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Waterville Moves
2026-05-16 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance. Sessions take place every other Saturday, September 13 – December 20, 2025 and January 10 – May 16, 2026. The Caregiver + Child sessions, 9:30 –1 0:15 a.m., are for parents with children 6 and under. The Intergenerational sessions, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., are for all ages.
CAREGIVER + CHILD
INTERGENERATIONAL

Met Opera Encore: Eugene Onegin (Tchaikovsky)
2026-05-16 12:55 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: May 16 at 12:55pm
Runtime: TBD
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award-winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of…Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).
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Benton Falls Bean Supper
2026-05-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Benton Falls Congregational Church, 106 Falls Rd, Benton, ME
Benton Falls Bean Suppers are right around the corner! May 2, 16, and 30 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until we run out of food!) Home baked beans, ham, mac and cheese, coleslaw, brown bread, and a slice of pie for just $12. Some weeks there will also be fudge and other goodies available. Mark your calendars today!
N.B. These suppers are take-out, rather than sit-down.

Threads + Tales
2026-05-19 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, at 5:00pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library's crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Just pop in whenever it works for you!
Free and open to all adults and teens, coffee and tea will be available.
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Ribbon Cutting: Maine Shore Event Decor
2026-05-20 15:30 | Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, 50 Elm St., Waterville, ME
Join us for a ribbon cutting
Wednesday, May 20
at 3:30 p.m.
with
Maine Shore Event Decor
303 Ridge Rd., Fairfield
NOTE: Ribbon cutting will be held at the Mid-Maine Chamber office, 50 Elm St., Waterville

Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market
2026-05-21 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 18:00 | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Come join us at the market!
The market will be open every Thursday, rain or shine, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. through mid-November at the Head of Falls by the Two Cent Bridge. There is loads of parking and a flat paved surface.
We are a producer-only market: we only sell things we grow and make ourselves! Come get to know your farmers. We are proud to offer a huge variety of real local food and goods, fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy, flowers, maple syrup, honey, bread, baked goods, seedlings for your garden, wool yarn, sheepskins, natural skincare, and more.
Most vendors take credit cards or Venmo; some are cash-only.
Spend your Bumper Crop on any food with any vendor. Every vendor in the market accepts EBT for eligible items, and when you shop with SNAP/EBT, you earn bonus bucks for fruit, veggies, and seedlings that grow food. This program is called Maine Harvest Bucks.
Starting in June, senior shoppers can sign up for a free Maine Senior FarmShare! Stay tuned for more info. (Bumper Crop, Maine Harvest Bucks, and Senior FarmShare are all programs of Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets - check them out!)
Find out more info about our vendors and our market at watervillefarmersmarket.org. Support a local farmer!
Serving the people of the Waterville area since 2006.

Rhymetime
2026-05-22 10:30, 2026-05-29 10:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Come right to the Children's Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families!
The themes for May 2026 are:
05-01: Opposites
05-08: Moms & Families
05-15: Birds
05-22: Bugs
05-29: All Around the Farm
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Leadership Luncheon With Linda Ball, President and CEO of CMP
2026-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States

Community Raku Firing
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Dates: Saturdays, May 2, May 23, June 20 at 10am–3pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Come experience the excitement of the Raku firing process during one of our Community Raku Firing Workshops!
Jeffrey Lipton, our Clay Studio Coordinator, will run these one-day events for experienced clay artists of all levels. It's a fun way to come together, learn, and share in a collaborative outdoor firing experience. Participants should bring 3–5 bisque-fired pieces about the size of a coffee mug, or 2 medium-sized forms to glaze before the firing begins.
Please note: Raku-fired ceramics are not food safe and are not watertight.
New to Raku firing? Visit our Raku information page on our website to learn more.
Please note the May 2 workshop is in conjunction with the Maine Pottery Tour.
Age: Adults 18+
Limit: 10 participants
Cost: $46
Price includes a $1 handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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The Wallflowers
2026-05-23 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, May 23 at 8pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House
Organization: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The Wallflowers Announce 30th Anniversary Tour for Bringing Down the Horse
The Wallflowers will mark the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Bringing Down the Horse with a nationwide U.S. tour kicking off April 17, 2026. The band will perform their classic album in its entirety, in sequence. The tour will also include a performance at Stagecoach, the world’s largest country music festival. Originally released on May 21, 1996, Bringing Down the Horse was a critical and commercial triumph. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and was certified quadruple platinum, cementing the band’s place in ’90s rock history.
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205th Colby College Commencement
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Miller Library Lawn, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine
Mo Willems, award-winning author, illustrator, and animator of beloved, witty children’s books, will address graduates and their families at Colby’s 205th Commencement Sunday, May 24, 2026. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
Willems received an honorary degree from the college in 2024. Three other distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees at the ceremony:

Nathaniel Fick, inaugural U.S. ambassador at large for the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy;
Dr. Melissa Gilliam, president of Boston University and acclaimed scientist; and
Esther Salas, U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey, and the first Latina to hold this position in the state, who will have given the Baccalaureate address to the graduates, their families, and invited guests the day before.

Commencement is open to the public with general admission seating. Standing room will also be available on Miller Lawn. There is no limit to how many people graduating seniors may invite. In the case of extreme weather, the ceremony will be moved inside and students will have the opportunity to invite four guests. Should the forecast indicate that waiting to begin the ceremony would allow for it to be outside, it is possible the College could move the time to later in the day. A livestream will be available for those unable to attend in person.
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Pressure
2026-05-25 14:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Join us for a special Memorial Day screening before the film begins its regular run on May 29!
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser) and Britain's chief meteorological officer Captain James Stagg (Emmy-nominee Andrew Scott) as they face an impossible choice — launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history despite unforgiving weather, or risk losing the war altogether.
Based on the acclaimed stage play and featuring a knockout cast of impeccable actors including Oscar-nominee Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Emmy-winner Damian Lewis, Pressure is a taut and riveting nailbiter that casts a new light on one of the most pivotal moments in World War II.
(PG-13, 101 min., 2026)
Admission: $9-10. This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

The Righteous Brothers
2026-05-27 19:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, May 27 at 7pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Blue-eyed soul pioneers The Righteous Brothers are back! With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield topped the charts in four decades. After Bobby’s death in 2003, Bill Medley continued to perform to sold-out crowds around the world, but fans and friends pleaded with him to keep The Righteous Brothers alive. “No one could ever take Bobby’s place, but when I caught Bucky Heard’s show it all came together—I found the right guy to help me recreate the Magic,” Medley says. The concert experience features their biggest hits: “Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Soul & Inspiration,” “Unchained Melody,” “Rock and Roll Heaven,” Medley’s Grammy-winning Dirty Dancing theme “The Time of My Life,” and much, much more!
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Business to Business Showcase
2026-05-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Alfond Athletic Center, Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME
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Dirigo Labs Fifth Annual Pitch Competition
2026-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
WATERVILLE, ME - May 21, 2026– Dirigo Labs, central Maine's innovation hub created by the Central Maine Growth Council, will host its fifth annual Pitch Competition on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5 to 8 p,m. at Greene Block + Studios in downtown Waterville. The capstone event of the 2026 Dirigo Labs Accelerator will bring twelve Maine founders to the stage to pitch live for $25,000 in cash prizes generously donated by Skowhegan Savings Bank. The event is free and open to the public.
Since its creation, Dirigo Labs Accelerator alumni have collectively raised $35.6 million in capital, generated nearly $17.4 million in sales, and served more than 18,000 customers across 126 alumni-launched products and services. The 2026 cohort joins a list of past Pitch Competition winners that includes bluShift Aerospace, Croft, Finsulate USA, and Seascale.
The 2026 cohort of twelve companies works across artificial intelligence, the bioeconomy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and the blue economy. This year's founders are building everything from a portable underwater hydroelectric generator and a seafood cannery to AI platforms serving oncology and EV fleet management, and seaweed-based bioplastics designed to replace petroleum-based materials. Judges will evaluate companies on capital strategy, team strength, potential for economic and community impact, storytelling, and innovation.
2026 Dirigo Labs Cohort

Maine Canned Fish(Joshua Scherz) - Maine's first new seafood cannery in more than 50 years, producing chef-designed tinned seafood products from Maine wild-caught and aquaculture sources.
Savvyn (Catherine Del Vecchio Fitz, Ph.D.) - AI-powered evidence intelligence platform accelerating commercialization for oncology diagnostics and med tech innovators.
Springtide Innovations (Trey Angera) - Aquaculture and marine data platform for aquaculture farming run by the largest USDA Organic Certified seaweed farm in the U.S.
SobaSparkle (Steve and Karen Getz) - Buckwheat-based carbonated beverage with the long-term goal of growing, producing, and bottling every ingredient in Maine.
Next Marine Solutions (William Peterson) - Patent protected Portable Underwater Generator that produces hydroelectric power without disrupting marine ecosystems.
SBD Technologies (Kamal Ayad & Carolyn Fitzgerald) - EV fleet management platform automating home charging reimbursement, management, and grid integration.
cQuenced (Noah Workman) - AI- powered video intelligence platform that finds, organizes, and surfaces meaningful insights from video content.
Propagate(Ryan Yost) - AI-driven recovery app that helps runners overcome injuries with research backed rehabilitation guidance.
Latis Materials (Aidan and Will Salisbury) - Bio-derived carbon fiber materials and composites offering an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional manufacturing.
Osage Learning(Steven Hannah) - Adaptive learning platform for neurodivergent middle and high school students.
Dooryard(Melissa McHugh) - Modular building company producing single-family homes and small apartment buildings that blend modern efficiency with New England architectural form.
Viable Gear(Katie Weiler) - Seaweed-based bioplastic materials replacing petroleum-based products in fishing, aquaculture, and agriculture.

Cash prizes will be distributed across three categories: a $20,000 Judges' Pitch Prize, a $2,500 Founder's Choice award voted by the cohort founders themselves, and a $2,500 Audience Choice award decided by audience voting on the night of the event. No company can win in more than one category.
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ACAT Presents: The Tin Woman
2026-05-29 19:30, 2026-05-30 19:30, 2026-05-31 14:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
THE TIN WOMAN, by Sean Grennan, is a heartfelt blend of humor and humanity that invites audiences to laugh, cry, and reflect on the messy, miraculous ways people find their way back to life.
The story follows Joy, a woman struggling to embrace her second chance after a heart transplant. Haunted by questions she can’t shake, she seeks out the grieving family of her donor. What begins as an awkward, emotionally charged encounter slowly unfolds into a journey of healing for everyone involved.
This production brings together sharp wit, raw honesty, and characters who feel wonderfully, painfully real. It’s a story about the weight we carry, the love we lose, and the unexpected connections that help us move forward.
May 29, 30, June 5, 6 at 7:30PM; May 31, June 7 at 2:00PM
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Arrested Development
2026-05-29 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, May 29 at 8pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
True Hip-hop trailblazers since 1991, Arrested Development has been cultural champions of consciousness and empowerment across the planet. Their representation of eclectic and vibrant African sounds and clothing has produced a unique clash of rhythms and style that continue to contrast the expected look and sound of Hip-hop culture.
Arrested Development have been supporters of important groups and movements like the National Coalition of The Homeless, and the African National Congress (ANC).
With numerous album releases, and world tours, Arrested Development has been ground-breaking in Hip-hop culture. Their album, “3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of…”, earned them two Grammy awards for Best New Artist and Best Rap Single (Tennessee), 2 MTV awards, a Soul Train Music Award, and the NAACP Image Award. Rolling Stone magazine named them Band of The Year in 1992, while VH-1 named them one of the greatest Hip-hop artists of all time! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame even named the AD smash “Tennessee” one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Sharing the stage with such important figures such as Nelson Mandela, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Hilary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, AD are the categorical definition of legends.
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Signs of Hope Walk
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Maine
This special morning is about coming together as a community to raise awareness, share hope, and support the important message that mental health matters, recovery is possible, and no one should face life’s struggles alone.
Whether you are walking, fundraising, volunteering, cheering others on, or simply showing up in support, you are an important part of this event.
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Author Event: Kate Flora
2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Meet award-winning Maine author Kate Flora, whose books span genres including crime fiction, true crime, memoir and nonfiction, including the Joe Burgess thriller novel series.
Q&A to follow.
Light refreshments will be available.
Books will be available for purchase at the event from Oliver & Friends Bookshop.
This event is free, and open to the public.
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library
For more information, please call 207.872.5433, or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org.
About the author:
Defying her agent’s instruction to stick to one thing, Kate Flora, always up for a new writing adventure, has published police procedurals, strong women mysteries, true crime, romantic suspense, memoir, and short stories. From riding an ATV deep into the Canadian woods to going on stakeouts where she spotted the bad guys to riding in a truck while someone in the backseat holds a shotgun, she does what it takes to make the work feel authentic. An Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, and Derringer finalist, two-time Maine Literary Award winner, and winner of the Public Safety Writers award for non-fiction, Flora has even won awards for her unpublished books. She’s always hoping her next reward will be you as a reader. http://kateclarkflora.com

Community Read and Discussion
2026-06-01 18:00 | Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services, 19 Colby St, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
We invite you to be part of an important community dialogue centered on homelessness, compassion, and solutions.
Together, we’ll explore the powerful and deeply human story told in Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O'Connell's Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People by Tracy Kidder.
Why this matters…
At Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services, we witness every day the complex realities of homelessness — and the incredible impact a caring, engaged community can have in creating change.
This book offers a compelling, human-centered perspective that we hope will inspire thoughtful conversation and deeper understanding.
✨ Whether you’ve read the book cover to cover or are just curious to learn more, all are welcome.
📌 Registration is required
To register or just get more information, please contact:
Tanya Fossett, Operations Director
📧 tanya@shelterme.org
📞 207.660.1042

Crafternoons
2026-06-02 14:30 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff.
Crafts for June:
6-02: Rainbow Noisemakers
6-09: Cup Game
6-16: BBQ Grill Card
6-23: Sunglass Picture
6-30: Watermelon Fan
All materials provided. Free and open to the public
Take pictures of the results and share them in the comments of the Facebook post or tag us on Instagram or Bluesky. We'd love to see what you create!

For more information: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org

Threads & Tales
2026-06-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library's crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Just pop in whenever it works for you!
Free and open to all adults and teens, coffee and tea will be available.
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Tea Party Week
2026-06-03 10:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
