'Tom DiMenna and Friends; Story songs of the 70s' returns to the Camden Opera House, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. 

Story Songs of the 70s is a seasonal concert series by Maine-based singer/songwriter Tom DiMenna, and features songs by three legendary songwriters of the vinyl era, according to the Opera House, in a news release: Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin.

PORT CLYDE — This April, in celebration of both Earth Month and National Poetry Month, Herring Gut Coastal Science Center invites the community to a special evening of creativity and connection with nature at Nature Poetry at Herring Gut.

Taking place on Wednesday, April 8, the event will feature two engaging opportunities for participants of all ages:

On Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m., author Luke Kemp will present a lecture entitled “Are We on the Road to Collapse?” in the sanctuary at First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden.

Rockport Garden Club will hear from guest speaker Davis Saltonstall, co-owner ScrapDogs Community Compost, Thursday, April 2, at 12:30 p.m., at West Rockport Baptist Church, 545 Park Street, West Rockport. 

ROCKPORT — "On Friday, April 10, let your shoes fly to the gorgeous Rockport Opera House for a Spring Forth Dance, the next 'OH! BFS!' program presented by Belfast Flying Shoes, the Rockport Opera House, and the Town of Rockport," said Flying Shoes, in a news release.

The event includes simple and accessible community dances for all ages, contras and squares with gender-neutral role terms, waltzes and more.

"A unique cultural tradition, this intergenerational and chem-free program welcomes new dancers and experienced folks alike," said Flying Shoes.

International concert organist Loreta Aramendi will perform a concert of joyous music, April 7, at 7 p.m., at Broad Bay Congregational Church, 941 Main Street, Waldoboro. 

In keeping with Easter week’s celebrations, the program will include work by J.S. Bach, Buxtehude, Rameau and Vivaldi.

Aramendi has performed all over the world including Japan, Russia, Chile and throughout Europe, and is the main organist of the Cavaillé-Coll organ (1863) at the Basilique of Santa María del Coro, in San Sebastian, Spain.

Teen Manga Club will meet Tuesday, April 7, at 3:45 p.m., in the Board Room of the Rockland Public Library.

Join Miss Katie for snacks and book chats about your favorite manga. 
 
"Each month, we cover a different series, focusing on the first and second volumes," said the Library, in a news release. "Would you like to suggest a series to read? Join us! We would love to hear from you!"
 
In April, the group will be discussing Oshi No Ko by Aka Akasaka.
 

Elsie Gawler and Ethan Stokes Tischler will perform at the Underground Lounge in Belfast on Thursday, April 2. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m. 

In collaboration with POV by PBS, a screening of the documentary The Age of Water (2024) will be held Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m., at Rockland Public Library. 

Friends of Rockland Public Library announces an inflation-free book and bake sale Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (members shop at 10:30), in the Community Room downstairs at the library at 80 Union Street.

Browse thousands of books in dozens of genres and fill your bag with quality used books for a bargain $10.

At noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, writer, boatbuilder, and outdoor enthusiast Kevin Martin will speak in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library about the biggest trees in Maine and New England. This talk, sponsored by the Belfast Garden Club, is free and open to the public. All are invited to attend the tree-measuring walk and demonstration that will take place at 3:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m., Maine Master Gardener Volunteer John Fromer will give a presentation at the Rockport Public Library that will explore which types of flowers are pollinator-friendly, and which have become unfriendly due to over-hybridizing. 

On Saturday, April 11, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Bay Chamber faculty member Jeff Weinberger will present a ukulele workshop.

"In 'Ukulele Strumming: Feels and Grooves,' you'll learn how to grow your strumming technique beyond mechanical memorized patterns. Together, through hands-on song playing, you’ll learn to swing, feel the backbeat, and strengthen timing," said Bay Chamber, in a news release.

For confident beginners and intermediates.

The Rockland Poetry Peers, a group of writers, meets on the first Tuesday of the month, at 6 p.m., in the Board Room of the Rockland Public Library, primarily focused on poetry (with other genres welcome). 

Poetry Peers offers community, encouragement, and supportive critique, and uses an optional choice of prompts to spark creativity, according to a library news release.

The Rockland Harbor Trail Committee invites everyone to join them on Thursday, April 9, for their next Discover the Trail adventure. Led by local birder Kate Doiron, the committee will host a bird walk. The Discover the Trail adventure, in partnership with the Friends of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

ROCKLAND — Join the Halcyon Quartet for Robert McCloskey’s Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man, on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. The performance of this “whale of a tale” will feature the narration of the story by Luke Fatora, and projections of the iconic story artwork alongside live music by the quartet including favorite tunes such as “Beyond the Sea,” “Down by the Bay,” “Baby Beluga” and many others.  

Film Club meets in the Rockland Public Library's Board Room on Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m.

"It’s like a book club but with movies!" said RPL, in a news release.

Watch the selected film on your own and then join the group for a lively discussion each month. Plots, themes, characters, soundtracks, symbolism, cinematography, and more are all discussion options. From casual viewers to cinephiles, all levels of interest in film are welcome. 

"The Wonder of Maine’s Wildlife" will be featured April 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Lincolnville Community Library. Ed Robinson of Orr’s Island, Harpswell, avid photographer and writer, will provide a presentation featuring stunning images, animal calls, facts, and anecdotes about a variety of species that make Maine a special place. 

"Enjoy a delightful presentation featuring fine photographs of some of Maine’s iconic and beautiful wildlife," said the Library, in a news release.

An exhibition, P O S Y, and a Homeworthy fundraiser opens Friday, March 27, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Carver Hill Gallery, 36 Bay View Street, in Camden. 

The show will feature several artists' interpretations of plants in bloom. The palettes vary from subdued to unrestrained and the work depicts flora in three Maine seasons. 

The public is invited and encouraged to join the opening reception with pink bubbles, saucy mocktails and upbeat music. 

WALDOBORO — Rufus Wainwright will be performing in his only Maine appearance at The Waldo on September 3, at 7:30 p.m.

"Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation," said The Waldo, in a news release.

The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter has released ten studio albums to date, three DVDs, and three live albums including the GRAMMY nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall.