Upcoming events.
Pasta Dinner
Join us at the Villager Cafe for a Pasta Dinner!
Enjoy a caesar salad, fresh bread, and your choice of entree—our menu includes classic meatballs, pesto cream pasta, mushroom ragù, roasted tomato & basil alfredo, and Louisiana Creole chicken.
Wine and beer will be available for purchase, along with soft drinks. Seating is first come, first served; no reservations, so come early and come hungry!
Pricing:
Adults: $25/person
Kids 12 & under: $12
Family of four: $65
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
AIO Fundraiser Concert with Minivan Carpool
AS OF 1/6, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM 1/24 TO 2/7.
Join us at the cafe for a fun night for a great cause!
Local favorite Minivan Carpool performs as we support the AIO Food Pantry and help keep it running strong through its slower season.
Food and drink will be available for purchase and all ticket proceeds will go to the AIO Food Pantry.
Also, bring non-perishables to get entered into the raffle for a Villager Cafe gift certificate.
$25 online / $30 at the door.
Doors open at 5pm, music will start at 5:30pm.
In collaboration with String Theory Music and presented with Right Track Entertainment.
Cancer Cafe
Cancer patients and survivors/thrivers can enjoy a complimentary breakfast and hear expert speakers on topics of interest, including oncology nutrition, mental health support, legislative action, and more.
Sponsored by New England Cancer Specialists
Grace & Space
Share a little, learn a little, grow a little.
A welcoming evening for neurodiverse kids and their families to connect, share resources, and feel supported, with a new topic each month.
Snacks & crafts for everyone. Come for an hour or stay the whole time—bring your family, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. All are welcome!
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Valentine’s Day Chain Stitch Pop-Up
This Valentine’s Day, Wet Day Fire will be at the Villager Cafe offering live chainstitch embroidery—perfect for last-minute gifts or something special for yourself. 💘
Bring an item from home or find something in-store to get stitched on the spot!
Midwinter Dinner
Join us at the Villager Cafe for an intimate six-course Midwinter Dinner with local chef and homesteader Khris Hogg of Circumstance Farm & Restaurant (Swanville, ME).
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
ArtLab for All x Midcoast Villager
Join us every third Saturday from February through May for ArtLab for All at the Villager Cafe!
These hands-on, collaborative ArtLabs invite participants to explore the intersection of image and text through playful, creative prompts. Using a variety of mark-making materials, you’ll experiment with color, line, and illustrated words while discovering new connections between imagery and language.
Open to all ages, ArtLab for All encourages individuals and families to explore materials and transform ideas into original works of art, guided by CMCA Education’s approach to adventurous, curiosity-driven creativity.
Silent Reading Club
Join fellow readers for some quiet time to catch up on your reading list. Take a break from distractions and sit with friends in our cozy cafe. We'll have a few minutes before and after to chat with new "genre friends."
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Countercurrent Presents: "A Number" by Caryl Churchill
Set in the near future, A Number follows Salter and his three sons—two of whom are clones of the first—and raises profound questions about the impact of parental choices on personal identity.
This staged reading will tour in intimate venues up and down the coast of Maine. The show features accomplished actor and director Nat Warren-White and counter/current Artistic Director John Jurcheck as father and sons.
Schedule:
Arrival 5:30pm: Arrival; enjoy drinks and snacks and time to mingle
Showtime: 6:30pm (runs approx. 1 hour, no intermission)
7:30pm: 10-minute break (Drinks available to purchase)
7:40pm: 20-minute discussion following the show
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Silent Reading Club
Join fellow readers for some quiet time to catch up on your reading list. Take a break from distractions and sit with friends in our cozy cafe. We'll have a few minutes before and after to chat with new "genre friends."
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
The Village: A Parent Group
A parent meetup led by local perinatal and childcare professionals. Come hang out, ask questions, and connect with other families.
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Grace & Space
Share a little, learn a little, grow a little.
A welcoming evening for neurodiverse kids and their families to connect, share resources, and feel supported, with a new topic each month.
Snacks & crafts for everyone. Come for an hour or stay the whole time—bring your family, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. All are welcome!
Join us this month as we talk about finding trusted sources and navigating information, resources, and support.
Cancer Cafe
Cancer patients and survivors/thrivers can enjoy a complimentary breakfast and hear expert speakers on topics of interest, including oncology nutrition, mental health support, legislative action, and more.
Sponsored by New England Cancer Specialists
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Silent Reading Club
Join fellow readers for some quiet time to catch up on your reading list. Take a break from distractions and sit with friends in our cozy cafe. We'll have a few minutes before and after to chat with new "genre friends."
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Maine Women's Network
The Maine Women's Network will meet up at the Villager Cafe the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5–7 p.m., September 2025 through May 2026.
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Cancer Cafe
Cancer patients and survivors/thrivers can enjoy a complimentary breakfast and hear expert speakers on topics of interest, including oncology nutrition, mental health support, legislative action, and more.
Sponsored by New England Cancer Specialists
“Christmas by the Sea” Cafe Happy Hour
Cheers to Christmas by the Sea!
We’ll be servin’ up a specialty cocktail or two, as well as some non-alcoholic options.
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
"Always Game" Dinner with Christi Elliot
Join author Christi Elliott and Islandport Press for the celebration of her new memoir, ALWAYS GAME. The chefs at The Villager Cafe have created a special wild game tasting menu inspired by the book.
Learn more and buy tickets here.
Business After Hours
Business After Hours (BAH) is a monthly networking event hosted by the PenBay Collaboration designed to bring together professionals from across the Midcoast to share stories, build connections, and promote local collaboration.
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Grace & Space
Share a little, learn a little, grow a little.
A welcoming evening for neurodiverse kids and their families to connect, share resources, and feel supported, with a new topic each month.
Snacks & crafts for everyone. Come for an hour or stay the whole time—bring your family, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. All are welcome!
Cancer Cafe
Cancer patients and survivors/thrivers can enjoy a complimentary breakfast and hear expert speakers on topics of interest, including oncology nutrition, mental health support, legislative action, and more.
Sponsored by New England Cancer Specialists
MCMA Mic Night
Come enjoy a fun, free Open Mic Night featuring the talented teen and adult students of Midcoast Music Academy!
Open to the public. Food & drink available for purchase at the Cafe.
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Chat Cafe
A conversation with Ian Ludders and Bob Quinn. Facilitated by A.O. Scott.
Join us to celebrate the launch of The Log of the Herring-Pumper Beryl, a book that blends a 1950s herring logbook with family lore, oral history and song.
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.
Inside Scoop
Each Inside Scoop highlights a different topic presented by a member of our news team.
Join Steve Betts as he talks about how the juvenile justice system works and what happens when juveniles commit serious crimes.
Silent Reading Club
Join fellow readers for a quiet hour of catching up on your reading list. Take a break from distractions and sit with friends in our cozy cafe. We'll have a few minutes before and after to chat with new "genre friends."
Fresh Brewed News
Come talk about the latest issue of the newspaper with rotating members of our editorial team. Read the paper if you haven't yet, talk to the people who made it happen and learn how the newspaper gets made.