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!
Spirituals in America represent a music of gathering. The coming together of people to share an experience and surrender to something greater. Mike Effenberger and Stu Dias have explored this music in several formats as part of the Soggy Po Boys and several other outfits. On September 14th in Congress Square Park, they will explore …
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.
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.
Yarr! In celebration of National Talk Like A Pirate Day, we're welcoming The Shank Painters to the park, who'll lead us in a sea shanty singalong! This is a family-friendly affair. Parrots not included.
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.
Join us for an open-air shopping experience in the park! Vendors: Cece And The Seams Beth Zebal Pottery Ghee Woodnote Nava Embroidery timblebee Merry Meeting Kitchen Sundew Sewing Co Pho Huong Dila's Kitchen Resurgam Hot Sauce Grungy Tree Daughter of Demeter House of Bedazzled Golems Scrambled Egg Shop Craft Candle Company Fireball Bookbindery Portraits As …
Come shop amazing work by local makers! Organized by R Nicole Studio.
Come shop amazing work by local makers! Organized by R Nicole Studio.
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 Buster Keaton film The General.
Join Monday of the Minds for a night of local talent!