Community Calendar

Most people know that museums collect objects, put on exhibits and present programs, but just how do the staff go about doing those things? Saco Museum will feature some of its oldest collections dating from the late19th century, as well as recent acquisitions, to illustrate how the secrets are unveiled. Staff will be available most weekdays to answer questions. Exhibit hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 4-8 p.m. (free admission); Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

An important exhibit will open in downtown Norway, at the Matolcsy Arts Center, from noon to 3pm every Th, Fr, & Sat. through June 28th
The Western Maine Art Group is showing works from its permanent collection. This little non-profit has been an enduring presence in encouraging and showing artwork in the Oxford Hills for more than a half-century. This month's exhibit is a rare opportunity to view artwork largely unknown and rarely seen.

More than Theater, this is Fringe! The PortFringe Theater Festival is back for our 13th year! Join us in Portland's arts district (and beyond!) as local, national, and international artists convene, showcasing new, weird, wonderful, and original work! Join us for one show, or for all 24!

Sample a variety of seasonal specialty beers while enjoying the incredible ambiance of The Cellars at Allagash, our wild and sour barrel aging space. If you are looking for a traditional brewery tour, check out our "

The highlights:
6 samples
60 minutes
In-depth barrel room exploration and chance to see the Coolship
$38 before tax/fees
21+

The experience includes a welcome sample of Allagash White. Starting May 1st we are tasting: Floating Holiday - blonde with lemon and sea salt, Dark Lager with Cherries, Cellar's #11 - barrel blend with wine grapes, and World on a String - bourbon barrel aged amber inspired by an "Old Fashioned" cocktail. Final pour is a "choose your own adventure" sample between two rotating options.

Please read on before booking:
Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers. Guests who are not drinking beer will have a choice of NA beverage. Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 13, 2025 to Jul 4, 2025 and happens every:
Mondays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Timezone: EDT

The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering art programs in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14 every Monday from June 23rd-August 18th from 3:00PM-4:30PM.

Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street.

More information on ArtVan programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

A week-long summer festival of classes, workshops and concerts in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating Celtic-influenced traditional music and dance.

What drives neurodegenerative disease? MDI Biological Laboratory Assistant Professor Emily Spaulding, Ph.D., The George Wojtech Endowed Chair in Neurobiology, will discuss how her lab leverages the advantages of a transparent roundworm, C. elegans, to better understand the contribution of disrupted cell organization in neurodegeneration. The Lab’s goal is to uncover new therapeutic targets to treat neurodegenerative disease.

I am finding that the use of my voice in a playful way does wonders to support my inner Spirit...
You might feel this way, too?!

You are invited to an Improvisational Song/Sound Circle!

Every other Monday:
April 21
May 5
May 19
June 2

5:30 - 6:30ish (pm)
Bandstand on the Eastern Prom in Portland, Maine.

We'll be a weaving of folks playing Sound Games!

Are you on the verge of transformation in any area of your life? Whether it’s your relationship patterns, career, self-image, or your connection with your body, would you benefit from support and practical strategies to help you navigate this time of transition?

Join a small, intimate group of community members who are committed to their personal growth, open to meeting new people, and ready to step into the next level of their evolution.

This 7-week group includes:

Intention-setting exercises to clarify your goals and align with your values

Actionable steps after each session to stay focused on your progress

Meaningful connections with a supportive community

Journal prompts to deepen your self-reflection and insights

One individualized, intuitively guided audio message from Julia to help fuel your transformation

Dates: May 12th - June 30th
Mondays 5:30-7pm
*We will skip Memorial Day 5/26

$249

Facilitated by Julia Maslen, a licensed therapist, intuitive healer, and community builder based in Falmouth, Maine.

Mind Reader is not a show to simply watch, it’s an experience to be a part of. Every performance of Mind Reader is a different journey guided by the unique choices of each individual audience. There will be incredible feats of memory, discovery of new abilities, and of course, unbelievable mind reading.

"An entrancing one-man show" - No Proscenium

"Mind blowing" - City Magazine

"You'll be mesmerized" - Orlando Weekly

Saturday, June 21 @ Portland Stage Theater for Kids - 25 Forest Ave

Monday & Wednesday, June 23rd & 25th @ Rising Tide Brewing - 103 Fox St

Friday, June 27th @ Apohadion Theater - 107 Hanover St