Fishin' Ships Food Truck
2018-06-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-06-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
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 battered fish, prepared in Bissell Brothers Substance beer batter or a curry and onion battered fish, fried in Allagash White beer batter. A rotating menu of lighter fare options include fish tacos, fish sliders, and ceviche. All fish comes from local waters and all beer batters are made with Maine made beer!

Films in the Square: "Airplane"
2018-06-03 20:30 - 22:00
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:
David Zucker’s “Airplane”
[8:30 pm start w/ 1h 28m running time]
This spoof comedy takes shots at the slew of disaster movies that were released in the 70s. When the passengers and crew of a jet are incapacitated due to food poisoning, a rogue pilot with a drinking problem must cooperate with his ex-girlfriend turned flight attendant to bring the plane to a safe landing.

Portland Summer Films will play every Sunday evening at dusk in Congress Square Park from June 3rd through August 26th.

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Sponsored by:

Make Music Not War
2018-06-06 17:00 - 19:00
Make Music Not War is an evening with Raging Brass and Primo Cubano, celebrating peace.
Raging Brass is a 7-piece band collectively creating Afro-Caribbean music. They are a brass-roots dance band following the musical migration from West Africa to Cuba, Jamaica, and Brazil with the spirit of New Orleans.
This eclectic group was established in 2014 by trumpeter and bandleader Marc Chillemi in Southern Maine. Raging Brass explores roots music fueled by the rhythmic and melodic intuition of each player in the styles of Afro-Beat, Ska, Soukous, Highlife, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Samba, Cumbia, and Salsa.
Raging Brass features saxophonists Mike Ayotte and Kyle Hardy, trombonist Dave Noyes, tubist Rafael Kielt-Fryre, guitarist and vocalist Matt Wasowski, drummer Gary Gemmiti, and Marc Chillemi, arranger/composer and trumpet player.
Primo Cubano plays traditional Cuban dance music called “SON,” which dates back to the turn of the 20th Century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa. It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience.
Primo Cubano consists of Paul D’Alessio on Tres Cubano and vocals, Marc Chillemi on Trumpet, percussion and vocals, Lenny Hatch on Congas, Bongo and Bell, Duane Edwards on Upright Bass, and Eric Winter on Timbales, percussion and vocals.
Primo Cubano interprets the classic Son Cubano with affinity, appreciation and inspiration bringing this vibrant music to life for audiences in Maine and beyond.

Falafel Mafia Food Truck
2018-06-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2018-06-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-06-13 20:30 - 22:00, 2018-06-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-06-20 18:00 - 20:00
Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they’ll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar to see which events will feature their cuisine.

Square Hop
2018-06-08 18:00 - 20:00
4 PARKS. 4 SHOWS. 1 AMAZING NIGHT!
Portland will be hopping the evening of Friday, June 8th with outdoor music and special performances in four — yes, four! — of our iconic downtown parks. From 6-8pm, you can stroll (or dance, should the mood strike) from square to square to experience some of our best & most unique local entertainment.
CONGRESS SQUARE PARK – Maine Academy of Modern Music
Sponsored By Spectrum
POST OFFICE PARK – Maine Marimba Ensemble
Sponsored By Norway Savings Bank
MONUMENT SQUARE – Casco Bay Movers
Sponsored By Se Vende Imports
LONGFELLOW SQUARE – PortFringe Theater Festival
Sponsored By Portland Magazine
Please note: There will be continuous entertainment in each of the four locations from 6-8pm. Hit ’em all if you can!
Square Hop is part of Portland Downtown’s annual Summer Kickoff Weekend (June 8-10). For more information visit:
https://www.portlandmaine.com/summer-kickoff-weekend/

"The Way We Move" Accessible Interactive Circus Arts
2018-06-10 10:00 - 11:00
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 We Move is an interactive flow arts/circus program for children and adults with disabilities, and anyone else who wants to participate. This interactive activity will allow children and adults to explore different Flow and Circus arts in their own accessible way. There will be multiple types of props and movement activities for people to try out and play around with.
People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come and explore their flow.

Films in the Square: "Manhattan Murder Mystery"
2018-06-10 20:45 - 22:45
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:
Woody Allen’s “Manhattan Murder Mystery”
[8:45 pm start w/ 1h 47m running time]
Larry Lipton (Woody Allen) and his wife, Carol (Diane Keaton), are adjusting to life with their son away at college when they meet their older neighbor, Lillian House (Lynn Cohen), and her husband, Paul (Jerry Adler). Upon hearing of Lillian’s sudden death, Carol grows suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her demise and comes to believe Paul may have killed her. Unwilling to let her curiosity subside, she convinces Larry to join her in getting to the bottom of the mystery.

Portland Summer Films will play every Sunday evening at dusk in Congress Square Park from June 3rd through August 26th.

Co-Presented By:

Sponsored by:

Community Drawing Circle
2018-06-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-06-26 09:00 - 11:00
Come draw portraits of your neighbors!
Artist Lucy Walker has invited artists and creative leaders from the community for portrait sessions in Congress Square Park – and you’re invited to draw them! No experience or supplies necessary.
Optional: Bring a board for drawing on if you have one, and any art supplies from home you’d like to play with. (We’ll also have supplies.)
Lucy Walker is a Maine artist and teacher living in Scarborough. She has a BA in Visual Art and English from Bowdoin College and, among other artistic endeavors, currently teaches painting at Muse Paint Bar in Portland. She delights in portraiture and has recently been working on a series of dancers in motion.

Community Drawing Circle is a series! Join us every second and fourth Tuesdays from 9 – 11am in Congress Square Park.

Pride Portland Film Screening: The Wizard of Oz!
2018-06-13 20:30 - 22:00
Pride Portland brings people in the Greater Portland area together for an annual parade and festival to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ movement, raise awareness of the community’s ongoing struggles, and foster an environment of inclusivity, accessibility and solidarity.
As part of this celebration, Pride Portland will screen The Wizard of Oz in Congress Square Park! Free popcorn. Bring an extra seat!
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Portland Swing Project featuring Hadacol Bouncers
2018-06-15 18:00 - 20:00
Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month, Hadacol Bouncers will perform.
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 and DJ’d music to venues throughout Maine. Absolute beginners welcome, no partner needed.
“The Hadacol Bouncers formed in the summer of 2013 for a Portland, Maine Swing Dance festival and have never looked back. A Chicago and New Orleans-syle dance band, they have continued their close association with the dance crowd and are always looking to play for dancers. The group is a joint effort by co-band leaders Tom Whitehead (piano) and Peter Dunphy (banjo). Tom has a multi-style background in blues, New Orleans R&B and bebop piano. Peter has been playing New Orleans and Chicago-style jazz since he was fourteen. For the Hadacol Bouncers, Tom and Peter handpicked some of their favorite musicians from the Portland and Portsmouth jazz scene. Like any band of this size, there are several players who rotate in and out, but the following are the established core.”

Portland Swing Project hosts swing dances in Congress Square Park every third Friday from May through August.

A Suite Ride Through Portland
2018-06-16 16:00 - 17:00
In one day, A Suite Ride through Portland will present all six of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites in different locations throughout greater Portland. Events are family-friendly and held in unconventional public spaces. Family friendly and in unconventional public spaces, attend all six mini-concerts or stop by one or two.
Come to Congress Square Park at 4 pm and listen, dance, or dream along to Suite No. 5!
All concerts:
Yoga on the Eastern Promenade Prom | 9 am
Suite No.1 with silently led yoga. Yogis and observers welcome.
Deering Oaks Park | 10 am
Children are encouraged to hear Suite No. 2 as inspiration for dance or narrative play. Join us to build a ribbon wand or design a mask before the music starts.
Casco Bay Island Ferry Terminal | 12 pm
Listen to Suite No. 3 under the awning of Portland’s ferry terminal.
The Longfellow Garden | 1 pm
Suite No. 4 is played in this oasis at Maine Historical Society.
Congress Square Park | 4 pm
Listen, dance, or dream along to Suite No. 5.
Monument Square Park | 5pm
Join us for “Bachsicals” and Suite No. 6 – a perfect end to the day.
Anchored in the Baroque tradition and centered around our world-class artists, the Portland Bach Experience uses distinctive programming, dynamic interpretations, and authentic connections that make the sounds of the past the music of now.

Flea Bites Food Truck Brunch
2018-06-17 11:00 - 15:00
Come to the park to enjoy an afternoon of live music and street food! In June, four trucks will be featured, and musicians Jake Hoffman and Geraud Ngolo will perform from noon to 2pm.
Sponsored by Portland Flea-for-All.

Flea Bites is a series! Join us in Congress Square Park for the Food Truck Brunch on third Sundays June through October from 11am – 3pm every time.

Play Kiosk Opening Day!
2018-06-17 11:00 - 15:00
What started as a storage container is now a pop up:
Meet Congress Square Park’s new Play Kiosk!
Offering a variety of recreational supplies for free public use, from board games and sidewalk chalk to hula hoops and yard games, the Play Kiosk will be open at regular hours throughout the season.
***Join us for opening day on Sunday, June 17 from 11am to 3pm.***
Hosted during the Flea Bites Food Truck Brunch, you’ll get:
– Access to tons of free games and activities to play and try out
– Complimentary desserts and drinks
– Live music from noon to 2pm with Jake Hoffman and Geraud Ng
– Ribbon cutting at noon
– Local food truck fare available for purchase
Family friendly. All Ages. Tons of Fun.
Thanks to:
Portland Container Company, the makers and donors behind the OpBox!
The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, whose generous donation enabled us to activate the box with games!
Kitchen Cove Cabinetry & Design for donating cabinets!
And Portland Flea-for-All, who is organizing Flea Bites!

Films in the Square: "The Secret of Nimh"
2018-06-17 20:45 - 22:00
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:
June 17th — Don Bluth’s, “The Secret of Nimh”
[8:45 pm start w/ 1h 22m running time]
Mrs. Brisby (Elizabeth Hartman), a widowed mouse, must move her children out of their home in a field before the local farmer starts plowing. Unable to leave because her son is ill, Mrs. Brisby seeks the help of nearby rats, who have heightened intelligence after being the subjects of scientific experiments. She receives an unexpected gift from the elder rat, Nicodemus (Derek Jacobi). Soon Mrs. Brisby is caught in a conflict among the rats, jeopardizing her mission to save her family.

Portland Summer Films will play every Sunday evening at dusk in Congress Square Park from June 3rd through August 26th.

Co-Presented By:

Sponsored by:

Portland Intown Contra Dance featuring Darlene Underwood & Wild Rumpus
2018-06-20 18:00 - 20:00
In traditional New England social dancing, everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Every dance is taught and beginners or experienced dancers alike can jump right in during any dance. Come alone or bring a friend!
Tonight, Darlene Underwood will be teaching dances, and Wild Rumpus will be playing music. Traveling from Ohio, these talented folk performers with have you eager to dance.
Portland Intown Contra Dance enriches lives and cultivates a vibrant community through dance. They gather every Thursday night for zesty, joyful dancing on the peninsula in Portland, Maine. To find out more, visit portlandintowncontradance.com.

Portland Intown Contra Dance will host evenings of dance every third Wednesday from June through September from 6 until 8pm in Congress Square Park.

Play Kiosk Open Hours!
2018-06-21 12:00 - 15:00
Calling all game lovers! Friends of Congress Square Park’s new “Play Kiosk” is open! An opportunity for folks of all ages to enjoy technology-free fun together in a greened space, we have everything from board games to recreational items for your free use through an easy check out process.
This project is made possible through a partnership with Ben and Emily Davis, Portland Container Company founders, and OpBox creators. Supplies in the Play Kiosk are offered with support from the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, a key sponsor and partner for FoCSP.

Play Kiosk Hours
Friday noon – 3PM
Saturday 9AM – noon
& during some events!

Games Available (New game are added all the time!)
GAMES FOR GROUPS
Playing Cards
Cornhole
Game of Things
Taboo
Clue
Trouble
Dominos
Yahtzee
Quirkle
Boggle
Bananagrams
Jenga
Sorry!
UNO
Apples to Apples
Scrabble
Red7
Love Letter
FLUXX
Sushi Go!
GAMES FOR PAIRS
Playing Cards
Reversi (Othello)
Checkers
Cribbage
Mancala
Connect 4
Battleship
GAMES FOR KIDS
Jumprope
Sidewalk Chalk
Bubbles
Etch-A-Sketch

Make Music Portland featuring Bellatrix
2018-06-21 17:00 - 18:00
Congress Square Park is excited to be a host for the 6th annual Make Music Portland 2018! Portland once again joins hundreds of cities around the world in celebrating the Summer Solstice & Make Music Day by filling the streets with free musical performances, music lessons, and community play-a-long events.
Make Music Portland is a free, all-day celebration of sound that is open to all ages, genres, styles, and abilities. There will be play-a-long events for the musicians and non-musicians to participate in and a ton of performances by Maine musicians.
In Congress Square Park, join us for an acoustic set by Bellatrix, a Portland-based band that writes and performs original, lyric- and harmony-driven songs primarily in the folk and blues genres.
Stick around for the Casco Bay Tummlers, Klezmer Band from 6-8pm! FMI, see the event: Make Music Portland in Congress Square with Casco Bay Tummlers
See all Make Music Portland 2018 events at makemusicportland.org.
Or, stay up to date by by joining the Make Music Portland mailing list: http://eepurl.com/bQS4yT

Make Music Portland featuring The Casco Bay Tummlers
2018-06-21 18:00 - 20:00
Make Music Portland, part of the international Fête de la Musique, is the official organizer of Make Music Day Portland, a festival of sound. Occurring annually on June 21, Make Music Day is a free event to attend and participate in and is open to all ages, genres, styles, and abilities. During this daylong celebration, the city comes alive with music. Performances take place on city sidewalks, in parks, patios, and even on back porches.
Make Music Day Portland is a community event that aims to strengthen social and cultural ties, elevate the profile of our city internationally, and support amateur and professional musicians. Our music festival falls annually on the summer solstice and is organized by the Make Music Portland board. Together with cities around the world, Portland rings in the first day of summer and the longest day of the year by celebrating the transformational power of sound.
This year’s performance in Congress Square Park on Make Music Day featured The Casco Bay Tummlers!
Based in Portland, Maine, The Casco Bay Tummlers have been performing klezmer music since 1988. The band’s repertoire is versatile, ranging from original music to traditional dances and songs of the Yiddish theater and Jewish ghetto – all with original arrangements.
The Tummlers have a unique sound and a stage performance that features all members of the band. Steve Gruverman brings an extensive background in ethnic dance music to his soulful clarinet playing. Carl Dimow has developed a unique klezmer flute style, making the instrument an equal solo voice in the music. John Clark is an incredibly versatile bass player–everything from symphony to surf–perfect for the Tummlers eclectic approach to klezmer. Nancy 3. Hoffman brings a playfulness which audiences love to both her accordion playing and her singing. Peter McLaughlin keeps the traditional role as drummer happening with elements of jazz and improvisation.
The Tummlers have toured in Germany where they performed to sold-out houses at the Hackesches Hof Theater in Berlin and at the ninth annual Festival of Jewish Culture in Chemnitz. They have also traveled to Lithuania and performed in Pakroijis, Linkuva, Kaunas and Druskininkai and were the first klezmer band to perform at the Skamba, Skamba Kankliai folk festival in Vilnius. They have released three recordings and were featured performers on the LL Bean Holiday CD.

Salsa Night with Primo Cubano & PM Salsa
2018-06-22 18:00 - 20:00
Come to Congress Square Park from 6-8pm for an evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!).
PM Salsa teacher Wendy Edwards has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 6pm to learn basic moves and enjoy an evening of social dance with music by Primo Cubano!
Primo Cubano will play traditional Cuban dance music called “SON,” which dates back to the turn of the 20th Century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa. It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience.
Primo Cubano consists of Paul D’Alessio on Tres Cubano and vocals, Marc Chillemi on Trumpet, percussion and vocals, Lenny Hatch on Congas, Bongo and Bell, Duane Edwards on Upright Bass, and Eric Winter on Timbales, percussion and vocals.
Primo Cubano interprets the classic Son Cubano with affinity, appreciation and inspiration bringing this vibrant music to life for audiences in Maine and beyond.

Salsa night is a series! Join PM Salsa for dance lessons and Primo Cubano for live music every fourth Friday June through September from 6-8pm.

Pickwick & Friends Print Fair
2018-06-23 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for the 3rd annual Print Fair co-presented with Portland’s Pickwick Independent Press! Over 40 Maine Printmakers will be exhibiting, demoing, and selling their work in Congress Square Park.

Films in the Square: "Back to the Future"
2018-06-24 20:45 - 22:45
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:
June 24th — Robert Zemeckis’ “Back to the Future”
[8:45 pm start w/ 1h 54m running time]
In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the ’50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents (Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson), and must make sure that they fall in love or he’ll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown.

Portland Summer Films will play every Sunday evening at dusk in Congress Square Park from June 3rd through August 26th.

Co-Presented By:

Sponsored by:

Monday of the Minds Community Hip Hop Cypher
2018-06-25 18:00 - 20:00
Monday of the Minds: A Community Hip Hop Showcase Presents “Hip Hop In The Park” in Downtown Portland, Maine. Join us in Congress Square Park for Freestyle Cyphers and Hip Hop Dance Classes hosted by Rizing In Life Entertainment. Celebrate the vibrant and ever growing scene in New England every fourth Monday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM before Monday of the Minds heads over to Flask Lounge for the evening.

This is a series! Join us every 4th Monday from 6 – 8 PM for Monday of the Mind’s Community Hip Hop Cypher!

Flow Yoga
2018-06-26 17:30 - 18:30
Join us on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays after work for a 1-hour powerful, free public all levels yoga flow hosted by Be Well Portland. This will be a fun, upbeat class with music to keep you pumped up and creative flows to keep you moving.
Bring a mat, water and any props you might like.
Take this time to connect with your community, have some fun, maybe try something new, and de-stress your Tuesday!
Head over to Taco Escobar for Taco Tuesday after if you’re interested!

This is a series. Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30 PM for Flow Yoga until the end of September!

About Be Well Portland:
Be Well Portland is a Maine wellness event company dedicated to bringing together people’s love of fitness and social gatherings around local cuisine and beverages. They believe that a healthy lifestyle is all about balance, i.e. a yoga class leading into a delicious brunch and topped off with a mimosa. They support local businesses, breweries and restaurants by collaborating to bring you a fun, unique event you can feel good about both physically and mentally – your body will thank you!
Teachers Bio:
Kat’s classes are based on a fun and intelligent flow while paying close attention to safe alignment and sequencing. First being drawn to yoga as a form of physical exercise in 2011, Kat quickly fell in love with the practice and how it transformed her life physically and emotionally through self healing. She aims to help students of all levels challenge and deepen their own practice while focusing on balancing the body, mind and spirit both on and off the mat.​
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Kat has received over 700 hours of certified training ranging from advanced vinyasa, yoga therapy for mental health, aerial yoga, and SUP yoga. She has studied with teachers in Maine, Boston, India, and beyond. You can expect a powerful, upbeat flow in her all levels vinyasa class with a selection of music including relaxation tunes, hits, acoustic covers and more!
Off the mat, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maine and is passionate about snuggling her French Bulldog Winston, traveling, and searching for her next adventure. Connect with her on Instagram @thenortheastyogi
