Community Calendar

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Wilder's timeless tale of the tiny tragedies and victories of small town life resonates across the ages. Return to Grover's Corners, neighbor, and join us for this moving, heartfelt classic.

"Thornton Wilder's Masterwork" – Time Out New York

TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Learn the wonderful game of Mah Jongg! Join master player and instructor Judi Slotsky for this 6-session, beginner-level course, which meets Tuesday mornings from 9:00-11:00 PM, starting on March 24th.

Classes meet March 24 - April 28.

Tuition: $48 – JCA Members | $60 – General Public

Advanced registration required by Friday, March 13th.

Limited to 12 students. Minimum of 4 students required to hold the course.

Please note: All students will need to purchase the 2026 Mah Jongg card to participate, available to order directly from the National Mah Jongg League at https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#

Join Us! We invite you to participate in our programs and events. If you have any specific needs or questions about how we can make your experience more meaningful and accessible, please reach out to us at jca@mainejewish.org. Together, we can build a community where everyone feels valued and supported.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Friday, April 24th at 7pm
Saturday, April 25th at 2pm
Westbrook Performing Arts Center
https://www.portlandballet.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream

Portland Ballet is proud to present one of Shakespeare’s most enchanted stories–A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Witness how dancers gracefully articulate this whimsical tale of mischievous fairies and lovelorn couples! Set to a euphonic score by Mendelssohn, the dancers of Portland Ballet bring this timeless tale to life with abundant charm, a little comedy, and plenty of grandeur.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will run coupled with Nell Shipman’s contemporary work Impetus, which first premiered in 2021.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Wilder's timeless tale of the tiny tragedies and victories of small town life resonates across the ages. Return to Grover's Corners, neighbor, and join us for this moving, heartfelt classic.

"Thornton Wilder's Masterwork" – Time Out New York

TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 17, 2026

April 24, 25 & May 1, 2 at 7:30pm + April 26 & May 3 at 2pm

Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.

Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer

Once Upon a Mattress is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals

ASL interpreted performance on April 26, 2026. Seats marked "L" (orchestra right) have an excellent sightline to the interpreter(s).

For the past 20 years, Dimensions in Jazz has celebrated National Poetry Month by teaming great American poets with great American jazz musicians to stunning effect. Portland Conservatory of Music is delighted to continue this tradition.

These shows are generously presented with support from four Anonymous Sponsors.

Free Books Saturday is a day to browse free gently used and sorted, good quality books for all ages.

Learn the wonderful game of Mah Jongg! Join master player and instructor Judi Slotsky for this 6-session, beginner-level course, which meets Tuesday mornings from 9:00-11:00 PM, starting on March 24th.

Classes meet March 24 - April 28.

Tuition: $48 – JCA Members | $60 – General Public

Advanced registration required by Friday, March 13th.

Limited to 12 students. Minimum of 4 students required to hold the course.

Please note: All students will need to purchase the 2026 Mah Jongg card to participate, available to order directly from the National Mah Jongg League at https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#

Join Us! We invite you to participate in our programs and events. If you have any specific needs or questions about how we can make your experience more meaningful and accessible, please reach out to us at jca@mainejewish.org. Together, we can build a community where everyone feels valued and supported.

Dress up as your favorite animal or come as you are, but don't miss it! The 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick will bring together community members of all ages in the midcoast Maine region to celebrate Earth and explore practical ways to protect our environment. The Earth Day Festival in Brunswick is being held on the first Saturday after April 22, the day the first Earth Day was organized in 1970. Inspired by the power of that event to mobilize millions of people across political divides to protect our environment, our festival aims to carry on the tradition of building community and inspiring effective action for a sustainable future.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Friday, April 24th at 7pm
Saturday, April 25th at 2pm
Westbrook Performing Arts Center
https://www.portlandballet.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream

Portland Ballet is proud to present one of Shakespeare’s most enchanted stories–A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Witness how dancers gracefully articulate this whimsical tale of mischievous fairies and lovelorn couples! Set to a euphonic score by Mendelssohn, the dancers of Portland Ballet bring this timeless tale to life with abundant charm, a little comedy, and plenty of grandeur.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will run coupled with Nell Shipman’s contemporary work Impetus, which first premiered in 2021.