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Sevents is a local event calendar built and managed in Bangor. Every week, we add dozens of events to highlight all the great things to do around the Bangor area. If you have an event you'd like to see on the calendar, add it for free!

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Things to do around Bangor today

Homeschool Naturalist Children ages 8-15 can learn about Maine's wildlife survival in the fall transition with a hands-on course over four sessions at the Fields Pond Audubon Center.

Family & Kids

Husson Men's Basketball vs. Northeastern Husson men's basketball faces off against Northeastern at Newman Gymnasium.

Sports

Husson Women's Basketball vs. Thomas Husson faces Thomas on the court at College Circle.

Sports

Grant Funding 101 Discover if grant funding is right for your organization at this online presentation hosted by Bangor Public Library.

Education

Digital Decluttering Learn how to organize files, manage storage, and declutter your digital space in a free workshop.

Education

Bringing Nature Home Learn about Maine native plants and backyard ecology in a series of online classes.

Education

How to Design a Booth for a Wholesale Trade Show The Maine SBDC discusses essential tips for creating a wholesale trade show booth in this online session.

Education

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Events for the rest of this week

Dial M for Murder A husband plots a sinister crime after suspecting his wife of infidelity, leading to a web of suspicion and murder in this Penobscot Theatre show.

Theatre & Movies

Thursday

Broadway's Next Hit Musical Enjoy improvised musical theater featuring audience song titles, culminating in the presentation of the Phony Award.

Theatre & Movies

Friday

Poetry Out Loud Bangor Public Library hosts Maine's Poetry Out Loud regional finals, engaging high school students in dynamic poetry recitations.

Arts

Tuesday

The Wall – Pink Floyd The Versant Power Astronomy Center matches stunning visuals to the music of Pink Floyd in this music show.

Music

Sunday

Plants of Maine Explore common plants of Maine grouped by order, family, and genus in an online field guide from Maine Audubon.

Education

Monday

Plants of Maine Explore common plants of Maine grouped by order, family, and genus in an online field guide from Maine Audubon.

Education

Monday

Lego Club Join the Lego Club for all ages to unleash your creativity with building blocks at the Orono Public Library.

Family & Kids

Monday

The Hidden History of American Shorebirds Explore early 1800s challenges in classifying shorebirds and their migrations, presented by Kenn Kaufman.

Education

Monday

Retooling State Government in an Era of Loose Networks Explore transitioning to collaborative networks for community resilience with Director Samantha Horn at UMaine.

Education

Monday

Birding Basics Explore birding essentials, from identification to migration, in a weekly Maine Audubon series suitable for novices and experts alike.

Education

Tuesday

Preschool Nature Hour Children and their caregivers can join the Fields Pond Audubon Center for STEM activities, art, stories, and play to foster a love of nature.

Family & Kids

Tuesday

Chinese New Year Celebration Celebrate Chinese New Year with a scavenger hunt and crafts at the Bangor Public Library's Youth Services Department for ages 5-11.

Family & Kids

Saturday

Orono Ukulele Club Join the Orono Ukulele Club to learn and play ukulele in a group setting, with all experience levels welcome.

Arts

Tuesday

Writing Club Join a Writing Club series at Orono Public Library to workshop and improve writing skills in a supportive community setting.

Arts

Tuesday

Startup Checklist Learn about the steps to create a startup with this free SBDC workshop, including time for Q&A.

Education

Tuesday

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu on a journey to the moon to explore the night sky and learn about stars.

Family & Kids

Tuesday

Hope in a Time of Climate Change Explore reasons for optimism and hope regarding Earth's climate challenges in present and future generations.

Community

Tuesday

Beef Up Your Knowledge Learn about bale grazing, deworming strategies, and Beef Quality Assurance certification from industry experts for quality assurance training.

Education

Tuesday

Tuesday Forum Join Hirundo Wildlife Refuge's traveling naturalist at the Old Town Public Library for a lunchtime presentation on Maine's winter birds and birdwatching tips at home.

Education

Tuesday

February and March Artist Reception Visit the Bangor Public Library to meet artists Laura Barrett, Aryn Bernier, and others in rotating exhibits from February to March.

Arts

Saturday

Stitch & Sip The Bangor Public Library hosts a bi-weekly gathering for fiber artists of all skill levels to enjoy crocheting, knitting, and beverages.

Arts

Thursday

UMaine Men's Basketball vs. NJIT The Black Bears face the New Jersey Institute of Technology at The Pit in the Memorial Gymnasium.

Sports

Thursday

The Power of AI in Transforming Patient Care Ghada Konsowa, experienced healthcare professional, highlights the impact of AI on patient care, with extensive experience in healthcare simulation.

Education

Thursday

Coffee & Conversation Enjoy free coffee and snacks at the Bangor Public Library as part of a relaxed opportunity for conversation with others.

Community

Friday

UMaine Women's Ice Hockey vs. Northeastern Northeastern travels north to Orono to face the Black Bears at Alfond Arena.

Sports

Friday

ORBITS Exhibition Maine-based artists Tom Jessen, Isabelle Maschal O’Donnell, and Ian Trask showcase sustainable work transforming waste materials into colorful forms.

Arts

Friday

Bangor Opera House Tours Go behind the scenes and take just under an hour to tour the historic Bangor Opera House with the Penobscot Theatre.

Education

Saturday

Red Birds Paint and Sip Enjoy a creative night out painting Red Birds as a couple or solo, with optional charcuterie box.

Arts

Saturday

UMaine Men's Basketball vs. UMBC Watch UMaine men's basketball play UMBC on a Black Bear Reading Day.

Sports

Saturday

Cabin Fever Reliever Escape winter blues at Generations Boutique & Art Studio with boutique shopping, jewelry-making, and sourdough tutorial.

Arts

Saturday

Ring Making Learn to make wire-wrapped rings with guest instructor Jennifer Carey at Generations Boutique & Art Studio.

Arts

Saturday

Peques Bilingües Join the Orono Public Library for a Saturday event featuring bilingual activities for children.

Family & Kids

Saturday

MPA Regional Wrestling Championship Witness top high school athletes compete at the Cross Insurance Center for the MPA regional wrestling championship.

Sports

Saturday