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Things to do around today
Maine Narrow Gauge Train Ride Ride scenic 40-minute narrated roundtrips along beautiful Casco Bay on lovingly preserved passenger cars while learning Maine's unique narrow gauge railroading history.
Miscellaneous
Vanessa Collier Twelve-time Blues Music Award nominee and multi-instrumentalist Vanessa Collier performs live at One Longfellow Square.
Music
The Bucket Comedy Show Empire Comedy Club hosts a fast-paced, audience-inspired night where talented comedians create jokes on the fly based on topics submitted by the audience.
Miscellaneous
Piano & Pilates Participate in a mat Pilates class while pianist Myles Kelly performs on a baby grand in Mechanics' Hall's historic ballroom.
Music
Pan New England Steel Band Festival Enjoy a vibrant two-day celebration of steel drum music and culture, featuring talented bands and delicious food trucks, all for free at the Bangor Waterfront.
Music
SpongeBob The Musical Youth Edition When their home faces destruction from a volcano, SpongeBob and friends rally together in a race against time to save their undersea world.
Theatre & Movies
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Events for the rest of this week
The Laugh Track Portland Stage presents a world premiere comedy about the writers of I Love Lucy, featuring Madelyn Pugh's fierce navigation of the male-dominated entertainment industry and her relationship with writing partner Bob Carroll Jr.
Theatre & Movies
Wednesday
Hollywood Nights Experience America's premier Bob Seger tribute band, Hollywood Nights, performing the legendary rock icon's hits with a high-energy, authentic sound.
Music
Friday
Fodhla Experience captivating traditional Irish melodies performed by skilled musicians on fiddle, flute, and guitar in Brewer.
Music
Friday
UMaine Baseball vs. UMass Lowell The Black Bears face the University of Massachusetts Lowell in an America East conference home game at Mahaney Diamond.
Sports
Friday
The Science of Magic Illusionist Bill Blagg reveals how scientific principles create magical illusions through comedy, audience participation, and mind-blowing demonstrations for students.
Family & Kids
Thursday
Forest Edges at Biddeford Pool Explore forest edges and open woodlands during a guided spring walk led by a Maine Audubon naturalist at East Point Sanctuary.
Education
Thursday
Caspian Experience a night of post-rock and dark romantic music featuring Caspian with support from Dead Gowns at Portland House of Music.
Music
Thursday
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Celebrate the release of the "Feels Like Day One" EP with live music from Small Town Dispatch, It's Mandy, and Red Eft at the Apohadion Theater.
Music
Thursday
Brett Dennen Singer-songwriter Brett Dennen performs emotional, melodic songs exploring themes of love, resilience, and personal growth at One Longfellow Square.
Music
Thursday
Secret Chiefs 3 Secret Chiefs 3 plays avant-garde experimental music led by Mr. Bungle guitarist Trey Spruance at this long-awaited return performance.
Music
Thursday
Jay Carlon & Micaela Tobin Experience an intimate gathering combining experimental movement, music, and conversation led by dancer Jay Carlon and composer Micaela Tobin at Mechanics' Hall.
Arts
Thursday
Matt Vita Experience NYC-based comedian Matt Vita's sharp wit and electric stage presence at Empire Comedy Club, featuring opener Nikki MacCallum.
Miscellaneous
Thursday
Dark Skies Over Fields Pond Celebrate Maine Dark Sky Week with stargazing and learn about protecting our night skies and wildlife.
Education
Friday
Bill Blagg Master illusionist Bill Blagg delivers a high-energy evening of mind-blowing illusions and interactive entertainment at Collins Center for the Arts.
Miscellaneous
Thursday
Pinocchio Experience Pinocchio's journey to discover humanity through Vivid Motion Dance's contemporary ballet, jazz, modern dance, and handmade puppets in this magical storytelling performance.
Arts
Friday
Everything Ash Maine Audubon hosts four evening webinars exploring the emerald ash borer crisis and ash conservation strategies with expert speakers.
Education
Friday
Limitless Wrestling Limitless Wrestling returns to Portland Expo for their Warzone event featuring TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion Maggie Lee.
Sports
Friday
Dollop Subcircle presents short dance works by Maine choreographers Jennifer Dignan, Tristan Koepke, Jessie Laurita-Spanglet, and Anne Tantuico at this showcase event.
Arts
Friday
Clean Out Colon Cancer Benefit Concert Support Maine Cancer Foundation's colon cancer prevention efforts while enjoying live rock music from the Dovetail Joints at this benefit concert.
Community
Friday
Gilsland Farm Volunteer Work Day Volunteers work alongside Maine Audubon's Land Steward to rebuild protective fencing and help restore an eroding streambank at Gilsland Farm.
Community
Friday
Rachel Scanlon Comedian Rachel Scanlon brings her A Bit Much stand-up comedy tour to Empire Comedy Club in Portland.
Miscellaneous
Friday
Rachel Scanlon: A Bit Much Tour Watch stand-up comedian Rachel Scanlon perform her comedy tour at Empire Comedy Club in Portland.
Music
Friday
On Golden Pond Explore the enduring love of an elderly couple facing life's challenges during their annual summer retreat in a touching theatrical production.
Theatre & Movies
Friday
Forestry for Maine Birds and Fish Learn how to manage your woodland to improve habitats for breeding birds and fish in this hands-on Maine Audubon workshop.
Education
Saturday
World Migratory Bird Day Celebrate bird migration at Fields Pond with guided walks, workshops, and special evening events in Holden.
Education
Saturday
Nomar Slevik Book Signing Meet local author Nomar Slevik as he signs copies of his newest collection of true stories about unexplained phenomena at The Emporium Spooky Goods & More.
Arts
Saturday
Climate Solutions Dance Party Dance to music from DJs for Climate Action while celebrating climate solutions and connecting with community members at Wolfe's Neck Center in Freeport.
Community
Saturday
Serviceberry Discover the ecological significance of serviceberry and its role in supporting biodiversity and habitat diversity in Maine in a Maine Audubon webinar.
Education
Wednesday
Warbler Walks Join Maine Audubon's staff naturalist for free guided bird walks during peak warbler migration season at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland.
Education
Monday
These Walls Speak Learn about the Maine Solidarity Fund and its partners during a screening of the documentary 'These Walls Speak: PLACA,' followed by a discussion.
Arts
Monday
Lit Chicks Book Club This monthly Bangor Public Library book club holds monthly discussions of literary and contemporary fiction with a feminine perspective.
Arts
Tuesday
Tech Club Participants will have the opportunity to learn the art of creating stop-motion short movies in a series of workshops at the Bangor Public Library.
Family & Kids
Tuesday
53 Days in Nazi Germany Explore how Nazi Germany dismantled democratic institutions following Hitler's 1933 appointment as chancellor through a presentation by Erica Nadelhaft.
Education
Tuesday
Mechanics' Hall Book Discussion Group Discuss 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett with fellow readers at Mechanics' Hall's monthly book group gathering.
Arts
Tuesday
Maintenance Artist Explore the revolutionary public art of Mierle Laderman Ukeles, who transformed routine maintenance into performance art, with a documentary screening and post-film discussion.
Arts
Tuesday
Backyard Bird Photography for Beginners Discover bird photography techniques in this hands-on workshop at Fields Pond, tailored for beginners and nature enthusiasts.
Arts
Wednesday
Forest Edges Join a guided walk exploring forest edges and open woodlands to learn about native plants and seasonal change at Fields Pond.
Education
Thursday
Online Privacy & Security Learn about the security and privacy issues associated with online tools and how to protect your privacy on the web.
Education
Wednesday
America East Softball Tournament UMaine hosts the America East softball tournament at the Pierre & Catherine Labat Softball Complex in Orono.
Sports
Wednesday
Nature Walk Explore Gilsland Farm with a field naturalist, observing birds, insects, fungi, and plants while contributing to community science projects.
Education
Wednesday
The Psychology of Serial Killers Explore the disturbing psychology of infamous serial killers with forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles through expert analysis and real-world case studies at Aura.
Education
Wednesday
Serviceberry Explore serviceberry's ecological significance and seasonal importance with Maine Audubon in this guided webinar led by expert Andrew Tufts.
Education
Wednesday
Family Fun at Gilsland Farm Young children and their caregivers explore nature together through stories, songs, art, and play at Gilsland Farm.
Family & Kids
Wednesday
Open Mic Night Discover new voices and enjoy live music from singer-songwriters in a supportive creative community at One Longfellow Square.
Arts
Wednesday
Wub Zero Enjoy a night of music featuring Chirs Karns and Honeycomb at Portland House of Music, with special guest Abnr Slaythoven.
Music
Wednesday
America East Softball Tournament The University of Maine hosts the America East softball tournament.
Sports
Wednesday
Teen Fun with 4-H Join Emily from Penobscot County 4-H for hands-on STEM activities designed specifically for grades 6-12 at the Bangor Public Library.
Family & Kids
Thursday
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Join an engaging storytime that explores science, technology, engineering, arts, and math concepts through hands-on activities and books at Bangor Public Library.
Family & Kids
Monday
Intro to Pole Dancing Build foundational skills and confidence in a supportive environment while learning essential spins, proper hand placement, and momentum at Eye Candy Dance and Fitness.
Recreation
Monday
Next Chapter Book Club The Bangor Public Library hosts a club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Arts
Thursday
Saturday Story Stop Children aged 3-6 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and games at the Bangor Public Library to boost early literacy skills.
Family & Kids
Saturday
Bouncing Baby Story Time Join engaging story time sessions for babies and caregivers at Bangor Public Library to enjoy songs and stories.
Family & Kids
Tuesday
Tiny Tots Storytime Enjoy a half an hour of games, stories, crafts, and more for kids ages 2-4 at the Bangor Public Library.
Family & Kids
Tuesday
Teen Craft Club Teens in grades 6-12 gather weekly to work on various craft projects including crochet, painting, sketching, and sewing at the Bangor Public Library.
Family & Kids
Tuesday
Open DJ Night DJs of all skill levels bring records, CDs, or controllers to perform and experiment with different genres and styles in an open format.
Music
Tuesday
Crafty Corner Kids and families can enjoy engaging drop-in craft activities at Bangor Public Library every week.
Family & Kids
Thursday
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club Teens in grades 6-12 can create characters and embark on single-day adventures at the Bangor Public Library.
Family & Kids
Wednesday
Tech Tutoring Sessions The Bangor Public Library holds hour-long tutoring session in person, by phone, or over Zoom to teach common tech tasks.
Education
Friday
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Community
Gilsland Farm Volunteer Work Day
Participants will spend the afternoon helping to rebuild a section of fencing designed to protect the eroding bank of the West Meadow. Volunteers will haul materials, demolish the existing fence, dig holes for new posts, and construct a more sustainable structure. The work involves hiking approximately a half mile while carrying up to 20 pounds and using hand tools such as post diggers, shovels, hammers, and power drills. Maine Audubon will provide all necessary tools and water for bottle refills.
- Location
- Gilsland Farm
- Date
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- Friday, May 8, 2026
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In-Person
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Free
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Outdoors
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