Community
Events
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Cove Street Arts 71 Cove St, Portland, ME, United States
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Mixing West African Traditional Sounds and American R&B
State Theatre 609 Congress St, Portland, ME, United StatesFive-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today, a creative force with fourteen albums and innumerable accolades to her name. Kidjo cross-pollinates the West African traditional sounds of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America.
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Maine Jewish Film Festival
The annual Maine Jewish Film Festival will take place from March 1-9. This year's lineup includes a Colombian documentary about a community of orthodox Jewish converts in Cali, a French... Read more »
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Maine Jewish Film Festival
The annual Maine Jewish Film Festival will take place from March 1-9. This year's lineup includes a Colombian documentary about a community of orthodox Jewish converts in Cali, a French... Read more »
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Nuclear Weapons: U.S. Politics, Activism, and Global Views
University of Southern Maine, 102 Wishcamper 34 Bedford St, Portland, ME, United States +1 moreNuclear Weapons: U.S. Politics, Activism, and Global Views Dr. Stephen Herzog Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Dr. Lauren Sukin London School of Economics and Political Science Nuclear... Read more »
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From Yerevan to Jerusalem with Ambassador Edward Djerejian
University of Southern Maine, 102 Wishcamper 34 Bedford St, Portland, ME, United States +1 moreJoin the Armenian Cultural Association for an insightful discussion on the evolving geopolitical relationships between Armenia and the broader Middle East. The conversation will examine Armenia’s strategic challenges, the balance... Read more »
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Community Event: Restoring Family Links with the American Red Cross
ZoomThis session will provide an overview of how the Restoring Family Links program works, who it serves, and how community organizations can collaborate to support families in need of reconnection and information.
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Community Event: Freeport Speech – Examining Local Solutions to Global Challenges with Susan Thornton and Fiona Hill
Our friends at Freeport Speech are hosting an exciting program on Thursday, September 25 at the Freeport Performing Arts Center! Tickets are limited! Examining Local Solutions to Global Challenges with... Read more »
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Community Event: AFIO January Meeting “the Rise of Xi Jinping”
AFIO MEETING: January 17, 2026 2:00 p.m. "Bathed in Red: Revolution, Corruption, and the Rise of Xi Jinping" The Maine Chapter of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) will... Read more »
Community Calendar
Is your organization holding an internationally focused event in Maine? The World Affairs Council of Maine is eager to promote global goings on around the state. If you would like to include your event on our calendar please submit your request HERE. We will need two to three days to review and approve community submission.