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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

New York. London. LA. Firebrand. Punk. Renegade. Bold-faced icon. Startling songwriter. Grammy nominee. Pop sensation. Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Award winner. Record setter. Brash live force. Brazen recording artist. Spider monkey on a tear. What if the story began with a banjo? With a residency trying to figure out writing songs? […]

Date: Sunday, July 28 at 8pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. The driving, musical force that rocked Broadway and millions of fans in the ground-breaking musical ROCK OF AGES…This band of rock star musicians and lead singers […]

Robin Hood: July 29–August 3 Gulliver’s Travels: August 5–10 Each year, Waterville Opera House partners with Missoula Children’s Theatre to offer week-long theater camp sessions in the winter and summer. The week includes auditions and rehearsals which provide children in Grades 1-8 with the opportunity to learn about the theatrical process. Camp concludes on Saturday […]

Seeking golfers and sponsors for UWKV's Annual Golf Scramble, presented by Charlie's Family of Dealerships UWKV's 54th Annual Golf Scramble, presented by Charlie's Family of Dealerships, is on July 29 at the Augusta Country Club — register your foursome today! Join us for our shotgun start to 10 am, with lunch on the turn and a banquet […]

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Date: August 1, 3–5pm Organizations: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. Indulge your creative spirit with our Nature Wall Hangings workshop! Join us in crafting delightful and colorful wall decor using an assortment of […]

Date: Thursday, August 1 Time: 3:30–4:30pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901 The first Thursday of every month, from 3:30–4:30pm, is time for Pawsome Tales with a furry visitor from Love on a Leash! Children can drop in and take turns reading their favorite book with the therapy dog. No appointment necessary! For more […]

Organization: Waterville Creates Venue: Ticonic Gallery Date: August 2, 2024 Time: 5–7pm Location: 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine Meet artist Tom Jessen and help dismantle, construct, and reconstruct his work in the gallery as part of a group art-making activity.  No experience necessary! Image: Tom Jessen, Thomas.   At Play: Works by Tom Jessen is sponsored by: Morning Sentinel/ Kennebec Journal, Kennebec Savings Bank, City […]

Date: Friday, August 2, 2024 Time: 5–7pm Location: Multiple Locations, Downtown Waterville At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: 5–7pm Tom Jessen in Ticonic Gallery with At Play Step into the creative world of artist Tom Jessen as he brings his piece Atsuko to life right before your eyes at Ticonic Gallery. […]

Maestro Anthony Maiello returns for his eleventh and final year on the podium. Admission is Free. Donations are welcome. A live-stream link will be posted soon on the Acadia Wind Ensemble website for those who can't see us in person.

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But […]

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12pm Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Missoula Children's Theatre Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This performance follows a week-long session of theatre camp. CLICK HERE for more information. Adapted by Michael McGill Music by Michael McGill The time is simply […]

Common Ground “aims to spark a cultural and political moment”—Forbes. It’s a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “regenerative movement,” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate—all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, […]

Robin Hood: July 29–August 3 Gulliver’s Travels: August 5–10 Each year, Waterville Opera House partners with Missoula Children’s Theatre to offer week-long theater camp sessions in the winter and summer. The week includes auditions and rehearsals which provide children in Grades 1-8 with the opportunity to learn about the theatrical process. Camp concludes on Saturday […]