I’m always looking for events that will appeal to adults and while many of the upcoming weekend in December events are holiday-themed, there are still a few little gems here and there to check out…
#weekend preview
This weekend has a smattering of everything: releasing your inner goofball with comedy and Xmas sweaters, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in November, and a winter wonderland in Boothbay that you…
This weekend feels a bit like the Midcoast in the 2010s, when there were all sorts of interesting things going on. It’s a good time to get out, and meet some new people who enjoy some of the same…
Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories are Cara Luft and JD Edwards, a musical tour-de-force partnership planted on the Canadian Prairies. With stage banter striking a unique balance between…
The resurrection of Maine’s scariest haunted attraction
PROSPECT—During the height of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the state’s biggest scarefest attraction, Fort Knox’s Fright At The Fort, didn’t exactly die—but let’s just say, it’s been reanimated…
It feels like Halloween is definitely back on track. In the weeks leading up to October 31, we have combed through every cool event going on to bring you a comprehensive rundown of Halloween-…
This weekend has a smattering of art, music, food, comedy...and goofy dogs doing goofy things. Weekend Spotlight will be on hold after this weekend until November, as most of the upcoming events…
Yep, we’re still in high gear for Autumn activities
‘Tis the month where we just can’t get enough of fall foliage, beer fests, apple events, spooky tales, and even a dance party with great apps and drinks. Enjoy these seasonably warm temperatures…
Cramming in everything Fall this weekend
Looking at another great weekend ahead with Friday topping out as the warmest, here’s a little cultivated list of some hometown, fun, fall-like things to do and places to go.
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New Orleans folk rock Diva Lilli Lewis plays the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Saturday, Oct. 22 in a 7:30 p.m. concert.
Lewis’ fall tour is in support of her current record release “…
Updated with cancellations
As long as we’re continuing to get some lovely 60ish-degree weather this weekend, let’s get outside to enjoy it! Kicking off Rocktober with some great fall events!
Note: the Electronic…
And now back to our regularly scheduled program...
This weekend is all about the seasonal switchover from summer to fall with the September Equinox. The nights are getting chillier (so…
Classic blues from a New England legend, high energy folk from Quebec, American roots music, an acclaimed Irish tenor and some hot Western swing are all coming to Boothbay Harbor this fall.…
The weekend of September 9 and 10 features two top Maine musical acts on the historic Opera House stage in Boothbay Harbor. Friday, Sept. 9, will see country and blues with Denny Breau &…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Together, musicians John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary make up the trad group, The Alt. Originally hailing from Ireland this trio of musicians come together with their guitar, flute,…
Another nice weekend on the radar with the best day looking like Friday so far—here’s a couple of local events for music and art lovers. And a special Killer Road Trip for Friends of the Fur…
It’s sizzling this weekend (thanks never-ending heat wave!) but it’s also a great weekend to be outside and enjoy the various festivals that highlight Maine’s best-known food: blueberries and…
This week’s Spotlight throws in a Thursday and a Monday event just to stretch out your weekend that much longer. The heat wave is over and the living’s easy.
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Welcome to another hot, hot, hot, weekend. Here are three low-cost and no-cost events outdoors that are effortlessly cool.
Maine Celtic Celebration in…
Outdoor festivals are the name of the game this weekend with themes ranging from food to music with a special historical re-enactment and a finale of Maine films to cap it off.
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Another lovely weekend is upon us and the energy is booming with pirates and cannons, traditional schooners racing their hearts out, live music, quality Maine films, and much more. It’s good to be…
Home and Garden tour tickets still available. On Friday, July 15, join us for the ever popular Boothbay Region Garden Club Home and Garden tour.
Discover a charming 19th century home with…
A gorgeous sunny holiday weekend is upon us and with the sun not going down until almost 8:30 p.m. it’s time to squeeze everything out of each day and night. Here are some fun things to do this…
During the height of the pandemic touring musicians were forced into hibernation and live performances were few and far between. The summer of 2022 at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House is now…
After rounding the corner of the longest day of the year, we’re finally going to feel some summer temperatures this weekend. There are a few fun happenings in the Midcoast and up in Bangor for the…
The longest days of the year are coming up and Saturday Rockland’s got it going on with its revived annual summer street party, side dance parties and public gatherings.
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Call this the weekend of anniversary parties and business birthday bashes! We’ve got a couple of events that are centered around food, drink, music, performers, food trucks, and artist/makers.…
Coming out of the weird cold front, Sunday is looking like the best day for outdoor fun, so here are a few indoor events to keep you entertained on Friday and Saturday.
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For Memorial Day Weekend, we’re looking at a gorgeous couple of days in the 70s (except for Saturday, which is looking pretty iffy with showers and thunderstorms) with a mix of indoor and outdoor…
Damariscotta’s Maine Booch Brewing takes hard kombucha to a new level
DAMARISCOTTA—Most people associate Maine breweries with beer, but outliers such as Maine Booch Brewing, are sizzling up the craft brew scene with the fizzy flavors of kombucha normally associated…
All Roads Music Fest returns along with some unique Midcoast performances
Let’s call this weekend “The Day The Music Revived.” It’s another stellar weather weekend to catch performances all over Belfast, Camden, Rockland, and Union.
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And other fun stuff to do this weekend in Union and Belfast
Folks, we’re officially cracking the 70-degree mark this weekend. Break out the mint juleps, the Carharrt shorts, the lawn darts, the corn hole boards, and the grill. Combined with what we’ve got…
It’s a weekend for being outside! Don’t forget that the…
Southport Memorial Library
The Southport Memorial Library is pleased to announce a show featuring the art of Suzi Thayer will run from May 3 through June 30.
Thayer will include paintings spanning 20 years, most…
Plus cool stuff happening in Bangor this weekend
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend before we plunge into more rain next week, so this is the weekend to participate in numerous…
Sugarloaf Reggae Fest, Local Comedy, Coffee House singer-songwriters
After a brief hiatus, we’re back to tell you about the hidden pockets of talent that will grace the Midcoast this weekend. And with the weather finally getting the hint and creeping up to near 50…
Founded 17 years ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, the Henhouse Prowlers now find themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education. On…
The kids are all right this weekend. Even though Weekend Spotlight is for adults, primarily, there are a couple of teen-centered events that will appeal to all ages. And here’s a great way to…
Better hunker down Friday night because it looks like we’re going to get hit with a dumpload of snow (fourth weekend in a row) but the rest of the weekend looks clear and that’s great news for the…
With school vacation right around the corner, the fun stuff is happening mostly out of town this weekend (with the exception of a vinyl jam in Rockland), so brace yourself for the pain at the pump…
It’s going to be downright balmy at the start of the weekend so you know hard-core Mainers will be wearing T-shirts and waterproof boots on the ice at the U.S. National Toboggan Championships. It’…
From ice carving to 1920s burlesque
I don’t know whether post-holiday fatigue was going on in the last couple of weeks in January but it was like tumbleweeds in the Midcoast. Then this weekend is like —shazam— let’s see how many…
It’s “New Year, New You” time this weekend with the Samoset Resort Glacier Ice Bar returning, a Winter Fest in Brunswick, and a couple of brain-tickling events to get you out of your rut. When…
We’ve got a couple of fun things to do this weekend and then Weekend Spotlight will be taking a hiatus until the holidays are over. We’re looking forward to some arts and entertainment in 2022!…
It’s raining cats and dogs this weekend (figuratively) with a holiday party dedicated to animals, a tribute show named after a cat, and a mellow jazz concert, which has nothing to do with cats or…
Whether it’s scouring for events that give you a respite from the holiday madness or finding things to plunge you into the holiday madness, we’ve got it covered this week.
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Buckle up Piloteers, we’re in for about a month of holiday-themed events, starting this weekend, so I’ll do my best to find the most entertaining things to do for locals as well as for friends and…
We’re heading into the crest of a wild weekend, the calm before the storm (literally) next week with storms coming in ahead of Thanksgiving. So, enjoy music from some talented sisters, a magical…
We have a few interesting happenings on deck this weekend with another adapted musical, some food and drink tastings, an artistic craft fair, and some wild and scenic films for your enjoyment.…
