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.

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. […]

Fairies & Gnomes Festival

Viles Arboretum 153 Hospital St, Augusta, ME

May 25th 1:00 - 4:00  Viles Arboretum The Fairies & Gnomes Festival is back and better than ever! Join us on May 25th at Viles Arboretum for a day of magical fun. Kids can build gnome houses, get their faces painted with fantastical designs, and take guided walks through the woods. There will be crafts, […]

Free

203rd Colby College Commencement

Miller Library Lawn, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine

Celebrated presidential historian, international speaker, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin ’64, LL.D. ’78 will deliver the commencement address. Goodwin is the author of seven critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling books that provide intimate portrayals of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and John F. Kennedy. Her books […]

Free
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May Crafternoons

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 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE

Free

John Hiatt

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

A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt's finest album is 1987's Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983's Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008's Same Old Man, and 2021's Leftover […]

$54 – $64

Entrepreneurship Pitch Night

King Hall, Kennebec Valley Community College 92 Western Avenue, Fairfield, Maine

Maine entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges. Sponsored by Maine Technology Institute. FMI

Free
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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 […]

Queer Youth Summit 2024

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

With support from the Maine Justice Foundation, AYCC is partnering with OUT Maine to host a Queer Youth Summit on June 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Waterville! Building on the momentum from the past two years where this summit was established by the AYCC's Folks Organizing For Queer Spaces (FORQS), we hope […]

Free

Central Maine Pride Festival

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

Central Maine Pride is bringing back the annual Pride Festival to Head of Falls this year! Come together for a free, family friendly event to celebrate Central Maine's LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. Enjoy local music and art, check out area makers and crafters, dance and laugh and create! LEARN MORE

Free

An Evening With David, Luke, and Will Mallett

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

Postponed from March 23, due to inclement weather. Folk to Folk Rock Royalty This family will break generational barriers and join us for one amazing night together. Two rockin' sons with the father of folk, and three great songwriters. Singer-songwriter David Mallett is one of America’s true original troubadours. In a career spanning four decades, […]

$28

Leadership Luncheon: Dr. Katie Spencer White

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

Katie White Our next Leadership Luncheon will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Amici's Cucina, 137 Main St., Waterville Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet President & CEO of Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services, Dr. Katie Spencer White. Dr. White will share her vision for future plans at the Shelter […]

$25 – $30
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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 […]

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Pawsome Friends With Love on a Leash

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

The first Thursday of every month, from 3:30 to 4:30 is time for Pawsome Tales with a furry visitor from Love on a Leash! Children can drop in to the Waterville Public Library and take turns reading their favorite book with the therapy dog. No appointment necessary! LEARN MORE

Free

Jo Dee Messina: Heads Carolina, Tails California

Bowl in the Pines, Snow Pond Center for the Arts Geranium Lane (off Route 23), Sidney, ME

Jo Dee Messina is one of the most iconic country artists of the '90s and '00s and still has a reputation as one of the genre's most passionate, high-energy performers. In 1996, she kicked off her notable career with "Heads Carolina, Tails California," a single that immediately made her a household name. Following the success […]

$40 – $60

June First Friday

Downtown Waterville Main Street at Common Street, Waterville, ME

First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat delicious food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community. Celebrate Pride Month of First […]

Union Coffeehouse: Carole Wise

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

The Union Coffeehouse is pleased to welcome Carole Wise, a singer/songwriter from Brunswick, Maine. Her music is sweet and soulful, drawing on a lifelong passion for education, the beauty of the natural world, and the adventures of finding truth through life's challenges. Her music is also organic – grown and nurtured from the seed of […]

$10

Bee Gees Gold

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

The Bee Gees Gold tribute is the ultimate salute, capturing the experience of seeing the Bee Gees in their prime, live and in-person! Backed by a live band, Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the ’60s to the late ’70s, with the unique falsettos that made them legends. […]

$44 – $54
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Pride 2024 Film Series

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Beat the heat and celebrate Pride month at the Maine Film Center with cool Queer cinema! June 9 - Break the Game June 15 - Queer Futures June 16 - Big Boys June 23 - The Birdcage June 30 - The Persian Version All showings are at 3:00, except for Queer Futures at noon. Regular admission […]

Business After Hours

Quarry Road Recreation Area 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Biologist Bernd Heinrich: Speech and Reception

Moody School Auditorium 13 Easler Road, Hinckley

Professor Heinrich, author of acclaimed works such as Winter World, Mind of the Raven, and Life Everlasting, will share his enchanting experiences as a biologist. His unbiased insights into the beauty of nature, drawn from his observations near his off-the-grid cabin in the mountains of western Maine, promise to inspire and captivate. Following the presentation, […]

Free

Community Draw

Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program on the second Wednesday of each month. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide […]

$11

Keb’ Mo’

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

Date: Wednesday, June 12 at 8:00pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville, but drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s captivating new album, Good To Be, and you can […]

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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 […]

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