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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
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SUMMARY:Kizomba Sunset Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Come experience Kizomba! Kizomba is a beautiful partner dance from Angola\, focused on connection\, musicality\, and smooth\, flowing steps that make you feel the music with every movement. \n\nStart with a quick intro class\, then stay for social dancing—no partner or experience needed.\n\nCome catch the sunset\, meet new people\, and enjoy the vibe. Free and open to all! Fourth Fridays of every month.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/kizomba-sunset-sessions/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20260330T132514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T132514Z
UID:7157-1779300000-1779305400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dancing feat. The Ragtime Destroyers
DESCRIPTION:Swing dance to the sweet sounds of traditional and New Orleans-style jazz from the 1920s and 30s! Free and open to all. \nRain date: May 27th
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-dancing-feat-the-ragtime-destroyers-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20260330T132221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T132221Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to Line Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join Robyn Towle and your neighbors for some silly line dancing! All humans and abilities welcome — learn something new\, have fun\, and enjoy a no-pressure evening in the Square. \nThis is a new monthly series happening the evening of every second Friday! \nFree and open to all!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/learn-to-line-dance/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20250812T104803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T144725Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Dancing w/ AARP ME
DESCRIPTION:Event Highlights: \n\nSwing Dance Lessons: Get ready to swing the day away with fun and energetic dance lessons suitable for all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner\, our instructors will have you moving and grooving in no time!\nSweet Treats: Cool off with a complimentary ice cream cone at our Portland event or bite into some birthday cake at our Brewer event.\nMusic: Dance to the tunes of a fantastic DJ playing all your favorite swing hits.\nCommunity Celebration: Connect with friends\, family\, and neighbors as we celebrate this significant milestone.\n\nDon’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate\, dance\, and enjoy some sweet treats. Let’s swing into Social Security together!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-dancing-w-aarp-me/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20250626T171726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T171726Z
UID:6711-1753462800-1753470000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Trust Your Bliss as Much as Your Anger: a Mutual Aid Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:A queer and BIPOC centered mutual aid dance party for everyone \nRé is a gifted performance artist and somatic practitioner currently in transition toward manifesting her vision of a healing sanctuary for survivors of trafficking and sexual violence. As she prepares to move to the land where this sanctuary will flourish\, she needs community support to secure the first house – a crucial step in bringing this vital work to life.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/trust-your-bliss-as-much-as-your-anger-a-mutual-aid-dance-party/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20250527T150901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T150901Z
UID:6627-1752168600-1752177600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square concert series with our friends at One Longfellow Square! Rain location: OLS \nMusic starts at 6; dome early for a salsa lesson by PM Salsa! \nPrimo Cubano\, which translates into Cuban Cousins\, has been practicing and  performing traditional Cuban music for the past 16 years in Maine. In June of 2023\, they  were invited to perform at the 2024 Havana Jazz Festival. A friend of the band\, Greg  Martens\, a local producer and promotor\, extended the invitation and was a prime  component for bringing Primo Cubano to Cuba for the first time. \nTrumpet player Marc Chillemi\, quickly began organizing the trip with Greg\, to bring 7  musicians from the group. In addition\, Greg invited another local artist\, Darby Sabin  from Farmington. An all-star band was put together for Darby by Greg\, which included  such artists as George Porter Jr\, one of the founders of the New Orleans funk band The  Meters\, and drummer and percussionist Wally Ingram\, from Sheryl Crow’s band of the  90s. \nBy October of 2023\, Primo Cubano singer Eric Winter joined Marc to help organize the  trip. Eric has been to Cuba several times to study with some of Havana’s greatest  musicians. Eric scheduled a week of lessons and rehearsal sessions with percussionist  Rolando Salgado Palacio\, from the Afro-Cuban Allstars. Primo Cubano rented a  rehearsal studio in the artist district called\, Verdado. \nThe band was scheduled at two venues\, and by the third day Primo Cubano was asked  to perform at some of the local restaurants and bars throughout the city. The most  memorable experience was when many of the local musicians and festival organizers  commented; “Primo Cubano is the first group from the United States to perform their  music” – Son Cubano\, the national music of Cuba. Not only was this an unimaginable  experience\, it was the long-life dream of conga player\, Lenny Hatch. \nPrimo Cubano was invited to return to Cuba to perform at the 40th Annual Havana Jazz  Festival in January of 2025. This experience has inspired the group to keep learning  and practicing this music they love and have shared with salsa dancers and music  lovers throughout New England for over a decade.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-primo-cubano/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20250506T175746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T175746Z
UID:6539-1749664800-1749670200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dancing feat. The Ragtime Destroyers
DESCRIPTION:Come swing dance to jazz tunes of the 20s\, 30s\, and 40s!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-dancing-feat-the-ragtime-destroyers-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20250521T140224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T140224Z
UID:6621-1749231000-1749238200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:First Friday feat. Monday of the Minds & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join our pals Monday of the Minds for some hip hop on First Friday\, along with some special guests including Rosie Borden and a cultural African dance performance from local youth!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/first-friday-feat-monday-of-the-minds-friends/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20240710T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T162803Z
UID:6351-1727460000-1727467200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dancing feat. The Hadacol Bouncers
DESCRIPTION:Swing dance with some New Orleans jazz! Featuring The Hadacol Bouncers!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-dancing-feat-the-hadacol-bouncers/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20240710T162550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T120813Z
UID:6345-1726939800-1726948800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Salsa in the Square with Primo Cubano and PM Salsa
DESCRIPTION:Come dance! A salsa lesson will be provided at 5:30pm by PM Salsa\, followed by a performance from Primo Cubano.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-in-the-square-feat-primo-cubano-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20240710T161502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T180950Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Ballet presents: Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Portland Ballet is proud to bring ‘Four Seasons’ back to life in Congress Square Park!  Set to Vivaldi’s classical score\, Nell Shipman created this contemporary piece for nine dancers which premiered outdoors in September 2020.  It explores how the inevitability of change affects and shapes us as individuals who\, in turn\, play a part in our larger community.  ‘Four Seasons’ is a part of Portland Ballet’s repertoire that will resonate with audiences of all ages. \nRain date: August 23rd
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-ballet/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20240614T150609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T150609Z
UID:6228-1722099600-1722108600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Salsa in the Square! Feat. Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Salsa night is back! Come dance in the Park to the music of Primo Cubano! Free salsa lesson to start things off\, provided by PM Salsa.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-in-the-square-feat-primo-cubano/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20240327T151117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T151117Z
UID:6068-1717178400-1717185600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dancing feat. The Ragtime Destroyers
DESCRIPTION:It’s swing dancing night! \nFeaturing local legends The Ragtime Destroyers! Enjoy some New Orleans jazz while you dance your heart out (or sit back and spectate\, of course!).
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-dancing-feat-the-ragtime-destroyers/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20230606T203339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T174301Z
UID:5867-1693591200-1693596600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center! \nNew Moon Ensemble members share a love for the music and dance of Guinea\, West Africa\, the accompanying traditions and the gift of intercultural exchange. As an ensemble family we represent and embrace diverse ethnicities\, build community and inspire international study and collaboration through the healing power of music and dance.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/new-moon-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20230329T174751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T174751Z
UID:5630-1692982800-1692993600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Salsa Dancing feat. Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Primo Cubano returns to play some salsa music! \nGet a quick lesson in salsa from PM Salsa at 5pm\, followed by live music. \nCome dance!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-dancing-feat-primo-cubano-2/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20230329T174458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T174458Z
UID:5624-1691258400-1691265600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dancing feat. Annie and the Fur Trappers
DESCRIPTION:Boston-based Annie and the Fur Trappers visit Congress Square Park for the first time to serenade some swing dancing! \nHosted with Portland Swing Project. \nCome dance!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-dancing-feat-annie-and-the-fur-trappers/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20230329T174716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T174716Z
UID:5628-1688144400-1688155200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Salsa Dancing feat. Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Primo Cubano returns to play some salsa music! \nGet a quick lesson in salsa from PM Salsa at 5pm\, followed by live music. \nCome dance!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-dancing-feat-primo-cubano/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20230329T174610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T174610Z
UID:5626-1687456800-1687464000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dancing feat. Ragtime Destroyers
DESCRIPTION:Portland-based band The Ragtime Destroyers will play some tunes for the crowd to swing dance along to! \nHosted with Portland Swing Project. \nCome dance!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-dancing-feat-ragtime-destroyers/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20220919T120245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T120245Z
UID:5464-1665162000-1665171000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Salsa Night w/ Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Salsa! \nPM Salsa will be on-site to give a quick salsa lesson before the music kicks in. Join us!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-night-w-primo-cubano-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20220608T160713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T160713Z
UID:5302-1659204000-1659211200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Portland Swing Project feat. Hadacol Bouncers
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month\, Hadacol Bouncers will perform. Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. \nPortland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d music to venues throughout Maine. Absolute beginners welcome\, no partner needed. \n“The Hadacol Bouncers formed in the summer of 2013 for a Portland\, Maine Swing Dance festival and have never looked back.  A Chicago and New Orleans-syle dance band\, they have continued their close association with the dance crowd and are always looking to play for dancers. The group is a joint effort by co-band leaders Tom Whitehead (piano) and Peter Dunphy (banjo). Tom has a multi-style background in blues\, New Orleans R&B and bebop piano. Peter has been playing New Orleans and Chicago-style jazz since he was fourteen. For the Hadacol Bouncers\, Tom and Peter handpicked some of their favorite musicians from the Portland and Portsmouth jazz scene. Like any band of this size\, there are several players who rotate in and out\, but the following are the established core.”
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-swing-project-feat-hadacol-bouncers-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20220608T155810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T155810Z
UID:5294-1656694800-1656702000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Salsa Night w/ Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Salsa! \nPM Salsa will be on-site to give a quick salsa lesson before the music kicks in. Join us!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-night-w-primo-cubano/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20220612T142317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T142317Z
UID:5325-1655577000-1655586000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth: Freedom Fete
DESCRIPTION:Saturday evening we pick up the pace with some disco tunes by DJ ex__voto and DJ Liz. This dance party is Juneteenth and Pride oriented. All are welcome to come get down and boogie.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/juneteenth-freedom-fete/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20220415T124538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T124538Z
UID:5227-1655046000-1655056800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Nevaeh Dance Circus
DESCRIPTION:Hula hoop with the pros! This is a family-friendly event with performances\, workshops\, and more. Details below: \n  \n3 PM – Hoop Jam (60 minutes)\n\n4 PM – Hula Hoop 101 Workshop (45 minutes)\n\n4:45 – (15 minute break to set up for the show)\n\n5 PM Nevaeh Dance Circus Show (with a performance opportunity for all who participated in the workshop)
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/nevaeh-dance-circus-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Play
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20210820T122034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T193905Z
UID:5003-1632589200-1632600000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Salsa Night with Primo Cubano & PM Salsa
DESCRIPTION:Come to Congress Square Park from 5-8pm for a free evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!). Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. \nPM Salsa has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 5pm to learn basic moves and enjoy an evening of social dance with music by Primo Cubano! \nPrimo Cubano will play traditional Cuban dance music called “SON\,” which dates back to the turn of the 20th Century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa.  It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana\, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience. \nPrimo Cubano interprets the classic Son Cubano with affinity\, appreciation and inspiration bringing this vibrant music to life for audiences in Maine and beyond.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-night-with-primo-cubano-pm-salsa-6/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20210728T130413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T193824Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Swing Project feat. Hadacol Bouncers
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month\, Hadacol Bouncers will perform. Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. \nPortland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d music to venues throughout Maine. Absolute beginners welcome\, no partner needed. \n“The Hadacol Bouncers formed in the summer of 2013 for a Portland\, Maine Swing Dance festival and have never looked back.  A Chicago and New Orleans-syle dance band\, they have continued their close association with the dance crowd and are always looking to play for dancers. The group is a joint effort by co-band leaders Tom Whitehead (piano) and Peter Dunphy (banjo). Tom has a multi-style background in blues\, New Orleans R&B and bebop piano. Peter has been playing New Orleans and Chicago-style jazz since he was fourteen. For the Hadacol Bouncers\, Tom and Peter handpicked some of their favorite musicians from the Portland and Portsmouth jazz scene. Like any band of this size\, there are several players who rotate in and out\, but the following are the established core.”
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-swing-project-feat-hadacol-bouncers-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20210518T113624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T113624Z
UID:4714-1624719600-1624730400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Mixtape #4
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SPACE Gallery\, this is a family-friendly event with all sorts of surprises! Come by and enjoy a little music\, dancing\, and more.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/mixtape-4/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191025T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20190624T143104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T143104Z
UID:3390-1572024600-1572028200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Thriller Throwdown
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 7th annual Thriller Throwdown! What started as a flash mob of 30 dancers in 2012 now has grown into an annual event with more than 70 local dancers and hundreds of spectators. The Throwdown has moved to Congress Square Park and it’s now an all-out dance party! View a recent Thriller Throwdown on YouTube. \n\n\nGather in the square and watch our zombies re-create Michael Jackson’s iconic video\, then stay for a Halloween-themed dance party!\n\n\nIf you want to participate in the Thriller performance:\n\nThe dance party is free and open to the public. If you’d like to be trained to be a part of the Thriller Throwdown version of Michael Jackson’s classic music video\, you can sign up for classes at Avant Dance and Event Center. For more information\, visit Avant’s website.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/thriller-throwdown-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Play
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20190624T142731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T174802Z
UID:3389-1570809600-1570816800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkins in the Square feat. Jenny Van West Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th annual Pumpkins in the Square! Friends of Congress Square Park is welcoming Fall and celebrating a successful season with: \nLive music with Jenny Van West Music \nDonuts and cider! \nPumkin carving and decorating!  Bring your own pumpkin or buy one at the event (suggested donation $10). We’ll have a contest to show off the creations! \nFall arts and crafts!  \nFun for the whole family. See you there!  \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/pumpkins-in-the-square-feat-jenny-van-west-music/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20190624T140154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T140154Z
UID:3387-1570212000-1570219200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:El Malo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music and dancing in Congress Square Park with El Malo! \nEl Malo is a contemporary Latin-Rock band out of Portland\, Maine. They play a blend of classic salsa tunes and original instrumental Latin music that is sure to get any crowd up and dancing! No matter what your usual playlist may be\, El Malo promises to create a musical common ground among its viewers! Come enjoy a diverse setlist of relaxing drum beats to lively horn section solos!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/el-malo/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032659
CREATED:20190830T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T192236Z
UID:4150-1569679200-1569700800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Portland Intercultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Portland Intercultural Festival (PIF) is being organized through the Friends of Congress Square Park in association with the Root House organization and local artist AFRiCAN DUNDADA. This event is a celebration of the richness of Portland’s Black and Brown creative community as well as showcasing new and unexpected artists with diverse backgrounds and strikingly unique music and visual art. \nIn the afternoon\, expect interactive creative work shops. In the evening\, musical and spoken word acts will take the stage. \nSchedule\n2:30 – 3:30 pm – Workshop with Youth Voices Matter\n3:30 – 4:15 pm – International Open Mic\n4:30 – 8:00 pm – Performances by artists including Unique Unknown\, Signature Soul\, AFRiCAN DUNDADA and Malcolm Henry \n  \nJoin us for an all day experience sure to widen your perspective and put swivel in your hips. Come create and turn up with us.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-intercultural-festival/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Eat,Meet,Music
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