Artober in Bangor

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Since 2015, the City of Bangor has dubbed the month of October ARTOBER – the Month of the Arts – officially celebrating the diverse and exciting creative culture in the Queen City. Artober is dedicated to showcasing our rich and various local artists and art organizations by hosting and promoting events throughout the city all month long.

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Sewing & Handicraft

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Learn About Rug Braiding

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Local rug braiders have been meeting at the library to work on their craft. Starting this fall, we invite you stop into one of these Monday morning sessions to learn more. Questions like: What is rug braiding, what equipment or fabric do you need, and is it hard to learn? will be answered. This is […]

STITCH 'N B*TCH

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Come learn how to sew and mend clothes with other people at Red Rabbit Bazaar! Every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Stitch & Sip

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Calling all fiber artists! Join us every other Thursday for an evening of crocheting, knitting, coffee, and tea! All skill levels and fiber arts are welcome, but bring your own project if you can.
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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga

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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga | Sundays at 9:00 AM Start your Sunday with movement, breath, and a little time for yourself. This welcoming Vinyasa class is designed for all ability levels, whether you’re brand new to yoga or have an established practice. Expect a balanced flow incorporating strength, mobility, mindful movement, and options to modify […]

Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class

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Since 2015, the City of Bangor has dubbed the month of October ARTOBER – the Month of the Arts – officially celebrating the diverse and exciting creative culture in the Queen City. Artober is dedicated to showcasing our rich and various local artists and art organizations by hosting and promoting events throughout the city all […]

Sunday Community Jam

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Sundays at 2 Feet, come to the community jam, where people just show up with instruments and play from 2 to 5. 2 Feet Brewing is a family-run brewpub in the heart of Downtown Bangor that features craft brews created by Cory Ricker, and pub fare and desserts made by his wife, Nit-Noi. Their son, […]

Sunday Restorative Flow Yoga

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Start your week feeling grounded and restored. This all-levels Sunday practice offers a gentle sanctuary to ease tension and quiet the mind. Opening with calming breathwork, we’ll move through gentle stretches and build into a mindful slow flow that cultivates strength, presence, and alignment. Ending with soothing restorative shapes to help you soften into quiet […]

Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's

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Be part of the rumpus! Monday nights starting at 9pm, it’s karaoke night at Paddy’s!

Learn About Rug Braiding

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Local rug braiders have been meeting at the library to work on their craft. Starting this fall, we invite you stop into one of these Monday morning sessions to learn more. Questions like: What is rug braiding, what equipment or fabric do you need, and is it hard to learn? will be answered. This is […]

Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness

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Since 2015, the City of Bangor has dubbed the month of October ARTOBER – the Month of the Arts – officially celebrating the diverse and exciting creative culture in the Queen City. Artober is dedicated to showcasing our rich and various local artists and art organizations by hosting and promoting events throughout the city all […]

Chimera Coffee Trivia

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Monday night trivia with Sir_Quizzalot. Every Monday night from 7-8:30. Beer | Wine | Espresso | Snacks.

Bouncing Baby Story Time

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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Tiny Tots Storytime

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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4

Songwriters' Open Mic

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Songwriter’s Open Mic at 2Feet Brewing  from 5-8 every Tuesday night. It’s open mic for songwriters on Tuesday! We set up a mic and each songwriter gets 15 minutes.

Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic

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Paddy Murphy’s Live Irish Jam 6-8pm & Open Mic, 9pm to close!

Slow Flow Yoga

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Best for: Anyone seeking a slower, more mindful practice, or students looking to complement a more active yoga practice. Beginners are always welcome! Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body through mindful movement. This grounding, accessible class combines gentle, flowing sequences with breath awareness to build strength, improve mobility, and release tension—all at […]

Bouncing Baby Storytime

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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Tiny Tots Storytime

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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4

Tech Tutoring

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Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom. Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with […]

Live Harness Racing

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Join us at Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park on October 14th at 2:30pm for the 2026 Bangor Harness Racing season!Post time is promptly at 2:30PM. Be sure to arrive early to pick your favorites! 🏇 Wagers placed on races 3-10 can score points towards our Crown of the Queen City promotion for a chance […]

STITCH 'N B*TCH

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Come learn how to sew and mend clothes with other people at Red Rabbit Bazaar! Every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Vinyasa II

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Best for: Students with prior vinyasa experience who are ready for a faster-paced, more challenging practice. Deepen, refine, and strengthen your practice in this energizing, flow-based class. Building on the foundations of Vinyasa I, you’ll move at a quicker pace through more dynamic sequences while exploring deeper backbends, arm balances, inversions, and other opportunities to […]

Wizards and Warp Drives – A Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club

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Wizards and Warp Drives is a book club for lovers of the Science Fantasy and Fantasy genres. We meet the second Wednesday evening of the month to discuss a rotating selection of Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles. BPL staff member, Amanda, will lead the group each month. Reading Line-Up: July 8th, The Memory Librarian – Janelle […]

Next Chapter Book Club

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Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members (including some who cannot read) love books for the same reasons most people do. We all enjoy being transported to different worlds where we meet interesting characters and learn new things. Taking that journey with […]

Stitch & Sip

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Calling all fiber artists! Join us every other Thursday for an evening of crocheting, knitting, coffee, and tea! All skill levels and fiber arts are welcome, but bring your own project if you can.

Vinyasa I

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Best for: Anyone looking for a mindful, foundational flow. Beginners are always welcome! ​ Build strength, flexibility, and confidence as you connect breath with movement through foundational yoga postures. You’ll practice sun salutations, standing poses, gentle twists, and balance work at an approachable pace, with clear guidance, alignment support, and options for every body. ​ […]

Bangor Pub Run

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Every Thursday at 6:30pm we gather in front of Paddy Murphy’s, run 3-5 miles, and then grab a drink somewhere downtown (location varies). Sometimes when people first start coming, or if they are coming back from an injury they might not run the whole 3 miles and that’s totally ok! People are welcome to run […]

Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus

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Come participate in trivia night at Nocturnem Draft Haus on Thursdays! From 7 – 9:30pm with weekly prizes to win.

Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House

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THE WAIT IS OVER… KARAOKE IS BACK! Bangor, you asked… and we listened! Karaoke is making its long-awaited return to the Penobscot Pour House! Join us every Thursday night for great music, great people, and unforgettable fun. We’re also excited to welcome back one of Bangor’s favorite karaoke hosts… DJ Mad Kat!Whether you’re a seasoned […]

Tech Tutoring

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Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom. Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with […]

Tai Chi

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Best for: Anyone looking for a mindful mid-day practice to reset, refocus, and reconnect – with no previous experience needed. This mindful movement class explores a short Tai Chi Chuan form derived from the traditional Yang style. The 27-movement sequence is introduced gradually, with each class building on a small set of movements over time. […]

FOLKs Trail Days

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Friends of Lower Kenduskeag Stream (FOLKS) is an all-volunteer group that works to improve the Kenduskeag Stream Trail from Franklin St. in Downtown Bangor to Harlow Street. We hold monthly trail days on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:00-9:30am that meet behind Penquis on Harlow Street. Ongoing Projects List: 1. Picking up litter […]

Vinyasa Breath

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Best for: Students who are comfortable with foundational yoga postures and are curious about exploring deeper breathwork, embodied awareness, and the emotional dimensions of movement. No prior breathwork experience necessary. ​ Explore the power of breath, movement, and embodied awareness in this 90-minute practice. Building on the foundations of vinyasa, this class combines flowing yoga […]

Bangor's European Market

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A weekly market hosted by Ingrid’s German Gift Shop with local & word-wide meats, seafood, produce, artisanal baked goods, and gifts!

Saturday Story Stop

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Start your weekend with fun and friends! Discover books, songs, and games to help your child build early literacy, listening, and social skills. Great for kindergarten readiness! Ages 3 – 6
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Community Music

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Saturday Story Stop

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Start your weekend with fun and friends! Discover books, songs, and games to help your child build early literacy, listening, and social skills. Great for kindergarten readiness! Ages 3 – 6

Halcyon & Friends Present the Dohnanyi Piano Quintet and The Future is Here

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Join Halcyon and friends for an evening of chamber music, film, and storytelling. For the first half of the program, Halcyon will be joined by special guest and pianist, Marlene McCarthy for a performance of Dohnanyi’s brilliant first Piano Quintet – a rousing tour de force full of soaring melodies. In the second half of […]

Chase's Big Thirtieth Birthday Show at Red Rabbit Bazaar

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH Come celebrate our beloved doorman and friend Chase’s transition into chopped unchood at Red Rabbit Bazaar with sets from: Corrective MeasureJeezFree to ThinkBreak Bread SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH – RED RABBIT BAZAAR – $10 AT THE DOOR ALL AGES – DOORS 7 – MUSIC 8

Riff Johnson at Hollywood Casino

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Located at the Sound Stage Lounge in the casino, join us for an interactive acoustic rock & pop show by Riff Johnson. With 4 United States Tours under his belt, Bangor, Maine Native Riff Johnson is spreading his music, personality and generally fun inspirational vibe. A one-man band with an affinity for decades past and […]

Dance Party with DJ Rob Minto

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Get ready, Penobscot! We’re turning up the music and taking over the dance floor Saturday, October 17th with DJ Rob Minto from 9 PM to 1 AM! Bring your friends, grab your drinks, and get ready for a night of great music, dancing, and plenty of Saturday night chaos. The party starts at 9 PM, […]

Sunday Community Jam

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Sundays at 2 Feet, come to the community jam, where people just show up with instruments and play from 2 to 5. 2 Feet Brewing is a family-run brewpub in the heart of Downtown Bangor that features craft brews created by Cory Ricker, and pub fare and desserts made by his wife, Nit-Noi. Their son, […]

BSO Chamber Music series at the Gracie Theatre featuring guest cellist Zuill Bailey

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The Bangor Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series at the Gracie begins its season with an ensemble featuring guest cellist, Zuill Bailey. Lauded for his sumptuous tone and jaw-dropping technique, Zuill Bailey is widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world. He is a Grammy Award winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and […]

Bouncing Baby Story Time

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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Tiny Tots Storytime

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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4

Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic

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Paddy Murphy’s Live Irish Jam 6-8pm & Open Mic, 9pm to close!
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Community Dance

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Stitch & Sip

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Calling all fiber artists! Join us every other Thursday for an evening of crocheting, knitting, coffee, and tea! All skill levels and fiber arts are welcome, but bring your own project if you can.

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