Events in Lewiston, ME

Build on your clay experience with a five week intermediate class created for adults and older teens who have already completed a six week course. Focus on shaping larger, more complex forms and make multiple pieces throughout the session. Glazing can be done along the way or saved until the forming weeks are finished. Wear clothing that can get messy, keep fingernails short for best results, and feel free to use an available apron...clay washes out. Because of the nature of drying and firing, some work may crack or break, and efforts will be made to accommodate significant mishaps. The class is for ages 16 and up. Makeup sessions are not offered, and registration is nonrefundable. The fee is $375 and includes all materials, glazing, and firings.

This support group is for parents, grandparents, siblings, and other loved ones affected by someone’s Substance Use Disorder or Alcohol Use Disorder, whether that person is currently in active use or has died as a result of SUD or AUD.

Mah Jongg players are welcome to gather for a game at TPL. No sign-up is needed.

Enjoy a meal and good conversation at Pat’s Pizza in Brunswick. All are welcome. Please indicate whether you plan to attend so the restaurant can prepare an accurate count.

Get hands-on at the pottery wheel while creating up to three pieces, such as a cup, bowl, or vase, using three 1.25 pound clay balls. The class unfolds in two parts. First you make your pieces at the wheel. The pieces are fired, then you return about two to three weeks later to glaze. They are fired a second time, and you come back again to pick up the finished work. You must complete glazing and pickup within 30 days or the items may be discarded due to limited storage. You can receive as much or as little help as you like, whether you prefer a completely self made creation or guidance for a more polished result. Additional pieces beyond the included three can be made for $10 each to cover glaze and firing. Keep nails short for best results, wear clothing that can get messy, and bring an old towel or rag for clay covered hands. Enrollment is limited to five participants and the fee is $59. Spots tend to fill quickly, and in 2025 classes typically sold out two to three weeks in advance. When purchasing a spot, do not enter a shipping address.

Get into the holiday spirit by creating a ceramic Christmas tree in a welcoming, beginner friendly hand-building class. Learn the basics of sculpting and hand-building as you shape a unique tree of your own. An instructor will guide you through the techniques, be available to answer questions, and share helpful tips and tricks throughout, so no prior experience is needed.

Enjoy a relaxed evening of cribbage, friendly company, popcorn, and time with kitties. Whether you are new to the game or need a refresher, host Todd can help you learn or get back up to speed. Popcorn and a drink from the cooler are included with admission, and a tournament may be held if there is enough interest.

Jud Caswell is a decorated songwriter and versatile instrumentalist from Maine with over two decades of performances across his home state and beyond. He gained national recognition in 2006 by winning the Kerrville New Folk competition. His songs have been studied at Berklee, recorded by Judy Collins, and one earned the No. 4 spot on WFUV New York’s Song of the Decade list. His live recording Live at the Seagull Shop reached No. 1 on the Folk Alliance International radio charts in March 2020. He is currently releasing a series of albums drawn from music captured during the early months of the pandemic.

Make four Christmas crafts to take home, then share a potluck lunch. Please sign up and let organizers know whether you plan to contribute a main dish, salad, or dessert.

SoulFrame Studio offers dark fairytale photography minis inspired by enchanted forests, mysterious woodland paths, gothic beauty, dark romance, and whimsical fantasy. Sessions are approximately 20–30 minutes, with a $20 minimum and sliding-scale pricing. Booking spots are limited. Individuals, couples, and best friends are welcome. Costumes and fantasy-inspired styling are encouraged but not required, so guests can dress up or come as they are.

Sadie Hawkins Day celebrates taking the lead in love. If that special someone is a little too shy to ask you out, this festive evening offers food, music, and plenty of fun so you can make the first move and enjoy time together. It is a welcoming setting for courting your sweetheart as much as your heart desires.

At The Blue Feather, this social get-together centers on making connections through easy conversation, with board games available for those who enjoy an activity. Food and drinks are offered for purchase. All ages are welcome, and the space is step free and accessible. Free parking is available in the Oak Street parking garage and on Lisbon Street. A community tab is in place to help with the cost of food and beverages. Reach out if you need a ride or have questions.

Enjoy an interactive, high-energy piano show featuring Austin Klipp and Julia Chisholm. Seated around the performers, the audience can make song requests, sing along, clap, dance, and enjoy music spanning pop, rock, country, and classics. A cash bar is available.

Explore the pottery wheel in a two part class that starts with making your pieces and continues with glazing them later. In the first session, create up to three items such as a cup, bowl, or vase using three balls of clay, each about one and a quarter pounds. Hands on guidance is available as needed, so you can work independently or ask for help for a more refined finish. Pieces are fired after this step. Return about two to three weeks later to glaze your work, which is then fired again for its final finish. Complete glazing and pick up your finished pieces within 30 days, as unclaimed items may be discarded due to limited storage. Keep nails short for the best experience, wear clothing that can get messy, and bring an old towel or rag for wiping clay. Additional pieces beyond the first three can be made for $10 each to cover glazing and firing. Enrollment is limited to five participants. The class fee is $59, and sessions often sell out two to three weeks in advance. When purchasing a spot, do not enter a shipping address.

Spend time on sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, needlework, or another creative craft alongside fellow crafters. Bring your project and the supplies you need, share ideas and conversation, or take part in a group craft. Drinks, snacks, or dinner are welcome too.

This adult drop-in skills group focuses on setting healthy boundaries during the holiday season. While this time of year can bring togetherness and celebration, it may also come with pressure, mixed feelings, and high expectations. Participants will explore practical ways to set limits, communicate needs clearly, and safeguard personal well-being. Sessions are facilitated by MRC staff with trauma recovery experience and draw on evidence-based tools that support both body and mind. The group offers space to learn self-care strategies, connect with peers, and strengthen resilience. ASL interpretation will be available. For questions, contact 207-515-3930 or info@maineresiliencycenter.org.

Create your own fused glass holiday ornaments with guidance from instructor Jody Jaramillo. No prior experience is required. The session starts with an introduction to essential tools and techniques, then you will design your pieces using a wide selection of scrap glass. Most participants complete between six and ten ornaments, depending on size and design choices. The cost is $82 per person and includes all materials as well as food. Suitable for ages 8 and up with adult support. Finished pieces are kiln fired and typically ready for pickup in about a week, making them meaningful keepsakes to enjoy year after year.

Browse handmade creations from area crafters, including knitwear, sewn items, pottery, jewelry, preserves, sauces, baked goods, and other crafts. Hot dogs, stews, and chili will also be available for purchase.

An open house at the Great Falls Model Railroad Club offers a chance to explore operating model railroads throughout the club. Visitors can watch trains run and even take a turn as a junior engineer on the HO layout. The facility is accessible for people with disabilities. A suggested donation of $5 per person is appreciated.

UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents the Portland Jazz Orchestra at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick to support Midcoast New Mainers and Tedford Housing. Led by Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 18-piece big band performs a wide range of instrumental and vocal selections, pairing original charts by ensemble members and local composers such as Craig Skeffington, Mike Sakash, Brad Ciechomski, Jake Sturtevent, and Terry White with music drawn from the libraries of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Bill Holman, Patrick Williams, Woody Herman, and Maria Schneider. The ensemble is made up of professional musicians, many of whom also teach across New England, with collective credits that include work with Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Wayne Bergeron, the New York Voices, Barry Manilow, Roberta Flack, the Temptations, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students and children, available at the church office and Gulf of Maine Books, as well as online.

Bowdoinham’s annual pie sale returns, hosted by the Bowdoinham Church of the Nazarene and held at the Fire Department. Proceeds benefit the Fire Department and the Church Compassionate Ministries Fund. Community members are welcome to donate pies or ingredients, volunteer, or reach out with questions. Ingredient donations can be dropped off or picked up by arrangement with Natausha Naylor, and pies may be delivered in advance or during the sale while supplies last. For coordination and inquiries, contact Natausha at 207.751.4O14 or bowdoinhamcotntreasurer@gmail.com.

Create a one-of-a-kind fabric portrait of a horse you love using Kinusaiga, a Japanese-inspired technique that involves cutting, layering, and tucking fabric into grooves without traditional stitching. Before the workshop, participants submit a clear, front-facing photo of their horse, which is used to prepare the design. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn the technique, choose fabrics and patterns, build your horse’s face and distinctive features, create a background, and finish your artwork to take home. All supplies and materials are provided. No drawing or previous artistic experience is needed, and all skill levels are welcome.

Josh Gerrish performs a live acoustic set that blends country, Americana, and rock, featuring favorite tunes and taking requests.

Bring a current creative project and spend time with other artistic people in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere. These sessions offer a chance to be creative, unwind, meet new people, and enjoy a welcoming artistic community.

Norway, ME hosts a festive Christmas parade with a patriotic twist. The theme is 250 Years of America, encouraging creative floats and spirited displays that blend red, white, and blue pride with the joy of the season. Last year brought the largest turnout yet, and organizers are preparing for an even bigger spectacle this time. A float contest is part of the celebration, with registration details to be announced. Known as the state’s biggest parade, it promises a lively showcase of community creativity and holiday cheer.

Pianist and vocalist Bess Jacques joins trombonist Barney Balch as Bone & Ivory, a duo highlighting beloved standards from the Great American Songbook. Jacques is a Maine-based pianist, singer, and songwriter who performs regularly in the greater Portland area, blending jazz, singer songwriter, and pop influences while mixing vintage favorites with original material. Her band, Bess Jacques and the Strays, released its debut album, Anthems for Lily Briscoe, earlier in 2025. Balch, a trombonist from mid-coast Maine, leads the Novel Jazz Septet, a tribute to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn that revives original manuscripts and vintage recordings through fresh seven-piece arrangements. Together, her alto voice and piano voicings pair with the mellow tone of his trombone for an elegant and vibrant journey through classic American jazz.

Build with Lego bricks in the Children's Room. No registration is required, and the activity is intended for ages 4 and up.

A refreshed community winter celebration comes to Bridgton, Maine as Festival of Lights transitions to Bridgton’s Hometown Holidays and expands into a full weekend of festivities. Saturday remains filled with beloved traditions, including the Mistletoe Market, Merry Makers, visits with Santa, a community tree lighting, and the Parade of Lights. Beyond these favorites, additional activities and events are planned throughout the weekend to broaden the holiday cheer across town.

Explore a makers market highlighting local artists, crafters, food producers, and more. Browse their work and offerings while supporting community creators. For questions, contact freeportgrange@gmail.com.

Gordon Thomas Ward brings adult alternative and folk rock songs shaped by vivid storytelling and heartfelt imagery. On tour with his album Walking on the Wire, he performs solo with an acoustic approach that calls to mind Neil Young, Jackson Browne, and Dan Fogelberg. His work includes four albums that made the GRAMMY ballot and four songs that reached number one, with other tracks charting in the United States and abroad. Collaborations include Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary, Eric Troyer and Mik Kaminski of Electric Light Orchestra and The Orchestra, Kevin Barry of Jackson Browne and James Taylor, as well as Abbie Gardner and Jud Caswell, and he has shared stages and bills with Natalie Merchant, Christine Lavin, and Bill Staines. Listeners often describe a personal connection to his performances, as if each song were sung directly to them.

Explore the ancient Ukrainian tradition of decorating eggs with wax resist and successive dye baths in an immersive, hands-on workshop. Participants will complete two eggs. The first follows a traditional pattern with step by step guidance, including spoken instruction and printed visuals. The second can follow another guided design or reflect your own creative ideas. Findings are available if you would like to turn a hollowed egg into a hanging ornament, though this is optional. Mixed media artist Jeanne Lally leads the session, sharing the history and symbolism of Pysanky while demonstrating the tools and materials needed to craft detailed designs. All experience levels are welcome, and no prior knowledge is required. The workshop runs for six hours. Tuition is $125 for nonmembers and $100 for members. Materials are not included, and a $15 kit can be purchased from the instructor at the start. The process can be messy, so wearing play clothes or an apron is encouraged. There is a one hour lunch break midday, and the studio closes during this time. Participants can eat in nearby parks if they packed food or visit local restaurants. About the instructor: Jeanne Lally is a lifelong multimedia artist who has studied with a range of artists and worked across many forms, including enamel on copper, watercolor, oil painting, pastel, shibori, rug hooking, embroidery, batik, and pysanky. She learned pysanky from her mother, Barbara Lally, a self taught artist who served as a member and juror for the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, taught pysanky in numerous settings, and saw her work featured in Yankee Magazine. Jeanne now teaches in honor of Barbara, who passed in 2023.

Celebrate the season at the club’s annual Christmas party at Fairground Cafe. Everyone is welcome, and an RSVP is requested so the restaurant can plan accordingly. Early arrivals are welcome. Expect raffled door prizes and a Yankee swap with a $20 spending limit. Each attendee is responsible for their own meal.

Explore simple sculpting in a beginner-friendly, three-hour hand-building class focused on creating a holiday snow person. Work with up to 1.5 pounds of clay to shape your own snowman, with step-by-step guidance along the way. No prior experience is needed. An instructor will demonstrate core techniques, answer questions, and share helpful tips to bring your piece to life.

A performance at the Side Door at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick features saxophonist, flautist, and composer Justin Wood with pianist Tyler Wood. Justin, raised in Presque Isle, Maine, has been based in New York City since the early 2000s and has performed across the United States and abroad with Spoke, the Colombian brass ensemble Chia’s Dance Party, and ensembles led by the late composers Diego Obregon and Bill Lee. Tyler’s work spans piano, production, and recording engineering. After early forays on piano, trumpet, and drums, he moved to Brooklyn to tour and record with Luke Temple, Glass Ghost, and Joan as Police Woman. He co-founded the indie-soul project Oh My Goodness and collaborates internationally as a recording engineer documenting folkloric music with the nonprofit Remix<–>Culture. For the past twelve years he has lived in Catskill, New York, where he frequently works with local artists.

Cadenza welcomes The Heather Pierson Trio for an evening devoted to the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Based in Conway, New Hampshire, the group features Heather Pierson on piano and vocals, Shawn Nadeau on bass with vocal harmonies, and Craig Bryan on drums with vocal harmonies. Known for a wide-ranging songbook that includes Heather’s original material, jazz and blues standards, and fresh takes on well known American tunes, the trio brings a warm, improvisational spirit to the stage. The program presents a complete performance of the Charlie Brown Christmas album as recorded by the Vince Guaraldi Trio, along with additional Guaraldi pieces and other seasonal selections. Guaraldi’s score, first heard in 1965 and home to the classic Linus and Lucy, is showcased through the trio’s blend of clear, ringing vocals and a piano approach that nods to New Orleans, Oscar Peterson, and Dave Brubeck.

This concert welcomes audiences of all ages with music that reflects the brightness of winter. Centered on Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, the program features cherished holiday classics and festive favorites for the whole family. It offers an uplifting experience that highlights light, joy, and togetherness.

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The inaugural Candor Investment Meetup in Topsham brings together real estate investors, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs for a gathering focused on building connections, collaboration, and practical market insights. Led by host Garret Getch, conversations highlight real estate investing, current trends, and strategies for long-term growth. New and seasoned investors alike can expect a welcoming atmosphere where ideas are exchanged, knowledge is shared, and professional relationships take root at Buffalo Wild Wings in Topsham.

Explore the pottery wheel in a welcoming two hour class for ages 10 and up. Participants learn to center clay and shape a small bowl or pot, with guidance on trimming and an overview of the firing process. The fee is $55 and includes instruction plus one piece that will be fired twice and glazed. Additional pieces made during the session can be finished for $20 each. Plan to clean your wheel at the end of class. Wear clothes that can get messy, and feel free to bring an apron or towel, clay washes out, and some aprons may be available. Short, trimmed fingernails are recommended since long nails make forming difficult. Because of the nature of clay and firing, pieces can crack or break during drying or firing, and efforts will be made to help if something goes wrong. Due to limited space there are no refunds or rescheduling, but reservations can be transferred to another person with notice. Parents who want to participate with their child should register for the kids session rather than the adult class.

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A lively kitchen party honoring Franco American heritage sets the tone for a festive holiday luncheon filled with music and community spirit. Enjoy savory meat pie with all the accompaniments, plus a warm, welcoming atmosphere that brings seasonal sparkle and extra cheer. Tickets will be available soon, and the cost is $17. Sponsored by TV5 Monde.

A special Christmas concert from The Last of the Duke Street Kings marks the final weekend of their tour and introduces a refreshed production. This leading North American tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band goes far beyond a typical cover act, recreating the spirit and sound of Springsteen’s live shows along with faithful takes on studio recordings. The set spans the full catalog, from early releases to later projects, and includes deep cuts such as songs known from anthologies that many other tributes leave out. An eight piece lineup, sometimes augmented by additional musicians, covers every E Street role. When the music calls for it, violin and other instruments are added to capture the fine details.

A Plush Christmas Concert brings a spirited holiday program to the Franco Center, performed by a seasoned ten piece ensemble. The lineup features vocalists Amanda Tubbs, Mat Zaro, Amanda Roswick, and Ashley Ellis, with Owen Conforte on vocals and guitar, Andrew Doody on saxophone and electric wind instrument, Trevor Lavenbein on trumpet, Dawson Hill on piano, Geoff Chartier on bass, and Chris Wilkes on drums. Sound is overseen by Cameron Macmillan. The music sets a wintry mood and guides listeners through the spirit of the season. Tickets are $25, and a cash bar will be available. The event is sponsored by Evergreen Printing.

Step into a festive whodunit at the Franco Center, where dinner and theater blend into a holiday mystery filled with humor and intrigue. Mystery for Hire leads an interactive story about rival Christmas tree farms competing for the honor of supplying the Rockefeller Center tree, only for Santa to become the unexpected victim... and the audience helps piece together what went wrong. Wear your most outrageous holiday sweater for the contest, and enjoy specialty cocktails available at the bar. Dinner features a choice of turkey or baked haddock, served with salad, mashed potatoes, a cooked vegetable, and dessert. Tickets are $65 per person. Sponsored by Androscoggin Bank and Emerson Chevy.

Break out your most outrageous sweater for the annual Ugly Sweater Party at Rachel's On The Green at Val Halla in Cumberland Center. Purple Entendre will fill the room with festive holiday music, and there will be prizes to keep the celebration lively.

Explore wheel throwing in a relaxed, adult-friendly setting. This two-hour class covers the basics of centering clay and shaping a simple bowl or small pot, along with an overview of trimming and how firing works. The cost is $55 and includes the lesson plus one piece that will be fired twice and glazed. If you create additional items during the class time, they are $20 each. The session concludes with wheel cleanup. Wear clothes that can handle clay. Aprons may be available, and you are welcome to bring your own apron or towel. Clay washes out, and short, trimmed fingernails are recommended since long nails make forming difficult. Because of the nature of clay and firing, pieces can crack or even break during drying or in the kiln, and every effort will be made to accommodate major mishaps. There are no refunds or rescheduling due to limited class size and availability. You may transfer your spot to someone else by providing a name change. For ages 16 and up.