T'ai Chi
2021-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-04-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join instructor Sara Leonard for T’ai Chi / Qigong in the Park! Free and open to the public.

Chess in the Park!
2021-05-01 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-05-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-05-15 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-05-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come play chess! All equipment, including masks and hand sanitizer, will be available on-site. Free and open to the public. Join the Meetup group here: https://www.meetup.com/congress-st-park-chess-club

T'ai Chi
2021-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-05-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-26 09:30 - 10:30 and 4 more dates | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 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.

Voter Registration Event
2021-05-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Get registered to vote!

Blurb Club
2021-05-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The first in a (potential) series, Blurb Club is an informal book discussion in which participants share a bit about a book they are currently reading or have recently read, and get a chance to hear similar book recommendations from other participants. Bring a lunch and get some amazing book recommendations! Sharing is encouraged but not required. The shy are welcome here.

Poets on the Square
2021-05-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
A poetry reading sponsored by University of Southern Maine’s Stonecoast MFA Program! Free and open to the public.

Congress Square Market
2021-05-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
A pop-up market in Congress Square Park! Featuring some of our beloved neighborhood small businesses setting up shop open-air-style, as well as some local makers and artists. Grab a bite to eat from a nearby cafe and support local businesses and makers! Free and open to the public.

Chess in the Park!
2021-05-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come play chess! All equipment, including masks and hand sanitizer, will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.

Crafts in the Park
2021-06-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Get out of the house, meet neighbors and chat — all while keeping your hands busy (or not!). You can knit, crochet, draw, paint, make jewelry, sew, or any craft where you can carry your tools. And yes, come even if you are not working on a project.

The event is weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30am and cancelled in inclement weather.

Attend part or all one event, all events, or anywhere in between. All are welcome here!

Film Screening: Sisters with Transistors
2021-06-06 20:30 - 22:00 | ME
Presented by SPACE Gallery, Sisters With Transistors showcases the music of and rare interviews with female electronic pioneers. ⁠Narrated by legendary multimedia artist Laurie Anderson, Lisa Rovner’s superb Sisters with Transistors showcases the work of female electronic pioneers Clara Rockmore, Delia Derbyshire, Daphne Oram, Éliane Radigue, Maryanne Amacher, Bebe Barron, Suzanne Ciani, Pauline Oliveros, Laurie Spiegel, and Wendy Carlos.⁠

Substance Use Disorder Open Mic
2021-06-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join the Portland Department of Health for a story-sharing platform exploring what it’s like living with Substance Use Disorder. Free and open to all.

Blurb Club
2021-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here.
