SPRING 2023

MARCH 4, 18 / APRIL 1, 15, 29

PIZZA AND WHOOPIE PIE TRAIN RIDE

Let the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad take you and your family on a fun-filled train ride with pizza, a whoopie pie dessert, and beverage. Trains depart Unity Station at 11 a.m. BELFASTANDMOOSEHEADLAKERAIL.ORG

MARCH 10-12

PBR: PENDLETON WHISKY VELOCITY TOUR

The Professional Bull Riders’ Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is bucking into Maine. You’ve got three days to catch the action at Cross Insurance Center. CROSSINSURANCECENTER.COM

MARCH 11

15TH ANNUAL SYMPHONY SOIRÉE

Save the date! The Symphony Soirée returns to the Collins Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 11 at 6 p.m. Enjoy the unique auction items, delicious food, and special musical guests that make this the best reason to get dressed up for a night out with friends! All proceeds benefit the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and its education programs. BANGORSYMPHONY.ORG

MARCH 22-26

2023 MAINE SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Celebrate Maine science and the people who do it! Enjoy a variety of programs, presentations, hands-on learning experiences, and more — all for free! Presented by the Maine Science Festival and Maine Discovery Museum. MAINESCIENCEFESTIVAL.ORG

MARCH 25-26

MAINE MAPLE SUNDAY WEEKEND

On this special weekend, many sugarhouses around Maine open their doors to visitors, offering maple syrup samples and demonstrations on how pure Maine maple syrup is made. Many farms offer games, activities, treats, sugarbush tours, music, and so much more. Visit MAINEMAPLEPRODUCERS.COM to find a list of participating sugarhouses and their individual hours and offerings.

MARCH 30-APRIL 16

“QUEEN” BY MADHURI SHEKAR AT THE PENOBSCOT THEATRE

To bee or not to bee? That is the question. Enjoy this dramatic comedy about friendship, love, truth, and data. Sanam and Ariel are best friends and fellow researchers. They’re on a mission to save the bees and the world. Just days before the team’s groundbreaking scientific presentation, a discovery suddenly threatens years of their work. Should they let a little thing like the truth get in their way? PENOBSCOTTHEATRE.ORG

HELLO SUNSHINE! Spring is in the air — or at least it better be soon! Here’s a Pop Quiz to greet the season... Answers to this month’s Pop Quiz: Question 1: A; Q2: C (Persephone was the Greek goddess of spring); Q3: A; Q4: A; Q5: B.

APRIL 8

BANGOR ON TAP

The 9th Annual Bangor on Tap is coming to the Cross Insurance Center. Enjoy a wide selection of beer samples, souvenir sampling glass, and more. BANGORONTAP.COM

APRIL 16

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS

Gary Mullen and The Works will perform One Night of Queen, a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Prepared to be rocked at the Collins Center for the Arts.

COLLINSCENTERFORTHEARTS.COM

MAY 6

2023

Bridge The Gap Race

Held since 2012, Bridge the Gap has quickly gained popularity as one of Eastern Maine's rites of spring! There are two opportunities to participate. Both races start at Fort Knox in Prospect and cross the stunning Penobscot Narrows Bridge. The 10 miler tours Verona Island from west to east, while the 3 miler follows the scenic river walk. Both races finish on Main Street in the heart of downtown Bucksport! BRIDGETHEGAPRACE.COM

MAY 13

CHELSEA HANDLER: THE LBB TOUR

Join comedian, actress, writer, television host, and producer Chelsea Handler for a night of laughs at the Cross Insurance Center. Tickets start at $45.75.

CROSSINSURANCECENTER.COM

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