And in the near future.

Feb 02, 2026

Silhouetted figures of three hikers standing on a rocky outcrop during sunset, with text overlay promoting activities in the Mount Desert Island region.

THINGS TO DO

It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know.

Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many things that this email is a bit long for a lot of inboxes.

We hope you have some great adventures this week!

To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them in chronological order.

WHERE CAN YOU EAT?

You can check out the list of all the restaurants at our new site, ACADIA ADVENTURES. The restaurants are here!

If you’re an owner/manager/employee of a restaurant that isn’t on the list yet, please let us know and we’ll get you there, but please be kind about it and know that any lack of mention is not intentional.

And, the list of all the restaurants currently open in the winter season (this changes a lot) is here, compiled by Jennifer DuBois Cough of First Express in Bar Harbor. Since she is off adventuring for a bit, we’re maintaining it for her. If there are any changes, message us here.

A detailed schedule of delivery, dining, and takeout services for various restaurants in Bar Harbor and surrounding areas, including operational hours and temporary closures.

Red Sky, which is not in the list, is another local restaurant, though it is closed for the winter, it is not closed for good! The restaurants above are only restaurants that typically stay open after November 2.

ONGOING

An informational flyer about The Community School for Place-Based Education, highlighting a winter speaker and activity series with details of several events including dates, times, and locations.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

A colorful poster promoting a kid's scavenger hunt at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a girl with a magnifying glass, surrounded by bookshelves and text details about the event.

CRITERION

WINTER ADULT READING CHALLENGE AT THE SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Promotional graphic for a Winter Bingo adult reading challenge, featuring an owl in a scarf reading a book, set against a light blue background with snowflakes. The event runs from January 1, 2026, to February 28, 2026, with details about prize drawings and a library website.

10th ANNUAL ICE QUILTING DERBY

Promotional flyer for the 10th Annual Downeast Maine Ice Quilting Derby, detailing the event's structure, benefits like free block patterns, and instructions for participation.

FREE TAX HELP (Multiple dates, multiple libraries, beginning in February)

Promotional flyer for free tax help at MDI libraries, detailing dates and locations including Jesup Memorial Library, Northeast Harbor Library, and Southwest Harbor Public Library. Includes contact numbers and emphasis on assistance for low and moderate income taxpayers.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

TRENTON GRANGE OPEN MIC

FEBRUARY 2— ARTISTIC ADVENTURES FOR LITTLE ONES AND THEIR GROWN-UPS

A parent and child engage in an artistic activity, with the child holding a container that showcases their art. Colorful paint splashes and playful imagery surround them, promoting an event titled 'Artistic Adventures for Little Ones (& Their Grown-Ups!)' scheduled for February 2nd from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

FEBRUARY 2: LIFELONG LEARNERS SERIES

Children sitting on the ground surrounded by colorful fabrics, yarn, and sticks in a forest setting. Text overlay promotes a Forest Kindergarten event at The Community School on February 2, 2026.

FEBRUARY 2—MAKE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK

Promotional flyer for a comic book creation workshop for kids with Mike Duffy at Southwest Harbor Public Library. Event details include dates, times, and registration information.

LEGO CLUB!

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

Mon/Wed; 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:

Forest Kindergarten at TCS: A Solid Foundation

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

FEBRUARY 3 — HOW 3D PRINTERS WORK

Event poster for a presentation titled 'How 3D Printers Work (And What You Can Make With Them)' with Mike Brzeziowski on February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Includes images of a 3D printer and 3D printed objects.

FEBRUARY 3 — WARM YOUR HEART SILENT AUCTION

Graphic promoting an online silent auction with the text 'Warm Your Heart', featuring red mittens with a heart emblem, and a 'Save the Date' banner for February 3-9.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

Tai Chi Tuesdays with Andrea Lepcio at ArtWaves

Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio

Promotional image for Tai Chi class, featuring a woman in a yoga pose, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and black pants, with class details displayed.

$10 per session or $100 for the series of 11 sessions.

Drop-ins welcome!

THE WAY OF BEING

Move Free Run Club

BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.

The Move Free Run Club (Acadia Chapter) meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and every Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte! Hope to meet more members of the community!

TWO SHOES LINE DANCING!

Promotional flyer for 'Two Shoes Dance' new line dancing class for adults featuring Pop, Latin, Club, and Hip Hop styles. Includes details on schedule, location, pricing, and contact information.

TUESDAYS AT ARTWAVES: Kids’ Art After School!

Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm at ArtWaves Kaleidoscope Studio

Ages 6 – 14

Join us after school for Art at ArtWaves from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday will feature a different activity / art form! Each week we will learn about artists from around the world and art history all while creating our own unique art using a variety of materials. Experience paint, clay, felt and more! These classes exceed National Standards for art education!

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

Baby and Toddler Time

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

FEBRUARY 4 — FOGTOWN x VOLTA TRIVIA NIGHT

Graphic promoting Trivia Night at Volta featuring dates, details about teams, and beer availability.

FEBRUARY 4 — LET’S OPEN A GROCERY STORE: COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Promotional poster for a community conversation about opening a grocery store, hosted by the Southwest Harbor Co-Op Initiative, detailing the event schedule, location, and RSVP information.

FEBRUARY 4 — PARENTING WORKSHOP

A promotional poster for a parenting workshop titled 'Navigating Friendships and Understanding Bullying' featuring facilitators Tara McKernan and Andrea Howell, scheduled for February 4th at Jesup Memorial Library. Childcare and snacks will be provided.

FEBRUARY 4 — A NUMBER

Promotional poster for a staged reading of 'A Number' by Caryl Churchill, featuring details about the event including date, location, ticket price, and special guests.

FEBRUARY 4 – YOUTH CHESS CLUB

Graphic promoting the Youth Chess Club at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a chessboard and pieces. The club meets every other Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, starting November 5th. Open to kids of all ages, no experience necessary.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Promotional poster for Music Bingo featuring Matty P, with details about the event time and special menu item.

BAR HARBOR BIKE SHOP RENTALS ALL WINTER LONG

Bar Harbor Bike Shop is renting bikes to walk-ins Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4 this winter season. Hours are also posted on its website.

The shop also has Fat Tire Bikes to Rent with Stud Tires for this winter season which are a lot of fun when there’s snow and ice.

WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS

Northeast Harbor Library

Love reading? Join us for Readers Unite! Reading Club. This will be an opportunity to read together, share books we love, and have quiet independent reading time. Grades 3 and up are welcome. Come every week, or pop in anytime! Link to register is here.

Somesville Library

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful announcement for storytime sessions, featuring a cartoon caterpillar with glasses reading a book, a house under a rainbow, and an owl holding a book. The events are specified for babies on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and families on Fridays at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

Just This Meditation: sitting, walking and seeing just this.

Poster for Guided Meditation with Tom Tanguay at Somesville Library, featuring details about the event for beginners and regular practitioners, held on Wednesdays at 8am.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A person knitting with a crochet hook, while sitting on a couch with a green and blue crocheted item nearby. The image includes text about a fiber arts group for tweens and teens.

BLOCK PARTY!

Baby Storytime at Southwest Harbor

10:00 a.m. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles. www.swhplibrary.org. 207-244-7065.

Library hours 9-5, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-8 Wed., 9-1 Sat.

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

Mon/Wed; 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

None listed.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

FEBRUARY 5 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Stylized illustration of houses and trees with autumn foliage in vibrant colors.

Are you a parent or guardian of an adult with developmental delays, ID/D or Autism? Would you like support? We are a parent run support group. Join a community of parents and guardians helping each other with problem solving, understanding adult services, advocacy and policy awareness. Our group includes parents and guardians of high school age and older. Organized by Local Solutions.

Meetings are at the rectory building of St. Savior’s Church in Bar Harbor at 4:30 every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month.

Join our email list for information on upcoming family events.

groups.io: email Jessie Greenbaum to join the email list greenbaumcmt@gmail.com

Please take our short survey

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDheSuHp36TzegJ5eKz146_vHRJX0kAhE-Bv2HyFvPhIjaIw/viewform?usp=dialog

Local Solutions website localsolutionsformaine.org
Questions? Jessie Greenbaum email: greenbaumcmt@gmail.com

FEBRUARY 5 — LACE CURTAIN IRISH

Promotional image for the play 'Lace Curtain Irish' by Carolyn Gage featuring Katie Migdal, with event details including date and location at Jesup Memorial Library.

FEBRUARY 5: LIFELONG LEARNERS SERIES

Event poster for 'Life-Long Learners' discussion with alumni at Volta Climbing Gym, Trenton, on February 5, 2026, featuring a group of people climbing rocks by the ocean.

FEBRUARY 5 — BAR HARBOR’S FUTURE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACTION PLAN

Promotional flyer for Bar Harbor's Transportation Safety Action Plan meeting on February 5, featuring details about the event, location, and public feedback opportunities.

FEBRUARY 5 — HAIRSPRAY

Promotional image for the movie 'Hairspray' featuring a collage of character portraits and event details including dates and location.

FEBRUARY 5 — DO THE WORK BOOK CIRCLE

Promotional image for 'Do the Work!', an anti-racist book circle at Jesup Memorial Library, detailing meeting times and dates.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece with knitting needles and a ball of yarn, featuring text that reads 'Stitches Knitting Group Meets Thursdays 3-5'.

Stitches Knitting & Crochet Group meets on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. at the Trenton Town Office. The town office is located at 59 Oak Point Road, Trenton, ME 04605. We will meet through mid-May, then take a break for the summer. All levels are welcome. Please join us. You don’t have to live in Trenton to come knit with us.

ADULT LINE DANCE CLASS

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A sketch of a figure in motion on a blank page, alongside colored pencils, with text announcing a weekly figure drawing class on Thursdays from 12 PM to 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.

Pick up the practice of figure drawing! Thursdays, 12 – 3 pm in the Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves.

These open figure drawing sessions feature a live nude model performing a series of 20 minute poses with no instruction. Easels, charcoal, and basic supplies are provided. For ages 18 and over (under 18 allowed with parental attendance!). Drop-ins welcome.

Pricing per session is $15. Members can register at a discounted rate of $25 for the entire month.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

FEBRUARY 6 — COMEDY AT THE ANNEX

Poster for The Annex bar featuring a live comedy event called Next Stop Comedy, taking place at Side Street Cafe in Bar Harbor, ME on February 6th at 7:00 PM. The image includes a performer speaking to an audience.

Promotional image for The Annex at Side Street Cafe featuring headliners Jody Sloane and Derek Zeiba, both performing with microphones on stage.

FEBRUARY 6 — HAIRSPRAY

Promotional poster for the musical 'Hairspray' featuring the cast and details of the movie screening.

FEBRUARY 6 — CRAFTERNOON

Crafting materials including red and pink paper hearts, scissors, and glue, set on a brown paper background. The image promotes a crafting event titled 'Crafternoon with Mike Duffy: Hearts and Crafts' at the Jesup Memorial Library.

FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHTS

BIRDERS’ CAFE

Our hope is to bring together local and visiting bird watchers and lovers for a social event. Join us every other Friday morning from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Our museum shop will be open, offering a selection of baked goods from local cafes, restaurants, and caterers, along with coffee. Feel free to explore the trails as early as you like! After, relax in our courtyard and chat. The Oceanarium (museum and aquarium) opens at 9 AM.

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful graphic announcing storytime events for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, an owl with a book, a house, a rainbow, and spring flowers. The schedule displays 'Babies Wednesdays 10:00 am' and 'Families Fridays 10:00 am.'

10:00 a.m. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Interactive books, puppets, songs, movements, bubbles.

Library hours 9-5, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-8 Wed., 9-1 Sat.

Friday events via the Chamber:

None listed.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

FEBRUARY 7 — VALENTINE’S DAY CARD MAKING STATION

A Valentine's Day card making station poster for the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring playful heart characters and decorative hearts. Includes event details such as date, location, and an invitation for all ages.

FEBRUARY 7 — CAMPFIRE DANCES

A lively campfire dance event featuring participants dressed in traditional costumes, gathered around a roaring fire, with a crowd of spectators in the background.

FEBRUARY 7 — SEED SOWING WORKSHOP

A hand dropping seeds into soil with green seedlings emerging nearby, featuring information about a seed sowing workshop at Jesup Memorial Library.

FEBRUARY 7 — HAIRSPRAY

Promotional poster for the musical 'Hairspray' featuring various characters, showing colorful backgrounds. Event dates: February 5-7, at 6 PM, held at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A flyer for a 'Baby and Me Yoga' class featuring details about the schedule, class descriptions, and instructor information. The classes are designed for caregivers and children, emphasizing movement and mindfulness.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Promotional flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up event scheduled for October 4, 2025, at Bar Harbor Congregational Church. The flyer includes details about the time, location, and contact information for participants interested in knitting and crocheting.

Prayer Shawl Mission from 10 a.m. to noon at the church located at 29 Mount Desert Street.

The intention of the group is to create a flow of Prayer Shawls for distribution for those in need due to illness, loneliness, loss or in need of comfort and to create a sense of community with those who have a shared interest.

Supplies and instruction will be provided to those with skills for knitting and/or crocheting and for those with a desire to learn. For more information contact Pat by calling (203) 770-0063 or email: pgdizazzo@yahoo.com.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

None listed.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

FEBRUARY 8 — SUPERBOWL SUNDAY AT SAFE HARBOR ALANO CLUB

An invitation for Superbowl Sunday event on February 8, 2026, at the Safe Harbor Alano Club. It includes details like the time, address, and contact information. Food options are noted, and it encourages attendees to bring snacks.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with black and white pieces, featuring a white king and a black queen, promoting 'Chess Clubs for Kids'.

Our chess club is great for beginners (at least know how the pieces move) and also intermediate level. All are welcome. We meet most Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at Choco-latte in Bar Harbor.

Move Free Run Club

BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.

Sunday events via the Chamber:

None listed.

FUTURE EVENTS!

FEBRUARY 9 — MDI Biological Laboratory’s Online Science Cafe

MDI Biological Laboratory

Online Science Cafe

Forever Chemicals in Northern New England

February 9, 2026, 5-6 p.m.

Online Only, Registration: https://mdibl.org/event/forever-chemicals-in-northern-new-england/

FEBRUARY 10 and MARCH 10 Free Upcoming Stop the Bleed & Narcan Classes

There will be Stop the Bleed & Narcan classes at MDI High School, 2/10 and 3/10 starting at 5:30 p.m. You need only attend one night and the topic of your choice, or both.

For more info and to register: https://mdi.maineadulted.com.

Any questions or need help registering, email or call John Lennon: johnlennon@barharbormaine.gov or 207-288-1771.

FEBRUARY 11 – SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP

FEBRUARY 11 — POKEMON CLUB

A colorful promotional poster for the Pokémon Club at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring Pikachu and Squirtle. The event is open to kids aged 8 and up, with dates listed for February, March, and April. It invites participants to play, trade, and meet fellow trainers, with snacks provided.

FEBRUARY 12 — TRIVIA NIGHT

Colorful poster for a Trivia Night event hosted by CES PTSA, featuring details on the event date, time, location, and registration information.

FEBRUARY 13 — UNHOUSED

A flyer for a gallery opening titled 'UNHOUSED' featuring a 'Posted Private Property' sign. The event explores stories behind those facing housing instability and includes details about the location, date, and time.

FEBRUARY 14 — VALENTINE’S NIGHT OUT

Promotional poster for 'Valentine's Night Out' at Side Street Cafe, featuring live music and special dining options, including a $25 bottle special and menu highlights.

FEBRUARY 14 — SUGAR SHOWDOWN

Promotional graphic for the 3rd Annual Sugar Showdown, featuring event details such as date, time, and location, along with highlights like unlimited dessert bites, a raffle, live music, and a cash bar.

FEBRUARY 14 — AMPLIFY GOOD

Promotional graphic for a live music event supporting local non-profits, featuring dates from November to April, with performances from 4 PM to 10 PM at The Annex at Side Street Cafe in Bar Harbor, ME.

FEBRUARY 16-20 YOUNG ARTISTS’ INTENSIVE

Promotional poster for the Young Artists' Intensive event, featuring details about the workshop dates, times, and a description of activities for young artists aged 8 and up. The background includes colorful artistic designs and images of children engaged in art-making.

FEBRUARY 16-20 CIRCUS FEBRUARY CAMP

Promotional poster for a Circus February Camp presented by the Summer Festival of the Arts, featuring 'The Greatest Showman' & 'Barnum' musical activities. Dates: February 16th - 20th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Open to grades K-6, with details on musical theater and arts & crafts schedules and pricing for full and half day options.

FEBRUARY 17 — LUNAR NEW YEAR!

A vibrant red background featuring a golden horse, symbolizing the Year of the Horse for Lunar New Year 2026. The image includes decorative clouds, gold coins, and a large '2026' numeral, promoting a Lunar New Year event at Jesup Memorial Library.

FEBRUARY 17 — KIDS MARDI GRAS PARTY

A colorful flyer for a Kids Mardi Gras Party hosted by the Southeast Harbor Public Library, featuring details about music, crafts, themed snacks, and event date and time.

FEBRUARY 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional flyer for 'Tea at the Library' event at Southwest Harbor Public Library on February 19th from 2:00-3:30 PM, featuring tea, treats, music, and conversation.

FEBRUARY 19 — MAKE YOUR OWN POM POMS

A vibrant background filled with colorful pom poms, alongside an event announcement for making pom poms at Jesup Memorial Library on February 19, from 1-4 p.m.

FEBRUARY 22 — NIMBUS DANCE

A dynamic dance performance featuring a group of dancers in varying poses, including one dancer being lifted in an aerial position, promoting Nimbus Dance at The 1932 Criterion Theatre on February 22.

Nimbus Dance at the Criterion Theatre

Sunday, February 22, 3pm

Criterion Theatre, 25 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor

Tickets: https://www.criteriontheatre.org/events

School Matinee Performance

Tuesday, February 24, 10am

Criterion Theatre, 25 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor

Contact: victoria@nimbusdanceworks.org

Master Class & Summer Intensive Scholarship Audition

Cost: $10 (pay at the door)

Monday February 23, 4-6pm

ArtWaves MDI, 1345-A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor

FEBRUARY 22 — PROJECT WILD

Promotional poster for Project WILD event on February 22, focusing on wild habitats and environmental education, with details on registration, event time, and pricing for families.

FEBRUARY 28 and MARCH 7: MEET THE LAMBS!

A group of sheep grazing in a green field, featuring various colors including white, brown, and black.

Come meet the lambs on February 28 and March 7 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at the
COA Peggy Rockefeller Farm, 532 Crooked Road, Bar Harbor

Experience the joy of lambs and help us welcome the farm’s newest arrivals!
Join us to see the flock cozied up in their winter quarters, with ewes watching over their rambunctious little lambs. Farmer managers April and Ro as well as some of the student staff will be on hand to introduce you to our animals and answer all your burning questions!

Hot chocolate and tea will be available, and we’ll also have a small table display to showcase our fiber and other farm products.

This event is free and open to the public – families welcome! We encourage visitors to carpool as parking is limited. Please also dress warmly and wear sturdy, waterproof shoes. In case of inclement weather, please check our Instagram (@peggy_rockefellerfarm) for event updates. For more information, email or call April Nugent anugent@coa.edu// 207-610-0552.
Additional information for visitors can be found at https://www.coa.edu/farms/peggy-rockefeller-farm/visitor-info/

February 28: NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

The Blue Hill Rifle and Pistol Club will offer the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 8am until 5pm. Instructors will review safety rules and procedures and support, coach and assist students as they handle pistols in a classroom and range setting. Ultimately, students will become more comfortable and familiar with pistols in order to achieve an NRA certification.

The course covers: Firearm and Range Safety Review, Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting, Functions and Maintenance or Pistols and Shooting Positions as well as practical range experience. No prior experience in necessary. The course helps students to become more familiar with pistol safety and shooting; the certification is recognized for state conceal carry permits.

Cost is $100 per student; includes manual, range fees, ammunition, and refreshments.

Students must register for the course online at:

https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=908796

For more information contact: bluehillriflepistolclub@gmail.com

MARCH 7 — WEDDING EXPO

Promotional graphic for the Bar Harbor Wedding Expo, featuring floral designs and event details.

MARCH 9 — MDI Biological Laboratory’s Online Science Cafe

An open book with pages fanned out, showcasing the edges of the paper against a dark background.

Topic: The Science of Storytelling

March 9, 2026, 5-6 p.m.

Online Only, Registration: https://mdibl.org/event/the-science-of-storytelling/

MARCH 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional image for 'Tea at the Library' event at Southwest Harbor Public Library, detailing the date, time, and activities.

MARCH 22 PROJECT WILD

Event poster for Project Wild on March 22, highlighting wild relationships among animals, with details about registration, time, and costs for family participation.

Promotional poster for the 4th Annual Chowdah Fest, benefiting Mount Desert Nursing Association, featuring details about the event, including date, time, ticket price, and participating restaurant logos.

APRIL 16 TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional flyer for a tea event at Southwest Harbor Public Library, inviting guests to join for tea, treats, music, and conversation on April 16th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Features a decorative teacup with a sunflower and notes artistic contribution from Leza Colquhoun.

MARCH 28 — THE SILVER SCREEN SPEAKEASY

Event poster for the Silver Screen Speakeasy at the Seal Cove Auto Museum, featuring a flapper-style woman and a vintage film reel. Details include date, time, ticket prices, and an invitation to join for an evening of vintage automobiles, classic cocktails, and live music.

APRIL 24 WILD SENSES

Promotional flyer for 'Project WILD' event on April 26, focusing on the superpowers of animals in nature, featuring various wildlife images and event details.

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

Promotional poster for the Community Threads event hosted by the Bar Harbor Historical Society, featuring details about dates, times, and activities such as workshops and lectures focused on historic and contemporary textiles.

LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS AND WHERE TO FIND THEIR EVENTS

THE ABBE!

For a list of Abbe events, click here.

ACADIA CHAMBER

For a list of Acadia Chamber events, click here.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

For a list of events at the park, you can visit the National Park Service’s calendar or Ranger Programs web pages.

ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE

Acadia Senior College offers interesting talks, informative classes, lively discussions, field trips, retreats, and fun gatherings. For a list of its events, head here.

ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL

Promotional poster for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, featuring event details and images of musicians and dancers.

ARGOSY GALLERY

For the gallery’s newsletter and offerings, please visit www.argosygallery.com. In Bar Harbor at 6 Mt. Desert St.

ARTEMIS GALLERY

For a list of openings!

ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS

ArtWaves often has classes, a variety every week. For the updated selection, check out its website here.

BAR HARBOR CHAMBER

For Bar Harbor Chamber’s calendar, click here.

BOOM—BAROQUE ORCHESTRA OF MAINE

For a list of upcoming concerts, click here.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC

A list of events is here. Make sure to choose “open to the public” on the side bar.

THE CYGNET GALLERY

For a list of events, click through here.

DOWNEAST PILATES

FRIENDS OF ACADIA

For a full list of Friends of Acadia events, click through here.

EVENTS AT THE GILLEY

For a full list of Gilley events, click here.

THE FINBACK ALE HOUSE!

The Finback usually has local musicians, open mic nights and karaoke all summer long. Its Instagram is here. A typical line-up looks like the one below. Usually, the Finback updates its list on Tuesdays.

Chalkboard schedule for live music events including days of the week, performance details, and times.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Weekly events schedule at the Ellsworth Taproom including Open Mic Night on Wednesdays at 6 PM, Trivia Night on Thursdays at 6:30 PM, and Live Music on Fridays at 6 PM.

There is an open mic night Wednesday evenings, trivia nights on Thursday evenings and live music in the beer garden on Friday evenings.

The Ellsworth farmers market is also now held in the parking lot of Fogtown brewery Saturday mornings beginning at around nine.

Link to the website with all the events: https://www.fogtownbrewing.com/events

THE GALLERY AT SOMES SOUND

For a list of exhibitions and to find out more, click here.

THE GRAND THEATER (In Ellsworth, but by request)

For a list of Grand events, click here.

HARBOR HOUSE

For a full list of events, click here for programs, click here.

HEALTHY ACADIA EVENTS

For a list of events, click here.

HIDDEN BARN BOOKS IN BAR HARBOR

Hidden Barn Books is located in Bar Harbor behind Reel Pizza. For a list of events, click here.

JESUP EVENTS

For a full list of Jesup Memorial Library events, click through to its calendar here.

REOCCURING PROGRAMS:

Bar Harbor Scrabble Club

Connect with fellow word-lovers: all skill levels are welcome! Players are encouraged to bring their own boards, and some boards will also be provided. Scrabble Club meets on second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Write On! Writing Group

Join the Write On! Writing Group for support in your craft. The Write On! writers meet Saturday mornings at 9:00am on Zoom. For more information, please contact the library at info@jesuplibrary.org.

Jesup Knitters’ Guild

Fiber artists of all skill levels are welcome to drop in and enjoy crafting and conversation with the Jesup Knitters’ Guild, Thursday evenings at 5:00pm!

LAND AND GARDEN PRESERVE

For a full list of Land and Garden Preserve events, click through here.

LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Colorful illustration of houses and trees with an orange and blue gradient background, depicting a serene landscape.

Are you a parent or guardian of an adult with developmental delays, ID/D or Autism? Would you like support?

We are a parent run support group. Join a community of parents and guardians helping each other with problem solving, understanding adult services, advocacy and policy awareness. Our group includes parents and guardians of high school age and older. Organized by Local Solutions. Meetings are at the rectory building of St. Savior’s Church in Bar Harbor at 4:30 every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month.

MAINE GRANITE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 10 to 4 through October 31

The museum believes on hands-on learning. A list of programs is here.

MDI HIGH SCHOOL

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ADULT EDUCATION

A list of classes and events is here.

MDI YMCA

Events are here and the gym schedule is here. You can peruse its website for other schedules.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SCHEDULE

The calendar is here.

THE NOR’EASTER POUND AND MARKET

Live music is in the air at The Nor’Easter Pound & Market!

Open Mic Thursdays 7-9 PM hosted by the one and only Dallas Hodgkins— bring your talent or just come enjoy the show!

Live Music Saturdays 7-9 PM featuring amazing local musicians bringing the coastal vibes to Northeast Harbor.

For more information, head over here.

NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

REEL PIZZA

To see what’s playing, click here.

SAFE HARBOR CLUB

22 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor

A list of all events are here.

Safe Harbor ALANO Club open Fridays-Saturday: 4 p.m.; Sundays-11 a.m.

Beginners AA, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.

AA, Thursdays, 7 p.m.

ALANON, Sundays, 7 p.m.

SOMESVILLE LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

A list of events is here.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

VOLTA!

Volta, in Trenton, has a ton of things always going on. You can check that out here.

WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM!

The museum is full of art and craft and exhibit. You can check out its events here.

QUICK NOTE

“Things To Do” is mostly curated by me looking for things happening in the upcoming week, which takes a lot of time and I truly do not know all that is going on.

If there’s something in the MDI region that you’d like me to mention, please let me know, because I’m definitely always missing some events every week.

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