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!
*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 …
Nevaeh Dance Circus is an innovative, creative and talented group of performance artists based out of Western Maine. Nevaeh combines modern forms of Dance Theater with both traditional and contemporary circus arts.
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 MOFF and Sterling Rope Company, Inc. for a 70-minute program of climbing, conservation and other outdoor sports short films at Congress Square Park. Date: Sunday, September 2, 2018 Time: Films begin 30 minutes after sunset (about 8:00PM) Cost: Free with donations go toward Teens To Trails. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 60 minutes There will also …
STEP is the true-life story of a girls’ high-school step team against the background of the heart of Baltimore. These young women learn to laugh, love and thrive – on and off the stage – even when the world seems to work against them. Empowered by their teachers, teammates, counselors, coaches and families, they chase their …
Choro Louco is back by popular demand! Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years, but in this country itʼs virtually unknown. David Grisman, Mike Marshall and a handful of others have helped introduce the music and the musicians to a larger audience, but itʼs still largely under the radar of most music …
Join Somali Mainer's Youth Network for an evening of community arts - from music and fashion to poetry and acting! Somali Mainer's Youth Network's mission is to bring unity and awareness through the Somali community by empowering youth, getting both parents and youth involved in and aware of what goes on around their community. Through …
