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!
RBR is a 7-piece brass band dedicated 1960s Jamaican instrumentals. “Out of many one sound.” Raging Brass Reggae was formed in 2014 by trumpeter Marc Chillemi. This 7-piece brass band pays tribute to 1960s Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Roots Reggae instrumentals. Created in South Portland, Maine, RBR includes trumpet, trombone, alto & tenor saxophones, guitar, tuba …
Children’s Librarians from Portland Public Library will read stories or do storytelling at Congress Square. Ages 0-5.
Films in the Square: A Street Car Named Desire co-presented with Portland Summer Films
Congress Square Beach party! Brought to you by The Art Department. Swing by to get a hand silk screened paper fan, play some games, and dance to our summer playlist in the park! It’s gonna be so rad. www.theartdepartment.me
The Portland Swing Project brings the music and dances of the 1920s-40s to our modern-day city through weekly classes, live music, dances and performances. C.C. & The Swing Set plays songs from the prohibition era on, songs from around the world, and originals fit to swing. From Fats Waller to Whitney Houston, Porgy & Bess …
Arts In The Square is proud to present Picnic In The Square- a collaboration of the ‘picnic’ and classical music. Building on the rich history of classical music and the elaborate picnic, Picnic in the Square strives to create that romantic experience in Congress Square Park. The Amarantos String Quartet was formed in Portland, Maine …
ALL Level dancers wanted! 6:00-6:30 1/2 hr Beginner Salsa lesson w/Wendy of PM SALSA 6:30-8:00 Live Music w/ Primo Cubano
