4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.

Trespassing Across America: One Man’s Epic Hike Along the Keystone XL Pipeline

Room 1, Olin Science Center, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Ken Ilgunas walked nearly 2,000 miles across North America, following the proposed route of the Keystone XL pipeline, from Hardisty, Alberta, to the Gulf Coast of Texas. Learn about Ilgunas’ adventure, the world’s first modern journey across private property, on which he trespassed over one of the most ignored, yet beautiful, regions of our continent—the […]

Free

Natural History Conservation

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Natural History Collections: Addressing Issues from Mounted Specimens to Sea Shells In this 5.5 hour workshop, Ron Harvey of Tuckerbrook Conservation will discuss the special needs of natural history collections and how to safely handle, exhibit, and store them.  Come learn how to best care for the many organic objects from our natural world: from […]

Thomas College Graduate Programs Open House

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Learn how a graduate degree can help your career. You will be able to meet the faculty and staff who will help you succeed. Degrees include Master of Business Administration, MS in Cybersecurity, MS in Criminology, and MS in Education. Please email gps@thomas.edu with your name and degree program you are interested in, if you plan […]

Free

Oak Fellow Bassam Khabieh Welcome Reception and Exhibition Talk

Diamond Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Join the Oak Center in welcoming 2018 fellow Bassam Khabieh to the Colby community with a cocktail reception and tour of the photographic exhibition with the photographer. Khabieh has powerfully documented war crimes and other ongoing human rights violations in the Syrian conflict. He will give a tour of his work and speak about some of the […]

Free

Before the Flood

Universalist Unitarian Church 69 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Leonardo DiCaprio, UN Messenger of Peace travels to 5 continents and Arctic to witness climate change. A National Geographic production. Before the Flood is a collaborative project between some of the most recognized names in Hollywood in conjunction with National Geographic. Spanning a course of three years, the film follows actor Leonardo DiCaprio as he […]

Free

Antigone

Strider Theater, Runnals Union, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

The American Shakespeare Center and the Department of Theater and Dance present Sophocles' Antigone, directed by Doreen Bechtol and sponsored by Richard B. Smith. In the aftermath of her brothers’ bloody war, Antigone is left torn. Her brother Eteocles will be honored, but her brother Polyneices will be shamed and denied funeral rites. In this ancient […]

Free

Innovation in Tech Funding

Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. Ste. 110, Waterville, ME

Central Maine's technology community comes together each month for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists (from experts to hobbyists) who share a passion for learning, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Come be part of mid-Maine's innovative IT community! October TechTalk: Innovation in Tech Funding: […]

Free

WWI Gold Star Mothers and Widows

Waterville Historical Society - Redington Museum 62 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Join us as Pearly Lechance talks about the pilgrimages made during the 1930's by the WWI Gold Star Mothers and Widows to the visit the European Cemeteries.

Free

The Genius of the System

Room 1, Olin Science Center, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Luc Sante’s lecture and slide talk proposes that American regional photographers in the 20th century, far outside the discussions occurring in major cities, were experimenting with the medium in often radical ways. Many of these photographers were little documented — we may not even know their names—and we can have little idea of what they […]

Free

“Freeing the Captive” Opening Reception

Beth Israel Congregation 291 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Join us at Beth Israel Congregation for an evening of art, food, and community as we host an opening reception for artist, poet, and activist Kifah Abdulla. “Freeing the Captive” depicts Abdulla’s experience as a prisoner of war in Iran, where he was jailed for eight years. Using bold colors, Cubist-inspired human forms, and modern […]

Free
Recurring

Thomas College Homecoming and Family Weekend

Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville

Homecoming and Family Weekend is always a good time, and this year, it will be even more special with a celebration of our 125th year of changing lives and serving students. There is something for everyone, from athletic games, family friendly activities, and a scavenger hunt to face painting, terrific food, student performances, lawn games, […]

Painted Breeze Artist Reception

The Framemakers 46 Main St., Waterville, ME

Come meet the artists behind the amazing Painted Breeze Exhibit! There will be refreshments by Holy Cannoli! and live music by Loki. Artist collections on display include: Abstract Printings by Deb Pipes; Abstract Paintings by Walter Dale; Oil Paintings by Sheila Gilbert; Acrylic Paintings by Chuck Ott; and Book Art and Illustration by Bonnie Bishop. […]

Free

Bob Marley

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Maine’s own wicked funny comedian returns for his annual performance at the Opera House! Tickets: $27.50 Price does not include per ticket handling fees. Click to get tickets.

Thomas College Admissions Open House

Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville

We invite you and your family to join us on October 13 to experience all that Thomas has to offer YOU! Hear from students, faculty and staff to learn more about academics, life outside of the classroom plus more.  We want you to apply, and make it easy for you.  Bring your high school transcript […]

Free

Making Faces

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Make your own creative masks in the museum’s Mirken Education Classroom. This free event is open to all ages; reservations are not required.

Free

Aida

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: Aida This performance is an encore HD broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC. Running time: 3 hours, 36 minutes (2 intermissions) In what should be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris. Later in the season, […]

Bird Migration

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

When some of our favorite summer birds vanish for the cold months, where have they gone? And how do they find their way? From the Arctic Tern, which flies tens of thousands of miles to the Antarctic, to the spectacle of hawk migration, when thousands of hawks band together — learn about one of the […]

$1 – $3

Folded Paper Portraits

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Try your hand at paper quilling- the art of rolling, folding, looping, overlapping, curling, and otherwise manipulating paper into a unique design. Come create a unique portrait! Click for more info and to register.

$20

Thomas College 125th Anniversary Celebration

Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville

As part of Homecoming & Family Weekend, join us to celebrate Thomas College's 125th Anniversary! At 3:30, alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to hear remarks from President Laurie Lachance M.B.A. '92, Trustee Kelley Shimansky '89, and student Katie Taylor '19, as well as emcee and Senior VP of Advancement Bob Moore […]

Free

Mon Ami Crepe Gala

Universalist Unitarian Church 69 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Bring a friend. Share a meal with a friend. Buy a ticket for a friend. Make a new friend! Along with savory and sweet crepes and salads, coffee, tea, and cider will be provided; feel free to bring wine for your table. Live and varied Music! Tckets are $20/$5 for kids under 12. You can […]

$20 – $25

King Lear

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: King Lear This performance is an HD broadcast from London. By: William Shakespeare Broadcast from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear. Chichester Festival Theatre’s production received five-star reviews for its sell-out run, and transfers to the West End for a limited season. Jonathan Munby directs this […]

Leadership Luncheon With Linda Greenlaw

Amici's Cucina 137 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect at Amici’s Cucina as Linda Greenlaw takes center stage. Linda is a best-selling author of books with maritime themes and the only female swordfishing boat captain on the East Coast of the United States. She was featured in the 1997 book The Perfect Storm and the 2000 […]

$20 – $25

PFLAG

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME

Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, PFLAG meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pleasant Street Methodist Church in the Dunn Parlor on the 2nd floor. All those interested in promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their […]

Free

National Fossil Day

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Join us to learn about Fascinating Fossils! We will talk about how fossils form, the scale of geological time, and what we can learn about the prehistoric world from the fossil record! Plus, everyone should know about the Maine State Fossil, Pertica quadrifaria! Make a fossil craft to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 […]

$1 – $3
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