Community Calendar

The Side Door Coffeehouse is a venue for local musicians and others (professional and amateur) to share their talents, and for residents and visitors of the Midcoast community to enjoy great entertainment and conversation in a relaxed setting. Organized by a group of volunteers from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, the Side Door Coffeehouse operates on the second Friday of every month except August.

Admission is $12 for adults and free for children 17 and under.

The Friday, November 14th installment will feature:
Open Mic signup at 6:45 pm
Open Mic at 7:00
Kat Logan– 8:30-9:30 pm.
Kat Logan is a singer songwriter with influences from folk, americana, Celtic, blues and jazz accompaniment.
Kat has played with many different groups such as Driftwood and Meteora. She is currently working as a solo musician, and plays on piano and guitar, accompanying her own tunes and favorites.

Join us for a night of music and community support at Mayo Street Arts with Casco Bay Tummlers, Bess Jaques, Carlos Cuellar, Nat Ives, Jim Lyden, Sean Mencher, Jeff Aumuller, Haleigh Mayo & Lily Cuellar. Let's come together to make a difference and help those in need. Get ready for an evening filled with great music and the warmth of friends. See you there!

Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movies, Descendants: The Musical brings the world of Disney villains’ kids to life in a high-energy, fun-filled adventure. Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos — the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella de Vil — are invited to leave the Isle of the Lost and attend Auradon Prep alongside the children of Disney heroes.

With catchy songs and lots of heart, the teens must decide whether to follow in their parents’ evil footsteps or choose their own paths. A story of friendship, identity, and second chances, this musical is perfect for audiences of all ages.

Midcoast Youth Theater provides youth with meaningful, safe theatrical opportunities regardless of experience or financial means.

Thu, Jan 8th at 7pm
Fri, Jan 9th at 7pm
Sat, Jan 10th at 2pm & 7pm
Sun, Jan 11th at 2pm​

Crooker Theater
Brunswick High School

General Seating:$18
Seniors/Students: $15
Tickets at https://www.midcoastyouththeater.org

Join us for an evening of chorale art exploring what all music is ultimately about: Life and Death. This is music that confronts our deepest sorrows, celebrates our brightest hopes, and reminds us what it means to be alive. It's a great way to stay in shape!

Coastal Chorale was founded in 2023 and has quickly grown in popularity around southern Maine. This auditioned community choir strives to showcase the diverse corners of choral music and make it accessible to all audiences.

Snow date: January 16th, 7:30PM

Epic in sound and kaleidoscopic in vision, the eclectic Martha's Vineyard-based six piece Entrain has been thrilling critics and fans alike since its inception. Formed and led by drummer Tom Major in 1993 while on hiatus from touring with rock legend Bo Diddley, Entrain has been blessed with a list of top tier musicians over the years. Tom takes the stage with lead singer/guitar wiz Brian Alex. Often joining them is bassist M'Talewa, saxophonist/percussionist Hilary Noble, saxophonist Rebecca Pagano, and trombone/percussion Dan Fox. Their collective resume includes stints with such diverse players as Bo Diddley, Carly Simon, Chuck Berry, Southside Johnny, James Mongomery, and Blood, Sweat, and Tears.

Entrain has recorded eight albums, available on Dolphin Safe Records, all of which have been praised for their ability to shift effortlessly between musical styles - from rock, blues, calypso and ska, to zydeco, jazz and funk - often within the same song.

"The whole Entrain concept is based on the drums and infectious rhythms. Once we've got that.... anything goes, everything goes," explains Major. "The most important thing that we try to do with our music is bring everybody together in the spirit of peace, love, fun and a ton of drums!"

The Neighborhood Housing Trust is excited to host this year's tournament at the new INDOOR courts at Bounce in Biddeford, ME! Sign up today to join us for the weekend of January 10 and 11, 2026. ​

Indoor courts mean that there we will be able to welcome players in the doldrums of January for our Men's, Women's, and Doubles events! Early bird pricing of $60 per player for one event or $110 per player for two events lasts through December 10, 2025 so register early to secure your spot! Players are guaranteed a minimum of three games in a round-robin format tournament with medal rounds determining which teams go home with bronze, silver, or gold medals. Round robin games will be played to 11 points win by one with the medal rounds played to 15 win by one.
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Your registration includes tournament play on the new indoor courts at Bounce, a tournament t-shirt, fun happy hours with other players before and after play with special menus and pricing created by the Bounce kitchen, one free appetizer per player, and entry into a drawing for a new pickleball paddle generously donated by Bounce.

Falmouth Memorial Library is pleased to announce that Illustration Institute's The Great State of Illustration in Maine will be on display at the Library from November 8, 2025, through January 31, 2026. This exhibition celebrates the rich, diverse cultural heritage of over 80 Maine-connected illustrators such as Ashley Bryan, Barbara Cooney, Dahlov Ipcar, Melissa Sweet, Chris Van Dusen, N.C. Wyeth, and more. The Great State of Illustration in Maine will showcase illustration as an art form in the very place where books are easily and publicly accessed. "We are thrilled to welcome Illustration Institute to Falmouth Memorial Library and offer an exhibition of this depth and breadth to our community. We hope visitors from around our State will come enjoy this collection of incredible illustrations, and take advantage of exciting, related programming over the next three months," commented Jenna Mayotte, Library Director.

“Now and Then,” a show of paintings by Camden resident Nina Holland, will be on exhibit in the upper and lower levels of the Rockport Public Library Dec. 2, 2025 - Jan. 29, 2026. The display is a retrospective of Holland’s work, spanning her 65-year career as an artist.

Trained as a painter, Holland is also known as an accomplished weaver and craftsperson. Her work has been exhibited country-wide, including five venues in New York City. She has won several awards in juried shows including a purchase prize and alcove show at New Mexico State Art Museum in Santa Fe.

In the 1970s, she published numerous articles and three books – two about weaving and one about quilting. She taught at Evansville University and North Country Community College.

Nina Holland plans to donate all proceeds from the sales of her artwork in the Rockport Library show to International Rescue Committee, rated a four-star charity on Charity Navigator.

DESCRIPTION Be one of the tens of thousands of New Englanders who kick off the new year at the Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive (Jan. 7-11, 2026). See and shop more than 500 boats, and try indoor paddleboard yoga, fishing workshops with experts, and “Boating 101” for new boaters. Plus, enjoy music, food and drinks, and kid-friendly fun for little skippers.
WHEN: Wednesday-Sunday, January 7-11 2026; Weds-Fri: 12:00pm-8:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-8:00pm; Sun: 10:00am-6:00pm

Have you ever wanted to read The Odyssey or the New Testament in the original language? By the end of this fast-paced 10-week course (Saturdays, Jan. 10 - Mar. 14, from 10 - 11:30 AM), you will be able to read and write (and speak!) basic sentences in Ancient Greek as it was spoken in Athens around 500 BCE. (It will not help you order a coffee in Greece!) This FREE course is open to all ages and is ideal for those who have never studied Ancient Greek before.

About the Instructor:

Elizabeth Ogle recently earned her master’s in Greek and Latin Languages & Literature from Oxford University, where she focused on Greek tragedy and the Underworld. She performed in the first Greek play ever to be staged in the original language and with reconstructed Ancient Greek music, instruments, and masks. She has over four years of assistant teaching experience across all age groups.

SPACE IN THE CLASS IS LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT 207-236-3642 TO SIGN UP.