“Of Cod and Community” Traveling Literary Banners
Mulholland Gallery, Lubec 30 Water Street, LubecWeek 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...
Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
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.
Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
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.
All the Day Singing: a music in nature retreat
ALL THE DAY SINGING: a music in nature retreat. JUNE 26-29, 2026 10 Commissary Point Road Trescott TWP, ME 04652 Join us for a 4-day journey where every note tells a story and every path leads to a song. Pack up your instruments and voices and join us. Experiencing community through music in nature will nourish your...
Sunday, June 21, 2026
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June 21, 2026 -Take Action for Palestine!
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...
Monday, June 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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June 23, 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 24, 2026
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June 24, 2026 -Save Our Summits Hike
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June 24, 2026 -Haystack Campus Tour
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June 24, 2026 -“The American Revolution” – PBS Documentary Excerpt Screening
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June 24, 2026 -Bucksport’s Wednesday On Main Presents the Newell Family Band
Save Our Summits Hike
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...
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...
“The American Revolution” – PBS Documentary Excerpt Screening
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...
Bucksport’s Wednesday On Main Presents the Newell Family Band
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...
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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June 25, 2026 -Mother’s Circle
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June 25, 2026 -Skowhegan Falls History Walk
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June 25, 2026 -Mah Jongg Open Play
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June 25, 2026 -Mah Jongg Open Play
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June 25, 2026 -Points North Presents Fourth Thursday Documentary Screenings
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.
Skowhegan Falls History Walk
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...
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...
Points North Presents Fourth Thursday Documentary Screenings
In March, Points North, the nonprofit organization behind the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF), launched Points North Presents, a monthly screening series in collaboration with the Strand Theatre. Fourth Thursday documentary screenings continue throughout the Summer leading up until the festival September 17-20. Points North Presents brings some of the year’s best documentaries to Midcoast...
Friday, June 26, 2026
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June 26, 2026 -Save Our Summits Hike
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June 26, 2026 -Fiber Arts Craft Circle
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June 26, 2026 -Fiber Arts Craft Circle
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June 26, 2026 -Storytime with Ms. Jen
Save Our Summits Hike
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...
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.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026 -Photo Walks & Film Darkroom Basics
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June 27, 2026 -Bangor Pride Parade & Festival
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June 27, 2026 -Coaxing Summer onto Cloth: Natural Dye Through the Seasons
Photo Walks & Film Darkroom Basics
Join local photographer Glendon Rand for a photo walk through Belfast. Participants will bring their own camera (smartphone, digital, or film) OR they can borrow one of Glendon's refurbished film cameras for the day, along with a FREE roll of film. The group will then adventure downtown to take photographs with instruction on the basics...
Bangor Pride Parade & Festival
Join us for Bangor Pride 2026, Central Maine’s largest and most vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ festival! With a legacy spanning over 30 years, our celebration has grown from a small gathering into a massive community tradition. This year, we are thrilled to be moving to our new home on the Bangor Waterfront, where we will come together...
Coaxing Summer onto Cloth: Natural Dye Through the Seasons
In this 4 part workshop, we will dive into the magic of seasonal natural dye, learning different techniques each class to coax color from local plants onto cloth, including immersion dyeing, bundle dyeing, flower pounding and cyanotype printing. The fourth class will make space for participants to create a tiny quilt using the fabrics we...