Events
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Great Falls Pride for Pride Prom
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesJoin Great Falls Pride for Pride Prom Saturday, June 13 A night of community, fun and celebration! From 5pm until 10pm dance the night away at 2026 Pride Prom at The Franco Center in Lewiston. The event features a lineup of DJs including DJ Red Tide and DJ XOXO, so be dressed to impress and dance! There will be a photo area and other fun activities, as well as snacks and a bar where you can purchase beer, wine, and drinks. *All ages from 5pm – 7:30pm and ages 18+ from 7:30pm – 10pm.
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Paint Night at the Franco June 17
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesJoin us at the beautiful and historic Franco Center for a fun Paint and Sip. Wednesday June 17, 2026. Doors and cash bar open at 6pm. Class starts at 6:30pm. Melanie from Wicked Illustrations will walk you through step by step to create your own version of this pretty lakeside Maine scene. Change the color of the flowers or go completely rogue and make it your own! Tasty treats will be available for purchase and the bar will be open. Come in early to have a beverage, get settled in, view the new mural dedicated to Edmond Gay and take [...]
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Celebrate St. Jean Baptist Day June 24
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesWEDNESDAY, June 24 Doors & Cash Bar 5pm Event 6pm TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=321811 In collaboration with the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, the Franco Center’s final La Rencontre of the 2025-26 season will celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste day on Wednesday, June 24, with dinner and dancing. Celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day with music, food, and community spirit at this festive gathering! Honoring French-Canadian heritage, the event features traditional songs, lively entertainment, and plenty of camaraderie. Join friends and neighbors for a joyful tribute to culture and tradition that brings generations together in celebration. Tickets for this extra special La Rencontre [...]
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Thunderstruck: Classic Rock Tribute June 27
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute with Blue Violin Saturday, June 27 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Franco Center Experience classic rock like you’ve never heard it before. Blue Violin transforms iconic anthems into cinematic, high-energy performances using live looping, powerful violin solos, and immersive soundscapes. Often compared to Ed Sheeran and Lindsey Stirling, this internationally acclaimed virtuoso has performed at legendary venues including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy electrifying renditions of rock favorites like “Thunderstruck,” “Free Bird,” “Kashmir,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” 🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 Blue Violin transforms classic rock into cinematic soundscapes [...]
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250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert July 3
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United States250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert aka Franco-American War Veterans Concert Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 – 9:00pm Lewiston’s Veterans Counsel Nation’s Birthday Band Concert, a 17-piece band, will perform to commemorate the 250 anniversary of the United States of America. The “Volunteer’s Jazz Band” will play all types of music from rock to jazz and will be free to the public. Jerry DeWitt will emcee the event. Angus King will read the Preamble. Here are a few music samples. America the Beautiful Amazing Grace Stars and Stripes Forever
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Summer Festival at the Franco Center July 11
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesSaturday, July 11 — Summer Festival Fête d’été in Little Canada! 11am-4pm Save the date for one of the Franco Center’s favorite summer traditions! FREE admission! Hamburgers and hotdogs, soda, water, cookies for sale Bounce house Dunk tank Kids’ games Families are welcome to bring chairs or picnic blankets to set up outside and enjoy all the festivities. All activities to take place in Oxford Street mill parking lot. No tickets are needed!
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The Totally Rad to play August 8 at Franco Center
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThe Franco Center is going to rock with music from the 1980s at 7pm Saturday, August 8, 2026. The Totally Rad is a cover band that reimagines 1980s music for the modern day with a wide variety of classic ‘80s tunes and quirky one-hit wonders. Band members are Doug Alford, Kevin O’Reilly, Krister Rollins, and Russ Murley. Doors and cash bar open at 6pm. Tickets $25 at the door. Doug Alford – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards Kevin O’Reilly – vocals, bass Krister Rollins – electric guitar Russ Murley – drums Visit The Totally Rad website to listen to [...]