Penobscot Valley Weekly Events Hub
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Event
Date/Time
Location
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
📍 Downtown Bangor venues
📅 March 17
Local pubs and venues across downtown Bangor celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, food specials, and festive gatherings. Expect Irish music sessions, themed menus, and a lively downtown atmosphere throughout the evening.
Spring Equinox Hike
📍 Hirundo Wildlife Refuge
📅 March 21
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a guided hike exploring the trails and wildlife habitats of Hirundo Wildlife Refuge. This seasonal hike offers a great opportunity to enjoy nature and learn more about the changing Maine landscape.
Bangor Boat Show
📍 Cross Insurance Center — Bangor
📅 March 20–22
The annual Bangor Boat Show returns with dozens of boats, marine gear, docks, lifts, and outdoor recreation equipment on display. Whether you're shopping for a new boat or simply dreaming about summer on Maine waters, this event offers a great preview of the boating season.
Community Events This Week
Bangor’s European Market
Downtown Bangor
March 14 & recurring Saturdays
A weekly international-style market featuring meats, baked goods, seafood, and specialty foods from local vendors.
Trivia Night
Nocturnem Draft Haus — Bangor
Thursday evening
Weekly trivia competition with prizes and plenty of friendly competition.
Songwriters Open Mic
2 Feet Brewing — Bangor
Tuesday evening
Local musicians gather for an open mic night featuring original music and acoustic performances.
Irish Music Session
Paddy Murphy’s — Bangor
Tuesday evening
Celebrate St. Patrick’s week with live Irish music sessions and open mic performances.
Tech Tutoring
Bangor Public Library
Multiple sessions this week
One-on-one help with computers, phones, and digital tools offered by library staff.
Stitch & Sip Craft Night
Bangor Public Library
Thursday evening
A relaxing evening for knitters, crocheters, and fiber enthusiasts to work on projects together.
Zillman Art Museum Winter Exhibitions
University of Maine Museum — Bangor
Open this week
Explore current exhibits featuring regional and contemporary artists.
Business & Networking Events
Paul Bunyan BNI
📍 Permanent Online Meeting
📅 Tuesday
⏰ 7:00 AM
Virtual ONLINE ZOOM Meeting — Paul Bunyan BNI
Professionals from across the region meet weekly to exchange referrals, share business updates, and build trusted relationships through structured networking.
Queen City BNI
📍 The Sports Arena
📍 1640 Hammond Street
📍 Hermon, ME
📅 Thursday
⏰ 8:15–10:00 AM
Members gather each Thursday morning to present their businesses, exchange referrals, and strengthen professional connections within the greater Bangor region.
Black Bear BNI
📍 Eastern Area Agency on Aging
📍 240 State Street
📍 Brewer, ME
📅 Thursday
⏰ 8:30 AM
WEEKLY MEETING FORMAT:
Week #1 — LIVE
Week #2, 3, 4, 5 — ONLINE
Black Bear BNI brings together professionals from the Orono–Brewer region to build relationships and generate business referrals through structured weekly meetings.
Bangor Breakfast BNI
📍 Elks Lodge
📍 108 Odlin Road
📍 Bangor, ME
📅 Friday
⏰ 7:00 AM
An early-morning networking chapter where local business professionals meet weekly to exchange referrals, build partnerships, and support each other's growth.
Dale Carnegie Leadership Workshop
📍 Bangor area / hosted with the Bangor Region Chamber
📅 Wednesday, March 18
This professional development workshop focuses on leadership growth, communication skills, and strategies for managing teams effectively. Participants learn how to move from task-focused management to strategic leadership.
Business After Hours Networking
📍 Bangor area host business
📅 Mid-week evening (Chamber networking series)
Local professionals gather for casual networking, relationship building, and conversation with other business leaders from across the Bangor region.
Small Business Development Workshop
📍 Virtual / regional participation
📅 This week
Business advisors host sessions for entrepreneurs and business owners covering topics such as marketing, planning, and financial management.
