Chess in the Park!
Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United StatesCome play chess! All equipment will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.
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!
Come play chess! All equipment will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.
Shop in the Square! Explore local shops, makers, artists, and more from 11am to 3pm. Dog-friendly!
"Dope is Death" is the story of how Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of Tupac Shakur, along with fellow Black Panthers and the Young Lords, combined community health with radical politics to create the first acupuncture detoxification program in America in 1973 -- a visionary project eventually deemed too dangerous to exist in America. The film …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Get out of the house, meet neighbors and chat — all while keeping your hands busy (or not!). You can knit, crochet, draw, paint, make jewelry, sew, or any craft where you can carry your tools. And yes, come even if you are not working on a project. The event is weekly on Tuesdays at …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here. Rain location: Mechanics' Hall.
Come enjoy a totally fresh take on a classic Shakespeare play! Presented by Shakespeare and Shenanigans. Free and open to all -- even those totally new to Shakespeare!
Come play chess! All equipment will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.
Portland's own JanaeSound plays in Congress Square Park! Opening band TBD. Free and open to all. Crepe Elizabeth food truck will also be on-site! JanaeSound (BMI) harnesses an unforgettable voice that is known to stir the soul. The powerhouse rock singer hails from St. Louis where she began cultivating her love for music at the …