And in the near future.

Jun 01, 2026

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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.

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!

FUTURE EVENTS

You can see the upcoming events here.

LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS

You can see the list of local organizations and businesses and links to their calendars here.

LIVE MUSIC

You can see the live music that we know about here!

All of these are constantly evolving. And if you have additions, please let us know!

MONDAY, JUNE 1

THE ANNEX’S LIVE SCHEDULE FOR JUNE

Event schedule for live music at The Annex bar in June, featuring performances by Nathan Grant, Bad Daddy, Cryin' Out Loud, River Bottom Funk, On the Rocks, Anni & The Rainmakers, Him & Her, Stillwater, and Old Souls.

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:

Refining an Application for an Artist Opportunity

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

JUNE 2 — HUCK’S DUCKS

Poster for 'Huck's Ducks: Defender Decoys' by Richard Huck, featuring information about an in-person talk on June 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Includes images of duck decoys and the speaker.

PRIDE EVENTS — PRIDE DINNER AT OPEN TABLE

Event schedule for Bar Harbor Pride 2026, featuring activities from May 30th to June 13th including plays, dinners, drag shows, and family meet-ups.

JUNE 2 — DAVID NORIEGA AT ST. SAVIOUR’S

Poster for St. Saviour's Downeast Music Series featuring a schedule of performances from June 2 to August 25, 2023, with artists listed and details of free shows on Tuesdays at 41 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, Maine.

SHOWCASE OPEN JAM

Promotional poster for Showcase 1134 Open Jam event featuring various performers like singers, comedians, and jugglers, taking place every Tuesday at Trenton Grange Hall in Maine.

OPEN TABLE MDI — TUESDAY COMMUNITY SUPPERS IN BAR HARBOR

A dinner gathering with friends at Open Table MDI, featuring community members enjoying a meal together in a warm, inviting setting.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

A storytime event at a library featuring children and adults engaging with books, sitting on colorful mats and bean bags, with bookshelves in the background.

Promotional flyer for Spring Dance Classes listing schedules for adults and children with an image of a ballet dancer in a studio.

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!

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!

MOMMY & ME GROUP

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

PRIDE EVENTS — GAYME NIGHT at SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY

Event schedule for Bar Harbor Pride 2026, featuring various activities including plays, dinners, parties, drag shows, and a festival.

JUNE 3 — MDI HISTORICAl SOCIETY’S RANEY BENCH — WHAT HAPPENED HERE?

Promotional graphic for a historical presentation titled 'MDI Historical' by Raney Bench, featuring the speaker's photo and event details.

JUNE 3 — SPRING ART CRAWL AT COA

4–7 p.m.

Spring Art Crawl

College of the Atlantic

105 Eden Street

Bar Harbor

coa.edu/events

BAR HARBOR BIKE BUS

JUNE 3 — CONCERT

Promotional poster for a violin and piano concert featuring College of the Atlantic students Theo Mackinnon and McGhee Steiner, with guest cellist Melisande Duchez. The poster includes concert dates and locations.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

A colorful promotional poster for Music Bingo featuring the text 'Music Bingo!' with Matty P, scheduled for Wednesday at 6pm. It includes details about a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries Basket for $10, accompanied by playful shapes and stars.

MEDITATION

DANCE CARDIO AT ARTWAVES

Group of people participating in a Dance Cardio class, with one woman in the foreground raising her arm, set in a bright studio environment. Class details display 'Wednesdays | 6-7 PM'.

Northeast Harbor Library—Readers Unite!

Illustration promoting the 'Readers Unite! After School Reading Club' at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a girl and boy joyfully interacting with large books and flying through clouds.

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.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful graphic promoting storytime events with a rainbow, a house, a caterpillar reading a book, and an owl reading. It details schedule: 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.

Event poster for Guided Meditation with Tom Tanguay at Somesville Library, detailing information for beginners and regular practitioners, held on Wednesdays at 8am.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A person sitting with long hair, focused on crocheting with a green yarn and a crochet hook, holding the yarn with one hand and working on a project. A smartphone is visible beside them. The image includes promotional text for 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.

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

Art for Homeschoolers (Ages 3 to 5)

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

Promotional poster for the 'Pints for a Purpose' speaker series by Friends of Acadia, featuring upcoming talks on various topics, including Acadia Gateway Center, migration, and Frances Perkins National Monument. The event occurs Thursdays at 5:30 PM at Terramor Outdoor Resort, with a note that $1 of each beer sold benefits FOA.

JUNE 4 — TREMONT COMMUNITY BBQ

Promotional poster for the Tremont School PTO Community BBQ, featuring a grill with food, details about the event date, time, and location.

PRIDE EVENTS — MILK AND HONEY PATIO PARTY and PRIDE CONTRA DANCE

Schedule of events for Bar Harbor Pride 2026, including performances, dances, and community activities from May 30th to June 13th.

JUNE 4 — WHAT IS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION

A man holding a porcupine while another person stands in the background, with a blue background displaying an event announcement for a wildlife rehabilitation talk at Jesup Memorial Library.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece displayed on a light surface, with knitting needles and a ball of yarn beside it. Text overlay 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 notepad, accompanied by colored pencils, with promotional text for a weekly figure drawing session on Thursdays from 12 PM to 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Graphic promoting Spring Dance Classes, detailing schedule for Thursday and Saturday sessions with class types for different age groups, featuring an image of a ballet dancer in a white tutu.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

JUNE 5 — POOL PARTY

Event flyer for the 3rd Annual Summer Kick-Off Pool Party at Mount Desert Island YMCA, featuring pool activities and dinner details.

June 5 — What Is the State of My Estate?

A Practical and Informative Estate Planning Workshop

A wooden table featuring a gavel, reading glasses, and a pen, with letter blocks spelling 'ESTATE PLANNING' and the text 'WHAT IS THE STATE OF MY ESTATE: A FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP' displayed above.

June 5, 4:00-5:30 PM
Bar Harbor Congregational Church
29 Mount Desert St.
Registration required—please RSVP by May 31 with your name and # of attendees to
Pat DiZazzo at pgdizazzo@yahoo.com or Phone/Text: (203) 770-0063

PRIDE EVENTS — CURBSIDE QUEENS ALL AGES DRAG SHOW and PRIDE DANCE PARTY (21+)

Event schedule for Bar Harbor Pride 2026, featuring activities such as plays, dinners, parties, and a drag show, with dates and locations.

JUNE 5 — OPENING RECEPTION FOR OSANN EXHIBIT

Promotional poster for an art exhibit titled 'Acadia Light: The Watercolor Landscapes' by Rick Osann, displaying event details including the exhibition dates from May 26 to June 27, 2026, and the opening reception on June 5, 2026.

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

Colorful announcement for storytime sessions featuring a caterpillar reading a book, a house, and an owl with books. Text highlights 'Babies' on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 'Families' on Fridays at 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:

Stained Glass Mosaic – Birches

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

PRIDE EVENTS —PRIDE RUN, QUEER FAMILY MEET-UP, PRIDE RALLY, PRIDE FESTIVAL, CURBSIDE QUEENS DRAG SHOW (21+)

Event schedule for Bar Harbor Pride 2026, featuring various activities from May 30th to June 13th, including plays, dinners, dance parties, drag shows, a pride rally, and community meet-ups.

Illustration promoting Bar Harbor Pride's Queer Family Meet Up, featuring a diverse family group and colorful heart symbols.

Colorful promotional graphic for the Bar Harbor Pride Festival and Craft Fair, featuring diverse individuals holding rainbow flags against a pastel background with a rainbow design.

JUNE 6—PRIDE NIGHT DRAG SHOW

Colorful promotional poster for the 12th Annual Bar Harbor Pride featuring two drag performers in vibrant costumes, announcing a Pride Night Drag Show at The Criterion Theatre.

JUNE 6 INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING

Four people dancing outdoors in a grassy area, holding hands and raising their legs joyfully. They are surrounded by trees and sunshine, indicating a pleasant spring day.

International Folk Dancing

Saturday, June 6th, 7:00-9:00pm

YWCA – 36 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor.

Join the Kotwica Band for international folk dance summertime favorites. All dances will be taught – no experience needed. Admission is $10 at the door.

JUNE 6 — KLASH OF THE KRAKEN

A vibrant octopus illustration holding a barrel and two black weights, with the text 'CLASH OF THE KRAKENS' in a circular design.

The kraken returns from the depths with a new challenge! Pirates, rum, heavy weights and good food abound at Clash of the Krakens 2 at Trenton Maine’s very own Currents Seafood & Spirits!

do you have what it takes to be the beast of Frenchman’s Bay? Come test your might on June 6th! Sign up at the link below!

https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/clash-of-the-krakens-2

JUNE 6 POSTER SHOW

AIGA Maine 2026 Poster Show promotional graphic featuring various colorful posters and event details.

SAFE HARBOR ALANO

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Promotional flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, featuring details on class schedules, levels for babies and toddlers, and taught by instructor Kate Stitham.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Promotional flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team Start-Up event, detailing the date, time, and location, with images of people 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.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Spring Dance Classes schedule featuring ballet and contemporary dance sessions for various age groups on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

JUNE 7 — ELLSWORTH PRIDE

Promotional flyer for the Ellsworth Pride Festival, featuring details about the event including date, location, activities such as drag performances and live music, and information on a community hike.

JUNE 7—DUSTBOWL REVIVAL

Promotional poster for a concert featuring Dustbowl Revival and The Steel Wheels at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME, on June 7.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard featuring various pieces including a black king, white king, black pawn, and white knight, with a banner reading '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:

ONGOING…

Promotional poster for St. Saviour's Downeast Music Series featuring performances scheduled from June 2 to August 25, 2023, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Lists artists and specific performance dates, with information about free shows on Tuesdays.

Promotional flyer for ArtWaves community arts center featuring dance classes and summer arts camps.

ArtWaves May 2026 schedule featuring weekly classes, special workshops, and kids' summer camps related to art, handworks, and movement.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

A colorful poster advertising a kid's scavenger hunt at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a cartoon girl with a magnifying glass and bookshelves in the background. Text invites children to find hidden pictures for a prize, with details about checklists and event participation.

Promotional flyer for a WIC clinic at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, outlining services and eligibility criteria.

A schedule of live music performances at The Annex bar for June, featuring artists like Nathan Grant, Bad Daddy, and River Bottom Funk, listed by date and day of the week.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

Image of colorful rolled blankets and folded blankets with a community project description for providing warm, washable blankets through donations.

FUTURE EVENTS!

JUNE 8 DEADLINE

Graphic promoting a Summer Solstice art exhibit by ArtWaves, featuring submission details and deadlines. Includes vibrant artwork by Vicky Smith and Joan Vienot, with floral designs and a coastal landscape.

JUNE 8 — MDI PHOTO CLUB

A promotional poster for the MDI Photo Club's 12th Annual Exhibit, featuring details about the reception date and time at the Northeast Harbor Library, with a serene ocean and cloudy sky background.

JUNE 9 — JUBATIK WORKSHOPS AT ARTWAVES ON TUESDAYS, BEGINNING JUNE 9.

Promotional flyer for Batik workshops offered in summer 2026, featuring dates, times, and an illustration of a lobster and various art pieces. 'Ancient Art, New Twist!' with instructor Gloria Avner.

JUNE 10 — POKEMON

Promotional poster for the Pokémon Club at the Southeast Harbor Public Library featuring Pikachu and Squirtle, with event details including dates, time, and location.

JUNE 10 — NEW PATHS TO CLIMATE COMMUNICATION

Promotional flyer for an event titled 'New Paths to Climate Communication' featuring educators and journalists, with details including date, time, and location.

JUNE 11 — FARM TO TABLE

A still life presentation featuring various locally sourced foods, including pumpkins, vegetables, bread, and a teapot, set against a dark background. The image promotes the event 'Farm to Table on Mount Desert Island: A Partial History with Carl Little' at Jesup Memorial Library.

JUNE 13—FLOYDIAN TRIP

A promotional poster for a music event titled 'Floydian Trip: Echoes Through Time' featuring a performer playing guitar on stage, with colorful lights and a clock design in the background. The event is scheduled for June 13 at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

June 13 & 27 and July 11 & 25

Poster for Karaoke Night event at Safe Harbor Alano Club, scheduled for Saturdays from 5:30-8:30 PM. Highlights hosts Lena and Dana, encourages bringing snacks, and mentions availability of coffee, tea, and water. Includes event location address.

JUNE 13 — MR DREW AND HIS ANIMALS, TOO!

An outdoor presentation at Jesup Memorial Library featuring Mr. Drew with children gathered around him as he showcases animals, including a snake.

JUNE 13 SPORTS GEAR SWAP AND REPAIR CAFE

Promotional image for a Sports Gear Swap and Repair Cafe featuring a black bicycle, with text detailing the event date and time along with offers of free gear and assistance.

JUNE 13 — PRIDE SWIM AND SAUNA

Event schedule for Bar Harbor Pride 2026, listing activities from May 30th to June 13th, including plays, dinners, dance parties, drag shows, a pride rally, and family meet-ups, with venues and times.

JUNE 13 — SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM 80s, 90s, 2000s

A promotional poster for the Seal Cove Auto Museum's Cars & Coffee event in 2026, featuring a classic car, coffee beans, and a schedule of events from May to October.

JUNE 14 — STORY SONGS PRESENTED BY TOM DiMENNA

An illustrated concert poster for 'Story Songs of the 70's' featuring a summer theme. It includes three musicians playing guitars with a scenic background of water and trees. The poster highlights the names Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, and Gordon Lightfoot.

JUNE 14 — SECOND SUNDAY SUPPER

Promotional flyer for the Safe Harbor Alano Club's Second Sunday Supper summer cookout, featuring event details including date, time, and location.

JUNE 14 — NO KINGS

Promotional poster for a community sing-out event titled 'We Rise No Kings Sing-Out' featuring musicians Chelsea Berry, Bowen Swersey & Friends, and the Big Moose Band. The event is scheduled for June 14 at 1 PM at Ellsworth City Hall. Proceeds from donations will benefit First Light and the event emphasizes a commitment to nonviolence.

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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