Rhymetime
2026-07-31 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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 July 2026 are:
07/03: Library is CLOSED
07/10: Mo Willems
07/17: Anne Dewdney
07/24: Tad Hills
07/31: Julia Donaldson
Location: Colby Program Room, Waterville Public Library
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Waterville Rocks!
2026-07-31 19:00, 2026-08-07 19:00 | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Waterville Creates and the Waterville Opera House present Waterville Rocks! Waterville Rocks is a free, family-friendly concert series held at beautiful Head of Falls in downtown Waterville each summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. In the case of rain, the show will be held inside the Waterville Opera House.
2026 season lineup:

July 10 – The Shizzle
July 24 – The Brothers Comatose
July 31 – Sparks the Rescue
August 7 – Zepparella

Beer garden and food truck opens at 6:00 p.m.; music starts at 7:00 p.m. each night.
Art Rocks at Waterville Rocks! Join us at each concert for a fun and free art-making activity!
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MCT Performance: The Tortoise and the Hare
2026-08-01 12:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 12pm
Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Missoula Children's Theatre
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
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 Emily Morrison
Music by Gregory Boris
Lyrics by Gregory Boris and Emily Morrison
The Missoula Children’s Theatre’s twist on Aesop’s classic is a hare-raising, ab-shell-lute whirlwind of fun! Taylor Tortoise and Curly Hare’s competitive antics are getting out of control, and all the other animals in their little town outside of Cape Canaveral, Florida, get roped into the shenanigans. When a group of astronauts comes through town, Curly Hare comes up with their kookiest stunt ever – to be the first animals on the moon! Well, talking animals, anyway. Taylor Tortoise and Curly Hare race to build a rocket and beat the other to space, but will their rivalry drive away their friends in the process? Who will make it to the moon first? And once they get to the moon…then what? The Tortoise and the Hare learn that maybe winning isn't everything; they can accomplish so much more by working together!
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Jordan Klepper
2026-08-01 19:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, August 1 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.
Jordan Klepper takes the stage to share his insights, jokes and stories from the road about the people he's encountered, the conspiracies he's explored, and the America he loves (with some caveats).
Jordan is perhaps best known for his work with The Daily Show and his multiple Emmy-nominated specials focusing on the political world. From covering the gun safety debate (Jordan Klepper Solves Guns) to his docuseries on the world of activism (Klepper on Comedy Central), Jordan has witnessed an insurrection, capsized a boat with pipeline protestors, interviewed a President, and been arrested and locked up in Fulton County Jail. He also travels the globe with his segment “Fingers The Pulse,” which has racked up hundreds of millions of views. His work has garnered him a Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in TV Political Journalism, and he has had essays featured on CBS Morning and the Boston Globe. Prior to his work on The Daily Show, he executive-produced and hosted “The Opposition” and “Klepper” on Comedy Central, which was called “A fresh, powerful interpretation of news” by the Detroit Free Press."
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Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-04 | ME
The Tortoise and the Hare: July 27–August 1, 2026
The Wiz of the West: August 3–8, 2026
Each year, Waterville Opera House partners with Missoula Children’s Theatre to offer week-long theatre 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 afternoon with a fully realized performance, including scenery, costumes, and props.
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Children's Discovery Museum Camp - At Museum
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-08, 2026-08-10 - 2026-08-15 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
A week full of art, science, movement and open-ended play on the schedule every day.
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Best suited for ages 3-5
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Daily 9-12
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Some activities will take place outdoors if weather permits
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Two sessions:
8/3 - 8/7
8/10 - 8/14
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An Evening With David Sedaris
2026-08-04 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest book Happy Go Lucky.
This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing.
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Village Green Concert Series
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Green, Corner of Main Street and West Road, Belgrade Lakes, ME
Join Belgrade Recreation every Thursday from June 25 to September 3 for our fifth Annual Summer Concert Series in the Park. Admission is free, and the performances are for the whole family! Bring your lawn chair, dinner and dancing feet for an evening of pure joy on our Village Green. Click the button below to see the list of performers.
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Runaway Princess by Mary Goggin
2026-08-07 19:30, 2026-08-08 19:30, 2026-08-09 16:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
The Playhouse At Waterville Station is proud to present Mary Goggin’s award-winning one-woman show, “Runaway Princess”, written by Mary Goggin and directed by Dan Ruth.
Runaway Princess is a hopeful tale of heroin, hooking and happiness, which audiences and reviewers describe as “riveting”, “gripping”, “brutal yet spellbinding”, “beautiful, vulnerable, and powerful”, and in the end “I left the playing space with happiness in my heart”.
In Runaway Princess, a Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking and Happiness, former New York City call girl Mary Goggin shares the award-winning story of her traumatic Bronx Irish Catholic upbringing, alcoholism, drug addiction and prostitution. The multitude of characters that she encountered on her journey from utter darkness to absolute joy, spring to life in this one-woman tour de force, all told with dark humor, unflinching honesty and unsentimental pathos.
Every performance will be followed by a 'talk-back' Q&A session with the performer, facilitated by Elizabeth Rich-Colton.
You do not want to miss this powerful story of redemption and happiness!
More information is available at https://runawayprincessplay.com
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MCT Performance: The Wiz of the West
2026-08-08 12:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 12pm

Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Missoula Children's Theatre
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
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.
Inspired by the novel by L. Frank Baum
Conceived and written by Michael McGill
Music and lyrics by Michael McGill
The Missoula Children's Theatre presents The Wiz of the West, the classic story The Wizard of Oz, but with a twist... or should we say, twister?! Follow Tinhorn, Lionel, Scared Crow, Dotty and, of course, her little dog Mooch through a saga of Western adventure and personal discovery. First they tangle with Mad Dog's gang of bad, barkin', back-bitin' hounds who work for the meanest old witch in the West: Hawknose Halley. Then they encounter the brainless Buzzards and the terrifying Tarantulas. The singin' Coyotes help move things along while Ma and Pa Munch and the rest of the Munch Kin point out the way to Dr. Ozzy, the Wizard of Frontier Medicine. Which way is that? Why Westward, o' course! The Wiz of the West... a fairy tale with a twang!

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Unabashedly
2026-08-28 19:30, 2026-08-29 19:30, 2026-08-30 14:00, 2026-09-04 19:30, 2026-09-05 19:30, 2026-09-06 14:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Dates: August 28, 29 & September 4, 5 at 7:30pm + August 30 & September 6 at 2pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House
Organization: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
A world premiere as part of the American Association for Community Theatre's NewPlayFest 2026!
An ancient myth states that we are each connected to our One by a red thread, which stretches, bends and twists but never breaks, eventually drawing us together. Dave, a young editor at a major city newspaper, feels someone tugging at his thread. But Helen, a new beat reporter, is a non-believer. Will the thread hold, and even if it does, what if you don't like this One once you've reeled them in?
Sponsored by Marie Cormier, Colby Museum of Art, the Jack K Ayre and Frank Ayre Lee Theatre Foundation, and the Maine Community Foundation
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Business Breakfast: Reimagining Performance & Development
2026-09-10 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
From Stress to Success: Reimagining Performance & Development. Director of Talent, Diversity, Inclusion
& Belonging for Bangor Savings Bank, David Pease, will explore how stress can be transformed from a barrier
into a powerful signal for change in your organization. Integrating human-centered strategies like coaching,
psychological safety and strengths-based development will foster environments where people thrive, not just
survive. Attendees will leave with practical tools for performance conversations, reduction of burnout, and the
building of cultures of belonging and resilience.
TO REGISTER: www.midmainechamber.com PHONE: 873-3315 or Email:Cindy@midmainechamber.com

Celtic Thunder
2026-09-15 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Celebrate Your Favorite Songs
Date: Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The members of Celtic Thunder are each a powerhouse in both their solo and ensemble songs. Ably backed by the dynamic Celtic Thunder Band, their shows are known for the use of dramatic effects of lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore.
Now for fall of 2026, Celtic Thunder will complete its 18th tour of North America. The show will see Emmet Cahill, Neil Byrne, Damian McGinty, and Ronan Scolard perform some of Celtic Thunder’s greatest songs and welcome some old friends along the way. Longtime fans will be thrilled to see their favorite voices come together, blending their talents in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia.
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Bruce in the USA
2026-09-17 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, September 17 at 7:30pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Bruce In The USA is the world’s premier tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, delivering an electrifying, authentic concert experience that captures the true spirit of “The Boss.” Led by Matt Ryan, this powerhouse ensemble recreates the energy, passion, and musicianship that have made Springsteen’s live shows legendary. With a stellar lineup of seasoned performers, Bruce In The USA takes audiences on a remarkable journey through decades of iconic hits. This show guarantees a night of rock and roll excitement that leaves fans cheering for more.
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Josh Blue
2026-09-18 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Berserker Tour

Date: Friday, September 18 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.
After his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour special, Broccoli, at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. In 2021, following his 3rd place finish on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Josh Blue hit the road with his As NOT Seen on TV Tour. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike.
Josh represented the United States in 8 countries as a member of the US Paralympic Soccer Team. Josh and his team were thoroughly disgraced in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece by not scoring a single goal. He is a single father living in Denver, CO with his son and daughter. Don’t miss Josh as he travels to a city near you in 2026
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Graham Nash
2026-09-20 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Sunday, September 20 at 7:30pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
"There are concerts. And then there are musical events that come across as transcendent experiences, celebrations of songs and sounds and stories that have endured for good reason, live shows that enter the space of the sacred.”
- Miers on Music (2025)
"Graham Nash proved why he is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. With his career spanning sixty years, his songs are just as relevant today as they were decades ago... The man has nothing to prove, yet he does it every time he sets foot on stage."
- North Coast Music Beat (2025)
Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Joined by Todd Caldwell (keyboards), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitar, and vocals), and Zack Djanikian (guitar, bass, drums, and vocals), Nash will take the audience on a musical journey that encompasses his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and his beloved solo efforts.
About Graham Nash
Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, with Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and with the Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN, and he is a GRAMMY Award winner.
Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his multi-faceted career stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of the past half-century. His remarkable body of work, beginning with his contributions to the Hollies opus, including “On a Carousel” and “Carrie Anne,” continues all the way to Now (2023), his most recent solo album.
The original classic union of Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young) lasted but twenty months. Yet their songs are lightning rods embedded in our DNA, starting with Nash’s “Marrakesh Express,” and “Lady of the Island,” from the first Crosby, Stills & Nash LP (1969), and “Teach Your Children” and “Our House” on CSNY’s Déjà Vu (1970).
Nash’s solo career debuted with Songs For Beginners (1971), which included “ChicagoWe Can Change the World” and “Military Madness” and others. In addition to his string of solo albums, he has performed and recorded with David Crosby as CrosbyNash. Their eponymously titled /Graham NashDavid Crosby (1972) is bookended by Nash’s “Southbound Train” and “Immigration Man”.
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Jay and the Americans
2026-09-24 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, September 24 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Jay and the Americans, one of the most iconic vocal groups of the 1960s, continue to captivate audiences with their timeless harmonies and classic hits. Led by the dynamic vocals of Jay Reincke, whose powerful voice breathes new life into the group’s legendary repertoire, the band also features founding members Sandy Deanne and Marty Sanders. Sandy, an accomplished producer and music visionary, and Marty, a masterful songwriter and guitarist, have been integral in shaping the band's sound, both on stage and behind the scenes. With the addition of versatile singer and performer Darren Dowler, former lead vocalist of Paul Revere and the Raiders, the group blends their rich legacy with a fresh, modern edge. Completing the lineup is vocalist and bassist Lenie Colacino, who brings decades of professional experience across music, stage and studio work to the group’s evolving sound. Together, they continue to bring the past to life with electrifying performances that keep the legacy of Jay and the Americans thriving for a new generation of fans.
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