Friends of Congress Square Park

PMA Films Presents: Sign o' the Times
2021-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Free film screening! Presented by PMA Films.
Sign o’ the Times is a 1987 American concert film written and directed by Prince.

Blurb Club
2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:00, 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.

T'ai Chi
2021-06-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-06-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-06-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 and 2 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.

Crafts in the Park
2021-06-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-06-01 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!

Congress Square Market
2021-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Shop in the Square! Explore local shops, makers, artists, and more from 11am to 3pm. Dog-friendly!

Juneteenth
2021-06-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Portland Juneteenth event continues community dialogue and engagement through active art making. Through collaboration with local social change organizations to keep contemporary context, thoughtfully crafted inclusion by offering youth, multi-ability and multi-generational events to facilitate conversations and education. All done under the framework of traditional BIPOC storytelling to pass history and cultural knowledge and art making. Juneteenth will keep its roots in historical knowledge while focusing on the present by strengthening and reinforcing a strong cultural future.

Chess in the Park!
2021-06-19 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come play chess! All equipment will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.

Juneteenth featuring Maine Inside Out
2021-06-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Enjoy a performance from Maine Inside Out!

Literary Lunch: Evening Edition
2021-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us for a special Literary Lunch: Evening Edition in Congress Square Park with Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and Max GarciaDeke Dangle Dive by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc Conover. Gibson and Max will have a conversation about Gibson’s new book Deke, Dangle, Dive, and discuss songwriting, poetry, and more with some live music from Max. Print: A Bookstore will have copies of the book for sale at the event.

About Deke, Dangle, Dive
What is a person to do upon finding out that his older brother has six months to live? What is a father to tell his young sons about the everyday violence, inequities, and injustices of the world? What is a husband to do when confronted with his domestic foibles and failings? What can poems possibly offer us in the face of unanswerable questions? Deke Dangle Dive explores illness, fatherhood, brotherhood, and masculinity through a variety of lenses, including ice hockey, contemporary culture, and the natural world. This unique collection considers how poems can speak to us and through us when all seems lost.

Music in the Square: Nuclear Bootz
2021-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

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.

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.⁠

Chess in the Park!
2021-06-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-05-29 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.

Blurb Club
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.

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.
