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The Nerd
2026-01-31 19:30, 2026-02-01 14:00, 2026-02-06 19:30, 2026-02-07 19:30, 2026-02-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
An aspiring architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert often speaks of the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” — so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless “nerd” — a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence, and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another, until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence — a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising “twist” ending of the play.
Six Performances:

January 30 & 31 + February 6 & 7 at 7:30 p.m.
February 1 & 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $32 - $34. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Cinema Explorations: Familiar Touch
2026-02-01 10:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: January 31 + February 1 at 10am
Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Free and open to all, ticket reservations encouraged.
Part of Cinema Explorations, a wintertime community-curated film series.
Many films show us experiences we have never had nor do we ever expect to have. Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant) and her family are experiencing something we will find familiar. It is also likely that we have pondered whether Ruth’s fate could be our own. When her son (H. Jon Benjamin) arrives, she mistakes him for a suitor. Their “date” takes them to an assisted living facility Ruth does not remember she had previously selected for herself. Among her fellow memory care residents, Ruth feels certain she is somewhere she does not belong. As she slowly begins to accept the warmth and support of care workers Vanessa (Carolyn Michelle) and Brian (Andy McQueen), she finds new ways to ground herself in her body even as her mind embarks on a journey all its own.
This coming-of-old-age feature from writer-director Sarah Friedland (the 2025 Independent Spirit Someone to Watch Award-winner) compassionately follows the winding path of octogenarian Ruth’s shifting memories and desires while remaining rooted in her sage perspective. "Friedland’s film, as sharp as it is soft, conveys both the terror of losing the life you recognize, and the intermittent, fragmented joy of finding it again."—Guy Lodge, Variety.
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Audition: Once Upon a Mattress
2026-02-02 18:00 | Studio 1902, Schupf Art Center, 2nd Floor, 93 Main Street, Waterville
Auditions 1: UPDATED Saturday, January 31 at 2pm
Auditions 2: Monday, February 2 at 6pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, February 4 at 6pm
Location: Studio 1902, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville
Organization: Waterville Opera House
AUDITION LOCATION: Candidates should enter through the Paul J. Schupf Art Center (93 Main Street, Waterville) and proceed to the second floor.
SHOW DATES: April 24, 25 & May 1, 2 at 7:30pm + April 26 & May 3 at 2pm
ABOUT THE SHOW: Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
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Crafternoons
2026-02-03 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-10 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 February:
02-03: Crayon-Resistant Painted Heart
02-10: Chinese New Year Rocking Horse
02-17: Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint
02-24: Heart Mouse
Special Saturday Program, 12-2:30 pm
02-21: Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can decorate their own pots and then plant basil seeds to take home! They will learn all about growing plants and how to take care of their new potted basil!
Lead by Colby College student Seed Library volunteers. Sponsored by the Waterville Seed Library and Colby College.
All materials provided. Free and open to the public

Threads + Tales
2026-02-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-10 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

Maine Pond Hockey Classic
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-09 | Camp Tracy, 302 McGrath Pond Road, Oakland, Maine, 04963
Play Pond Hockey the Way It’s Meant to Be
Embrace Winter | Lace Up | Hit the Ice
Get ready for one of Maine’s most authentic outdoor hockey experiences. The Maine Pond Hockey Classic (MPHC) returns to Oakland, Maine – this time at Camp Tracy. We’ve got natural ice rinks on McGrath Pond, roaring fires, music, food, and full-on pond hockey vibes.
When & Where

Adult Tourney – February 6-8
Youth Tourney – February 14-15
Location: Camp Tracy’s – The Lodge, Camp Tracy Meadows, Oakland, Maine

Why You Should Be There

Raw, 4-on-4 pond hockey: No goalies, natural ice rinks – play the game as it was meant to be played
Festival Atmosphere: Live DJ, beer garden, food vendors, fire pits, and ice golf scramble – there’s more than just hockey
Support a Great Cause: Proceeds benefit local youth programs at the Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) – play with purpose

Divisions for every level – Open A, B & C, Rec, Women’s Open & Rec, Age divisions, and Just 4 Fun
How to Join

Register your team early – divisions fill quickly
Bring your hockey gear, your team spirit, and your readiness for Maine winter magic.
Spectators are welcome too – great to watch, great to enjoy the community vibe

Learn More: https://www.mainepondhockey.org/

Rhymetime
2026-02-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Rhymetime: for Babies, Toddlers and Their Grownups!
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 February 2026 are:
02/06: Letter "T"
02/13: Letter "U"
02/20: Letter "V"
02/27: Letter "W"
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org

AnniversaTEA Party
2026-02-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
You are cordially invited to the Waterville Public Library's AnniversaTEA Party! Come help us celebrate the fifth anniversary of our Cozy Reads Tea kits with hot tea, a sweet treat, and friendly company. All ages welcome! If you are feeling extra fancy, come dressed in your best tea time attire! We'll close out our brew-tea-ful gathering with a drawing for a tea pot.
Open to all ages, tea, hot water, and treats will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite mug or teacup!
Location: Fireplace Room, 1st Floor, Waterville Public Library

Waterville Creates Volunteer Info Session
2026-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Studio 1902, Schupf Art Center, 2nd Floor, 93 Main Street, Waterville
Have you heard the buzz about volunteering with Waterville Creates and want to learn more? Join our staff and several current volunteers in Studio 1902 from 4–5pm (right before Cozy February First Friday) to discover everything you need to know about the volunteer process. You will hear from the staff who work directly with the volunteers about our organization’s varying volunteer needs, current volunteers about their volunteer experiences, as well as our Volunteer Coordinator on how to register for our volunteer website. Bring a friend and you will be entered to win two tickets to that evening’s performance of The Nerd at the Waterville Opera House.

Zine Making and Open Mic Night
2026-02-06 17:00 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
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First Friday
2026-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: February 6, 2026
Time: 5–7pm
Organizations: Waterville Creates, Colby Museum of Art, and Colby Arts Office
Location: Multiple Locations, Main Street, Downtown Waterville
Free and open to all ages.
Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street:
COZY FIRST FRIDAY!
5–7pm Games, tea, and soup shots
Join Waterville Creates and the Colby College Museum of Art for a relaxed, wintry First Friday at the Schupf Art Center! This is a come-as-you-are, all-ages evening designed for connection, creativity, and warming up together.
5–7pm Games + Puzzles
Bring your favorite board game or dive into our collection of games and puzzles. Bring friends and family to hang out and play!
5–7pm Palentine/Valentine Card Making
Make a handmade card for someone you love—pal, friend, galentine, valentine, or anyone who could use a little cheer. We’ll have stamps, collage materials, and plenty of supplies to make awesome cards for loved ones.
5–7pm Soup Bar + Tea
Warm up with a sampling of delicious soups and tea. Come sip, sample, and savor—perfect for a chilly February!
Maine Film Center
Enjoy 50% off concessions all day at the Maine Film Center! (popcorn makes everything better.)
Waterville Opera House
7:30 The Nerd
The Nerd, a play by Larry Shue, is a farcical comedy about a kind-hearted architect who is stuck hosting an excruciatingly awkward and socially inept man whose “nerdiness” threatens to ruin things! Don’t miss this fun, twist and turns farce of a play! Click here for more info and tickets.
Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street:
5pm All About Love – Zine Making Workshop & Open Mic
Try out some valentine themed zine making and open mic sharing! Artist and educator Nat Shacklett of Nat Woolfe Studio will be leading a zine making workshop while folks are welcome to share poetry or songs at the open mic. Hot chocolate, tea, and sweet treats provided. Central Maine Pride will be present to share resources and ways to connect with LGBTQ+ community!
What are First Fridays?
First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in 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.
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Jenda's Movie Madness: Plan 9 From Outer Space
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
She crash landed on purpose. She’s back. And she’s taking on a film so legendarily awful, it’s practically a public service to mock it.
Strap in for the next uproarious chapter of Jenda’s Movie Madness, where cinematic catastrophes are transformed into pure comedy gold. This time, we’re diving headfirst into the gloriously terrible sci-fi disasterpiece Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957, 79 min.) — a movie so famously bad, it has been hailed by many as “The worst film ever made”!
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Central Maine Chocolate Festival
2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St, Fairfield, ME, United States
The annual Central Maine Chocolate Festival returns to the Fairfield Community Center on February 7th!The perfect place to find that something that will make this Valentine's Day extra special!

3D Design and Printing for Beginners
2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Ticonic Classroom, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Curious about 3D printing? This hands-on, two-part class is the perfect place to start. You'll learn the entire 3D printing process from design to finished object using our new Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printers and MacBook Airs. No experience necessary — just bring your creativity and curiosity!
Class meets Saturdays, February 7 & 14. Class is open to adults and teens; ages 13–15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Class is limited to 10 participants.
Cost: $131. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Take Your Child to the Library Day
2026-02-07 10:30 - 14:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Take Your Child to the Library Day Read-a-thon
Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library
On the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families. Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic.
Waterville Public Library is hosting an all-day Read-a-thon! Drop by and listen to non-stop stories read aloud from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm by library friends, city officials, & staff.
Learn more about Take Your Child to the Library Day: https://takeyourchildtothelibrary.org/
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet
2026-02-07 12:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question—you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish, and darkly funny reimagining.
Tickets: $14.50-$17.00. This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Teen Tabletop: The Remix!
2026-02-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Public Library's teen gaming program! Teens will be playing a wide variety of TTRPGs and board games, and every week will be a completely different game, different world, and different vibe! No previous experience is necessary, so come explore new games with us each week or simply show up to the ones that sound fun for you. Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
Track List for February:
2/7 - ONE-SHOT: To the Temple of Doom! To Defeat the Ancient Evil!
2/14 - Dice Games! Come play a collection of dice games, including Yahtzee, Farkle, and Liar's Dice.
2/21 - Classic Games: Catan
2/28 - ONE-SHOT: Pokemon! Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon

Today's game: Descriptions pending
Location: Bartlett Room for Teens & Colby Program Room
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Ice Fishing/Smelt Fishing
2026-02-07 12:00 - 17:30 | Maine
Cool Neighborhood Association is announcing plans for:
Ice Fishing/Smelt Fishing Group
At Worthing’s in Randolph on The Kennebec River
Feb. 7 from noon to 5:30 PM
IF INTERESTED, HAVE QUESTIONS, WANT TO SIGN UP, OR WANT TO CAR POOL -
PLEASE CONTACT IRA:
ira@jj-cool.org OR Text 207-313-2924

Hard Tellin' Not Knowin'
2026-02-07 19:30 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
Hard Tellin’ Not Knowin’ – Comedy Tour
Get ready for an evening of non‑stop laughter with two powerhouse comedians!
🤣 Johnny Ater – Maine’s own down‑home comic with a rubber face that will leave you in stitches. He’s your goofy brother, your dorky dad, your silly grandpa… and by the end of the night, your funniest best friend.
🤣 Brendan Eyre – Seen on Late Night with Seth Meyers and Comedy Central, Brendan’s laid‑back style and sharp eye for life’s absurdities have earned him 50+ million views online.
✨ Don’t miss Hard Tellin’ Not Knowin’ – a comedy double feature with 30+ years of stand‑up experience packed into one unforgettable show.
👉 Tag your friends, grab your tickets, and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt!
18 and older only, please
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Cool Runnings
2026-02-08 12:00, 2026-02-09 19:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Sunday, February 8 at 12:00 p.m.
Monday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate the beginning of the Winter Olympics with the Jamaican bobsled team!
Jamaican sprinter Derice has dreams of competing at the Olympics, but he never expected to be disqualified in the eligibility trials. Refusing to give up, he enlists the help of a disgraced former Olympian to train himself and three other athletes to become Jamaica's first bobsled team. The only problem is, how do you train a bobsled team that's never even seen snow before?
Based on the real story of Jamaica's inaugural bobsled team and featuring John Candy in one of his best roles, Cool Runnings is "a sweet-natured, high-spirited comedy, that rare movie that plays effectively to all ages. Even rarer, it celebrates genuine sportsmanship, placing the emphasis back on how the game is played in the face of the winning-is-everything philosophy that permeates every aspect of contemporary life."—Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times.
(PG-13, 108 min., 1993)
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Teen Clay Club
2026-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
January Session: Wednesdays, January 14 + 28
February Session: Wednesdays, February 11 + 25
March Session: Wednesdays, March 11 + 25

Wendy Burton leads this bi-monthly exploration of clay where teens ages 13–16 will learn about hand building, glazing, surface design, and more. Each young artist will be encouraged to independently find their own unique approach to clay in a supportive environment.
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Community Draw
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, February 11 at 6-8pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to join this costumed figure drawing session to refine their skills in a welcoming, supportive environment. Bring your preferred media—charcoal, pastels, paint, tablet, etc.—Ticonic will supply the chairs, model, and plenty of camaraderie.
All levels of experience are welcome. Each class will begin with a quick drawing warm-up exercise, followed by timed, open-drawing sessions. There will be an optional 15-minute sharing of work after class.
Age: Adults and teens 16+
Limit: 20 participants
Cost: $11
Price includes a $1 handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund.
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Business Breakfast: Creating Accessible Digital Content
2026-02-12 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
