Portland Bike Party
2022-05-13 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Portland Bike Party is a monthly group slow ride complete with music, lights, candy, good cheer, and good folks that meets the 2nd Friday of every month in various locations around Portland, ME.
https://www.portlandbikeparty.com/

Longfellow Books Presents: Chris Van Dusen's "Big Truck Little Island"
2022-05-14 10:00 - 11:00
Join us at 10:00am in Congress Square Park as we celebrate the release of Chris Van Dusen’s Big Truck Little Island! The Play Me A Story crew from Portland Stage will be performing the book, and Van Dusen will be signing copies of Big Truck Little Island (as well as other titles).

Inspired by a real event that happened in Maine, Big Truck Little Island is the story of a community coming together when the only road on the island is blocked by a truck that is, maybe, just a little too big. Told in Van Dusen’s utterly delightful signature rhymes, this is sure to delight kids and parents alike as they follow along to see how the truck gets unstuck!

Longfellow Books would like to thank Portland Stage and the Friends of Congress Square Park for their collaboration on this event.

T'ai Chi
2022-05-17 09:15 - 10:15, 2022-05-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-24 09:15 - 10:15, 2022-05-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-31 09:15 - 10:15, 2022-06-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-07 09:15 - 10:15, 2022-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 and 2 more dates
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard.

Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!
Always FREE to the public.

*What’s Tai Chi?*
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.
A noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching, each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

Bike to Work Day
2022-05-20 08:00 - 10:00
It’s Bike to Work Day!
Come by the park for some mingling, bike-related vendors and tablers, free coffee and baked goods, and more.
More details forthcoming!

Blurb Club
2022-05-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-07 12:00 - 13:00
A book-recommendation sharing-circle! Bring a book you’ve recently read (or are currently reading) to share (or not!), and listen to some folks do the same. Co-presented with Portland Public Library and Mechanics’ Hall.
In inclement weather we will meet in Mechanics’ Hall, just down Congress Street.

Longfellow Books Presents: Phasers on Stun!
2022-06-08 18:00 - 19:00
Join Longfellow Books and the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance in Congress Square Park to celebrate Phasers on Stun!: How the Making (and Remaking) of Star Trek Changed the World by Ryan Britt. Britt will be joined in conversation by Phuc Tran, author of Sigh, Gone.

Local Poetry Night
2022-06-10 17:00 - 18:00
Poems From The Front Seat, the first publication from a punk rock poet, is a journey through a youthful existential crisis. The chapbook was conceived with a hope to bring a sense of connection to those struggling with being young while the world burns.

Donations/book sales at the event will go to NAMI.

Drumming Circle
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:00
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all.
BYO drums, although some will be available to share.

Doggie Social Hour
2022-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
Networking for the pups! Bring your friendly, leashed canine to Congress Square Park the second Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1 to meet other four-legged locals.

Wagamuffin, a local maker of organic and plant-based dog treats, will be on-site selling snacks and goodies for your hairy best friend!

Thank you for practicing good social etiquette and for cleaning up after your pet!

Juneteenth: Liberated & Limber
2022-06-18 10:00 - 11:00
Saturday morning Vinyasa Yoga to kick off the Juneteenth celebration at Congress Square Park. The 1 hour session will be facilitated by Louisa Irele Priestley.
BYO yoga mat!

Juneteenth Celebration
2022-06-19 13:00 - 16:00
Sunday is the third annual Juneteenth Celebration. Continuing the tradition of art making, there will be printmaking, storytelling, live music performances and original spoken word and oration by local HS youths and much more…

World Refugee Day
2022-06-20 17:00 - 19:30
Celebrate World Refugee Day with the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. Live performances, henna hand painting, and much more!

Coffee & Coloring
2022-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-01 10:00 - 12:00
With local artists Josie Colt and Myles Bullen. Come join!

Chess in the Park!
2022-07-02 11:00 - 13:00
Come play! Chess boards and pieces provided, but please feel free to bring your own. All levels welcome.
Chess in the Park happens every Saturday starting at 11am till about 1pm.
