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.

Union Coffeehouse: Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards

Union Church of Belgrade Lakes 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME

The Union Coffeehouse looks forward to Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards returning to headline our mid-summer concert.  Raianne and Mark are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric […]

$10

It Takes a Village: Making an Indie Movie

Greene Block + Studios 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Join the Lost on a Mountain in Maine filmmakers for a panel and workshop to learn about the production of their film and best practices for your own project. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited to 70. Free, but RSVP requested. RSVP

Free

Waterville Moves: MIFF27 Edition

Studio 1902, Schupf Art Center, 2nd Floor 93 Main Street, Waterville

Join collaborative dance makers and artists Matthew Cumbie and Jenny Ngidi-Brown to stretch and move as part of your day of movies. All ages and levels welcome. Parent + Child: 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. All Ages: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Free; registration not required.

Free

Beth Israel Congregation: The Foundation and the Future

Beth Israel Congregation 291 Main Street, Waterville, ME

On July 14, 4-6 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation will be celebrating the culmination of our "The Foundation and the Future" campaign to renovate our building and endow operations for future generations. We will also be giving tours of our new mikvah (ritual bath), and our future plans for our community. Catering will be offered by Nilda […]

MIFF27 Youth Filmmaking Workshop

Ticonic Classroom, Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine

For aspiring young filmmakers looking to get a jumpstart on their future productions! Learn the basics of cameras and other film gear, the different roles on a production team, how to effectively structure a story, and essential editing techniques on professional software. This class is a great first step in filmmaking and is intended both […]

$50

MIFF27 Drop-In Screen Printing Workshop

Hinge Collaborative 5 Silver St., Waterville, Maine

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11am–1pm Venue: Hinge Collaborative, 5 Silver Street, Waterville Organization: Maine Film Center + Hinge Collaborative Make and create a memorable MIFF print at Hinge Collaborative, Waterville’s community-based printmaking studio and gallery. Located within walking distance at 5 Silver Street.   This is a FREE event, with no registration required. For […]

Free
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Curious Kid Hour

Wednesdays, June 26 – August 7, 2–3 p.m. Free, no registration required! Curious Kids Hour is back for another year, starting out by learning about programing robots with Waterville Public Library staff member Jessecca! Then, it’s off to space with the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, followed by the return of GSK in the […]

Business After Hours

A great place to network and market your business. After Hours is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region and is one of many benefits we offer our chamber members. Hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, or you could win the 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area […]

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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

MIFF27 3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION

Ticonic Gallery Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3–5pm Venue: Ticonic Lobby, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios and Maine Film Center During Art in the Park, step inside the Paul J Schupf Art Center, see 3D printers in action, and take home a printed piece as a MIFF souvenir! This is a […]

Free

Art in the Park: Rope Walk With Susie Brandt

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Join us for a unique opportunity to transform discarded clothing into stunning works of art! Collaborate with fabric artist Susie Brandt, whose masterpieces are currently showcased at the Speedwell Contemporary Gallery in Portland. Together with friends and family, repurpose worn-out garments into vibrant rope, breathing new life into forgotten textiles. Bring those old clothes tucked […]

Free

Ribbon Cutting at Mezza Café

Mezza Cafe 34 Temple Street, Waterville

Don't miss the ribbon cutting for Mezza Café. Help us welcome a new businesses to the neighborhood and celebrate growth and change.

Free
Recurring

Curious Kid Hour

Wednesdays, June 26 – August 7, 2–3 p.m. Free, no registration required! Curious Kids Hour is back for another year, starting out by learning about programing robots with Waterville Public Library staff member Jessecca! Then, it’s off to space with the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, followed by the return of GSK in the […]

The Threat of Authoritarianism

Parker-Reed Room, Schair-Swenson-Watson Alumni Center, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Linda Cotter Summer Speaker 2024 Co-hosted by the Mid-Maine Global Forum and the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs at Colby College, the Linda Cotter Speaker Series honors Linda Cotter, founder of the Mid-Maine Global Forum and late wife of former Colby College president William Cotter. The Threat of Authoritarianism with David J. Kramer Date: Wednesday, July 24 […]

$50

Christopher Cross

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

Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, and in a career spanning more than four decades, has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles. Touring internationally, he is once again performing the […]

$59 – $69
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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

Art in the Park: Solar Print Kerchiefs

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Solar Print Kerchiefs Embark on a solar printing adventure with us! Dive into the captivating world of cyanotypes, where creativity meets the power of sunlight to craft unique fabric art inspired by nature. Discover the joy and accessibility of this ancient photographic process as you create your own personalized handkerchief sun print. Take home not […]

Free

Yoga in the Park

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

Yoga in the Park is TODAY! Join us alongside Soul Revival at the Alfond Youth & Community Center North Street, Waterville at 5:00 pm! Yogis of all levels are invited to join KV Connect for a free Community Yoga class TONIGHT with Soul Revival!  JOIN US: TODAY JULY 25th 5:00 - 6:00 PM Participants are […]

Free

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

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

MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY Thursday, July 25 at 8pm Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, released their latest album, City of Gold, this past July on Nonesuch Records. The Grammy-nominated City of Gold follows Tuttle’s acclaimed 2022 record, Crooked Tree, which won Best Bluegrass Album at […]

$44 – $54

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, July 26 - 3:30 p.m. with Dirigo Veterinary Care to be held at 14 Waterville Commons Drive, Waterville

Free

Waterville Rocks: Breakin’ Strings

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

After a 10-year hiatus, Breakin’ Strings is back and better than ever. Led by Cliff Gelina and backed by some of New England’s finest musicians—featuring Cody Howe, Sam Acus, Amanda Gelina, Steve Petterson, and David Bevins—they have a hard driving bluegrass sound that brings people to their feet. They will also blow you away with […]

Free

Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man if He Was an Idea

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea is a documentary about the life and work of artist, marine, and acrobat H.C. (Cliff) Westermann. As a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Westermann’s dramatic personal history can be traced through beguiling, surreal artworks he made to process the […]

$8 – $9

Community Day

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

Join the Colby College Museum of Art on campus for a day of free art workshops, music, food, and interactive gallery experiences for people of all ages. Create your own works of art with Lunder Institute for American Art resident fellows at the Art Tent, play with the Children’s Discovery Museum and Colby students, move […]

Free

Songwriters’ Music Festival

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Come join us at Head of the Falls for a day filled with incredible live music! The Songwriters' Music Festival: Presented by Ex Machina will be a unique gathering of the nation's top songwriters, offering insights into the stories behind the iconic songs we all know and love. More than a music event, it promises […]

$35

Dratch, Walsh, & Friends: Chicago Style Improv

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

Rachel Dratch, Matt Walsh, Brad Morris, and Joe Canale make up the fantastically funny improv show: Meadows, Walsh & Friends. Their fully improvised performances are inspired by a short chat at the top of the show with the audience. The chats launch them into a fast-moving act that features irreverent characters and heightened spins on […]

$44 – $54
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