Events

Our annual Community Day and Open House is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate local history together. DISHS welcomes the greater Deer Isle-Stonington communities and others to explore and enjoy its campus and exhibits, offering area residents - who might not otherwise be able  - the opportunity to visit their historical […]

From September 15-27, the Deer Isle Artists Association presents “Shared Visions,” bringing innovative teamwork to the DIAA gallery. For this exhibit, artists have partnered in pairs and trios to create collaborative work in mediums including painting, ceramics, weaving, metal, and the written word. Featured artists in this show are Marianne Alweis, June Kellogg, HB Wilmott, […]

Join us for this community favorite – free Trivia Nights hosted in the Opera House lobby. All are welcome to attend on September 17, 2026 at 6pm. Bring a team or join one, think with a drink, and make it a dinner date with a homemade flatbread pizza overlooking the harbor. Trivia Nights take place […]

Event Description: Our wonderful vendors will have seasonal fresh produce, meats, seafood, eggs, cheese, breads & baked goods, hot & cold prepared food, coffee, art, homewares, woodcrafts, jewelry, baby gifts, knitwear, pet treats, plants, flowers, and more! EBT/SNAP, Farm Bucks, and Harvest Bucks all accepted - stop by the Healthy Island Project's booth for more […]

Today at closing time - 4:00PM - will be the end of our 2026 season.  All of the buildings will be closed until we open again for 2027 .  The Archives will continue throughout the winter months - weather permitting - on Wednesdays and Fridays only from Noon to 3:00PM.  Check the website to see […]

See Nellieville through the creator's eyes.  Peter Beerits leads a walk-and-talk of the grounds of Nervous Nellie's, explaining how, what, and why he is creating this eclectic world of stories.  Drawing on myth, history, local lore, and his own life experience, he uses found objects and historic treasures to bring these stories to life. Tour […]

For the 20th Anniversary of Tire Tracks, we will show this short documentary on the big screen at the Opera House.  Join us for this free event to view this 30-minute film that explores the practice of “burning rubber” with a vehicle to make clouds of smoke, piercing squeals, and bold black marks on the […]

Event Description: Our wonderful vendors will have seasonal fresh produce, meats, seafood, eggs, cheese, breads & baked goods, hot & cold prepared food, coffee, art, homewares, woodcrafts, jewelry, baby gifts, knitwear, pet treats, plants, flowers, and more! EBT/SNAP, Farm Bucks, and Harvest Bucks all accepted - stop by the Healthy Island Project's booth for more […]

Join us September 25 when over 100,000 film lovers across the world will unite in over 500 cities on six continents for one reason…to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

Join Opera House Arts for an Open Mic in the lobby on Wednesday, October 7 from 6pm-8pm. We look forward to a fun night with Deer Isle and the Blue Hill Peninsula’s family of local artists. Enjoy delicious snacks from our concessions, have a drink or two, and enjoy the view of Stonington Harbor as […]

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. This film is part of our Feature Fridays!  Stay tuned for more information about upcoming titles on these dates: October 23 and November 13 and 27

The Island Agency listing agent, Riley Getto, invites the public to attend the Open House at 31 Ferry Road Brooksville on Saturday October 10 2026 10am-Noon.