Community Calendar

A series of seven short fulldome films and a compiled feature film focusing on cultural and Indigenous astronomy. The project is an international collaboration that seeks to build cross-cultural connections and increase understanding of different Indigenous perspectives while demonstrating how our one sky connects us all.

Celebrate the (actual!) Appreciate a Dragon Day with artist William Roth, dragon aficionado, and author/illustrator of two graphic novels. Young artists will find their inner dragon through an expressive drawing exercise and discussion of dragon character story ideas - showing there is no one way to draw a dragon. Materials will be supplied, and roaring while drawing will be encouraged! You won't want to miss this third program in the Illustration Institute Great Slate of Programming series!

This event is designed for children ages 5-13, but is open to all ages. Registration is required and space is limited. Register at https://falmouth.librarycalendar.com/event/IIRoth.

Learn more about Will Roth
William Roth is a young graphic novelist and RISD alum working from Peaks Island in Casco Bay. He wrote and illustrated the webcomic Witch Heart and self-published it in book form while still in school. Most recently he wrote and illustrated Hindsight Foresight, published last January by VIZ Originals one-shots. While he authors future undisclosed graphic novels, he also works as a graphic designer and the assistant curator at the Illustration Institute, where he develops exhibitions about the art of illustration. William has led illustration workshops for children, teens, and adults across Maine.

Friday January 16th Art Opening at the Maine Coastal Islands NWR.

The Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center invites you to an art opening on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM highlighting the works of Susan Beebe.

“Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring: Seasons of a Maine Island” by Susan Beebe

Back by popular demand, this will be Susan’s third show in the North Gallery at the Visitor’s Center and will feature paper mache sculpture, numerous paintings, and linoleum block prints.

This exhibition runs January 16th through March 16th 2026.
The visitor center is located at 9 Water Street in Rockland. For more information, visit the website, mainecoastislands.org/events or email info@mainecoastislands.org.

New England's largest walk-through light show. 1 mile trail, over 2 million lights and trees wrapped heights of over 90 feet.

Note: our schedule varies and does not operate daily. It is on our website. Thanks!

Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting.

The highlights:
12 oz of our flagship White beer and 4oz of another featured beer (or N/A option)
30 minutes
$18 before tax/fees
21+

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 can purchase a Designated Driver ticket and will have a choice of NA beverage.

Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

Join us for an evening Owl Prowl and dive into the world of feathered nocturnal predators!

Join us for a look at one of the top nocturnal predators! Learn how owls navigate the dark and sneak-up on their prey, and discover whooo is making that sound in the dark. While we learn we will be making s'mores by the fire. We will then take a look at what is an owl pellet and why owls make them. Then as the sun sets we will go out on the trail for a look at the night life and search for our feathered friends!

In a talk combining themes from "No Meat Required" and the forthcoming "On Eating," author Alicia Kennedy will discuss the ways in which our imaginations, nostalgia, and traditions hold us back from creating space for new ways into a sustainable future of food based on abundance, regionality, and biodiversity.

Speaker bio: Alicia Kennedy is a writer from Long Island. She is the author of the best-selling No Meat Required: The Cultural History and Culinary Future of Plant-Based Eating, and her memoir On Eating: The Making & Unmaking of My Appetites will be out in spring 2026. Her newsletter on food culture, politics, and media, From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy, is read by over 30,000 people weekly.

The 2026 Open Mic Season begins tonight. Doors for sign-ups open at 5:30pm and the mic goes live at 6pm. Bring a song, a poem, a comedy sketch or what-have-you (?) and gather with neighbors and friends in the upstairs bar area of the Opera House. Emcee: Eric Lowe. In an effort to allow as many people as possible to share their talent, mic time is limited to 10 minutes/2 songs. Depending upon how many sign-ups there are at the door, a second trip to the mic may be possible. Cold drinks for sale at the bar. Our volunteer Friends group will have homemade chili and cornbread, coffee & desserts for sale.

What are the building blocks of our universe? We’ve been trying to answer this question for centuries, but we haven’t found the ultimate answer. Approximately a quarter of the universe consists of mysterious dark matter. We know it is there, but we don’t know what it is made of.
This show takes you on the ultimate astrophysics quest.

Make Ugly Duckling your official Friday night destination this winter. We are hosting the ultimate RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party every single week for the entire 14-episode run!

Hosted by the fabulous Letta Dicken, this isn't just a watch party—it’s a weekly community event. Skip the chaos of downtown and come to the West End for a night of shade, laughter, and killer food.

What to expect every Friday:

The Show: We screen every new episode live at 8:00 PM.

The Sips: Weekly drink specials like our "Duckarita" and Espresso Martinis.

The Eats: Full dinner service available all night—smash burgers, haute-dogs, and late-night snacks.

The Vibe: No cover, no attitude, just a great start to your weekend.

Whether you follow every queen or just want a fun place to socialize, everyone is welcome.

Reservations are highly recommended every week!