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Together: Niches, Nooks, and Needs

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

Come celebrate with us! This culminating event for the Toegther project opens with a reception including music from Elm City Music and family activities from the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, followed by a 1:30pm program featuring collaborative dancemaker Matthew Cumbie and Together partners from Educare Central Maine, Green Block & Studios, High Hopes Clubhouse, Mid-Maine […]

Free

Head Over Heels

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

April 26, 27 + May 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 + May 5 at 2:00 p.m. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within […]

$34 – $36
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Colby Theater Company: Macbeth

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

Three Performances: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. Each night at 7:30. “What’s done cannot be undone.” Join us for Shakespeare’s thrilling brew of ambition, madness, guilt, equivocation, and witchcraft. This production features ensemble movement work, abstracted violence, and a new embodiment of Macbeth’s fractured mind with two actors playing the title role. Admission is free, but […]

Free

13th Annual One-in-Five 5K

FirstPark FirstPark Drive, Oakland, ME

On Sunday, April 28th 2024, we are hosting our 13th annual One in Five 5K! Get your team together and join us as we Race for the One! This year's event will be at FirstPark in Oakland at 9:00 AM. We will also be offering a virtual option! MORE INFO  

Head Over Heels

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

April 26, 27 + May 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 + May 5 at 2:00 p.m. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within […]

$34 – $36

Spring Tea

Children's Discovery Museum 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, United States

You're invited to an English Afternoon Tea with the Children's Discovery Museum! Hosted by local tea lover and enthusiast Tess, along with museum staff and volunteers, enjoy a cup of afternoon tea and a bit to eat as you participate in a traditional tea experience. Smart casual attire, hats are encouraged! Best suited for ages […]

$10

Death Wings Story Share

Studio 1902, Schupf Art Center, 2nd Floor 93 Main Street, Waterville

Waterville Creates hosts a public reading and storytelling event at the completion of the Death Wings Project, a series of three workshops held from January–March 2024 that redefine our relationships to death, grief, loss, and challenging life transitions. Professional actors will read excerpts from a script developed by instructor Bess Welden and workshop participants will […]

Free
Recurring

TODDLER POWER HOURS

Childrens Discovery Museum 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, United States

Date: Mondays, 9am–12pm, September–May Organization: Children's Discovery Museum Location: Children's Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville Come by the Children’s Discovery Museum for some open-ended play targeted for ages 1-5! Activities include sensory bins, tactile toys, and our Mobile Museum pieces, as well as dance parties on our stage. ​Drop-in $3 for children, adults are free Learn more […]

$3

Coffee and Conversation

Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. Ste. 110, Waterville, ME

Join us alongside Cynergy for Coffee & Conversation The Why and How of Life Insurance If you’ve ever wondered what life insurance is, why it’s important, and how to get it, this session is for you. Join KV Connect and Cynergy for this free panel discussion of local experts providing valuable insights and practical tips […]

Free

Halloran Lab 40K Venture Showcase

Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Halloran Lab 40K venture showcase will bring together student enterprises from across campus to compete in a showcase pitch event. Please RSVP here on StartupTree if you plan to join us. Teams will be judged by a panel of guest judges, specifically curated to represent a diversity of experience, industry and sector expertise.  All ventures have qualified for […]

Free
Recurring

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 […]

Ribbon Cutting

Join us for a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 2 - 3 p.m. with Peak Aesthetics to be held at 325-C Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville

Free
Recurring

SLICE: Spring 2024

Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States +2 more

SLICE (Students Learning Innovative Creative Endeavors) is a series that explores cool career paths in the arts! This program encourages students ages 13-18 to explore Waterville’s unique, high-quality arts and cultural programs. Each afternoon will be packed with information, inspiration, and pizza. The sessions will take place Tuesday, April 2, 9, & 23, and on […]

Free

Reader’s Choice Celebration

Waterville Elks Lodge 76 Industrial Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Purchase tickets here  -$20 The 2024 Readers' Choice Awards

$20

Mid-Maine Technical Center Screening

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Please join us 7:00 PM Thursday, May 2, to celebrate the filmmaking work of the Mid-Maine Technical Center's Mass Media Communications Program! Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. TICKETS

Free

Reproductive Freedom Fair

Chace Forum, Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons 150 Main Street, Waterville, ME

There will be an interactive art exhibit, information from local organizations, a kid-friendly arts and crafts activity, and a walking tour of downtown Waterville. Organized by the students in Colby College’s “Reproductive Justice” course, WG236. Advance registration is appreciated, but not required. register

Free

May 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. Join us May 3 for […]

Free

Head Over Heels

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

April 26, 27 + May 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 + May 5 at 2:00 p.m. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within […]

$34 – $36

Friends Camp Clean-Up Day

Friends Camp 729 Lakeview Drive, South China, ME

Volunteers will work to clean up the remaining branches and debris from the trees that were felled in December from high winds. Volunteers will also rake wood chips onto the paths, and other small projects to prepare camp for summer. We will provide a lunch, and people are welcome to come for part or all […]

Free
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Waterville Moves

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

Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance making. This class can be a great way to warm-up and stretch your physicality, or an opportunity to connect to your community. Each class is 45 minutes to an hour long, and […]

Free

Jane’s Walk ME: Explore Good Will Hinckley History and Landscape

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Historic Image of the L.C. Bates Museum As part of Jane’s Walk, take a walking tour of the museum’s architecture and the GWH campus near the museum including buildings, the winding road and pond behind the museum. We will talk about the Maine architect William Miller of Lewiston, who designed the museum and 4 other […]

Recurring

Maine Pottery Tour

Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join Art of Clay Studio members as they participate in their first Maine Pottery Tour, a statewide tour of clay studios in Maine! Visitors will be able to view the clay studio, purchase pottery created by clay studio members, […]

Met Opera Encore: La Rondine

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Puccini’s bittersweet love story returns to cinemas, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco-inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife […]

$16 – $19

Head Over Heels

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

April 26, 27 + May 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 + May 5 at 2:00 p.m. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within […]

$34 – $36
Recurring

Choral Masterwork: Beethoven’s 9th

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

“O friends, not these tones! Rather let us tune our voices more pleasantly and more joyously.” Our final and jubilant program of the year, Choral Masterwork, is a collaboration among the orchestra, invited vocal soloists, and Colby Choirs to present Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, an epic ode to community and the joy of […]

Free
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