Community Calendar

One of Yankee Magazine's top five cemetery tours in New England! Walk Portland's Old Burying Ground with a trained guide. Hallowed? Not officially. Historic? Absolutely. Haunted? You decide. Visit the cemetery's unique field of underground tombs, the oldest gravemarker from 1717, the final resting place of the famed Captains of the 1813 battle between the Boxer and the Enterprise, and the interesting carvings of Portland's first stone-cutter, Bartlett Adams. Tours include early gravestone art, important local historic figures, Portland's historic events, and the landscape of this National Historic Landmark, including segregated sections for Black people, Catholics, Quakers, and strangers. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the ground is uneven once we leave the main pathway. Tours are held unless the weather is stormy.

For the first time since its inception, the Lunder Institute Summer Think Tank will feature a series of public programs, consisting of live performances, film screenings, and workshops developed and presented by the participants, which will provide the Colby Museum’s audiences with a unique opportunity to learn from the think tank as it’s happening.

This week marks a celebratory moment for the museum as we host our annual Summer Luncheon. To welcome guests on Friday evening, artist Autumn Knight will restage one of her past performances.

For 45 years Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) has been protecting and providing access to the cherished natural areas of the Boothbay peninsula. To celebrate this special anniversary, BRLT will be going back to when it all began—1980!

On Friday, July 11 from 5pm-9:30pm, the Boothbay Region Land Trust will be holding an epic flashback fundraiser that will be the party of the summer! This unforgettable night will take place at a stunning private residence on Hodgdon Cove in Boothbay Harbor, surrounded by stunning shoreside views overlooking BRLT's Oak Point Farm Preserve.

Evening includes great food and open bar by Seacoast Catering & Lobster Bakes; pumped up 80s jams and special requests delivered by Two 07 DJ Services; a silent auction of unique experiences and beautiful artistry (including a 3-night stay in the beautifully rustic Damariscove Island cottage); and a whole lot of flash dancing in your finest 80s threads!

All-inclusive tickets are $250/person to enjoy this high-spirited evening of music, food, dancing, bidding, and natural beauty—all in support of land protection and public access! FMI go to BBRLT.org

For 45 years Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) has been protecting and providing access to the cherished natural areas of the Boothbay peninsula. To celebrate this special anniversary, BRLT will be going back to when it all began—1980!

On Friday, July 11 from 5pm-9:30pm, the Boothbay Region Land Trust will host a 45th Birthday Bash, a flashback fundraiser that will be the party of the summer! This unforgettable night will take place at a stunning private residence on Hodgdon Cove in Boothbay Harbor, surrounded by stunning shoreside views overlooking BRLT's Oak Point Farm Preserve. Parking to be held at Oak Point, from which guests will take a brief 5-minute shuttle ride to event location.

Evening includes great food and open bar by Seacoast Catering & Lobster Bakes; pumped up 80s jams and special requests delivered by Two 07 DJ Services; a silent auction of unique experiences and beautiful artistry (including a 3-night stay in the beautifully rustic Damariscove Island cottage); and a whole lot of flash dancing in your finest 80s threads!

All-inclusive tickets are $250/person for this high-spirited evening of music, food, dancing, bidding, and natural beauty—all in support of land protection and public access! Tickets are limited. Go to BBRLT.org

Open Mic hosted every Friday evening with Paul Connor. Great musicians, great music. You will see a wide variety of musicians each week. Paul is a very organized and talented musician. He always draws lots of new and seasoned talents. You will enjoy the family of musicians. Cherished Pub has great food & beverages available. Come enjoy all of the great music, have fun and relax. Come early to sign-up to perform. See you there!

Our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops bring instructor Erika Elizabeth to 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 July, we'll use watercolor and ink to create a painting of Magical Mushrooms.

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.

Waterville Creates and the Waterville Opera House present Waterville Rocks! Waterville Rocks is a free, family-friendly concert series held at beautiful Head of Falls in downtown Waterville each summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. In the case of rain, the show will be held inside the Waterville Opera House.

2025 season lineup:
July 11 – Adam Ezra Group with Bella Ann

July 25 – End of the Line

August 1 – Atlanta Rhythm Section

August 8 – Mallett Brothers Band

Beer garden and food truck opens at 6pm, music starts at 7pm each night.
Art Rocks at Waterville Rocks! Join us at each concert for a fun and free art-making activity!

Waterville Creates and the Waterville Opera House present Waterville Rocks! Waterville Rocks is a free, family-friendly concert series held at beautiful Head of Falls in downtown Waterville each summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. In the case of rain, the show will be held inside the Waterville Opera House.

Beer garden and food truck opens at 6pm, music starts at 7pm each night.
Art Rocks at Waterville Rocks! Join us at each concert for a fun and free art-making activity! 6-8pm

Waterville Rocks 2025 is sponsored by the City of Waterville, North Atlantic Seed Company, Central Maine Motors Auto Group, 28th Maine International Film Festival, Proper Pig, and Maine QuitLink.

Founded in 1998, the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) is a project of the Maine Film Center. The 10 days of the festival showcase nearly 100 films, representing the best of American independent and international cinema, and spotlight some of Maine and New England’s most exciting and innovative filmmakers.

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"