Things To Do Around the Penobscot Valley

Tuesday, January 27 – Monday, February 2

Looking for something to do this week? Here’s a town-by-town look at community events, performances, library programs, and winter activities happening across the Penobscot Valley.

Bangor

Dancing with the Stars: Live
• Tuesday, Jan 27 – 7:30 PM
• Cross Insurance Center, Bangor
• Live tour performance featuring pros from the TV show

Songwriters’ Open Mic Night
• Tuesday, Jan 27 – 5:00–8:00 PM
• 2 Feet Brewing, Bangor
• Local musicians and original music

Bouncing Baby Storytime
• Tuesday, Jan 27 – 10:15 AM
• Bangor Public Library
• For infants and caregivers

Tiny Tots Storytime
• Tuesday, Jan 27 – 11:00 AM
• Bangor Public Library
• Stories and songs for preschoolers

Tech Help Drop-In
• Wednesday, Jan 28 – 2:00–5:00 PM
• Bangor Public Library
• One-on-one help with phones, tablets, and laptops

Penobscot Theatre Company – Winter Performance Weekend
• Friday & Saturday, Jan 30–31 – 7:00 PM
• Sunday, Feb 1 – 2:00 PM
• Bangor Opera House
• Full-length theatrical production (family-friendly)

Brewer

Story Time: “Animals in Winter”
• Tuesday, Jan 27 – 10:30–11:15 AM
• Brewer Public Library

Dog Ears! Reading Therapy Program
• Wednesday, Jan 28 – 3:30–5:00 PM
• Brewer Public Library
• Children read one-on-one with certified therapy dogs
• Registration required

Virtual Author Talk: Liz Moore
• Wednesday, Jan 28 – 7:00 PM
• Hosted by Brewer Public Library
• Online event (registration required)

Knitting & Fiber Arts Social
• Friday, Jan 30 – 9:00–11:00 AM
• Brewer Public Library
• All skill levels welcome

Orono

Writing Club
• Tuesday, Jan 27 – 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
• Orono Public Library
• Open writing and sharing session

Yarn & Needlework Social
• Tuesday, Jan 27 – 12:30–2:30 PM
• Orono Public Library

UMaine Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Providence
• Saturday, Jan 31 – 7:00 PM
• Harold Alfond Sports Arena
• University of Maine home game

Live Jazz: Erena Terakubo Quartet
• Friday, Jan 30 – 7:00 PM
• Collins Center for the Arts, Orono

Bangor Symphony Orchestra – Masterworks Concert
• Sunday, Feb 1 – 3:00 PM
• Collins Center for the Arts, Orono

Old Town

Preschool Story Hour
• Wednesday, Jan 28 – 10:30 AM
• Old Town Public Library
• Stories, songs, and crafts

Community Game Night
• Friday, Jan 30 – 6:00 PM
• Old Town Public Library
• Board games and card games for all ages

Hampden

Winter Farmers’ Market
• Friday, Jan 30 – 2:00–5:30 PM
• Hampden Town Hall
• Local food vendors and makers

Family Movie Night
• Saturday, Jan 31 – 6:00 PM
• Edythe Dyer Library, Hampden
• Free screening, all ages welcome

Holden

Winter Nature Photography Program
• Tuesday, Jan 27 – 2:30–4:30 PM
• Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden
• Guided indoor/outdoor program focused on winter landscapes
• Registration required

Hermon

Community Skate & Hockey Night
• Friday, Jan 30 – 6:00–9:00 PM
• The Sports Arena, Hermon
• Open skating and pickup hockey sessions

Veazie

Community Potluck & Bingo Night
• Saturday, Jan 31 – 5:00 PM
• Veazie Community Center
• Bring a dish; bingo games follow dinner

Eddington

Senior Coffee & Conversation
• Wednesday, Jan 28 – 10:00 AM
• Eddington Community Hall
• Open to all residents