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!
Starring Bob Hoskins as Mario, John Leguizamo as Luigi, and Dennis Hopper as King Koopa, the Goomba-pounding plumbers’ live-action debut has been called one of the greatest flips in Hollywood history and wildly ahead of its time. Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of this gritty, dystopic take on the Super Mario world. Co-presented by PMA …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Thursdays from 8:30 until 9:30 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
A book show and tell! Bring a book (if you like) to share, and get some great book recommendations. We meet every other Thursday at noon. Our rain location is down the street at Mechanics' Hall.
Mostly true stories, told to a live audience, under the lights of Congress Square Park. Join us on the second Thursday of June, July, and August to hear diverse stories about the human experience.
PIGEON, a storytelling event Come hear mostly true stories, told to a live audience, under the patio lights of Congress Square Park in Portland, Maine. Join us, the 2nd Thursday of June, July, and August to hear diverse stories about the human experience. June 8th features Maine writers Jaed Coffin, David Grubb, Tanuja Desai Hidier, Leela …
The Portland Old-Time Music Jam has been meeting regularly on Tuesday evenings for 30 years. In recent years, it meets at Post Office Park in Portland during the summer months on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm, and tips received in the banjo case are donated to 317 Main in Yarmouth to support their stringed instrument …
Come play chess! This weekly meetup is open to all skill levels. There will also be a bunch of additional hand-picked board games! This ongoing event is hosted in collaboration with FriendConME.
Dozens of local makers and artists! Best vibes around! Organized by R Nicole Studio.
Come connect with a group of kind and curious peers. We’ll explore journaling as a tool for re-parenting your inner child & deepening your relationship with yourself. This course is FREE and open to the public, but we strongly encourage participation all four weeks to develop connections within the cohort!
Coloring and Coffee in Congress Square Come on out to Congress Square to color, play with art supplies and sip coffee with your neighbors every Tuesday Morning in June! Paper and art materials will be provided, and coffee accessible! Open to all ages. Coloring and art-making is for everyone! Tuesdays in June 9am - 11am.