Friends of Congress Square Park

T'ai Chi
2024-08-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-08-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-09-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-09-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-12 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, 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 9:30 until 10:30 am and Thursdays from 8:30 until 9:30 am, led by Sara Leonard.

Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!
Always FREE to the public.

*What’s Tai Chi?*
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.
A noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching, each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

Badminton!
2024-08-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided!

Doggie Social Hour
2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Professional networking for well-behaved, on-leash pups! Every Saturday at 10am.

Chess in the Park
2024-08-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come play! All skill levels welcome. Every Sunday at from 11 am to 1pm. Hosted by Goosepoop Games.

Silent Movie: The Advenures of Prince Achmed
2024-08-25 19:30 - 20:30 | ME
Hailed as the first feature-length animated film in the history of cinema, this captivating film by pioneering animator Lotte Reiniger tells the story of Prince Achmed’s magical adventures.
Featuring live movie scoring by pianist Carolyn Swartz!
Come by before the movie for some animation-related activities provided by Animation Planet!

Yarn in the Park
2024-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come knit! All skill levels welcome!

Blurb Club
2024-08-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us to talk about books! Whatever you’re reading, whatever you’ve recently read — it’s time to share. All are welcome! Every other Thursday at noon.
Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall

Maine Hip Hop Summit
2024-08-31 12:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
A huge celebration of hip-hop music and culture featuring music, art-making demonstrations, and more!

Queer Makers' Market
2024-09-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Check out a whole bunch of amazing local artists!

Artist Reception: Sofia Aldinio
2024-09-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Meet Sofia Aldinio in the Park to celebrate and learn more about her installation “Belonging”!

Concert & BBQ For Peace
2024-09-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Presented by Joshua Hughes & Friends — free BBQ food! Free concert! Come enjoy!

Puppets in Portland: Modern Times Theater
2024-09-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Presented by Mayo Street Arts, Puppets in Portland is a festival of puppetry featuring talent from around the world!
Modern Times Theater will present a family-friendly puppet show here in the Park at 2pm and 4pm. All welcome!
Rain date: Sunday September 15th
