Friends of Congress Square Park
The premier urban park in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Arts District. The park features local art installations, community events, free wifi and more!
One Maine One Heart is a great antipode of community members who have come together to form a choir that reflects the true fabric of Maine's residents: Black Trans women, Drag, Cisgender men and women, and all others have been and continue to be welcomed in celebration. We'll also be partnering with a coalition of …
SPACE Gallery presents Angel Bat Dawid! Free and open to the public.
Come enjoy the return of Viva and the Reinforcements to Congress Square Park! Free and open to the public.
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. Portland 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 …
Come out and welcome back Micromasse to Congress Square Park! Free and open to all.
Hip Hop in the Park is back! Presented by Monday of the Minds. Free and open to the public.
Welcome Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble to Congress Square Park! Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble performs folk, classical and Sufi music from the Turkish, Arabic and Armenian traditions. Led by oud player Eric LaPerna, the group also features violinist Michael Gallant, guitarist Jeremey Zela, percussionist Doug Andrews and upright bass player Duane Edwards, as well as other …
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. PM 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! …
A long form, minimalist sound-based performance that engages with the ethereal qualities of A Long Breath, a sound installation featuring several wind harps installed in Congress Square Park.
On the breezier days of the last month, you may have heard the soft singing of wind harps that are currently installed on the lampposts in Congress Square Park. On Friday November 5th, between 3-6pm, artist Asha Tamirisa will amplify the harps as part of a long-form sound-based performance. Stop by to hear the wind sing!