Community Calendar

Portland Bach Experience is a 10-day festival from May 28 - June 7, 2026. We tear down barriers and challenge preconceived notions about classical music by offering immersive events, interactive educational programs, and intimate concerts at our annual festival. Committed to creating programs that are distinct, deep, and connective experiences, we bring award-winning artists to Maine to share musical productions that cultivate resilience, nurture individual growth, and feed our collective hunger for connection.

Schedule:
May 28: OLLI Lecture, Penelope Performance (Portland)
May 29: Move to the Music and Bach & Beer (TBD)
May 30: Penelope Performance (Yarmouth)
June 1: Cantata Sing Along
June 2: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 - Open Rehearsal
June 5: Move to the Music and Bach & Beer (Rising Tide Brewing, Portland)
June 6: Brandenburg No 5 (Brunswick)
June 7: Brandenburg No 5 (Falmouth)

Portland Bach Experience is a 10-day festival from May 28 - June 7, 2026. We tear down barriers and challenge preconceived notions about classical music by offering immersive events, interactive educational programs, and intimate concerts at our annual festival. Committed to creating programs that are distinct, deep, and connective experiences, we bring award-winning artists to Maine to share musical productions that cultivate resilience, nurture individual growth, and feed our collective hunger for connection.

Schedule:
May 28: OLLI Lecture, Penelope Performance (Portland)
May 29: Move to the Music and Bach & Beer (TBD)
May 30: Penelope Performance (Yarmouth)
June 1: Cantata Sing Along
June 2: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 - Open Rehearsal
June 5: Move to the Music and Bach & Beer (Rising Tide Brewing, Portland)
June 6: Brandenburg No 5 (Brunswick)
June 7: Brandenburg No 5 (Falmouth)

A free, welcoming, and relaxed program of rhythm, movement, and games led by dance educator Sarah Daunt. Open to all. Designed for kids, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to participate together. Sponsored by Lee Youth Commission and held in the Scolforo Gallery at the Lee Library.

Portland Bach Experience is a 10-day festival from May 28 - June 7, 2026. We tear down barriers and challenge preconceived notions about classical music by offering immersive events, interactive educational programs, and intimate concerts at our annual festival. Committed to creating programs that are distinct, deep, and connective experiences, we bring award-winning artists to Maine to share musical productions that cultivate resilience, nurture individual growth, and feed our collective hunger for connection.

Schedule:
May 28: OLLI Lecture, Penelope Performance (Portland)
May 29: Move to the Music and Bach & Beer (TBD)
May 30: Penelope Performance (Yarmouth)
June 1: Cantata Sing Along
June 2: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 - Open Rehearsal
June 5: Move to the Music and Bach & Beer (Rising Tide Brewing, Portland)
June 6: Brandenburg No 5 (Brunswick)
June 7: Brandenburg No 5 (Falmouth)

Join Vermont’s Native American community for Abenaki Heritage Weekend and Arts Marketplace June 13-14 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT. Admission FREE. Rain or shine. Citizens of Vermont’s Elnu, Nulhegan, Koasek, and Missisquoi Tribes share perspectives on life in the Champlain Valley. Storytelling, craft demonstrations, drumming, singing, and children’s play area. Visit the Native American Arts Marketplace for jewelry, wampum, quillwork, stonework, woodworking, and more. Presented by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association.