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!
Rolling Tapes Short Film and Art Festival focuses on young filmmakers in Maine who are creating unconventional, non-traditional or experimental work. The purpose of the festival is to give a platform to the young filmmaker whose work isn’t normally recognized. Our goal is to inspire young artists in Portland and throughout Maine to pursue their …
NOTE: The Wednesday, August 15 class is canceled. Instead, join us for an extra class on Friday, August 24! Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. Tai Chi Chih creates …
Come to Congress Square Park from 6-8pm for an evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!). PM Salsa teacher Wendy Edwards has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 6pm to learn basic moves and enjoy an evening of social dance with music by Primo Cubano! Primo Cubano will play traditional Cuban dance music …
Get ready to shake with Pure Barre Portland Owner, Jamie Calenda, at Pure Barre’s first ever outdoor pop up class! Pure Barre is a high energy, intense, muscle-sculpting class comprised of low-impact exercises set to upbeat music. The class flows through a quick progression of small isometric movements designed to isolate your arms, thighs, seat, …
Do you want to add some whimsy to your life? This accessible circus and flow arts program can help you learn a new skill while having lots of fun. Learn from trained professionals who have experience helping people of all skill and ability levels discover the amazing world of circus and flow arts. The Way …
Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue. This week: August 26th -- Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to …
*This event has been cancelled due to high temperatures and humidity.* Come draw portraits of your neighbors! Artist Lucy Walker has invited artists and creative leaders from the community for portrait sessions in Congress Square Park - and you're invited to draw them! No experience or supplies necessary. Optional: Bring a board for drawing on …
*This event has been cancelled due to high temperatures and humidity.* Join us for Storytime in the Square! Each Tuesday, we’ll share a picture book and then do follow up activities based on the story. Activities will include yoga & movement, mindfulness and breathing exercises, music, creative crafts, and more! Suggested ages 3 - 7 (and …
*This class is cancelled due to the extremely hot weather. See you on the 11th!* Join Be Well Portland for a summer yoga/bootcamp/spin pop up series every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in Congress Square Park - sponsored by Maine Cryospa and Therapy! Unwind after work and get in your summer fitness with some …
Sylvain's Acadian Aces keeps the ‘cajun flame alive in old Acadie with an energetic brand of raw, rootsy 'cajun music derived directly from the source. The vocal power of guitarist Robert Sylvain and charismatic fiddler Hawk Kallweit supplies a one-two punch that’s instantly compelling and distinctive. With Maine's own true accordian ace Junior Stevens on …
