Matinee offering of A Feast for the Soul is a one of a kind performance that weaves dance, song and poetry

A Feast for the Soul is a one of a kind performance that weaves dance, song and poetry

2nd Sunday Series begins in Rockport on July 12

A Co-presentation with The Strand as part of their family series

Join us for this lively matinee concert at 4pm with an appalachain flatfooting workshop first!

Valentines Day Bash! with The Sugar Snaps

Performed by Maine-based singer-songwriter Tom DiMenna with a group of accompanists, the show celebrates the beloved classics of Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, Harry Chapin, and more. Rooted in Maine’s maritime spirit, the performance blends warmth and humor, rich 70s guitar tone, a soothing vocal presence, and plenty of toe-tappers to keep the energy up.

For the Winter edition, we’ve curated a setlist of reflective seasonal songs balanced with upbeat favorites—fit for bringing people together during the colder months.

FRIGG is one of the world’s most dynamic and celebrated Nordic string bands, touring globally and reshaping the sound of contemporary folk. Their music is powerful, evocative, rhythmically charged, and full of the sparkling interplay that has made them ambassadors of Finland’s “Nordgrass” sound.

A concert with Frigg takes the listener across the northern musical landscape—joyful, high-energy, melodic, and virtuosic. Their blend of Finnish pelimanni tradition with bluegrass drive and modern acoustic innovation creates an all-embracing folk experience that brings audiences to their feet.

Formed by leading young Finnish musicians deeply rooted in regional fiddle traditions, Frigg quickly rose to international fame. They have since toured across Europe, North America, and Asia, performing at major folk, world, and roots festivals and earning acclaim for their tight arrangements, rich textures, and uplifting stage presence.

After a fabulous fireworks display at the Harbor, head on up to the Opera House to dance into the Newfoundland New Year! That’s right… we are going to get you home in time to join your friends in Newfoundland (this is also the first place in North America to celebrate the New Year!).

Kongero, the internationally acclaimed Swedish Folk’apella ensemble, returns to Maine this December with two concerts and a vocal workshop. Known for their rich harmonies and dynamic storytelling, Kongero brings traditional Swedish folk songs to life through inventive a cappella arrangements. Their performances are both soulful and electrifying, blending love ballads, medieval tales, and playful dance tunes.

Winter Solstice Celebration with beloved band Low Lily

The Gawler Family Band with their infectious spirit and sparkling musicianship, and with several albums to their credit, the Gawlers have earned a beloved place in the delighted hearts of varied audiences across the Northeast.

Come be inside the magic!

Oshima Brothers Bash – a dynamic unique fusion night of music and dancing! Part concert/Part DJ’d Dance Party

Oshima Brothers, the Japanese-Italian alt-pop band from Maine, will kick off the evening with an upbeat set of smooth harmonies and groovy guitar lines. But that’s just the beginning—after the set, they’ll switch gears and DJ a dance party, spinning a mix of retro classics, reggaeton, and groovy jams.

And meet yeemz. yeemz (Yi-Mei Templeman) is a cellist, singer-songwriter, and composer based in Santa Monica, California. She blends musical worlds seamlessly, creating music that is intimate yet universal, intricate yet accessible.

“Broken Clock”, an original play about incarceration, gun violence, grief, family, trust, and time. Co-hosted by Maine Inside Out, Conscious Revolution and Tapestry.

The Rockport Library Foundation is excited to welcome award-winning journalist, director, and best-selling author Sebastian Junger for a talk at the Rockport Opera House on Friday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m.

Known for riveting and emotionally compelling books like The Perfect Storm, War, and Tribe, Junger will present his latest book, In My Time of Dying. His near-fatal health emergency lead to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow. The book is part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational inquiry into the ultimate unknowable mystery.