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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T180000
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SUMMARY:Season Kickoff feat. Taiko Maine Dojo
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off our 2024 season of free programming with our friends from Taiko Maine Dojo! Taiko Maine Dojo is a community taiko drumming group from right here in Portland.\n\nJoining them on this First Friday extravaganza will be the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band — plus\, we’ll have the incredible Totally Awesome Vegan Food Truck in the park serving up delicious treats.\n\nRain date: May 10\n\nSee you in the Square!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/season-kickoff-feat-taiko-maine-dojo/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240327T151117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T151117Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240507T152945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T153000Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Welcome Center Presents: Clarisse Karasira
DESCRIPTION:GPIWC presents a free public performance by Rwandan Superstar Clarisse Karasira! \nRain date: Saturday\, June 8
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/immigrant-welcome-center-presents-clarisse-karasira/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240510T191256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T191256Z
UID:6148-1718301600-1718308800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Maine Marimba Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square concert series with our collaborators and neighbors One Longfellow Square! \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-maine-marimba-ensemble/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240517T172600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T172600Z
UID:6161-1718647200-1718654400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Monday of the Minds\, our monthly hip hop showcase is back! Join us the third Monday all summer as we enjoy local hip hop talent!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-11/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240510T191338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T191338Z
UID:6150-1718906400-1718913600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Portland Jazz Orchestra with Katie Oberholtzer
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square concert series with our collaborators and neighbors One Longfellow Square!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-portland-jazz-orchestra-with-katie-oberholtzer/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240510T191414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T191414Z
UID:6152-1719511200-1719518400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Tricky Britches
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square concert series with our collaborators and neighbors One Longfellow Square!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-tricky-britches/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240517T172707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T020731Z
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SUMMARY:Bad Art Fest
DESCRIPTION:Make bad art! Enjoy good local live music!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/bad-art-fest/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240614T145454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T145454Z
UID:6200-1719928800-1719932400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Maine's Own 195th Army Band
DESCRIPTION:Free concert!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/maines-own-195th-army-band/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240614T145617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T145630Z
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SUMMARY:New Mainers on Stage: Nkumu Katalay
DESCRIPTION:Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center presents New Mainers on Stage\, featuring Nkumu Katalay & Life Long Project Band\, with Mister Tracy from Congo Brazzaville! \nRain date: July 6
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/new-mainers-on-stage-nkumu-katalay/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240614T145759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T145759Z
UID:6207-1720720800-1720728000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Raging Brass
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square series!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-raging-brass/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240614T150126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T150126Z
UID:6214-1720951200-1720965600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Activities! Music! Much more! \nEnjoy this family-focused event\, presented by ME Powered Pastries!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/kids-block-party-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240614T150200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T150200Z
UID:6216-1721066400-1721073600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Monday of the Minds!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-12/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240614T150243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T150243Z
UID:6218-1721325600-1721332800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Heather Pierson Band
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square music series!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-heather-pierson-band/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240614T150512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T150512Z
UID:6226-1721930400-1721937600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Darlin' Corey
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square concert series!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-darlin-corey/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240710T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T160423Z
UID:6305-1722535200-1722542400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Cantrip
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square series of free public concerts with our friends at One Longfellow Square! \n*Rain venue is just down the street inside OLS’s listening room
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-cantrip/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240710T160631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T160631Z
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SUMMARY:New Mainers on Stage: Tony Amado
DESCRIPTION:Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center presents New Mainers on Stage\, featuring Angolan singer/dancer Tony Amado! \nRain date: Saturday August 3
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/new-mainers-on-stage-tony-amado/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240710T160455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T160455Z
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SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Funkationland
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square series of free public concerts with our friends at One Longfellow Square! \n*Rain venue is just down the street inside OLS’s listening room
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-funkationland/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240731T130311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T130311Z
UID:6376-1723219200-1723233600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Sounds n Sizzle
DESCRIPTION:A BIPOC food and music festival!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/sounds-n-sizzle-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eat,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240710T161320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T161320Z
UID:6321-1723309200-1723320000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Portland Summer Jam
DESCRIPTION:Portland Summer Jam\, presented by Graphic Melee — a hip hop jam session featuring ReadyRockDee\, Damn Jamn\, Graphic Melee\, and Moose Harris. Free as always!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-summer-jam/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240809T134815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T134815Z
UID:6382-1723744800-1723752000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Portland Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The last in our 2024 Square to Square music series with One Longfellow Square! Gunnar’s Hot Dogs will also be on-site for your snacking needs.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-portland-jazz-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240710T161650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T161650Z
UID:6329-1724090400-1724097600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Local hip-hop talent presented by Monday of the Minds!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-13/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240710T161813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T161813Z
UID:6333-1725105600-1725127200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Maine Hip Hop Summit
DESCRIPTION:A huge celebration of hip-hop music and culture featuring music\, art-making demonstrations\, and more!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/maine-hip-hop-summit/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240829T193323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T193323Z
UID:6392-1725728400-1725739200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Concert & BBQ For Peace
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joshua Hughes & Friends — free BBQ food! Free concert! Come enjoy!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/concert-bbq-for-peace/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eat,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240710T162436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T001827Z
UID:6343-1726765200-1726768800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Pirate Sea Shanty Singalong featuring The Shank Painters
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day by singing some sea shanties with local Pirate band legends The Shank Painters!  \nFamily-friendly and open to all!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-portland-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240829T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T193417Z
UID:6394-1726765200-1726768800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Talk Like A Pirate Day w/ The Shank Painters
DESCRIPTION:Sing some sea shanties with The Shank Painters! Costumes and kids encouraged!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/talk-like-a-pirate-day-w-the-shank-painters/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
CREATED:20240710T162340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T162340Z
UID:6341-1727114400-1727121600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Local hip-hop talent presented by Monday of the Minds!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-14/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102647
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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