Community Calendar

Mainers tend to take care of their own business, much to the chagrin of Gerard, the only cop on the island. When he finds evidence of foul play surrounding a recent death, things go hilariously amok and Gerard finds there's something sinister hiding behind the cozy vacation town he grew up in. Join us for this side-splitting comedy about murder and mayhem in Maine!

"[Askari] keeps the laughs coming fast and furiously in his new work." – Bangor Daily News

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

“A New Home” is an original musical that tells the rich and complex history of Lewiston. Written and composed by Lewiston native Paul G. Caron and presented in 1995 for the Lewiston Bicentennial, this production brings to life the stories of Lewiston’s Indigenous, Irish, Franco-American, and African immigrant communities, whose contributions have shaped the city’s identity and culture. The sold-out performances of “Lewiston: A New Home” received wide acclaim for the show's musical score and the heartwarming authenticity of its stories. An original cast album was released in December 1995, and the show was performed again to sold-out audiences in 1996. In the thirty years since the original production, major events – both good and tragic - have occurred in Lewiston and are now represented in the musical’s revival to enhance its relevance and historical significance.

“A New Home” will run October 30-November 9, and all performances will be held at the Lewiston Middle School Auditorium.

Performance Dates:
October 30, 7:30 p.m.
November 1, 7:30 p.m.
November 2, 2:00 p.m.
November 6, 7:30 p.m.
November 7, 7:30 p.m.
November 8, 7:30 p.m.
November 9, 2:00 p.m.

St Nicholas by Conor McPherson

A blackly comic, very Irish tale about, mostly, vampires.

Performed and staged by Barry Pineo

“Just in time for Halloween … a perfect ghost story …” The New York Post
“… the finest English-language playwright of his generation …” The New York Times
“… one hell of a one man show …” The Austin Chronicle
“When was the last time someone told you a really good story … not read it … made you laugh, furrow your brow, raise an eyebrow? We left the theater exhilarated. Go!” Playing Around

October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1, 2025. All performances at 7:30 pm.

General Admission: $10.00Students & Seniors: $5.00

No reservations necessary. Pay at the door.

Due to language and subject matter, for mature audiences only.

St Nicholas is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

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

This lecture recital covers Florence Price’s remarkable life story, from her roots in the Jim Crow South through her tenacious pursuit of a compositional career to her leading role in the Black Chicago Renaissance. Interweaving lecture with piano pieces highlighting Price’s mastery of multiple styles, the program will feature numerous short works, some published for the first time in 2025, and conclude with her monumental Piano Sonata in E Minor, a powerful fusion of African-American vernacular styles and the Romantic tradition.

(Funded by the Ermanno Comparetti Concert Fund)

Citizens' Climate Lobby creates the political will for a livable world by advocating for federal carbon fee and dividend legislation. Join us to put a price on carbon!
At this time, the location is virtual via Zoom – please contact portlandme@citizensclimatelobby.org for the link.

The Lewiston Public Library will be offering drop-in Preschool Playdates from 10:30am-12:30pm on Saturdays* in the Children’s program room.
*(The Library will be closed on Saturday, 8/30 in observance of Labor Day & Saturday, 11/29 in observance of Thanksgiving.)

Drop-in and join us for Preschool Playdates! Preschoolers and their families are invited to stop in during our Preschool Playdates to engage in imaginative play and build friendships. A variety of toys, games, and crafts will be available during all sessions.

The programs will take place in the Children’s Program Room on the 3rd floor.

The programs are free and there is no registration required. All families with children between the ages of 2-6 are welcome to attend. Siblings are also welcome.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. For more information on children’s programming contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

Ever wanted to learn how to needlepoint? Now's your chance!
The first Saturday of every month Periwinkle Needlepoint is hosting a beginner's class.
Just come and purchase one of our hand painted beginner kits - either from Geraldine & Virginia ($36-$48) or DeElda ($32) and Jen will teach you how to get started on your needlepoint journey!
Please note that your kit must be purchased from Periwinkle Needlepoint, as there is no other charge for this class. Thank you!

Discover the art of crafting classic cocktails with a special emphasis on bourbon! In this hands-on mixology class, you’ll explore the key differences between bourbon and rye, then dive into the techniques behind two iconic drinks: the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned. Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast or a curious beginner, this experience will sharpen your skills and elevate your cocktail game.

Tickets include:

Two(2) cocktails
Light bites & snacks
Take home recipe card

Part of The Burleigh's Hotel Week Programming.

The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine invites you to join us at LA Arts, 168 Lisbon Street in Lewiston on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1 pm for a half day event featuring a panel discussion of Franco-American creatives led by keynote speaker Dr. Paul Buck, and featuring panelists Charles Garguilo, Abby Paige, Robert Perreault and Susan Poulin. The keynote will open the event at 1 pm, in which Paul will discuss his research into the Maine-Canada border and intersecting French-Canadian identities. Next, the panelists will discuss their creative processes and how their Franco-American identity and heritage informs their craft. Following the panel there will be time for a Q&A as well as a break to mingle and enjoy refreshments.