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...

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon from 1-3, members of the community who wish to keep the traditional folk music of Quebecois alive, play and share tunes with each other. All are welcome

The auditioned Midcoast a cappella vocal ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty presents its summer concert series, Musical Miracles, led by Music Director John Mehrmann. The concerts will be held in four Midcoast venues over the last two weekends in June. Many may feel in need of some miracles these days, so VoXX has chosen to...

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...

Chewonki visits the Belfast Free Library with an interactive traveling display of tide pools on Monday, June 29 from 11 am- noon. Participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem and touch some of the ocean’s most magnificent species. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 26.

Presenters: Session 2 Studio Assistant Fellows. 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.

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...

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.

In this beginner-friendly two-hour class, you’ll learn the basic techniques of decorative woodburning and will create an image of a feather to take home. Using a pen-like burning tool, you'll start by practicing mark-making techniques to explore options and possibilities with the wood burner. Then you will create an image of a feather by copying...

The Blue Hill Library will present a discussion series with local retired teacher, Bill Case, on the book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804 by Alan Taylor. The discussion starts Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m., and continues July 14, and July 21, leading to a lecture with the author Alan Taylor on Saturday, July...

Join fellow teens in a yarn craft group at the library! Bring your own project or start something new. Beginner friendly patterns, knitting needles and limited yarn will be available. Tuesday, June 30th from 3-4 pm at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 26.

The Night & Day Trio, Steve Orlofsky / Sax, Flue and Clarinet, Chris Poulin / Guitar & Vocals and Joel Mann Bass. Playing Jazz, Reggae and the Blues. Every Tuesday 5-8pm. On the porch of the Pen-ta-goet Inn. Reservations recommended.( 207-326-8616)

Maine sculptor Peter Dransfield says he has always wanted to get his hands dirty. Working with bronze foundries for almost twenty years, he has mastered the art of casting, fabrication and patina. He says bronze frees him from limitations of other materials. Unlike wood and stone, bronze creates the perfect juxtaposition of finesse and strength....

The 1932 Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, Maine presents Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour on Sunday, August 16th at 7 PM. criteriontheatre.org or (207) 288-0829.

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...

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...

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...

In this beginner-friendly two-hour class, you’ll learn the basic techniques of decorative woodburning and will create an image of a feather to take home. Using a pen-like burning tool, you'll start by practicing mark-making techniques to explore options and possibilities with the wood burner. Then you will create an image of a feather by copying...

Let's get scientific this summer! Join Leah from Maine 4-H at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wednesday, July 1, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for a fish stomach dissection simulation. Participants will learn what it's like to prepare for a dissection and explore the contents of a fish stomach. Kids will have to identify which species...

Celebrate the start of summer with a family‑friendly 2‑hour hike in the field and forest of Hancock. We’ll explore the blueberry restoration efforts, discover the other native plants that thrive here, and learn how pollinators keep this ecosystem buzzing. Perfect for curious kids and adults alike.

True stories of adventure and heroism on the high seas come to life with costumed performers. The evening includes a special performance of the award-winning one act play, The Waterspout, by the Searsport District High School theater group. Bring your own seating and a picnic dinner.

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...

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...

"The Legend of the Banana Kid" Little Chucky heads to the Wild West to outwit outlaws in this cowboy adventure! With a fistful of bananas, Chucky rides into town on his trusty goat for a showdown with Big Bad Bart and his gang of bandits. (*please note that there are no guns in the show)....

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!

July 1, 7:30 p.m. — The Camden Opera House Blue Café welcomes acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto. Blending folk, jazz, and world music, his immersive performance creates peaceful, evocative soundscapes. Doors open at 7 p.m. at 29 Elm St. Free admission; all are welcome. Donations to the Community Arts Fund appreciated. FMI call 207-236-7963.

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen and special guests Chelsea Vietti and Grace Clayton from Libitzki School of Dance at the Blue Hill Public Library for another dance themed storytime on Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. Dance can be a way to tell stories, interpret emotions, inspire healthy movement,...

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...

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...

In this beginner-friendly two-hour class, you’ll learn the basic techniques of decorative woodburning and will create an image of a feather to take home. Using a pen-like burning tool, you'll start by practicing mark-making techniques to explore options and possibilities with the wood burner. Then you will create an image of a feather by copying...

Join participants and faculty for a Walk-Through of the studios and campus! The end-of-session Studio Walk-Throughs provide program participants and the public with the opportunity to visit all the Haystack studios and view the work created during the session’s workshops. Walk-Throughs are free and self-guided. A Silent Auction will be open throughout the duration of...

Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for the Brooklin Camera Club, hosted on the first and third Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Regardless of skill or experience level, anyone and everyone with a love for cameras and photography is welcome to join free of...

Out In the Open, a local rural queer community organization, invites you to join them tonight for a Mycology Walk & Community Meal on Wahsumkik/Sears Island in Searsport from 4-7pm on Thursday July 2nd. The 1.4 mile walk will take place from 4-6pm and can easily be adjusted to acommodate accessibility requests to Jetty Road,...

Enjoy the ocean breezes and views over Frenchman Bay with Festival favorite and Artistic Director of Opera Acadia, Sarah Joyce Cooper leading a nostalgic and charming program of timeless American standards. With outstanding singers from the Met Opera and more: Tamara Grace Jones, Stephanie Foster, Tshombe Shelby, and Rocky Sellers. Ticket includes Tea and treats...

Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Rockville the Band are celebrating music, land conservation and community on Wednesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m., with this year’s first concert of the Arts On The Hill series atop Beech Hill in Rockport. Rockville, a local roots rock band with a unique blend of folk, country, blues, and reggae,...

Maine-based mystery author Claire Ackroyd will speak about her writing, including her newest novel Body in the Blueberry Barrens. Claire Ackroyd is a landscape designer, independent organic inspector, educator and writer. She grew up in rural England in a big garden with pets and ponies and now resides in Orono.

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...

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!

The Blue Hill Public Library will present a talk on cacao with local Healing Arts Therapist and Cacao Ceremonialist, Christina Montano, on Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. Join Christina for an engaging introduction to cacao as a medicinal plant. In this talk, Christina will share the origins of cacao, how it differs from everyday...

DownEast SongCrafters present the 2nd in the series of Benefit concerts & dances. Come dance and support HIP (Healthy Island Project) with lauded trad. fiddler, Molly Gawler (Caller) and the BAMU Band & friends (a cast of musicians local to area).No experience, necessary and no partner needed. Bring a healthy beverage and a snack if...

Dark comedy follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends, Kayleen and Doug, over 30 years, as their relationship is defined and redefined by a series of physical and emotional wounds. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street in Belfast.

Band concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898. Free and fun for all ages! All concerts begin at 7:30PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green. Concerts will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the...

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,...

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,...

Just for teens - get crafty with Penobscot Marine Museum! In this workshop, participants will use their creativity to make puppets or pillows inspired by Maine tide pool animals. Starting with a friendly sea star, participants will sew or glue felt pieces together creating a variety of animals such as a sea urchin, crab, or...

It's time again for the annual Ellsworth P.E.O. Thanksgiving Pie Sale, which will be held on Friday, July 3 at the Ellsworth Reny’s from 9:00am to 11:00am or until sold out! Come early for best selection. Delicious homemade pies! Choose from many different varieties. (Gluten-free pies may be available upon request.) Call or text Linda...

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.

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.

Kneisel Hall Children’s Concerts are back at the Blue Hill Public Library this summer! Five weekly concerts will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday July 3, 10, 24, 31, and August 7 (there will be no concert on Friday, July 17). Musicians from Kneisel Hall’s Young Artist program will be performing a variety of...

Forming for Mardi Gras celebrations in 2025, The Downeast Revelers bring a guaranteed good time playing everything from NOLA funk, soul, blues, pop and more! Fronted by Kate Barry’s soulful vocals, the group features Danny Fisher-Lochhead on saxophone, Zach Gorrell on piano, Dan MacLeod on bass, and Michael Bennett on drums. Weather permitting, the group...

Local legendary band, Bad Daddy, is playing their classic roots-rock & blues on the Fogtown Beer Garden Stage July 3rd at 6pm. That's Fogtown at 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth. Learn more at Fogtown Brewing Dot Com Slash Events.

Winter Harbor Music presents the first opera of its Summer Festival season with Gioachino Rossini’s sparkling comic masterpiece L’italiana in Algeri (Italian Girl in Algiers), one of the most beloved operas of the bel canto repertoire.

Dark comedy follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends, Kayleen and Doug, over 30 years, as their relationship is defined and redefined by a series of physical and emotional wounds. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street in Belfast.

Join the Lake Trio for a dazzling evening of engaging classical music by American and European composers. This exciting concert will feature the showstopping virtuosity and mesmerizing artistry of Bayside resident Philipp Elssner (violin), with Ben Maxwell (cello), and Jacob Wang (piano)--the perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July weekend! A FREE event...

Bring your family and friends to downtown Camden on July 4th to hear four terrific bands: Bay Chamber Concerts Jazz Ensemble, Red Hot Peppers, Midcoast Community Band, and The Right Track. There will be music for every age and taste - from jazz, ragtime, and Dixieland to July 4th favorites and rhythm & blues. Pack...

Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a Fourth of July used book sale, on Saturday 7/4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. A great opportunity to take a book home with you, you won't have to bring back to the library!

Swing by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) on the Fourth of July for a used book sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether you’re looking for prime real estate for the town parade or just passing through town to enjoy the day’s festivities, you won’t want to miss our...

Mike & Susie Fay, and Maine Weather, will be the featured performers at Dolly’s Coffeehouse at First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, Saturday, July 4th, 7:00-9:00pm. No open mic this month. Donations benefit the Dolly Fisher Emergency Fund. Free admission. FMI: contact 374-2891.

The Artisans' Market is a bi-weekly event to showcase artisans works in the local community. Meet local makers and support small business. Come find a wide variety of unique handmade items covering a range of specialties. This is an outdoor event with indoor availability for weather.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with free admission at the Penobscot Marine Museum. The day’s admission has been generously sponsored by Camden National Wealth Management. 

Bring your family and friends to downtown Camden this free Independence Day celebration, featuring Bay Chamber Jazz Ensemble, Red Hot Peppers, Midcoast Community Band, and The Right Track. Enjoy music for every age and taste — from jazz, ragtime, and Dixieland to July 4th favorites and rhythm & blues. Visit the event website for concert...

Dark comedy follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends, Kayleen and Doug, over 30 years, as their relationship is defined and redefined by a series of physical and emotional wounds. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street in Belfast.

Mike & Susie Fay, and Maine Weather, will be the featured performers at Dolly’s Coffeehouse at First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, Saturday, July 4th, 7:00-9:00pm. No open mic this month. Donations benefit the Dolly Fisher Emergency Fund. Free admission. FMI: contact 374-2891.

Dark comedy follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends, Kayleen and Doug, over 30 years, as their relationship is defined and redefined by a series of physical and emotional wounds. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2. Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street in Belfast.