Society business is limited to current members, but the celebration is for the whole community. Registration is encouraged at mdihistory.org/events.
Bring a dish to share and your dancing shoes!

Fiber Arts Craft Circle
2026-08-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Join the Fiber Arts Craft Circle, hosted at the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Rockland Remembers
2026-08-21 10:00 - 23:00 | Rockland Community & Resource Center, 61 Limerock St, Rockland, ME, 04841, United States
Esteemed historian John Bird — and author of “Rockland, Maine: Rise and Renewal” — educates community members about our city’s rich history. It’s also a chance for Rockland residents to share their personal histories, memories, and experiences.

Storytime with Ms. Jen
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a preschool storytime, with bubbles, books, and songs! hosted each Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

At the Dooryard Table
2026-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Dooryard Farmstand, 238 Mechanic St., Camden, ME, 04843, United States
This summer, Dooryard Farm invites the community to gather around and celebrate the flavors of the season with At the Dooryard Table, a new series of cooking demonstrations, tastings and conversation. Each session will feature fresh produce right off the farm as well as agricultural products from Dooryard’s community of local food makers.
Held every other Saturday in July and August at Dooryard Farm’s farmstand at 238 Mechanic Street in Camden, the series will be hosted by longtime food educator, cook, and writer Frank Mentesana. Each session explores a different moment in the growing season, offering practical cooking ideas, stories from local producers, and tastings inspired by the week’s harvest.
“We want these gatherings to be an invitation to gather around the table and share ideas,” says Marina Sideris, Dooryard’s co-owner. “The focus is on simple techniques, seasonal ingredients, and the joy of connecting with people over food.”
Each event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..

FREE Waterfront Concert – Yellowhouse Blues Band
2026-08-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Linwood E. Temple Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530, Bath, ME, 04530, United States
The Levitt AMP Bath Waterfront Concert Series presents YellowHouse Blues Band, New England’s own nine-piece, high-energy blues and blues rock band with horns and multiple vocalists performing FREE in Bath Waterfront Park.
Bring a chair, bring a blanket, bring your friends and enjoy free, high-quality live music on the Kennebec River in Bath.
To see the full concerts series, visit https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/calendar

LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Walkabout: Appleton Preserve
2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | appleton preserve, 265 Camden Rd, Appleton, ME, 04862, United States
LGBTQIA+ community members, along with their allies, are invited to explore the preserve’s woodland, riverside trails and connect with new and familiar friends. Join us and the Washington Grunge for a group hike and gathering at the riverside trails of Appleton Preserve!

Flash in the Pan Steel Drum Dance Benefit
2026-08-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Blue Hill Town Park, 113 Water St, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
On Monday, August 24, Flash! in the Pans steel drum band will perform at the Blue Hill Town Park from 7:30-9:00 pm, with a portion of the gate proceeds to benefit the Simmering Pot.

Author Talk with Ann Packer and Ayelet Waldman
2026-08-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) will be holding an author talk with Ann Packer and Ayelet Waldman on Tuesday 8/25 from 4 to 5 p.m. Packer is a bestselling author whose latest novel, “Some Bright Nowhere,” was chosen for Oprah’s Book Club last year. Waldman is also a bestselling author and Peabody Award winner, writer of the well-regarded “Mommy-Track Mystery” series. Anyone is welcome to join, free of charge!

Painting Technique Workshop: Turning Obstacles Into Inspiration
2026-08-26 10:30 - 13:00 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Turn obstacles into inspiration and experiment with watercolors to learn how to turn an “oops” into an “awesome” in this painting technique workshop. Drips, mistakes and those “blossoms” that can happen with watercolor, you’ll work with them all. Join us at the Gilley with instructor Erika Elizabeth, who will guide students step by step to express their own creativity and learn.

Brooklin Reads Book Group Discussion
2026-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Join the Brooklin Reads Book Group at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), next meeting Wednesday 8/26 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading “The Last Supper” by Sam Kass. Anyone is welcome to join!
