Chess in the Park!

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

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.

Portland Swing Project feat. Hadacol Bouncers

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month, Hadacol Bouncers will perform. Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. Portland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. We teach, dance, perform and provide live

Silent (Movie) Sunday: The Gold Rush

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

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 Charlie Chaplin Film, The Gold Rush.

T’ai Chi

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays from 9:15 until 10:15 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

Movie Night: Harry and the Hendersons

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

SPACE Gallery is celebrating its birthday with this free film screening in the park! More details: https://space538.org/event/harry-and-the-hendersons-2022/

T’ai Chi

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays from 9:15 until 10:15 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

Blurb Club

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

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

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

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.

Drumming Circle

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.