Community Calendar

Join us for a free Community Sing guided by the ensemble of the Grammy-winning vocal band Roomful of Teeth on Friday, December 5, at 2:00PM in the Chocolate Church Arts Center Annex. Known for ecstatically exploring the possibilities of the human voice, Roomful of Teeth will guide participants through a series of deep listening and exploratory vocal exercises and games. No musical training or experience needed! Just bring your ears and your sense of curiosity. This event will precede their concert on the Main Stage at 7:30PM. Capacity for this event is limited to 40 participants, and RSVP is required. The event will run from 1:45 to 3:30pm. Please email matthew@chocolatechurcharts.org with any questions!

The Jackson Memorial Library will host an opening reception for its December show, “Paula Horton: Favorite Hobbies.” Light refreshments will be provided.

"Favorite Hobbies" includes everyday items hand painted to reflect the artist’s favorite hobbies: “Reading, gardening, painting, and a nice glass of wine,” explains Paula Horton. Paula hand paints bottles with floral and nature designs, adding lights to create a lamp that is perfect for a cozy reading nook or to add a soft glow to a room. She has been painting since 2005, and explains now that she’s retired, she “has the gift of time to enjoy my hobbies.”

Enjoy a weekend of festive events at Old York Historical Society!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at our second annual Yuletide market featuring local makers, including Danielle Demers Studio, Gamester’s Good Goods, Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons, Lisa Rogers Studio, NK Ceramics, Pine Tree Pop-Up, Slack Tide Sea Salt, Thirdlee & Co., and The Green Paper Flower.

The Yuletide market opens at 3pm.

From 5-7pm, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly, and nibbles by Galley Provisions while you shop. A specialty cocktail will be available for a small fee (with all proceeds benefitting Old York).

This event is free and open to the public.

St. Luke's Cathedral is hosting a festive gathering for December's First Friday Art Walk. Join us for docent-led tours of the Cathedral's art and architecture, delicious snacks, live music in the Cathedral, and a special selection of holiday crafts for sale, including homemade jams and jellies. All are welcome!

Light up the night inside and out with our annual luminary walk! Now in its sixth year, this winter tradition transforms Library Park with lighted displays and hundreds of luminaries, a bake sale, and live music. This year you can also warm up indoors with a special after-hours event that includes adult beverages, snacks, live music, an indoor luminary walk, and a pop up booksale by the PFL Friends.

Tickets for the indoor portion of the event are $10 for adults and free for children. All proceeds benefit the Patten Free Library.

Join us for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way.

Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For December it's a winter nature scene suitable for a holiday card. Skills taught include wet into wet watercolor, with use of ink and salt.

Sip on wine, tea or seltzer as part of this adults-only class, which is suitable for artists of all levels who are at least 21 years old. All materials and beverages provided.

Portland’s First Friday Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the first Friday of every month from 5-8pm. Its mission is to open the doors of Portland’s visual arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, promoting interest with non-exclusivity and easy-access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration.

Immerse yourself in the rhythm and energy of live samba and capoeira music and dance workshops and performances, and experience the authentic cultural atmosphere. The music will not only set the tone but also inspire participants to fully engage with the movements and traditions of these dynamic art forms.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of mentorship at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Big Night Out. This elegant night brings together community leaders, supporters, and advocates to honor the life-changing relationships between Bigs and Littles.

Guests will enjoy a dazzling evening featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, and heartfelt stories of hope and transformation. All proceeds support our mission to ignite the potential in every child through one-to-one mentorship.

Join us for (one hour) Trivia in the brewhouse with our friend Megh. The questions will commence every Friday starting promptly at 6 pm. We recommend arriving early to get settled as missed questions are not repeated. Tickets are free but reservations are strongly recommended as we've been packed recently! Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, but we'll absolutely do our best to squeeze you in, if we can. If you are making a reservation for your team, please account for all the members of your team. Groups can be up to six players. Bite Into Maine will be here for all of your tasty dinner or snacking needs. As always we’ll have delicious beer, wine, cider, and n/a bevs flowing. We can’t wait to see you and your fantastic team names!

FYI, as our brewhouse is a food production space, sadly dogs must stay on our covered patio.

The prizes are:
First - $75 gift card
Second - Fun merch pack
Third - Rotating "prize pack"