EVENTS
Roald Dahl's Matilda – The Musical
Presented by Royal River Community Players. Performances on May 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26. Visit their website for tickets and showtimes.
Eclipse Viewing Party
From 2:30-4:30pm the public is encouraged to come to the athletic fields at Yarmouth High School to view the near-total eclipse together! Eclipse glasses, pin-hole projectors, and other activities will be available. Learn more.
Rooted Narratives – Live Storytelling event
Sponsored by Plan Yarmouth, the event features five selected stories on the theme of “The Power of Place and Community Belonging.” At Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Tomorrowland – Paintings by Anita Loomis
Exhibition of oil paintings by Maine artist Anita Loomis at the Stonewall Gallery, Yarmouth History Center. Artist reception on March 8, 5-7 p.m.
Community Storytelling – submission deadline
Now through February 12, the Town of Yarmouth Department of Planning & Development is accepting submissions for a live storytelling event on the theme of “The Power of Place and Community Belonging.” Visit their website to learn more.
2 X 14 LOVE SHOW Reception
Gallery reception at the YAA Library Gallery. All welcome! Visit the Library website for more information.
Heidi
Royal River Community Players presents Heidi, directed by Vanessa Glazier. Weekend performances on February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, & 11. For more information and tickets visit their website.
ArtEffect: Acrylic Paintings on Wood Panels
Exhibition of acrylic paintings on wood panels, presented by the Yarmouth High School Drawing & Painting Class. Sponsored by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. Artists’ Reception: Monday, Jan. 29; 6–6:45 p.m.
2 X 14 LOVE SHOW
Annual Yarmouth Arts Alliance exhibit of 14 (+2) local fine artists and local floral artists at the YAA Library Gallery, Merrill Memorial Library. Reception: February 10, 4 - 6 p.m.
Curtains – High School Edition
2 PM matinee; 7:30 PM evening performance. A musical comedy presented by Yarmouth Playmakers. November 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; November 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online here.
Curtains – High School Edition
A musical comedy presented by Yarmouth Playmakers. November 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; November 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online here.
Arcadia Band & Nick Prato
317 Main Community Music Center, Yarmouth. Presenting Live + Local, featuring Aradia Band & Nick Prato, with special guests Mitch Reed & Joe Beninati
Curtains – High School Edition
A musical comedy presented by Yarmouth Playmakers. November 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; November 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online here.
Film Presentation: The Great Portland Fire of 1866
A documentary film presentation about the Great Portland Fire of 1866, by Chris Noreika, a North Yarmouth Academy student and winner of the 2023 Wellcome Prize. More details on the Yarmouth History Center website.
Amy Toneys: Portraits of Yarmouth
Now showing at the Stonewall Gallery, Yarmouth History Center. Visit the History Center website for more details.
Yarmouth Farmers’ Market
Thursdays during November and December, from 3 - 5:30 p.m. inside Founders Hall at 317 Main Community Music Center.
Stroll Haunted Yarmouth 2023
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from October 20–29. Presented by Yarmouth Community Players and Yarmouth HIstory Center. For tickets and showtimes, visit the website.
Yarmouth Art Festival
15th Annual Yarmouth Art Festival, a premier juried showcase for Maine artists. Juror’s selections announced on October 8. Website
Self- Portrait as Homestead: Poems by Jeri Theriault
Book talk with Maine poet Jeri Theriault, who will read from her new collection, Self-Portrait as Homestead . Visit website.
DaPonte String Quartet
The DaPonte String Quartet performs at the Old Meeting House in Yarmouth. Goldberg Variations for String Trio. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased on their website.
Over The Path Dedication
Dedication and community celebration under the Main Street Bridge, Yarmouth, 4 PM – 6 PM. Rain date: Thursday, September 28, 2023, 4 PM
André Benoit: Repurposed Wood Sculptures
Exhibit of works by André Benoit at the Stonewall Gallery, Yarmouth History Center. Visit their website to learn more.
Flights of Fancy
Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main Street, Yarmouth. Exhibition of paintings by Emily Blaschke and Missy Dunaway.