The Novel Jazz Septet
The Novel Jazz Septet comes to Congress Square Park to feature the swinging music of the great American jazz composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The band performs well-known compositions, plus rare, …

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!
The Novel Jazz Septet comes to Congress Square Park to feature the swinging music of the great American jazz composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The band performs well-known compositions, plus rare, …
Circus Ole` is an animal free circus that provides all the elements of a traditional circus without the use of live animals. Enjoy this 45 minute First Friday Art Walk …
On Friday, September 2nd, Monarck Lisa will be bringing their unique blend of groove oriented soul pop to Congress Square Park. With their vibrant female vocals, front and center horns, …
Fódhla (pronounced “foh-luh”) - Irish music from Portland and Boston After 15 years of performing together and recording on each other’s solo albums, Portland, Maine-based flute player Nicole Rabata and …
Did you ever wish you could write in another language? Or have beautiful penmanship in your own? Here’s a chance to Try Your Hand at an international calligraphy event at …
Robin's Zodiac Yoga starts your week off right with Sun and Moon salutations, deep stretches, twists, balance, and heart and hip openers. Attune your mind and body to the natural rhythm …
The Art Department and Bomb Diggity Arts are teaming up once again to present the "WATCH THIS!" film festival. Through an open call for all sorts of creative filmmaking - short …
What Can Tarot cards teach us about climate change? Join artist James Leonard on Sunday, September 18th in Congress Square Park to find out! It can be hard to face a …
Happiness to Burn (Lisa Redfern & Jenny Van West on vocals & guitars, Andy Happel on fiddle, Jon Cooper on dobro) We will be serving up vocal harmony-infused country & …
Join us for our monthly Salsa in the Square with Wendy Edwards of PM Salsa. These smokin' hot dance nights are a park favorite and not to be missed!