• Seaweed Social: Voices of Frenchman Bay

    Heart of Ellsworth 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Join Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Maine Coast Sea Vegetable, and Heart of Ellsworth for a Seaweed Social at the Makerspace! Stop by to learn all about Downeast Maine’s seaweed harvesting industry through seaweed-themed small bites, activities, and a short film screening. Be the first to see the third installment of Voices of Frenchman Bay with our exclusive film...

  • Live Music at Fogtown: Inca Hoots

    Fogtown Brewing Company 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Live for the first time on the Fogtown taproom stage at 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth: Inca Hoots, playing at 5:30PM on Friday May 1st. Inca Hoots weaves blues, rock, folk and reggae into a mellow vibe that goes great with pizza & beer. More info at Fogtown Brewing DOT COM.

  • We Are the Watershed

    We Are the Watershed
    Eastport Arts Center 36 Washington Street, Eastport, ME, United States

    On May 1 and May 2, you're invited to a free, hope-filled gathering at Eastport Arts Center called We are the Watershed. On May 1 at 6 pm, we will launch a community art booklet; on May 2 we will host speakers, performances and info tables. Learn more at eastportartscenter.org

  • Winter Harbor Music presents Richard Hsu, violin and Erika Allen, piano

    Hammond Hall 427 Main Street, Winter Harbor, ME, United States

    Join Erika and Richard for an evening of Chamber Music. Their program will include the Sonatina in D major, Op. 137, no.1, D.384 by Schubert, the Sonata in G major, no. 11, K.379 by Mozart and the beloved Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 by Bruch. Erika Allen, a native of Blue Hill,...

    $15
  • Bird Chatter with Seth Benz: Warblers

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    Flock to the Gilley for a fun and informative few hours with field ecologist and expert birder Seth Benz. Seth will delve into research and share current sightings and insights. Bring your own questions and curiosity, a favorite bird-related reading, or your latest observations. Depending on weather, the group might go for a bird-sighting walk...

  • Decorative Paste Paper

    Waterfall Arts 256 High St, Belfast, ME, United States

    Join us for this decorative paste paper workshop designed to explore different types of pigments combined with wheat paste to then collage. It is scheduled for Saturday, 5/2 from 1pm to 4pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207)338-2222.

  • Novel Jazz Septet Celebrates Duke Ellington

    The Hill Arts 76 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

    This concert is the official 2026 International Jazz Day celebration for Portland, Maine. International Jazz Day, created by UNESCO and led by jazz legend Herbie Hancock, celebrates jazz as a global force for unity, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. Each year, performances take place around the world—from Ireland to Iran, Kenya to New Zealand—and this event...

    $25 – $30
  • St. Cecilia Chamber Choir Performs 30th Anniversary Concerts, “There Is Sweet Music Here”

    Damariscotta Baptist Church 4 Bristol Road, Damariscotta, ME, United States

    St. Cecilia Chamber Choir Performs 30th Anniversary Concerts, “There Is Sweet Music Here,” on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, both at 3:00 PM at Damariscotta Baptist Church, 4 Bristol Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Highlighting the program will be Richard Francis's "Hymn to St. Cecilia," as well as works by Gwyneth Walker, Ola Gjeilo,...

  • Foggy Notion Music Festival

    Fogtown Brewing Company 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Presenting the FOGGY NOTION MUSIC FESTIVAl. This inaugural fest is hosted by Fogtown Brewing Company on their Beer Garden & Taproom stages at 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth - Saturday, May 2nd starting at 3pm and going til 10pm, Foggy Notion is an all-day (rain or shine) showcase of 8 bands from across the...

  • Buddha’s Birthday Celebration

    Morgan Bay Zendo 532 Morgan Bay Road, Surry, ME, United States

    All ages are invited to a Buddha's Birthday Celebration on May 3rd beginning with an hour of silent meditation in the Zendo 9-10 am followed by a procession, ceremony, and potluck brunch in the Meeting Hall.  Please bring percussion instruments and food to share if you like. See morganbayzendo.org for more information.

  • Take Action for Palestine!

    Take Action for Palestine!
    Post Office Square 1 Franklin Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    Take Action for Palestine! Gather in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the complicity of the US. Call for immediate permanent ceasefire, no further US funding or military aid for the Israeli government's war crimes, demand that humanitarian and life-saving aid needed by the civilian population in both Gaza and the West Bank be...

  • Kayak Safety Clinic

    Blue Hill YMCA 32 Mines Rd, Blue Hill, ME, United States

    Kayak Safety Workshop: practice your skills independently or get instruction for when your kayak flips. Sunday, May 3rd, 1:30-3:30pm. At the Blue Hill YMCA, 32 Mines Rd., Blue Hill. Sign up at bit.ly/poolkayak or call 656-6262.