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!
4 Parks. 4 Shows. 1 Amazing Night. Friends of Congress Square Park is proud to partner with Portland Downtown for the first annual Square Hop + Window Walk! Portland will be hopping Friday night with outdoor music and special performances in four — yes, four! — of our iconic downtown parks. From 6-8pm, you can stroll …
TIGER BOMB are an all-girl all-original glam inspired group fronted by Lynda Mandolyn (formerly of San Francisco all-girl band, Fabulous Disaster), and Chris Horne (formerly of Portland, ME all-girl band, The Brood). They've combined forces for their latest rock & pop explosion - Tiger Bomb! Backed by the dynamic duo of Andrea Ellis on bass & …
The Way We Move activity is an interactive flow arts/circus program for children and adults with disabilities, and anyone else who wants to participate. There will be multiple types of props and movement activities for people to try out and play with and trained instructors to help people learn the activities and address any needs they may …
Flow for the Solstice. Salute the return of summer as Congress Square Arts rolls out the dance floor for astrology based yoga in the park 4 times this season. June 22nd Solstice & New Moon Yoga with music by Happy Folk July 27th Robin's Zodiac Yoga for Leo season with music by Helena Nash August …
It's time to try defying gravity! Cast Aside Productions presents a Wicked Sing-Along! Break out your Ozdust Ballroom best, grab your friends and family, and come sing your heart out! Performers wishing to get on stage: Sign-ups begin at 5:30pm
Sister Steel is an eight piece, professional steel drum band based in Portland. They'll be playing a diverse blend of traditional Calypso, Trinidadian music, and contemporary pop. Sister Steel was formed in 2015 with the intention of creating cultural awareness and sharing a love of Trinidadian music and steel pan with communities all over southern Maine and beyond. …
Choro Louco is back by popular demand! Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years, but in this country itʼs virtually unknown. David Grisman, Mike Marshall and a handful of others have helped introduce the music and the musicians to a larger audience, but itʼs still largely under the radar of most music …
The Casco Bay Tummlers, based in Portland, Maine, have been performing klezmer music since 1988! They have released three recordings and were featured performers on the LL Bean Holiday CD. They have a dramatic side, creating and performing the music for the world premiere of "Manifest" at the Portland Stage Company and for a whimsical …
Group music making is a great way to build community, practice self care, and spread joy. Maine Music & Health will host a drum & song circle - bring your own percussion or try one of ours, sing along, dance, or just enjoy the rhythm. Any age, any ability. Will be ASL interpreted as well …
Are you ready to ROCK, Portland? Students from the Maine Academy of Modern Music's Ultimate Rock Camp will perform at Congress Square on First Friday on August 4th. Students will play a mix of popular songs and original tunes that they learn and write while at the camp. This two week summer camp also allows …