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...
Maine Boat & Home Show
The Maine Boat & Home Show is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport. Featuring Maine's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, marine gear vendors, live music, and delicious food together in ONE place at ONE time! August 7- 9, 10:00 - 5:00, Rockland Harbor Park, 1 Pleasant St, Rockland. No...
Maine Boat & Home Show
The Maine Boat & Home Show is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport. Featuring Maine's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, marine gear vendors, live music, and delicious food together in ONE place at ONE time! August 7- 9, 10:00 - 5:00, Rockland Harbor Park, 1 Pleasant St, Rockland. No...
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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August 2, 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, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 -Flash! In the Pans Monday evening Pan Dance
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August 3, 2026 -Bar Harbor Town Band – Village Green
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...
Bar Harbor Town Band – Village Green
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...
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -Hand Building Pottery II
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August 4, 2026 -Open Mic Night
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August 4, 2026 -Bar Harbor Town Band
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.
Open Mic Night
Join us for Open Mic Night at Hammond Hall - the first Tuesday of the month! This monthly event gives new artists a chance to shine on stage, showcasing local talent. Musicians, bands, poets, performance artists and more are encouraged to join! All are welcome. This event is free, though donations are appreciated. For more...
Bar Harbor Town Band
All are welcome to attend this special concert in Salsbury Cove. Free and fun for all ages! Rain or shine.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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August 5, 2026 -Save Our Summits Hike
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August 5, 2026 -Haystack Campus Tour
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August 5, 2026 -Haystack Campus Tour
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...
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, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Mah Jongg Open Play
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August 6, 2026 -Bar Harbor Town Band – Village Green
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...
Bar Harbor Town Band – Village Green
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...
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Save Our Summits Hike
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...
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Blueberry Pancake Social
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August 8, 2026 -Concert for Food Security: Caroline Cotter, Tom DiMenna, and Louisa Stancioff
Blueberry Pancake Social
Come to Blue Hill for a delicious summer tradition! The First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, located at 22 Tenney Hill, invites you to a Blueberry Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale, Saturday, August 8th, 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Enjoy homemade pancakes, Maine blueberries, live music, and baked goods. All are welcome—and come hungry!
Concert for Food Security: Caroline Cotter, Tom DiMenna, and Louisa Stancioff
Support for WERU comes from our listeners and from Waldo County Bounty, co-hosting with Rotary Club of Belfast a "Concert for Food Security" featuring three Maine singer / songwriters: Caroline Cotter, Tom DiMenna and Louisa Stancioff from 4 - 7 PM on Saturday, August 8th at the City Boat Landing's Waterfront Park. All proceeds will...
