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Music on the Mall
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-07-01 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.

Fogtown Open Mic
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Fogtown Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6pm at Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth.
Featuring a full back-line, and very supportive community! Come play a song, jam with a band, or read poetry!

Camden Opera House Blue Café presents acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto
2026-07-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden, ME, 04843, United States
July 1, 7:30 p.m. — The Camden Opera House Blue Café welcomes acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto. Blending folk, jazz, and world music, his immersive performance creates peaceful, evocative soundscapes. Doors open at 7 p.m. at 29 Elm St. Free admission; all are welcome. Donations to the Community Arts Fund appreciated. FMI call 207-236-7963.

Love to Dance Storytime
2026-07-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen and special guests Chelsea Vietti and Grace Clayton from Libitzki School of Dance at the Blue Hill Public Library for another dance themed storytime on Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. Dance can be a way to tell stories, interpret emotions, inspire healthy movement, and create cultural meaning. Play through movement and rhythm lays the groundwork for important skills needed for early literacy and learning. We encourage you to get ready to move your body and join us for this special storytime event. For more information, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-07-02 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.

Woodburning Workshop
2026-07-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
In this beginner-friendly two-hour class, you’ll learn the basic techniques of decorative woodburning and will create an image of a feather to take home. Using a pen-like burning tool, you’ll start by practicing mark-making techniques to explore options and possibilities with the wood burner. Then you will create an image of a feather by copying a design from nature or making up your own design. All materials provided. Students must be at least 8 years old.

Haystack Studio Walk-Through + End-of-Session Auctions
2026-07-02 15:30 - 18:00 | Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Join participants and faculty for a Walk-Through of the studios and campus!
The end-of-session Studio Walk-Throughs provide program participants and the public with the opportunity to visit all the Haystack studios and view the work created during the session’s workshops. Walk-Throughs are free and self-guided.
A Silent Auction will be open throughout the duration of the Walk-Through. A Live Auction will begin at 5:00 PM. Auction proceeds benefit Haystack’s fellowship programs and studio improvements.

Brooklin Camera Club
2026-07-02 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.

Oceanview Tea Concert - American Songbook with Sarah Joyce Cooper and Friends - voices and jazz combo
2026-07-02 16:00 - 17:45 | La Rochelle Mansion, 127 West St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Enjoy the ocean breezes and views over Frenchman Bay with Festival favorite and Artistic Director of Opera Acadia, Sarah Joyce Cooper leading a nostalgic and charming program of timeless American standards. With outstanding singers from the Met Opera and more: Tamara Grace Jones, Stephanie Foster, Tshombe Shelby, and Rocky Sellers. Ticket includes Tea and treats from the Bar Harbor Tea Company and local bakeries.

Mycology Walk & Community Meal on Wahsumkik/Sears Island
2026-07-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Sears Island, Searsport, ME, 04974, United States
Out In the Open, a local rural queer community organization, invites you to join them tonight for a Mycology Walk & Community Meal on Wahsumkik/Sears Island in Searsport from 4-7pm on Thursday July 2nd. The 1.4 mile walk will take place from 4-6pm and can easily be adjusted to acommodate accessibility requests to Jetty Road, a tarred, even road with a mild incline. Please contact jae@weareoutintheopen.org for accessibility requests or go to the sign up at http://bit.ly/4oMY2Dc. The event is open to LGTBQIA+ folks and the people who love them. The meal starts at 6pm, food will be provided but you are welcome to bring a dish. If you can’t make the walk, please feel free to join the meal. It will be at the outdoor tables, 30 feet from the causeway roadside parking. Out In the Open hopes to see you tonight from 4-7pm for the Mycology Walk and Community meal on Wahsumkik, Sears Island.

Rockville on Beech Hill
2026-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Beech Hill Preserve, Rockport, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, 04856, United States
Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Rockville the Band are celebrating music, land conservation and community on Wednesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m., with this year’s first concert of the Arts On The Hill series atop Beech Hill in Rockport. Rockville, a local roots rock band with a unique blend of folk, country, blues, and reggae, recently released their debut album, SHINE, available on all streaming platforms. Rockville offers original music that speaks to the elements, the natural world and human experience. Band members include Aaron Englander (vocals, guitar, banjo) Allison Redding (vocals, keyboard), Matt Hill (vocals, lead guitar), Johannes Nightingale (flute, guitar), Ray Montana (bass) and Ryan Cordiner (drums). Rockville is one of many active bands in Midcoast Maine’s vibrant local music scene that builds inclusive community spirit at shows up and down the Midcoast all summer long.
All Arts on the Hill performances are free and open to all ages. Please leave dogs at home.
For more information on Rockville the Band visit www.rockvilletheband.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram.

Author Talk with Claire Ackroyd
2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Maine-based mystery author Claire Ackroyd will speak about her writing, including her newest novel Body in the Blueberry Barrens.
Claire Ackroyd is a landscape designer, independent organic inspector, educator and writer. She grew up in rural England in a big garden with pets and ponies and now resides in Orono.

Trivia Night at Fogtown
2026-07-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Fogtown’s Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30!
Come for the beer, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth.
Gather a team or come solo; plus, there are prizes to be won!

Old-Time Appalachian fiddle & banjo music session
2026-07-02 18:30 - 21:00 | 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!

The Spirit of Cacao: More Than Chocolate - A Path to Heart Connection with Christina Montano
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
The Blue Hill Public Library will present a talk on cacao with local Healing Arts Therapist and Cacao Ceremonialist, Christina Montano, on Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. Join Christina for an engaging introduction to cacao as a medicinal plant. In this talk, Christina will share the origins of cacao, how it differs from everyday chocolate, why it has been used for centuries in Central and South American traditions, and explore how cacao “supports the nervous system, opens the heart, and invites a deeper connection to oneself.” Christina Montano is a Healing Arts Therapist and Cacao Ceremonialist who is “passionate about the power of plant medicine to support healing, connection, and personal transformation.” This program is free and open to all. For more information: Blue Hill Public Library or 374-5515.

Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Dark comedy follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends, Kayleen and Doug, over 30 years, as their relationship is defined and redefined by a series of physical and emotional wounds. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street in Belfast.

Benefit Contra Dance at Burnt Cove Church
2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Burnt Cove Church, 17 Airport Road, Stonington, ME, United States
DownEast SongCrafters present the 2nd in the series of Benefit concerts & dances. Come dance and support HIP (Healthy Island Project) with lauded trad. fiddler, Molly Gawler (Caller) and the BAMU Band & friends (a cast of musicians local to area).No experience, necessary and no partner needed. Bring a healthy beverage and a snack if you’d like as you dance the evening away!

Bar Harbor Town Band - Village Green
2026-07-02 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.

PEO Fourth of July Pie Sale
2026-07-03 10:00 | in front of Reny’s in Ellsworth ME, High Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
It’s time again for the annual Ellsworth P.E.O. Thanksgiving Pie Sale, which will be held on Friday, July 3 at the Ellsworth Reny’s from 9:00am to 11:00am or until sold out! Come early for best selection.
Delicious homemade pies! Choose from many different varieties. (Gluten-free pies may be available upon request.) Call or text Linda at (919) 738-4926 by Nov. 22nd to pre-order. Whole pies start at $25 & up.
New this year: half pies, with prices starting at $15 & up.
P.E.O. is a Philanthropic Educational Organization; where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and the stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. To learn more about P.E.O., call Ann Dederer at (207) 266-5563 or visit our website at www.peointernational.org

Fiber Arts Craft Circle
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) and join the Fiber Arts Craft Circle, hosted each Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Whether you’re a novice interested in trying your hand at fiber arts, or a seasoned veteran looking to work on a project in the comfort of others, anyone and everyone is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.

Tide Pool Friends Puppets or Pillows
2026-07-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Penobscot Marine Museum, 2 Church St, Searsport, ME, 04974, United States
Just for teens – get crafty with Penobscot Marine Museum! In this workshop, participants will use their creativity to make puppets or pillows inspired by Maine tide pool animals. Starting with a friendly sea star, participants will sew or glue felt pieces together creating a variety of animals such as a sea urchin, crab, or clam. Depending on the weather, this workshop will include a walk to the beach at Mosman Park for inspiration.

Storytime with Ms. Jen
2026-07-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
All children and caregivers are welcome to stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a preschool storytime, hosted each Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There are always bubbles, books, and songs, free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.

Kneisel Hall Children's Concerts
2026-07-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
Kneisel Hall Children’s Concerts are back at the Blue Hill Public Library this summer! Five weekly concerts will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday July 3, 10, 24, 31, and August 7 (there will be no concert on Friday, July 17). Musicians from Kneisel Hall’s Young Artist program will be performing a variety of chamber music and will engage their young audience with information about the music and their instruments and answering questions. They will be playing combinations of violin, viola, and cello. The Young Artist program is a 7-week intensive session for 50 international pre-professional young artists.
All ages are welcome to attend these free concerts, which are co-sponsored by the Blue Hill Library and Kneisel Hall. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515. For more information about Kneisel Hall and concerts, visit their website at https://www.kneisel.org/.

Downeast Revelers at Sassafras Cafe
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Sassafras Cafe, 1317 ME-102, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Forming for Mardi Gras celebrations in 2025, The Downeast Revelers bring a guaranteed good time playing everything from NOLA funk, soul, blues, pop and more! Fronted by Kate Barry’s soulful vocals, the group features Danny Fisher-Lochhead on saxophone, Zach Gorrell on piano, Dan MacLeod on bass, and Michael Bennett on drums. Weather permitting, the group will be performing under the Gazebo.

Live Music at Fogtown: Bad Daddy
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Local legendary band, Bad Daddy, is playing their classic roots-rock & blues on the Fogtown Beer Garden Stage July 3rd at 6pm. That’s Fogtown at 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth.
Learn more at Fogtown Brewing Dot Com Slash Events.

Rossini's comic opera L'italiana in algeri
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Hammond Hall, 427 Main Street, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
Winter Harbor Music presents the first opera of its Summer Festival season with Gioachino Rossini’s sparkling comic masterpiece L’italiana in Algeri (Italian Girl in Algiers), one of the most beloved operas of the bel canto repertoire.
