Friends of Congress Square Park

Juneteenth: Freedom Fete
2022-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Saturday evening we pick up the pace with some disco tunes by DJ ex__voto and DJ Liz. This dance party is Juneteenth and Pride oriented. All are welcome to come get down and boogie.

Juneteenth Celebration
2022-06-19 13:00 - 16:00
Sunday is the third annual Juneteenth Celebration. Continuing the tradition of art making, there will be printmaking, storytelling, live music performances and original spoken word and oration by local HS youths and much more…

World Refugee Day
2022-06-20 17:00 - 19:30
Celebrate World Refugee Day with the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. Live performances, henna hand painting, and much more!

Make Music Day
2022-06-21 16:00 - 20:00
A variety of local talent! Check back for details.

Coffee & Coloring
2022-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-01 10:00 - 12:00
With local artists Josie Colt and Myles Bullen. Come join!

Blurb Club
2022-06-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-21 12:00 - 13:00
A book-recommendation sharing-circle! Bring a book you’ve recently read (or are currently reading) to share (or not!), and listen to some folks do the same. Co-presented with Portland Public Library and Mechanics’ Hall.
In inclement weather we will meet in Mechanics’ Hall, just down Congress Street.

Drawing Circle
2022-06-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-07-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-07-21 16:00 - 18:00
A non-instructional drawing group with a live model. Free to all, though donations to the model are greatly appreciated.
All skill levels welcome. BYO easel and supplies, though some drawing pads and charcoal pencils are available.

Chess in the Park!
2022-06-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-16 11:00 - 13:00
Come play! Chess boards and pieces provided, but please feel free to bring your own. All levels welcome.
Chess in the Park happens every Saturday starting at 11am till about 1pm.

Queer Makers Market
2022-06-25 11:00 - 15:00
Shop some goods crafted by local makers! Organized by R Nicole Studio.

Drumming Circle
2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-09 13:00 - 15:00
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all.
BYO drums, although some will be available to share.

Silent (Movie) Sunday: Sherlock, Jr. + The Blacksmith
2022-06-26 20:30 - 22:00
The last Sunday of every month, Kinonik will be showing a silent movie in Congress Square Park on 16mm film!
Join us for the classic Sherlock, Jr., starring Buster Keaton, plus a Keaton short called The Blacksmith.
A kindly movie projectionist (Buster Keaton) longs to be a detective. When his fiancée (Kathryn McGuire) is robbed by a local thief (Ward Crane), the poor projectionist is framed for the crime. Using his amateur detective skills, the projectionist follows the thief to the train station — only to find himself locked in a train car. Disheartened, he returns to his movie theater, where he falls asleep and dreams that he is the great Sherlock Holmes.

Hip Hop in the Park
2022-06-27 18:00 - 20:00
Join Monday of the Minds for a slate of local talent! Food by La Fritanga!

Salsa Night w/ Primo Cubano
2022-07-01 17:00 - 19:00
Salsa!
PM Salsa will be on-site to give a quick salsa lesson before the music kicks in. Join us!

Congress Square Market
2022-07-10 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for another Congress Square Market! This open-air shopping experience features local makers, artists, and treat-creators.
Food:
Niyat Catering
Lady Shuckers
Lady Krispie
Cafe La Mega
Makers:
Jackiellen Bonney
Roots and Co.
The Milk Bottle
James Sylvester
Merry Meeting Kitchen
R Nicole Studio
Imprint Jewelry
Resurgam Hot Sauce
PineView Pottery
Alien Ceramics
Dr. Flo’s Tooth Polish
Lin Snow
Lucky Fox Bookshop
Portraits As You Pass
Fireball Bookbindery

Doggie Social Hour
2022-07-12 12:00 - 13:00
Networking for the pups! Bring your friendly, leashed canine to Congress Square Park the second Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1 to meet other four-legged locals.

Wagamuffin, a local maker of organic and plant-based dog treats, will be on-site selling snacks and goodies for your hairy best friend! Plus, Fuzzy Angels will be ready to paint a portrait of your pup!

Thank you for practicing good social etiquette and for cleaning up after your pet!

Longfellow Books Presents: Summer Book Party
2022-07-12 16:00 - 17:00
Author reading by Lisa McMann, scavenger hunt, raffle, books for sale, and Tropicality ishaved ice cart!

Music in the Square: Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble
2022-07-13 18:00 - 19:30
Welcome Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble to Congress Square Park! Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble performs folk, classical and Sufi music from the Turkish, Arabic and Armenian traditions. Led by oud player Eric LaPerna, the group also features violinist Michael Gallant, guitarist Jeremey Zela, percussionist Doug Andrews and upright bass player Duane Edwards, as well as other talented musicians from Maine’s Middle Eastern music community. Free and open to all.

PMA Films Presents: Luca
2022-07-15 20:30 - 22:00
PMA films presents the Disney movie Luca! Free!

Queer Makers Market: Night Market!
2022-07-17 17:00 - 21:00
Come shop amazing work by local makers! Organized by R Nicole Studio.
