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Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
2026-06-22 | College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
The Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance is a weeklong celebration of Celtic-influenced traditions shaping the vibrant culture of Downeast Maine.
The Festival is held at College of the Atlantic, June 22 through 26, and gathers world-class performers, featuring nightly concerts, daily classes and workshops.
Visit acadiatradfestival.org for more information.

Music & Movement Storytime
2026-06-22 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs, play instruments, dance, and read stories. The rhythms, rhymes, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music, sound, and movement.
For more information, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors.

Film Screening: The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope
2026-06-22 18:00 - 2026-07-25 20:00 | Lubec Memorial Library, 55 Water St, Lubec, ME, United States
Join us at the Lubec Memorial Library for a film screening of The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope, followed by a discussion panel.
Moderator: Moira Brown, Ph.D, Canadian Whale Institute/Campobello Whale Rescue Team
Panelists: Cheryl and Nick Dean, filmmakers, Tora Johnson, PhD, author of Entanglements: The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen, and Mackie Greene, fisherman
Film review: https://provincetownmagazine.com/2026/04/15/the-right-whale-directed-by-cheryl-and-nick-dean/

Diverse Manifestations: Queer Art Around the World with Christopher Brumfield
2026-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
The Blue Hill Public Library and Peninsula Pride will present a talk on Monday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. with art professor Christopher Scott Brumfield for his annual tour through LGBTQAI+ art and art history. Brumfield will touch briefly on many kinds of art and different manifestations of queer identity in art and will discuss artists from all over the world. This talk is appropriate for all ages, and everyone is welcome. Christopher Scott Brumfield is an artist, art teacher at Baton Rouge Community College, and writer from South Louisiana. This program is free and open to all and will be held in the library’s Howard Room. For more information, please contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Haystack Artist Presentations
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Presenters: Shelby Elizabeth Doyle, Fab Lab Resident; Leah Buechley, Fab Lab Resident.
Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public.

Flash! in the Pans – Pan Dance
2026-06-22 19:30 - 21:30 | ArtWaves, 1345-A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Looking for a fun summer evening out?
We’d love you to join us for a Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band benefit performance supporting your Community Arts Center !🥁🎶🎵🥁
📍 ArtWaves
📅 Monday, June 22th
⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
Suggested donation:
💙 $5 per person
💙 $20 per family
Bring a chair or blanket, gather your friends and family, and come enjoy a wonderful evening of music and community spirit, make and take felting, henna tattoos, and community.

Hand Building Pottery II
2026-06-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Waterfall Arts, 256 High St, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.

Community Dinner & Screening of The Grocery List Show | Makeup Date
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Conscious Cafe, 50 Church Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
This is the makeup date for the screening that was canceled last month. For this event on June 23 at 6 PM, the Ellsworth Public Library teamed up with Jesse Steiger from Conscious Cafe (50 Church Street) to present their third Indie Lens Pop-Up event featuring *The Grocery List Show*. While Jesse prepares a special dish with a story of its own, guests will watch episodes of *The Grocery List Show* that celebrate the diverse communities and cultures that make up the United States. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Dinner is available by donation. The event itself is free. Find more information at ellsworthlibrary.net or call 207 667 6363.

Haystack Artist Presentations
2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Presenters: Celeste Flores, Blacksmithing; Amara Hark-Weber, Fiber; Zahra Almajidi, Metals.
Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public.

Save Our Summits Hike
2026-06-24 08:15 - 13:00 | Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead, Mount Desert, Maine, 04660, United States
Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!
Acadia National Park, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains to be used for plant restoration. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park.
Advanced registration is required for this event. Please register at https://friendsofacadia.org/soilhero

Plein Air Painting Workshop
2026-06-24 10:30 - 13:00 | Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Garden, 191 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Paint at Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Garden with local artist Erika Elizabeth. Erika has a unique style of teaching that encourages watercolor students to play and experiment with their art. Supplies and materials available with advance request.

Brooklin Reads Book Group Discussion
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Join our Brooklin Reads Book Group Discussion hosted by the Friend Memorial Public Library (1 Reach Road) on Wednesday, June 24th at 1 p.m. This month, we will be reading and discussing Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America by Sean Sherman, which covers the important role food has played in Native communities in different regions of North America. If you cannot attend in-person, feel free to join via Zoom (link provided on our website at friendml.org).

Haystack Campus Tour
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Join us for a guided walking tour of the Haystack campus.
Tour admission is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, and pre-registration is required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit
Tour participants will need to navigate uneven terrain and many stairs. Out of respect for workshop participants, the tours do not enter studios or other buildings. For safety, the buildings and shoreline are closed to visitors. Dogs are not permitted on tours.

Haystack Campus Tour
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Join us for a guided walking tour of the Haystack campus!
Tour admission is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, and pre-registration is required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit
Tour participants will need to navigate uneven terrain and many stairs. Out of respect for workshop participants, the tours do not enter studios or other buildings. For safety, the buildings and shoreline are closed to visitors. Dogs are not permitted on tours.

Little Artists' Storytime
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. for Little Artists’ Storytime. We will sing songs, dance, read stories with an art and creative focus, and then work on our own masterpieces. Crafts will be process focused, designed to emphasize the exploration and experimentation of materials, development of fine motor skills, and allowing kids to explore their creativity. Although designed for preschool aged children, siblings can also get in on the fun. This program may result in messy hands and clothes so please dress accordingly. For more information, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program was made possible by gifts from generous donors.

Ants and Plants!
2026-06-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
Did you know that ants are keystone species in our forests and work closely with spring ephemerals? If you want to know more about this fascinating partnership, join Outdoor Educator Landere Naisbitt and Youth Services Librarian Claire Malina for a program on Ants and Plants! We will meet on the Blue Hill Public Library lawn on Wednesday June 24 at 3:30 p.m. to study spring ephemerals, investigate ant behavior, play a capture the seed game, and try our hand at nature journaling. This program is free, thanks to the Friends of the Library. All materials will be provided. This is geared towards kids ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.

Bucksport's Wednesday On Main Presents the Newell Family Band
2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street, Bucksport, ME, 04416
Playing for contra dances and specializing in down east style fiddling as well as old timey and gypsy music. Carter Newell (Grampa) has been fiddling in Maine for over 5 decades. Maisie Newell, Eric Dayan, and their children perform with four fiddles and guitar, sharing old-time tunes from North Carolina alongside music Maisie learned during her travels in Eastern Europe. Three generations of fiddle tunes and a lot of fun in store!
Suggested Donation $10
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"The American Revolution" - PBS Documentary Excerpt Screening
2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME, 04662, United States
Join us for an excerpt screening of the new PBS Documentary by Ken Burns exploring the founding of the United States of America, with a focus on the spirit of service as a core American value. A conversation reflecting on the film and the role of service in civic engagement will follow, facilitated by Library Director Amy Wisehart and a representative of the Town of Mount Desert. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/16859648

Music on the Mall
2026-06-24 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
2026-06-24 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
2026-06-24 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!

Haystack Artist Presentations
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Presenters: Keith Simpson, Ceramics; Christina Boy, Wood; Taro Takizawa, Graphics
Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public.

Island Workforce Housing Open House at Thurlow’s Way
2026-06-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Thurlow’s Way, 59 Cemetary Rd, Stonington, ME, 04681, United States
Island Workforce Housing is welcoming you to visit our new neighborhood. Located at 59 Cemetery Rd, Stonington, these three energy efficient,
prefab buildings are already home to 14 people, occupying ten of the 12 new apartments at Thurlow’s way. We are eager to tell you all about how we created this new community resource. Tour both a one and a two bedroom apartment and chat with the people behind this effort.

Mother's Circle
2026-06-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Mother’s Circle – A place for mothers/caregiver/aunties/grandmothers with babies six months and under. We gather to share stories, ask questions, have tea and chat. Toddlers welcome if they can be quietly entertained. Free! On the second and fourth Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:30, Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth.

Skowhegan Falls History Walk
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center, 66 Elm Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Guided History Walk of Skowhegan Falls with historian Melvin Burnham.
Meet at Benedict Arnold Park, located behind the Federated Church on Island Avenue in Skowhegan.
This ninety‑minute guided walk gives participants an in‑depth look at the pivotal role Skowhegan Island and Skowhegan Falls played in shaping 19th‑century industry and culture on the Kennebec River. Using vintage images, the walk brings to life how this stretch of the river became, and remains, one of the community’s most important historic districts.
Portable lightweight folding chairs and cameras are welcome.
Rain date: June 26

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-06-25 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.

Trivia Night at Fogtown
2026-06-25 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
2026-06-25 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!
