Week of Events
Francis Hamabe’s Maine: A Life in Art
Castine Historical Society's 2026 exhibition of Francis Hamabe's Maine: A Life in Art, 17 School Street, Castine Curated by Carl Little, a curator, art critic, and friend of Hamabe, Francis Hamabe’s Maine is a joyful exploration of an artist’s interpretation of Maine. Please check castinehistoricalsociety.org for dates and times or call 207-326-4118 Francis Hamabe’s Maine: A Life...
“Of Cod and Community” Traveling Literary Banners
Linda Buckmaster's Traveling Literary Banners, "Of Cod and Communities," will be at the Mulholland Gallery in Lubec June 10 to 30. The Reception is Saturday June 13 at 5 p.m. The exhibit consists of eight 3' x 5' soft fabric banners adapted from Linda's book, "Elemental: A Miscellany of Salt Cod and Islands," which reflects...
Rockport Donut Festival, June 12 & 13: www.rockportdonutfestival.com
ROCKPORT, MAINE – The Town of Rockport presents the wildly popular Rockport Donut Festival for its 4th year on June 12 & 13, 2026. While paying homage to the history of the donut, the two-day summer kick-off event will be jam packed with family-friendly activities in downtown Rockport and Marine Park, live music, food trucks,...
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026 -Hand in Hand: Poetry & Contact Improv Workshop
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June 7, 2026 -Ellsworth Pride Festival
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June 7, 2026 -Take Action for Palestine!
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June 7, 2026 -Dustbowl Revival & The Steel Wheels
Hand in Hand: Poetry & Contact Improv Workshop
Hand in Hand: Poetry and Contact Improv Workshop Sunday June 7, 2026 from 10am - 1pm at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast Maine Facilitated by Sampson Spadafore, theatre artist and poet, and Lou Hoecker, winner of the Trans Poetics Archive 2026 Poetry Anthology Contest. Born out of a desire for physical connection and expression,...
Ellsworth Pride Festival
The Ellsworth Pride Festival is an annual, day-long event in downtown Ellsworth featuring local LGBTQIA+ performers, food vendors, craft vendors, and a health resource fair, and is attended by over 600 people each year. The Festival is open and inclusive to all, with no cost to attend the event as an individual, nonprofit, or small business....
Take Action for Palestine!
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...
Dustbowl Revival & The Steel Wheels
Dustbowl Revival is an seven piece roots soul group who has been pushing the boundaries of acoustic music for the last decade.
Monday, June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026 -Flash! In the Pans Monday evening Pan Dance
Flash! In the Pans Monday evening Pan Dance
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...
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -Hand Building Pottery II
Hand Building Pottery II
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.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -Haystack Campus Tour
Haystack Campus Tour
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...
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -Mother’s Circle
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June 11, 2026 -Mah Jongg Open Play
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June 11, 2026 -Mah Jongg Open Play
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June 11, 2026 -Monthly Sea Chantey Singalongs
Mother’s Circle
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.
Mah Jongg Open Play
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...
Mah Jongg Open Play
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...
Monthly Sea Chantey Singalongs
Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share, you are welcome to lead one. There will also be information about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 -Fiber Arts Craft Circle
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June 12, 2026 -Fiber Arts Craft Circle
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June 12, 2026 -Storytime with Ms. Jen
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June 12, 2026 -Homeschool Days- Boats, Boats, Boats
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June 12, 2026 -Make and Break -DIY Ceramic Pieces for Mosaicing
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June 12, 2026 -Art & Sip Mini Plein Air painting
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June 12, 2026 -Penobscot Bay Singers Spring Concerts
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June 12, 2026 -Savani Latin Jazz Quartet with Edwards/Haines Duo
Fiber Arts Craft Circle
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,...
Fiber Arts Craft Circle
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,...
Storytime with Ms. Jen
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.
Homeschool Days- Boats, Boats, Boats
Homeschool families are invited to the Penobscot Marine Museum for a hands-on educational visit designed for all ages. Participants can learn about Searsport sea captains and their families, enjoy crafts, and join a Set Sail demonstration. After the structured program ends at 3pm, families are welcome to explore independently. Registration required.
Make and Break -DIY Ceramic Pieces for Mosaicing
Make Your Own Mosaic Pieces Workshop What if you could create your own mosaic pieces ? Each student will work with clay to create and paint thin tiles appropriate for mosaics. Instead of relying on commercial materials, students will learn how to design and make custom ceramic components that reflect their own ideas, stories, colors,...
Art & Sip Mini Plein Air painting
ArtWaves Friday Art & Sip: Mini Landscape Painting. Create quick twilight landscapes using an Altoid tin pochade box; beginner-friendly, all materials included, BYOB (21+). Led by artist/educator Rainey. Relax, create, and enjoy a night out at ArtWaves! Our Art & Sip workshops are designed to be fun, beginner-friendly experiences where you can explore a new...
Penobscot Bay Singers Spring Concerts
Penobscot Bay Singers to Present “The Road Not Taken” In commemoration of our country’s 250th Anniversary, The Penobscot Bay Singers will present a celebration of American and regional music for their 2026 Spring Concert, “The Road Not Taken.” Especially featured on the program will be “Frostiana,” a collection of poems by Robert Frost, United States...
Savani Latin Jazz Quartet with Edwards/Haines Duo
Savani Latin Jazz Quartet Traditional rhythms of Cuba and South America are given flight with jazz arrangements that highlight the improvisatory prowess of the musicians. The songs breathe with a deep lyricism, inviting the audience into a rich and unpredictable musical landscape. Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Camden. June 12 at 7:30 PM. FMI:...
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 2026 -Floydian Trip—New England’s #1 Pink Floyd Tribute—at Criterion Theatre
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June 13, 2026 -The John Scofield Trio
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June 13, 2026 -Concerts for a Cause presents MATT NAKOA
Floydian Trip—New England’s #1 Pink Floyd Tribute—at Criterion Theatre
Experience the Music of Pink Floyd: The 'Echoes Through Time' 2026 Tour Get ready for a massive, one-night-only celebration of Pink Floyd. On June 13th, Floydian Trip takes over Criterion Theatre with their ‘Echoes Through Time’ Tour—a full-throttle trip through Floyd’s catalog, complete with a state-of-the-art laser light show. Floydian Trip has built a setlist...
The John Scofield Trio
Jazz in June Camden's featured concert! The acclaimed John Scofield Trio features three-time Grammy Award winning guitarist and composer John Scofield, bass player Vicente Archer and percussionist Bill Stewart. Their music is intricate, personal and complex, highlighting a repertoire of Scofield compositions and jazz standards along with material ranging from Bob Dylan to Miles Davis....
Concerts for a Cause presents MATT NAKOA
UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents Matt Nakoa at the Brunswick UU Church on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30. This is the final concert of the season to raise money for Oasis Free Clinics and Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. Nakoa is a charismatic singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist who tours regularly with Tom Rush and as...
