Henry Thoreau called it “a star on the edge of night.”
He wasn’t wrong. Perched on the Penobscot River, Bangor puts nature at your doorstep — and a vibrant city life right alongside it. Whether you’re here for a weekend or thinking about making it home, you’ll find there’s always more to discover.
There’s Something for Everyone in Bangor
Adventure at Every Turn
amid nature, trails, and the Penobscot
Hundreds of acres of city forest. A major river running right through town. Eagles overhead. Paddling, hiking, cycling, birding — Bangor is a basecamp for four-season outdoor adventure, with a great meal and a warm bed waiting when you’re done.
Make Memories
with family fun for every age
Make Memories Together
The kids will love the aquatic center, skate park, and city forest trails. Pack a picnic for one of Bangor’s parks, catch a parade or festival, and end the day with ice cream downtown. There’s enough here to fill a weekend — or a whole summer.
Escape Awaits
in your perfect Bangor weekend
Stroll historic streets, browse local shops, and linger over dinner at a downtown restaurant. Catch live music, join an evening walking tour, or paddle the Penobscot at sunset. Bangor is the kind of place you didn’t know you needed — until you’ve been.
From family fun to a grown-up getaway, a great experience awaits in every season. Events, concerts, dining, shopping, art, camps, science, theatre, history, and outdoor adventure — Bangor delivers it all with small-town warmth and bigger-city energy.
The City of Bangor website has all the latest news and updates to help you stay informed about what’s happening in Bangor!
Spring
The city wakes up with art walks, farmers markets, and the river running high and bright. Perfect weather for exploring downtown on foot or getting out on the water for the first paddle of the year.
Summer
Concerts, night markets, festivals, and parades fill the calendar. The aquatic center opens, the parks come alive, and downtown’s al fresco dining scene hits its stride. Long days mean more time to do it all.
Fall
Maine falls don’t get more spectacular. The city forest blazes with color, the trails are at their best, and harvest festivals bring the community together. Fall is Bangor’s best-kept secret.
Winter
Ice skating, cozy restaurants, holiday events, and the quiet magic of a snow-covered downtown filled with decorations and lights. Bangor doesn’t hibernate — it celebrates.
BANGOR CULTURE AND ARTS COLLECTIVE
The Bangor area is home to small, local, professional, and community organizations, as well as large national performers and artists. The active and community-supported landscape of arts and culture is constant and provides a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. From large festivals, concerts, and theater to showcases from local artisans and musicians, there is always something to enjoy in Bangor.
Visit a museum, spend the afternoon on a self-guided or docent-guided tour of historic and contemporary architecture, sculpture, and murals, or check out a show.
Check out the Bangor Culture and Arts Collective website for more information.
The Greater Bangor Region of Maine
Life here is all about the outdoors, culture, history, food, art, and nightlife. Whether you’re hiking, shopping, or all about family fun, TheGBR has you covered. Check out their website to find information about the Greater Bangor Region of Maine.
Bangor Parks & Recreation
Check out the Bangor Parks & Rec calendar for information on activities, events, and facilities.
Bangor Chamber of Commerce
Check out the Bangor Chamber of Commerce calendar for information on events and activities with local businesses.
Where to find out what’s Happening in Bangor?
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Community Clothing Swap @Red Rabbit Bazaar
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Beginner Pole
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Intro to Pole
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Live Harness Racing
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Burlesque Basics
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Spring Concert
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Sunday Community Jam
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Circus Fitness
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Circus Troupe Training
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Rabbit Rabbit Start of Month Sale
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Pole Conditioning
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Beginner Pole
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Beginner Lyra and Aerial Silks
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Intro to Pole Dancing
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Lit Chicks Book Club
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Beginner Belly Dance
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Best of Bangor Walking Tour
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Pole Conditioning
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Floor & Flow Class
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Line Dance
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Tech Tutoring
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Live Harness Racing
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Beginner Pole
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
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Intermediate Pole Dance
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Celebrate the 250th – A Community Exhibit
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Salty Brick Market Closing Sale
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Teen Fun with 4-H
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Intro to Pole
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FUSION: Bangor with PRIDE!
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Film Screening of "The Extraordinary Caterpillar"
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Chair Burlesque
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Beginner Pole Flow
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Belly Dance Class
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Pole Clinic Class
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Salty Brick Market Closing Sale
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First Friday Art Walks
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Coffee & Conversation
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ASM Book Club
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Tech Tutoring
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Pole Conditioning
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Live Harness Racing
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Human Condition: 0WS Studio Exhibit Opening
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Hot Tub Night
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Beginner Pole
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MGK: Lost Americana Tour
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Lyra Tips and Tricks
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Korean Swordsmanship Beginners Class: First Class Free Friday
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Toast and Roast Karaoke
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Salty Brick Market Closing Sale
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Bangor's European Market
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1 Year Business Birthday Party at Dream!
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Florentis End of School Concert
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Kid Cudi: The Rebel Ragers Tour
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Fire of 1911 Walking Tour
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Ryan Remalia Live at The Sound Stage Lounge
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Bad Daddy at Penobscot Pour House
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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The Bangor Marathon
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Sun Bi-weekly Crochet Clinic
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Beginner Pole
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Intro to Pole
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Burlesque Basics
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Sunday Community Jam
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Tarot Card & Intuitive Readings
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Circus Fitness
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Circus Troupe Training
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Tent Sale
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Pole Conditioning
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Beginner Pole
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Beginner Lyra and Aerial Silks
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Intro to Pole Dancing
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Tent Sale
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Beginner Belly Dance
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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Pole Conditioning
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Floor & Flow Class
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Bangor Community Resource Fair
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Tent Sale
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Line Dance
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Tech Tutoring
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Beginner Pole
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Live Harness Racing
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
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Intermediate Pole Dance
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Wizards and Warp Drives – A Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
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Film Club with Andrew Clark: The Killing (1956) | 7 PM $5
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Hoppily Ever After Romance Book Club: The Duke
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Tent Sale
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Intro to Pole
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Stitch & Sip
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ASL Social Hour
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The Last Navigator: A Young Man, an Ancient Mariner, the Secrets of the Sea
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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Chair Burlesque
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Beginner Pole Flow
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Belly Dance Class
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Pole Clinic Class
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Music Nite: Gaileish, Darwin and The Finches, And Then Some | 7:30 PM $15
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Tent Sale
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Tech Tutoring
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Pole Conditioning
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Live Harness Racing
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Beginner Pole
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Lyra Tips and Tricks
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Korean Swordsmanship Beginners Class: First Class Free Friday
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DJ Bill Lyons – Dance Party at Penobscot Pour House
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Bangor's European Market
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Tent Sale
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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MaskedMania Lucha Libre Mexicana
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Pride After Dark: A Neon Variety Show
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Gonzo Radio Dance Party at DREAM
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DJ Juice Live at The Sound Stage Lounge
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VOYD at Penobscot Pour House
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Beginner Pole
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Intro to Pole
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Burlesque Basics
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Sunday Community Jam
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Circus Fitness
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Circus Troupe Training
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Then Sings My Soul
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Dramatic Academy Summer Vacation Camp
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Pole Conditioning
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Community Cleanup Day
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Workshop: 10 Things to Know about 10-Minute Plays
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Beginner Pole
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Beginner Lyra and Aerial Silks
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Intro to Pole Dancing
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Out with the Old: Safely Dispose of Your Old Devices
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Beginner Belly Dance
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Mumford & Sons – Prizefighter Tour
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Pole Conditioning
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Floor & Flow Class
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Line Dance
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Workshop: Point of view in fiction writing with Anna Story
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Tech Tutoring
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Live Harness Racing
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Beginner Pole
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
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Intermediate Pole Dance
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Film Club at Red Rabbit Bazaar
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Intro to Pole
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Chair Burlesque
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Beginner Pole Flow
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Belly Dance Class
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Pole Clinic Class
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Music Nite at Red Rabbit Bazaar
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Tech Tutoring
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Pole Conditioning
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Live Harness Racing
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Beginner Pole
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Lyra Tips and Tricks
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Korean Swordsmanship Beginners Class: First Class Free Friday
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GummyShark Promotions: Live Music
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No Warning Weekend at Penobscot Pour House
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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FOLKs Trail Days
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Bangor's European Market
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Bass Park After Dark – June 20
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Summer Solstice Garden Party
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Jelly Roll at the Maine Savings Amphitheater
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Jessi Mallory Presents an Elvis Tribute
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Kayla Wass Live at The Sound Stage Lounge
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Broadway Karaoke
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No Warning Weekend at Penobscot Pour House
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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Sun Bi-weekly Crochet Clinic
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Beginner Pole
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Intro to Pole
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Burlesque Basics
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Sunday Community Jam
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Circus Fitness
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Circus Troupe Training
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Performance Track: Matilda the Musical
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Summer Reading Program Opening Day
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Pole Conditioning
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Beginner Pole
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Beginner Lyra and Aerial Silks
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Intro to Pole Dancing
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Lord Huron at the Maine Savings Amphitheater
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Beginner Belly Dance
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Fire of 1911 Walking Tour
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Pole Conditioning
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Summer Music Series – The Bangor Band
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Floor & Flow Class
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Line Dance
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Tech Tutoring
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Beginner Pole
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Live Harness Racing
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
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Intermediate Pole Dance
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Derry-Free Horror Book Club: She Waits Where Shadows Gather
25
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Technology Workshop: Freeze Your Credit
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Teen STEM Fun with 4-H
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Intro to Pole
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Chair Burlesque
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Beginner Pole Flow
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Belly Dance Class
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Pole Clinic Class
26
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Tech Tutoring
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Pole Conditioning
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LEGO Club
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Live Harness Racing
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Bangor Contradance
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Beginner Pole
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Pride Party Featuring Delicious Drag Divas
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Lyra Tips and Tricks
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High Stakes House of Comedy Presents: Ryan Shea and Cher Lynn
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Cryin' Out Loud Live at Penobscot Pour House
27
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Bangor's European Market
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Bangor Pride Parade & Festival
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Evolve ~ An Embodied Movement & Reflection Experience
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The Zillman's 80th Anniversary: GLITZ & GLAMOR GALA
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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BLeAK MASS – Pride of the Living Dead
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ABRACABANGOR Drag Show
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DJ RM Live at The Sound Stage Lounge
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Broadway Karaoke
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Six Wayz to Sunday Live at Penobscot Pour House
28
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Community Clothing Swap @Red Rabbit Bazaar
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Beginner Pole
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Vigil for Charlie Howard
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Intro to Pole
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Burlesque Basics
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Sunday Community Jam
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Circus Fitness
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Circus Troupe Training
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Evolve — A Spiral Journey
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Pole Conditioning
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Beginner Pole
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Beginner Lyra and Aerial Silks
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Intro to Pole Dancing
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Tie-Dye Party
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Lil Wayne: 20 Years of Carter Classics
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Beginner Belly Dance
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Pole Conditioning
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Floor & Flow Class
1
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Rabbit Rabbit Start of Month Sale
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Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Line Dance
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Tech Tutoring
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Beginner Pole
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Live Harness Racing
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Intermediate Pole Dance
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Summer Music Series – PanStorm
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Out of this Warren Sci-Fi Book Club: The Murderbot Diaries Vol. 1 by Martha Wells
2
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Intro to Pole
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Chair Burlesque
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Beginner Pole Flow
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Belly Dance Class
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Pole Clinic Class
3
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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First Friday Art Walks
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Tech Tutoring
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Pole Conditioning
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Beginner Pole
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Dorothy – Bangor
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Godsmack – Bangor
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Stone Temple Pilots – Bangor
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Lyra Tips and Tricks
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Game Night and Potluck
4
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
All-day
The Fantasticks
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Bangor's European Market