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Things to do around Bangor today

Birth and Afterbirth The UMaine School of Performing Arts stages Tina Howe's play, placing motherhood and the "female gaze" at the forefront.

Theatre & Movies

FOLKS Trail Day Help prune and spruce up the Lower Kenduskeag Stream Trail with volunteers in this fall work day.

Community

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

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition Experience a youth production of "The Wizard of Oz" with talented performers bringing the classic story to life in Brewer.

Theatre & Movies

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Learn piano using chords in a 3-hour Zoom class with experienced instructor Craig Coffman.

Education

Moose Sunset Paint and Sip Join a fun paint and sip event to create a colorful moose painting at Generations Boutique & Art Studio, guided step by step.

Arts

Shrek the Musical The Orono Middle and High Schools present "Shrek The Musical" with talented student cast, live orchestra, and comedic storyline.

Theatre & Movies

Wooly Wreath Create a stylish wool wreath with decorations in a fun crafting class in Hampden.

Arts

Oratorio Society Enjoy compelling vocal performances from UMaine's Oratorio Society at Minsky Recital Hall.

Music

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Learn basic chords and more during this 2 1/2-hour online guitar crash course.

Education

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

Family & Kids

Reading the Forested Landscape Join a guided hike to discover how forests reveal their history through natural and human interactions.

Education

UMaine Men's Ice Hockey vs. BU UMaine's men's ice hockey team faces off against Boston University at Alfond Sports Arena.

Sports

Husosn Football vs. UNE Husson football competes against the University of New England in the Lobster Trap Game, marking the end of the regular season.

Sports

Holiday Ceramics Paint, Gloss and Go Create personalized ceramics at Generations Boutique & Art Studio in one of two family-friendly sessions with unique pieces.

Arts

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Events for the rest of this week

Dear Evan Hansen Experience the award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, following a teen's journey to find connection and acceptance.

Theatre & Movies

Tuesday

Bangor Symphony Orchestra Rising star violinist Lun Li performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major for this Bangor Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concert.

Music

Sunday

The Press Gang Experience the unique and energetic sound of The Press Gang, a traditional Irish band from Maine.

Music

Friday

Flatland Cavalry Flatland Cavalry brings their blend of country and folk music to Orono as part of their world tour.

Music

Thursday

Grieving Through Reading Join a book group to explore coping with grief through literature and discussions on loss and life changes.

Arts

Thursday

Painted "Stained Glass" Paint and Sip Fundraiser Create your own "stained glass" masterpiece at a paint and sip fundraiser with template assistance included.

Arts

Wednesday

Digital Threats to Democracy Professor Tanya Sweeney speaks as part of a League of Women Voters series on digital threats to democracy.

Education

Wednesday

Economic and Financial Planning Strategy for the Future Husson welcomes a panel of planning experts as part of their Distinguished Business Speaker Series.

Education

Wednesday

Grieving Through Reading Explore books on death and loss to cope with life's challenges and move forward.

Arts

Thursday

Opera Talk Discussion and clips from Tosca to prepare for a live broadcast at the Collins Center.

Arts

Thursday

CPR Learn life-saving CPR techniques for adults, infants, and children, and receive an AHA certificate.

Education

Thursday

Native Plant Success Stories Learn about successful projects replacing traditional landscape plants with native species as well as how to foster public acceptance of native plants.

Education

Wednesday

Holiday Ceramics Paint, Gloss and Go Create ceramics, paint, and take home your piece in one session at Generations Boutique & Art Studio.

Arts

Thursday

Who Dunnit Book Club The Old Town Public Library holds a hybrid discussion of "The House Keepers" by Alex Hay.

Arts

Thursday

Global Soundscapes Embark on a sound safari at the Versant Power Astronomy Center to discover Earth's unique soundscapes and learn how animals communicate for survival.

Education

Friday

Jazz Ensemble Experience magical musical performances by the jazz ensemble at the University of Maine.

Music

Friday

Owl Prowl Explore the world of owls at night, learn about their hunting techniques, and search for them on a guided trail walk.

Education

Friday

Weekly Bird Walk Discover local birds on a weekly walk guided by a knowledgeable naturalist at Field Pond Audubon Center.

Education

Friday

Chamber Music Concert Enjoy classical music performed by exceptional artists from UMaine's School of Performing Arts.

Music

Tuesday

Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Musical Journey Embark on a captivating musical journey through Taylor Swift's hits, featuring stunning visuals in a full dome setting at the Versant Power Astronomy Center.

Music

Sunday

Polaris: Mystery of the Polar Night A penguin and a polar bear team up to watch the night sky and learn about the science of the Solar System.

Family & Kids

Sunday

Husson Women's Basketball vs. Otterbein Husson women's basketball team faces off against Otterbein University in Bangor.

Sports

Sunday

UMaine Women's Basketball vs. Harvard Harvard heads north to face the Black Bears on the court in Orono.

Sports

Sunday

Jazz Night Experience top student musicians from UMaine's School of Performing Arts in a captivating Jazz Night performance.

Music

Monday

Banned Book Club The Orono Public Library invites students in ages 8-12 to discuss banned books over pizza at the library.

Family & Kids

Tuesday

Prose & Cons Book Group Join a monthly Bangor Public Library book discussion highlighting diverse titles and genres led by different staff members.

Arts

Wednesday

Tuesday Readers Join a discussion about "A Children's Bible" by Lydia Millett with the Orono Public Library's Tuesday Readers group.

Arts

Tuesday

Online Privacy & Security Learn how to protect online privacy with practical steps and tools discussed in this hybrid Bangor Public Library workshop.

Education

Tuesday

Great Fall Potato Sale Stock up on taters with the Page Farm and Home Museum's annual sale.

Shopping

Tuesday

Tuesday Forum Join editor emeritus of Farmers' Almanac Peter Geiger for a light lunch discussion of "20 Signs of a Hard Winter" in Old Town.

Education

Tuesday

Prose & Cons Book Group Join a book discussion group at Bangor Public Library led by different staff members each month.

Arts

Wednesday

Walking Club Get in your steps while avoiding the cold and ice with a walking club at Hampden Academy.

Recreation

Tuesday

Walk In Ceramics Open Studio Create your own ceramic masterpiece at a family-friendly Generations Boutique & Art Studio open studio event with no tickets required.

Arts

Tuesday