The New Force Five
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Extreme weather takes center stage in this full dome animated show.
Using real movies and NASA based images, Force Five offers the audience a vantage that would never be safe in the real world, creating a sense of what it would look and feel like if you were standing in the middle of a deadly storm.
“Experience a storm without getting wet!”

Student Recital Series: Katie Nestor
2026-02-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Katie Nestor in her junior recital. Katie is the student of Robert Lehmann.
Student recitals are free and open to the public.

Event Details
Parking
Due to limited resources, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm.
For easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center), Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building).
Reserve Your Parking

Disability Access and Accommodations
If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

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WMPG Fridaze 5-7 pm
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
A rotating cast of WMPG DJ’s broadcast live from venues around town. The live events runs from 5-7pm. Broadcasting live from 5:00-7pm. WMPG’s Freaky Fridaze rolls on with a brand-new lineup of live broadcasts from some of our favorite local spots. This happy hour series takes your favorite community DJs out of the studio and into the wild, spinning records and soaking up the vibes with listeners, music lovers, and beer drinkers alike.

Forward to the Moon
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe. Artemis is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters narrates.

All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
By David Ives
February 27-March 8, 2026
Winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, this critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies combines wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun.

All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
By David Ives
Directed by Jared Mongeau
February 27-March 8, 2026
Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater, Russell Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Enjoy our first show in the newly renovated Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater! All In The Timing’s six absurdist short plays explore the questions of what it is to be human and the relationships we have with each other on this strange journey of life. What are the odds that have led us to where we are at this moment? What is the cause and effect of our actions? Do we have free will? Winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, this critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies explores these questions with wit, intellect, satire and a lot of fun.

Mindfulness Workshop
2026-03-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Bailey Hall, 16 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Come join us! Each mindfulness workshop will cover one or more practices to enhance emotional regulation, physical regulation, and the ability to be present. Feel free to come to all sessions, or just one. These sessions are for education and practice, they are not therapy groups.
Mondays Biweekly: 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13 from 12:30-1:30 on the Gorham Campus at 208 Bailey Hall

One World One Sky
2026-03-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
This show follows Sesame Street‘s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. Show length: 27 minutes

Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine Film Screening & Discussion
2026-03-02 17:00 - 19:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join the School of Social Work and Spurwink for a free screening of Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine followed by a panel discussion.
View the film trailer here
Find more information at the Building Hope website here

Student Recital Series: Emily Hayes & Hope Poore
2026-03-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Emily Hayes and Hope Poore in their junior recital. Emily and Hope are students of Malinda Haslett and Scott Wheatley.
Student recitals are free and open to the public.

Event Details
Parking
Due to limited resources, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm.
For easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center), Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building).
Reserve Your Parking

Disability Access and Accommodations
If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

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Employer On-Campus Visits
2026-03-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-05 11:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Network with local employers without having to leave campus! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the first floor of the McGoldrick Center on the Portland campus, various employers will be on campus to talk about their work and answer any questions.

RESCHEDULED for 4/28 - Student Recital Series: Caleb Randall
2026-03-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Caleb Randall in his graduate voice recital. Caleb is the student of Malinda Haslett and Scott Wheatley.
Student recitals are free and open to the public.

Event Details
Parking
Due to limited resources, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm.
For easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center), Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building).
Reserve Your Parking

Disability Access and Accommodations
If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

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CANCELLED University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse at Regis College
2026-03-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Weston, MA, Weston, Massachusetts, 02493, United States
CANCELLED University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse at Regis College

Treasures of the Universe
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Since ancient times people have observed distant clouds in the night sky. The invention of the telescope led to the discovery of many more nebulae in the 17th and 18th centuries. Later, it was shown that many nebulae were actually distant galaxies. Thanks to modern instruments such as the Hubble Space Telescope, we can see the beauty and wonder of the universe in great detail.

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse at New England College - Rescheduled from 2/17
2026-03-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Henniker, NH, Henniker, New Hampshire, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse at New England College – Rescheduled from 2/17
W 10-4
Streaming Video: https://team1sports.com/athleticsnec/

"What About This?" Innovation Challenge Kick-Off Event
2026-03-05 16:00 - 18:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
This is the start of Innovation Challenge Weekend! Teams will receive the challenge prompt and attend initial workshops.
“What About This?” is more than a competition; it’s the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and modern technology. Over the course of an exciting weekend, student teams will receive a challenge prompt, develop a bold solution using all available tools, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges.
At stake? A chance to represent USM at Iceland Innovation Week in Reykjavik and an opportunity to experience a global community of innovators.
The Innovation Challenge is open to all undergraduates!
Visit www.whataboutthis.me for more information.

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse vs University of New England - Gates Open to Fans at 3:55 PM - Rescheduled from 2/24
2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse vs University of New England – Gates Open to Fans at 3:55 PM – Rescheduled from 2/24
W 9-5
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE FATE OF THE WORLD
2026-03-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Hannaford Hall — Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
An electrifying global history of a not-so local war.

When we think of the American Revolution, we often picture a parochial drama: thirteen colonies squaring off against the British Crown in a spirited bid for independence. But this version of the story is only half the truth—and perhaps not even the most interesting half. In this riveting program, historian and author Richard Bell invites audiences to rediscover the Revolution as a world war that unleashed chaos, opportunity, and transformation across six continents. From the sugar fields of the Caribbean to the court of the King of Mysore, from refugee camps on the Canadian frontier to political uprisings in Sierra Leone and Peru, the war that gave birth to the United States was never simply America’s own. It was a seismic global event that redrew maps, toppled hierarchies, catalyzed migration, and accelerated new movements for liberty—and for empire.

In this program, Bell traces the far-flung reverberations of the war through the lives of the people it displaced, empowered, or destroyed. Participants will encounter a Native matriarch struggling to preserve a transatlantic military alliance, a Prussian officer reinventing himself in a foreign army, and a Boston schoolteacher shipwrecked thousands of miles from home. Along the way, Bell explores how the Revolution stirred a transoceanic refugee crisis, ignited antislavery activism, and inspired uprisings from Ireland to India. The program offers a bold new framework for understanding the Revolutionary War not as a tidy founding moment but as a sprawling, high-stakes struggle fought on land and sea, shaped by commerce, diplomacy, propaganda, and contingency. This is the American Revolution as you’ve never seen it before: complex, global, and astonishingly relevant to the modern world.

Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Location: Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine (Portland Campus)
Time: 5:30 pm reception, 6 pm lecture and 7:30 pm book signing.
Free and open to the public [parking in garages or lots @$4.15/hour].
