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!
Shakespeare’s summer favorite, A Midsummer Night’s Dream features mischievous faeries, mismatched lovers, and a donkey. With an Eighties Pop twist, every breath you take ends in a laugh. Love is a battlefield and we just want to have fun. It’s magic.
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. June 5th through August 28th. Co-Presented By: Sponsored by:
Join us for a special meeting of the Colorists Club for National Coloring Book Day from 1:30-onward on Tuesday, August 2. Please bring your coloring media of choice and we will provide copies of 2-3 pictures for people to choose from to enable people to see others’ interpretations of the same image.
From July 25th to August 4th, Alison Chase/Performance and the Atlantic Clarion Steel Band will perform at seven sites throughout coastal Maine. Traveling from a field on Penobscot Bay to Portland’s Congress Square Park, the series features family friendly repertoire favorites along with new works that bring humor, illusion, and athleticism to unique impromptu venues. …
Micromassé is a trio of established Portland musicians featuring organist Peter Dugas, guitarist Max Cantlin and drummer Chris Sweet. Inspired by the great jazz organ groups of the fifties and sixties, Micromassé also draws from traditional and contemporary African and Latin music. "You won't miss a vocalist here. Micromasse, a jazz trio featuring Max Cantlin, …
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. June 5th through August 28th. Co-Presented By: Sponsored by:
The Portland Public Art Committee is pleased to announce that four artists have been selected as finalists for the Congress Square Public Art Commission. Join us to meet the artist finalists at a free public forum! Portland Museum of Art auditorium (7 Congress Square) Free and open to the public RSVP by August 5th: http://whoozin.com/V4W-DRP-YK69. (RSVP is …
Tamar Korn has been a New York-based vocalist for the last decade, playing a repertoire steeped in traditional New Orleans and early jazz, western swing, and American roots music. Her formative years were with one of the pioneers of New York hot jazz revival, The Cangelosi Cards, and she now leads her own band, A Kornucopia. Tamar is a founding …
Back by popular demand, Bayside Trio joins us for a special Thursday evening performance, complete with PortTango dancers. Widely recognized for their dynamic and imaginative approach, the Bayside Trio is a bold new voice in contemporary chamber music today. Dedicated to pioneering new works, creatively arranging for their instrumentation and presenting compelling repertoire that is …
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. June 5th through August 28th. Co-Presented By: Sponsored by:
Downeast Soul Coalition returns for an encore performance! Five musicians who met in Maine’s musical melting pot, Downeast Soul Coalition has been serving up a tasty and original blend of soul, funk, blues, and R&B since 2012. Each member of the Coalition brings a wealth of musical talents and influences to the band’s high energy …
You’ve been singing the songs in your shower for the past year; now you can join other Hamilton fans in Congress Square Park for a revolutionary sing-along. Dress in your finest Hamilton-inspired outfit, grab your friends, and don’t throw away your shot at singing along to the 11 time Tony Award-winning musical.
Do you love Congress Square Park? We’ll help you stitch your LOVE onto a small cloth panel to be hung in the park for all to see! No experience necessary. All ages welcomed (children under 10 will need adult assistance). All supplies provided. It’s FREE. It’s FUN. It’s #stitchHIVE!
"Zeme Libre is a New England based band that is quickly gaining a reputation for its unique, high energy blend of Afrobeat, reggae, ska, and funk. Consisting of veteran performers from around the country, members of Zeme Libre have played and shared the stage with such great acts as: Michael Franti and Spearhead, Culture, Toots …
Come enjoy live art, music, performances, and more at the 4th annual Maine Hip Hop Summit! Check out the video from last year's summit here!
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. June 5th through August 28th. Co-Presented By: Sponsored by:
Join us for Games & Fun, International Board Games with Jerry LaSala, Professor of Physics and Chair of the USM Physics Department. All ages and skill levels welcome - come discover some of Jerry’s surprises of ancient, old and new games from all over the world!
Contradance in the Square! Come join in the dance led by Caller Maggie Robinson and the band Barefoot playing driving fiddle tunes to keep your feet moving. With Ed Howe on 5-string fiddle and Jamie Oshima on mandolin, keyboard, and foot percussion, Maggie Robinson will teach and cue the dances, no experience necessary. New England Contra …
Back for a second year in a row, please join us for a special afternoon concert with three local community support bands. MVRA's Back Bay Rockerz: The Back Bay Rockerz are a group of men and women who love music and attend MVRA’s day program Back Bay Connections located in Portland Maine. The band formed 4 years ago …
A special Saturday afternoon lunchtime performance with Brian Kavanah and Stan Davis playing jazz standards, the blues, love songs, and other songs about life. Brian’s singing, Stan’s storytelling, and their two guitars weave a tapestry of complex, ever-changing music. Their music combines deep, emotional vocals and improvised acoustic guitar melodies. Like the guitarist Michael Hedges, they play the guitar because …
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. June 5th through August 28th. Co-Presented By: Sponsored by:
Formed in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Drawing on a wide range of musical influences—from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz—their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their …
The Novel Jazz Septet comes to Congress Square Park to feature the swinging music of the great American jazz composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The band performs well-known compositions, plus rare, vintage gems, recently unearthed from original scores at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and re-interpreted for you at Congress Square Park. These guys travel far …
Circus Ole` is an animal free circus that provides all the elements of a traditional circus without the use of live animals. Enjoy this 45 minute First Friday Art Walk performance. Fun for the whole family, come one come all... Ole`! www.circus-ole.com
On Friday, September 2nd, Monarck Lisa will be bringing their unique blend of groove oriented soul pop to Congress Square Park. With their vibrant female vocals, front and center horns, and powerhouse rhythm section, they bring their original music to the crowd with what is always a fun and energetic performance. Don't miss what promises …