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Old-Time Appalachian fiddle & banjo music session
2026-08-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-20 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Bon Vent Cider, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, 04640, United States
Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the “Ithaca style”. We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who’d like to share tunes, and as always music lovers and listeners of all ages are welcome too!

Bar Harbor Town Band - Village Green
2026-08-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Bar Harbor Village Green, Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Band concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898.
Free and fun for all ages!
All concerts begin at 7:30PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green.
Concerts will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church.

St. John’s Organ Concert features Katherine Johnson on August 13 at 7:30 pm
2026-08-13 19:30 - 20:30 | St. John’s Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
St. John’s Organ Society presents an organ concert on Thursday, August 13, at 7:30 pm, featuring Katherine Johnson (New Haven, CT) performing music of J.S. Bach, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Felix Mendelssohn. St. John’s Catholic Church is located at 207 York Street in Bangor. https://hookopus288.org/

River Bottom Funk
2026-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | 51 Main, 51 Main Street, Liberty, ME, 04949, United States
Live Music at Pottle’s Pub in Liberty Maine featuring River Bottom Funk

WHALE BONES - A Fairytale Performance for All Ages
2026-08-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St, Bath, ME, 04530, United States
Inspired by a selection of Grimms’ fairytales, this original theatrical performance will travel with the audience through the historic nooks and crannies of the Chocolate Church Arts Center. It will be a fusion of theatre, live music, puppetry, and spectacle.
It is a celebration of stories and storytelling, life and death, and the strangeness and delight of being alive.
Whale Bones is an original piece, directed by CCAC Co-Artistic Director Jeremy Eaton, in collaboration with Executive & Co-Artistic Director Matthew Glassman, and an ensemble of actors, musicians and visual artists from around the U.S and locally.

FREE Waterfront Concert – Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads
2026-08-15 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 Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads, live in Bath Waterfront Park!
Jamaican-born Mystic Bowie, aka the “Head Dread,” reimagines Talking Heads classics, trading urbanity for sincerity and infusing his mix of roots reggae, romantic reggae, and ska.
Get ready to groove and enjoy an incredible FREE concert on the Kennebec River in Bath.
To see the full concert series, check out https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/calendar

Oshima Brothers and Mary Moore at the Deer Isle Hostel
2026-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Deer Isle Hostel, 65 Tennis Rd, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Join us for a front garden concert at the Deer Isle Hostel. Groove and move with the Oshima Brothers, midcoast Maine’s own sibling duo; and make welcome Mary Moore, all the way from Nashville TN!
Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/deerisleoshima or by email at info@deerislehostel.com.
This concert is outdoors, and will be cancelled and refunded if it rains. Park along one side of Tennis Road ONLY (don’t block traffic).

Oshima Brothers w/ Mary Moore @ Deer Isle Hostel
2026-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Deer Isle Hostel, 65 Tennis Rd, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Groove and move with Oshima Brothers, Maine’s own siblings indie alt pop band; and make welcome Mary Moore, all the way from Nashville TN!
Oshima Brothers, a Japanese-Italian sibling duo from the coast of Maine, make open hearted music with smooth blood harmonies and groovy guitar lines. On stage, Sean and Jamie share warm tones of folk, alt pop, and indie R&B on road weathered guitars, keyboards and a loop station. Offstage, the brothers enjoy sipping espresso, tinkering with guitar pedals, hosting dinner parties, and writing songs together. Embracing a DIY approach, they produce every inch of their songs and videos from scratch, including a 45-minute album film. Their latest album In Orbit speaks of love, climate resilience, and family history repeating. Maine Public Radio says their “harmonies can’t be beat. They are uplifting and, let’s face it, we need uplifting these days.”
BYOB and kids; leave dogs at home. This concert is outdoors, and will be cancelled and refunded if it rains. Park along one side of Tennis Road ONLY (don’t block traffic).

Jennifer Koh Bach Marathon
2026-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States
Join us for this tour de force event when Grammy winner and SBC favorite Jennifer Koh performs all of J.S. Bach’s complete works for solo violin in one afternoon. Coffee and donuts will be provided during two intermissions.
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001
Partita No. 1 in B minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1002
Sonata No. 2 in A minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1003
Partita No. 2 in D minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1004
Sonata No. 3 in C major for Solo Violin, BWV 1005
Partita No. 3 in E major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006
(Order subject to change)
Event photo by Juergen Frank

Don’t miss Sail, Power, & Steam Museum’s next great in-concert performer, Gabriel Donohue & Friends
2026-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Sail, Power & Steam Museum., 75 Mechanic St.,, Rockland, ME, 04841, United States
Don’t miss Sail, Power, & Steam Museum’s next great in-concert performer, Gabriel Donohue & Friends, on Sunday, August 16, at 7 p.m.
Gabriel Donohue, singer-songwriter-musician, is renowned from the dance halls of Dublin, to the East Wing of the White House, along to the Irish pubs of Manhattan. He performs primarily on guitar and piano but also plays instruments ranging from bouzouki/mandolin to Irish and exotic percussion. Joining him for this lively performance are Irish-trained fiddler Alden Robinson and clarinetist Channing Lynn. You do not want to miss this show!
Gabriel brings a repertoire of over 3,000 songs, and quickly switches from an Irish ballad, to Broadway, to a great rendition of some of Johnny Cash’s most beloved tunes. He recently came off tour with the international women’s Irish Celtic Group, Cherish the Ladies.
Gabriel has recorded with the Boston Pops and spent three years on-the-road touring with the Grammy Award winning group, the Chieftains.
You might have seen his appearances on the “Tonight Show,” “CBS Morning Show,” the NBC “Today Show,” and many others. He performed with Michael Flatley at the National Heritage Awards in Washington, D.C. and with Eileen Ivers at the White House during the Clinton Administration.
Concerts are open seating, with tickets $25 at the door. For more information, visit https://sailpowersteammuseum.org, call 207-701-7627 or email sailpowersteammuseum@gmail.com.

Sophie Davis & Luke Fatora Live IN the Library
2026-08-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Searsmont Town Library, 37 Main St. South, Searsmont, Maine, 04973, United States
On Tuesday August 18 at 3pm, a special summer music presentation at Searsmont Town Library – inside the library: Sophie Davis & Luke Fatora on violin and viola.
Sophie and Luke are Nidcoast-based violinists, violists, filmmakers, and educators. As a duo, their performances feature a wide variety of music including many of their own arrangements. Inspired by song and folk melodies from around the world, their music is a joyful and creative blend of classical music and traditional tunes. In addition to performing throughout Maine, Sophie and Luke are independent filmmakers, co-Artistic Directors of Halcyon Music, and serve on the faculty at the Bay Chamber Music School.

Live Jazz in Castine
2026-08-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Pentagoet Inn & Pub, 26 Main Street, Castine, ME, 04421, United States
The Night & Day Trio, Steve Orlofsky / Sax, Flue and Clarinet, Chris Poulin / Guitar & Vocals
and Joel Mann Bass. Playing Jazz, Reggae and the Blues. Every Tuesday 5-8pm.
On the porch of the Pen-ta-goet Inn. Reservations recommended.( 207-326-8616)

Mt. Desert Festival: Ariel Quartet & clarinetist Moran Katz
2026-08-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor, ME, 04662, United States
The Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music presents the Ariel Quartet and clarinetist Moran Katz in concert with our Music Director, pianist Todd Crow, in an all-Brahms program.
Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115
intermission
Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

Bucksport's Wednesday On Main Presents Darlin' Corey
2026-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street, Bucksport, ME, 04416
We’re expecting a sell out, so -You MUST reserve your seats in advance through Eventbrite – link on Website – Donate at Door
What a way to wrap the summer season! Famous and beloved in Maine & beyond, Darlin’ Corey brings a unique blend of folk with influences from bluegrass and old time music to create an engaging performance of thoughtful originals, traditional songs and songs that influenced them along the way. They deliver an unforgettable performance.
www.darlincorey.com
So Many Thank Yous to Our Media Partner WERU Community Radio
Suggested Donation $10

Music on the Mall
2026-08-19 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.

Jazz & Blues Open Session
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Bon Vent Cider, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, 04640, United States
Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open to the public, with all players, and singers of any ability welcome.

Eliezer Zimring @ Sassafrass Cafe
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Sassafras Cafe, 1317 ME-102, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Singer-songwriter Eliezer Zimring (pronounced Eh-lee-eh-zer) is playing an Americana show at Sassafrass Cafe on August 19 at 6pm. Eliezer Zimring combines the texture and simplicity of American folk traditions with jazz-inspired harmonies and improvisation. His performances feature evocative originals and unique spins on classics new and old. You can find his music including his single “Trust These Days” on all streaming platforms.

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!

The Veggie Ball
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Celebrate the end of Summer with live music, dancing, and refreshments at The Veggie Ball! Costumes highly encouraged!

St. John’s Organ Concert features Sarah Johnson on August 20 at 7:30 pm
2026-08-20 19:30 - 20:30 | St. John’s Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
St. John’s Organ Society presents an organ concert on Thursday, August 20, at 7:30 pm, featuring Sarah Johnson (New Haven, CT) performing music of J.S. Bach, Florence Price, and John Knowles Paine. St. John’s Catholic Church is located at 207 York Street in Bangor. https://hookopus288.org/

Opera Acadia presents La Traviata
2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Rd, Orono, ME, 04473, United States
Opera Acadia presents Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved Opera, La Traviata. Join our world-class cast from around the country and Downeast Maine, and the Opera Acadia Orchestra and Chorus for an inspiring evening of the most performed opera of all time. Fully staged and with full orchestra, this inaugural production from Opera Acadia is not one to be missed! For more on our cast, the opera, and the opera company, visit www.operaacadia.org.
CAST
Violetta Valéry: Sarah Joyce Cooper
Alfredo Germont: Benjamin Werley
Giorgio Germont: John Allen Nelson
Annina: Theresa Kesser
Flora Bervoix: Melanie Ashkar
Barone Douphol: Isaac Bray
Doctor Grenvil: Nathan Savant
Gastone de Letorières: Zachary Fisher
With the Opera Acadia Chorus and Orchestra
ARTISTIC TEAM
Artistic Director: Sarah Joyce Cooper
Music Director/Conductor: Eric Mahl
Stage Director: Marshall Hughes
Chorus Master: Zachary Fisher
Set Design: Anna Kiraly
Lighting Design: Scott Stitham

Pine Tree Flyers Live Outside the Library
2026-08-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Searsmont Community Center, 37 Main St. South, Searsmont, ME, 04973, United States
Pine Tree Flyers play a free concert as part of Searsmont Town Library’s ‘Live Outside the Library’ concert series on Saturday August 15 at 4pm. Outdoors if weather permits – bring your camp chair or a blanket, or otherwise in the Community Room. The Pine Tree Flyers, Katie McNally (fiddle), Emily Troll (accordion), Benjamin Foss (guitar), and Neil Pearlman (piano) play traditional music from Maine, New England and influences from abroad.

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

Quebecois open music Session
2026-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Bon Vent Cider, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, 04640, United States
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon from 1-3, members of the community who wish to keep the traditional folk music of Quebecois alive, play and share tunes with each other. All are welcome

Flash! In the Pans Monday evening Pan Dance
2026-08-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Blue Hill Town Park, 113 Water St, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
Three cracks of a cowbell and music erupts! Come join Flash! In the Pans for an evening of music, dancing, fun, and socializing. Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill Town Park. Food trucks will be on site. This is an all ages, free event. Donations are welcome and support local charities, see our website for the list of beneficiaries.
