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Opening Reception for Whimsical Monsters of Winslow
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Join us for a celebration of creativity and collaboration featuring more than 25 imaginative “monster” creations by students from Winslow Elementary, Winslow Junior High, and Winslow High School.
This unique multi-age project brought together young artists across the district: third graders dreamed up and designed original monsters, high school students brought them to life through painting, and junior high students transformed them into 3D prints and clay sculptures. Musicians from the schools even composed original pieces inspired by each creature, adding another layer to these whimsical works.
The public is invited to explore the exhibition, meet some of the student artists, and enjoy light refreshments.
Part of May First Friday.

Opening Reception: Painted Fiction
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Ticonic Gallery, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME, 04901
Please join us for the opening reception of Painted Fiction, celebrating the work of Maine artists and their vibrant, innovative approaches to painting. The reception will take place in conjunction with May First Friday on May 1, from 5–7pm.
Curated by artist Barbara Sullivan, Painted Fiction celebrates the work of over a dozen dynamic Maine artists who are redefining the timeless art of painting with fresh, imaginative, and innovative approaches. Together, their works breathe new energy into the practice of painting, capturing the ironic, nostalgic, romantic, and even grotesque facets of our current culture. Each piece offers a vivid reflection of our world through the artist’s eyes, inviting viewers to rediscover the magic of painting, explore their own interpretations, and connect the art to their personal experiences. Exhibition open through June 15, 2026.
Image credit: Alicia Ines Ethridge, Watchers of the Ember Woods (Detail), Oil on Linen, 2025, 22” x 30”
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Rhymetime
2026-05-01 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.

Sagittarius Ponderosa
2026-04-30 19:30 | Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville
Three Performances: Thursday – Saturday, April 30 – May 2, 7:30
Archer (still Angela to his family) doesn’t want to move back to his childhood home in eastern Oregon when his father falls ill. But at night under the oldest Ponderosa Pine, he meets a stranger who knows the history of the forests and the sadness of losing endangered things. As Archer accepts big changes in his family, he discovers the power of names and the histories they make and mask. Written by by M.J. Kaufman, directed by Catherine Stewart, and presented by Colby Theater Company.
Admission is free, but reservations are recommended.
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63rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony
2026-04-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States

MJFF: The Stamp Thief
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:45 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: Wednesday, April 29 at 7pm
Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
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.
Part of the Maine Jewish Film Festival!
Part detective story, part heist film, and part historical reckoning, The Stamp Thief is an engrossing cat-and-mouse journey that delves into a decades-old mystery rooted in the Holocaust. The film reveals the story of a rogue Nazi officer tasked with cataloging the valuables of Jews sent to concentration camps. Rather than aiding the victims, he seized the opportunity to steal millions of dollars worth of rare stamps and buried them in his home—now modern-day Poland. In a real-life, Argo-like mission, former Seinfeld producer Gary Gilbert embarks on a daring quest to uncover the truth and recover the stolen stamps. Disguising his investigation as a movie shoot, Gilbert seeks to return the stamps to their rightful heirs, delivering a small yet powerful act of justice more than 75 years after the Holocaust.
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Latin Dance Classes
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:15 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Wtvl Planning Board
2026-04-28 19:00 | City Hall Annex, 46 Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901
For agenda of Waterville Apr 28, 2026 Planning Board meeting, *** CLICK HERE ***

Threads + Tales
2026-04-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-21 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

Crafternoons
2026-04-28 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-21 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 April:
04-07: Paper Frog
04-14: Rain Cloud
04-21: Earth Day Flowers
04-28: Daffodil Pinwheel
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

MJFF: The Sea
2026-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: Monday, April 27 at 7pm
Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes
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.
Part of the Maine Jewish Film Festival!
Khaled, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy, is on his way to visit the sea for the first time in his life; at the checkpoint, the Israeli authorities deny his entry. Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a dangerous journey to the sea while his father Ribhi, risking both arrest and his job, attempts to find him.
In Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles.
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Once Upon a Mattress
2026-04-26 14:00, 2026-04-25 19:30, 2026-04-24 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Dates: April 24, 25 + May 1, 2 at 7:30pm + April 26 + May 3 at 2pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
>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
Directed by Beth Lambert
Musical Direction by Rob Laraway
Sponsored by KSW Federal Credit Union, Allen Insurance and Marie Cormier
Once Upon a Mattress is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Cast
Princess Winnifred–Shannon Thurston
Prince Dauntless–Owen Lewis
Queen Aggravain–Marcine Sopko
King Septimus–Paul Strand
The Minstrel–Jessica Haviland
The Jester–Chris Dostie
Lady Larken–Kiersten Christy
Sir Harry–Avery Ryan
The Wizard–Keith Davis
Ensemble–Hannah Comfort, Arielle Costello, Kendall DeBoer, Dan Eccher, Krystal Guckin, Paul Herard, Robyn King, Dawn Wiers, Greg Wiers
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Better Together Waterville
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterville Senior High School, 1 Brooklyn Avenue, Waterville, ME
Join us for an evening of food and community connection as Better Together Waterville hosts a free community dinner celebrating the diversity and spirit that makes our city special. This event brings together neighbors, new Mainers, and longtime residents for an unforgettable evening of shared stories and shared meals.
Delicious Food
Enjoy a wonderful variety of dishes representing the many cultures and traditions that make up our community. This is community dining at its finest!
Community Connection
Most importantly, come ready to meet your neighbors! This dinner brings together people from all walks of life – newly arrived immigrants, longtime Mainers, families, students, seniors, and everyone in between. It's an opportunity to build the relationships that make Waterville stronger.
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Teen Tabletop
2026-04-25 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 April:
4/4 - ONE SHOT: Egg Hunt
Every year the fine feathered inhabitants of Candy Hollow must sacrifice their eggs to avoid some horrible fate at the hands of a mysterious creature. This year, you and your fowl friends are determined to figure out why.
4/11 - Board Games!
4/18 - Board Games!
4/25 - CAMPAIGN: Libraries and Lycanthropes: Session 1
Session 1 of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons campaign!
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Earth Day Celebration
2026-04-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Chace Forum, Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons, 150 Main St., Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
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The Waterville chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby is celebrating Earth Day with a free screening of the documentary short “The Light Won't Dim” (Not Rated, 30 min., 2025) and a silent auction featuring local businesses and artists. Light refreshments will be provided. The silent auction begins at 5 p.m., the documentary screening begins at 6 p.m. and auction winners will be announced at 7:15 p.m.

Vacation Camp
2026-04-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
APRIL VACATION CAMP

Only a few spots remain for our April Vacation Camp ~Get your child signed up today!!
Monday - Friday, April 20 - 24​, 9:00-12:00 each day
Come & join us for half-day vacation camp!
Art, science, movement and open-ended play are on the schedule every day.
Ideal for ages 4-7​
$125 for the week or $30 per day
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Fire at Sea
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: April 23 at 7pm
Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutes, followed by discussion
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.
Sponsored by the Department of Francophone and Italian Studies, Cinema Studies, and the Center for the Arts and Humanities at Colby College.
Situated 150 miles south of Sicily, Lampedusa hit headlines as the first port of call for hundreds of thousands of African and Middle Eastern refugees hoping to make a new life in Europe. After spending months living on the island and engaging with its inhabitants, director Gianfranco Rosi accumulated an incredible array of footage, portraying the history, culture and daily lives of the islanders. Focusing on 12-year-old Samuele as he explores the land and attempts to gain mastery of the sea, the film slowly builds a breathtakingly naturalistic portrait of the Lampedusan people, the refugees, and the events that surround them. The result is a lyrical, poetic, and searingly powerful documentary that casts neither judgement nor aspersions, but simply shows the world—to utterly devastating effect.
Winner of the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2016 Berlin Film Festival and nominated for the 2017 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, Rosi’s deeply moving portrait of the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa and the humanitarian crisis occurring in the seas around it "peels away any pretense of resolution to the migrant crisis. Instead, Fire at Sea constructs a history that finds stability in its certainty that empathy, as the highest form of human connection, must anchor any constructive response to displaced refugees."—Clayton Dillard, Slant Magazine.
Be sure to stay after the film to participate in an open discussion!
In English and in Italian with English subtitles.
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Startup Funding for Your Business
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space, Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. Ste. 110, Waterville, ME
Join us for an engaging conversation with Ralph Nodine, Chair Emeritus of Maine Angels, as he shares insights from his extensive experience supporting early-stage companies and evaluating investment opportunities. Ralph will dive into what today’s startups need to succeed and explore the evolving landscape of angel funding in Maine and beyond.This event will also bring together the 2026 Dirigo Labs accelerator cohort, past cohort companies, and members of Maine’s startup ecosystem, making it a great opportunity to connect, learn, and build relationships.

Let’s Learn “Umwelt”, a Spring Break Special!
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | ME
Let’s Learn “Umwelt”: Seeing the world like an animal, with guest Serena Sanborn. Come learn how an animal's sense of smell (and other senses) differ from a human's and how that shapes their perception of the world around them!
A Spring Break Homeschool Hub special! Free and open to all families!
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Earth Day: MOFGA at MFC
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: April 22 at 6pm for demonstrations and at 7pm for movie shorts and discussion
Runtime: 2 hours
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.
Join the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and Waterville Creates for a celebration of organic agriculture and the people who care for the soil that sustains us. Through film, conversation, and hands-on learning with MOFGA and area artists, we’ll explore how farming, art, and community are deeply connected.
After an hour of hands-on activities and demonstrations from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, head up to Cinema 1 for a series of six MOFGA short films, followed by a panel discussion with local farmers.
Shorts included in program:
"Supporting MOFGA Certified Organic Products at the Belfast Community Coop"
"MOFGA farmer programs and Organic Certification: Dancing Harvest Farm"
"Dancing Harvest Transition To Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)"
"New Spoke Farm: First-Generation Farmers Growing for the Future"
"Experience the Heart of Organic Dairy at Springside Farms"
"Aurora Mills and Farm: Growing Grains, Building Community, Fighting Climate Change"
Come celebrate what it means to live lightly on the Earth—and how thoughtful farming helps sustain healthy land and vibrant communities!
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Lockwood Mill Opening
2026-04-22 15:00 | Lockwood Mill, 6 Water Street, Waterville
Please join us for a ribbon cutting at the opening of Lockwood Mill, 6 Water Street, Waterville.

Schindler Space Architect
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: April 21 at 7pm
Runtime: 1 hour 33 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.
Sponsored by the Colby College Cultural Events Committee and President David Greene!
Austrian-born and educated, R.M. Schindler laid the foundation for what is now considered the California lifestyle of indoor-outdoor living. This documentary explores his richly complex work and its influences, illuminates Schindler’s philosophy of Space Architecture as contrasted with the International Style, and reexamines Schindler’s complicated relationships with his mentor Frank Lloyd Wright and his rival Richard Neutra.
Featuring narration by Meryl Streep and voice acting by Udo Kier, Xander Berkeley, and Blake Lindsley, Schindler Space Architect affirms the singular genius of one man and the eternal challenge every artist faces to stay true to their vision in an effort to leave a lasting impact.
Be sure to stay after the film for an open discussion with filmmaker Valentina Ganeva!
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Born in Iberia: Music for Guitar and Cello
2026-04-21 12:00 | Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME
The music of the Iberian peninsula reflects the influence of Moorish, Jewish, and Christian cultures, among others. The ethnic musical traditions of the New World also played a part as they were carried back to Spain and Portugal, including genres like the sarabande and the chaconne. Composers featured include Granados, Falla, Piazzolla, and Villa-Lobos. The performers are Raffael Scheck and Timothy Burris of Scheckmate.
Admission is free, but reservations are appreciated.
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