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!
"Eurydice" as imagined by Sarah Ruhl is a contemporary, theatrical event that explores the power and limits of love, loss and memory. Eurydice leaves her wedding for the underworld, searching for her father but the reunion is costly. Trapped on the opposite side of death, Orpheus fights to retrieve his bride, making a deal that …
Do you want to add some whimsy to your life? This accessible circus and flow arts program can help you learn a new skill while having lots of fun. Learn from trained professionals who have experience helping people of all skill and ability levels discover the amazing world of circus and flow arts. The Way …
Sister Steel is a professional steel band based in Portland, Maine. Sister Steel was formed in 2015 with the intention of creating cultural awareness and sharing our love of Trinidadian music and steel pan with communities all over Southern Maine. This inclusive instrument is as much fun to play as it is to listen to! …
Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue. This week: July 29th -- Alfred Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew too Much" Dr. Ben McKenna (James Stewart) is on vacation with his wife (Doris …
Join us for Storytime in the Square! Each Tuesday, we’ll share a picture book and then do follow up activities based on the story. Activities will include yoga & movement, mindfulness and breathing exercises, music, creative crafts, and more! Suggested ages 3 - 7 (and all welcome!). Free for all. Bring a yoga mat if you …
Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. Tai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It's a non …
Fishin' Ships Food Truck starts with a classic street food that pays tribute to Portland’s historic fishing industry - fish and chips! Then, they break the mold of what is traditionally considered fish and chips by offering craft beer batters made with gourmet ingredients. Look forward to a perfected classic, and twists like a basil and thai chili …
Calling garden and art lovers of all ages! This event is a celebration and showcase of what the "Discovering Abilities in the Garden" program participants created and learned. Background: Discovering Abilities In July-August 2018, three UNE graduate students are running a FREE intergenerational garden and art experience in Congress Square Park. We’ll be digging in the garden, making art with …
Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue. This week: August 5th -- John Badham's "War Games" High school student David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) unwittingly hacks into a military supercomputer while searching for …
What would you do if your community gave up on your child? In New Jersey, the parents of a boy on the autism spe-ctrum take matters into their own hands. They form a competitive swim team, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations and zero pity. Swim Team chronicles the …
