WERU Community Radio

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...

A.R. Gurney’s "The Dining Room" is a witty and touching theatrical experience that explores tradition, change, and intimate human connection through clever, overlapping vignettes. Directed by Rebecca Poole. May 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7 pm and May 3 and 10 at 3pm at the Samuel Wagner Middle School in Winterport.

Gibson Preserve, Searsmont, with Erik Klausmayer. Parking lot on Woodmans Mills Road (Rt. 173) in Searsmont. Celebrate Bird Week with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition.  All walks begin at 7:00 am and end at about 9:30. (Note the later ending time for the paddle.) Dress for the weather and bring protection from sun, bugs and...

Wiggle and Rhyme for children from birth to age two offers a chance to enjoy songs, rhymes, scarves, parachute play, bubbles, toys and connections!  Join us on Mondays May 11 and 18 at 10 am at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast

Northeast Harbor Library to host live reading and discussion with Maine authors Linda Buckmaster and Elizabeth, exploring their 15 years as "writing buddies." Monday, May 11, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Road, Northeast Harbor. FMI: nehlibrary.org/events

Meet expert birder Erik Klausmayer at the Sears Island Gate at 7:00 am. This walk is ADA accessible. Celebrate Bird Week with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition.  All walks begin at 7:00 am and end at about 9:30. (Note the later ending time for the paddle.) Dress for the weather and bring protection from sun,...

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.

Join Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition for an evening of “bird talk” with the always informative and always entertaining Nick Lund of Maine Audubon. If you ever thought talk about birds was dull, you’ll change your mind after you hear Nick’s stories. Nick Lund is Maine Audubon’s Advocacy and Outreach Manager and the author of the...

Join us for a film screening of The Scale of Change – a 45-minute documentary focused on the inspirational effort to restore endangered Atlantic salmon in what is now Maine and Atlantic Canada. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on fish passage and restoration efforts in collaboration with Niweskok, Penobscot Nation Department of Natural Resources, Atlantic Salmon Federation, Downeast Salmon Federation, Coastal Mountains Land Trust, and the Natural Resources...

Meet up with Todd Miller at Head of Tide Preserve, 85 Doak Road, Belfast. Celebrate Bird Week with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition.  All walks begin at 7:00 am and end at about 9:30. (Note the later ending time for the paddle.) Dress for the weather and bring protection from sun, bugs and rain. Bring...

Did you know that it has been over 100 years since alewives have been able to swim directly from the Atlantic Ocean to China Lake in East Vassalboro? Participate in a cycling tour covering a 14-mile stretch while stopping at various fish ladders and dam removals that facilitate the alewives' return to their native lake....

PATHS (Portland Arts and Technology High School) Annual Student Showcase 2026 The Music Program at PATHS opened its doors to high school students interested in the study of performing arts in 1999, creating an environment for highly focused and individualized study. The two-year music program teaches students how to interpret and perform many contemporary musical...

Bagaduce Music presents vocalist Mia Bertelli as part of its Second Wednesday House Party series. Known for her sensitive delivery and genre-spanning approach, Bertelli blends influences from world singing traditions, Irish and Appalachian balladry, Scandinavian music, and elements of pop, jazz, and soul. Her performances move fluidly between styles, offering a dynamic and intimate musical...

Walk with Kristen Lindquist and Gary Gulezian Ducktrap River Preserve, Rt. 52, Lincolnville. Celebrate Bird Week with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition.  All walks begin at 7:00 am and end at about 9:30. (Note the later ending time for the paddle.) Dress for the weather and bring protection from sun, bugs and rain. Bring binoculars...

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.

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...

Love LEGO blocks? Join the Club! The library provides the LEGOs. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. Near the conclusion of the program, you can describe your build or leave it to our imagination. Thursday, May 14 from 4-5 pm at the Belfast Free Library 106 High Street, Belfast.

Beginners Contra Dance & Open Band - now in Blue Hill! New dancers and musicians welcome, no partner or experience needed for this small, casual contradance. Every 2nd Thursday, 6:00 music jam; 7:00 - 9:00 dance, at the Congo Church, 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill. FMI: 385-7694 or visit surrycontra.org.

Meet youth bird leaders Cedar Patrick and Finn Demers, and BBWC’s Cloe Chunn at 7:00 am in the Rail Trail Upper High Street parking lot, 3/4 mile past the Rt. 1 overpass. This walk is ADA accessible; children are especially welcome. Celebrate Bird Week with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition.  All walks begin at 7:00...

Youth Services Librarian and Professional Storyteller Stephanie Holman hosts two May story times. Content is prepared for ages 3-6 with books, puppets, felt stories and songs. Join her at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, on Fridays May 15 and 22 at 10 am.

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,...

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.

Join the Bar Harbor Historical Society for a free community textiles event! See Contemporary and Historic Textiles, Quilts, Rugs Free Workshops and Lectures Free to All! 5/15/26 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 5/16/26 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 5/17/26 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Address: Bar Harbor Historical Society at La Rochelle 127 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME...

A Forum on Election Security will be held Friday, May 15, at 4 p.m. at the Blue Hill Congo Church sponsored by WERU Community Radio and the bipartisan Blue Hill Constitution Committee. To discuss questions surrounding elections –voter ID, hacking voting equipment, and intimidation at the polls -- panelists with first-hand knowledge of Maine elections...

Join us for an evening with Peter Gallway. Songs and stories celebrating the publication of his memoir Hardtail Strat. Tickets will include a signed copy of Hardtail Strat. “A songwriter and storyteller with the skill of a novelist and a filmmaker.” Mike Davies, Fatea Magazine, U.K. Called “a master of free verse” in the Boston...

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.  She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside...

Ken Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy is a Mel-Brooksian romp through academia, Greek mythology, and personal empowerment, full of razor-sharp wit, absurd misunderstandings, and escalating chaos when two classics professors accidentally summon Greek gods. The production also features a benefit bake sale (May 15–17) supporting the Schoodic Food Pantry, with treats available to enjoy at the show...

Join the Bar Harbor Historical Society for a free community textiles event! See Contemporary and Historic Textiles, Quilts, Rugs Free Workshops and Lectures Free to All! 5/15/26 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 5/16/26 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 5/17/26 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Address: Bar Harbor Historical Society at La Rochelle 127 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME...

Dance the night away at a benefit concert for Waldo County Bounty featuring The Sugar Snaps, a high-energy R&B band with a classic horn section. The benefit concert takes place on Saturday, May 16, from 6-8:30pm, at Hey Sailor's Starboard Lounge, located at 27 E Main St. in Searsport. Hey Sailor will donate 10% of...

Ken Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy is a Mel-Brooksian romp through academia, Greek mythology, and personal empowerment, full of razor-sharp wit, absurd misunderstandings, and escalating chaos when two classics professors accidentally summon Greek gods. The production also features a benefit bake sale (May 15–17) supporting the Schoodic Food Pantry, with treats available to enjoy at the show...

Get ready for a night of deep grooves, soulful vocals, and electrifying blues as the Blues Prophets bring their powerhouse sound to The Hill Arts! A favorite of Maine’s blues scene, The Blues Prophets deliver an authentic, high-energy performance rooted in Chicago and Delta blues traditions while infused with rock, soul, and improvisational fire. Featuring...