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!
Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month, Imperial Hot Club will perform, featuring guest fiddler Gabe Terracciano. 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 …
Spurred on by a promise he made to his daughters, Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) embarks on what would become a 20-year quest to obtain the movie rights to "Mary Poppins." The author, P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson), proves to be an uncompromising curmudgeon who has no intention of letting her beloved characters become mangled in the …
***We've had our last snacks of the season, folks! See you next year!*** Drop by Congress Square Park for the Fork Food Lab Market Pop Up! Shop snacks and goodies from various members at Fork Food Lab. There will be a variety of goods from vegan deserts to fresh salsa. Stay tuned for detailed …
Free Dancing in Different Styles with Lessons! Portland has a vibrant social dance scene, and we're thrilled to celebrate it in a two-day festival! Join Friends of Congress Square Park Saturday, August 24 for hours of FREE dancing - with lessons! - in Congress Square Park. Featuring Danza Latina, Portland Swing Project, Tom Whitehead & …
Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny, Mary Poppins, returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives. Join Portland Summer Films every Sunday at dusk from June through August for free screenings of classic films. Thanks to Coffee by Design for making this series possible!
Come break a sweat in Congress Square Park with a Zumba class taught by Kristin Sutton of Avant Dance Studio. Donations are encouraged - pay what you can! Suggested donation of $5-10. Expect to dance for 45 minutes. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, …
***This event has been postponed until 2020 at the artists' request.*** Q u a p i c o presents "The Portland Hum," an epic drone event to the heart of Portland, Maine. A six hour performance featuring six artists making ambient music without breaking the sound. The beauty of doing this event outdoors is …
Friends of Congress Square Park is marking our 5th anniversary this season! We're celebrating the thousands of people who helped create this one-of-a-kind place by throwing a casual picnic party. Delicious local food, outstanding local artists - including live music... All free and all fun. Join us! Bring your own food and picnic with us, …
***This event has been delayed by one hour due to weather. Join us from 7-9pm!*** Join us in Congress Square Park for a continuing series of open creative workshops and performances! This event encourages collaborative participation from the crowd for all age groups, and skill levels with art, poetry, dancing, crafting, and music. Throughout the …
Threaded. The Runway Show. With Jacob A. M. Powers & Friends An urban runway show that clashes the gritty stylings of budding Portland-based painter Jacob A. M. Powers, with the beauty and grace of fine art and fashion. The set and clothing will be designed in-house by Powers and his team. Music, lights, and beauty... …
