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!
What do painted nails say and not say about us? When we choose a color, a design, a length what are we consciously or subconsciously saying about ourselves? Participants will be invited to have their nails painted as a divider separates them from the artists, the process, and the final product. What will your nails …
Midday stress got you down? Lighten up your day with a dose of kitten therapy in Congress Square Park. The Animal Refuge League and Dextrous Creative will be hosting kitten therapy on Wednesday, September 9th inviting park goers to take a break from their busy day to relax and play in a box of bouncing …
The Hadacol Bouncers plays the music of Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, Louis Armstrong and more: a fun hybrid of New Orleans Jazz, Chicago Style Jazz, novelty songs and other classics from the great American songbook, with a traditional lineup of banjo/tenor guitar, piano, tuba, drums, trombone, soprano sax/clarinet and trumpet/cornet. The Portland Swing Project …
Widely recognized for their dynamic and imaginative approach, the Bayside Trio is a bold new voice in contemporary chamber music today. Dedicated to pioneering new works, creatively arranging for their instrumentation and presenting compelling repertoire that is seldom heard, the Trio is passionate about inspiring their audiences with inventive interpretations of progressive new works. The …
Discover Neverland at an outdoor screening of Peter Pan! Bring some chairs and popcorn, and enjoy this wonderful Disney classic co-presented with Portland Summer Films! Always free, always fun.
Art in the Square presents Silence in the Square: Live Soundtracks and Silent Film. Inspired by American composer and artist John Cage’s writings, join us for a selection of silent films and live music installation. Bring a picnic, and watch original screenings come to life with the infusion of sound. In collaboration with curators Ashleigh Burskey and …
ALL Level dancers wanted! DANCE FLOOR PROVIDED! 5:00-5:30 FREE 1/2 hr Beginner Salsa lesson w/Wendy of PM SALSA 5:30-7:00 Live Music w/ Primo Cubano
For centuries artists in the Far East have been sculpting bonsai as an expression of their passion for the drama and beauty of nature. Unknown to most, the Art of Bonsai has gained a firm foothold here in Maine!
Dance Your Heart Out and Your Socks Off with the Friends of Congress Square Park and Reggie Osbourne at our fall dance party in Congress Square Park! Popular Dances from the Past 75 Years - Stroll, Twist, Bunny Hop, Rhumba, Polka and More! Something for Everybody, Family Friendly No Experience Necessary. Some basic instruction will …
Come join us for an evening film screening of the Claude Debussy’s opera Pelléas et Mélisande, directed and designed by brilliant postmodernist Richard Wilson, at the Salzburg Festival in 1997. Wilson reinterprets this turn of the century love triangle with his signature minimalist set design and movement while staying true to the opera’s classical sense, …
