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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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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:20250820T170000
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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:20260508T180000
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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:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
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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:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T193000
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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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SUMMARY:Salsa in the Square Feat. Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Salsa dancing is back! Enjoy a free salsa dancing lesson provided by PM Salsa at 5:30\, with Primo Cubano taking the stage at 6. Free and open to all!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-in-the-square-feat-primo-cubano-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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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. This is a new monthly series happening the evening of every second Friday! Free and open to all!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/learn-to-line-dance-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T174354Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000
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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. This is a new monthly series happening the evening of every second Friday! Free and open to all!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/learn-to-line-dance-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000
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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-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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