Community Calendar

Come join us as we host Carey Kish, hike and author for his talk about hiking the three major trails in the US. “7,500 Miles on Foot: Tackling the Triple Crown of Hiking” Author of Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast, Beer Hiking New England, and the Maine Mountain Guide, Carey is well known for his regular hiking column in the Maine Sunday Telegram. He will share stories and images of his journeys on America’s Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide trails. Spectacular mountain scenery, challenging weather and terrain, and life lessons learned putting one foot in front of the other alone for months on end—it’s all part of the great adventures Carey will share.
Public Is Welcome.
RSVP required as space is limited: to Jeri Maurer at 207-524-2060 (landline) or
Nancy Kleckner at nkleckne@bates.edu

REALLY is a play about mourning, intimacy, and the conflict between goodness and greatness as seen through the lens of photography.

Titanic is an emotionally stirring and unforgettable voyage through the final days on this “ship of dreams.” The real stories of immigrants and the privileged class entwine through a lush musical experience that garnered five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and stole the hearts of audiences.

Rising star Randall Goosby helps kick off the new century of the PSO, appearing in the opening concert of its 101st season.

Acclaimed for his “exquisite tone and sheer virtuosity” (The New York Times), Goosby has performed with notable orchestras across the country, including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Boston Symphony Orchestra. Here he joins the PSO to perform Tchaikovsky’s only violin concerto—athletic and dramatic, full of passion, irresistible lyricism, and impressive turns.

As counterpoint to Tchaikovsky is Brahms’ triumphant First Symphony with rich harmonies and victorious finales.

Those who love theater, history, and being blown away - this is an event you won't want to miss!! Throughout the wrenching and sublime live performance, Antonio Rocha transforms himself into a vessel, holding with care and courage the unfathomable suffering of the resilience of the five million Africans who were torn from their homelands and forced into slavery in Brazil, due in part to the actions of New Englanders.

The Malaga Ship Story is a tour de force performance. Using his entire body and voice, Antonio sings, narrates, and mimes his way through this poetically toned historical tale told mostly from the perspective of the ship. The story vividly explores the reality and impact of the slave industry, which was the largest industry in the world in the 1800s. The story also has a deep connection to the performer, for Malaga goes to Rio de Janeiro - Brazil in 1845, where Antonio was raised in a biracial household over a century later.

The performance will be followed by a 30 minute question and answer session with the performer, Antonio Rocha. For more information visit his website:

Tickets are sliding scale $12-$35, use the QR Code to get your tickets now, there will also be tickets at the door. Scholarships available. Childcare will be provided for those under 12. Contact us for discounted and/or free tickets for student groups. Because of the intense nature of the performance, it is not recommended for children under 12. Free childcare will be provided.

A free chess club open to anyone over the age of 10. All levels of experience are welcome. We have boards, but feel free to bring your own.

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.

Join us at our weekly Local Goods Market! Celebrate local food and community while supporting small businesses! Held every Thursday from 4–7pm, the Local Goods Market features hot food, beverages, baked goods, and specialty products from Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers. The weekly event offers the community a chance to support local businesses, discover new favorites, and connect directly with the entrepreneurs shaping the future of Maine’s food economy. The market features free & easy parking and a great community. Shop small and be part of something big!

Fork Food Lab is a nonprofit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen in South Portland, Maine that’s home to over 80 small businesses. Our mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy by empowering food entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and community they need to thrive. Learn more at www.forkfoodlab.com

Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience.

Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation.

All this is abundantly demonstrated by her new live album and video series The St Buryan Sessions — but needs to be savoured in person to be fully appreciated.

REALLY is a play about mourning, intimacy, and the conflict between goodness and greatness as seen through the lens of photography.