BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Congress Square Park - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Congress Square Park X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://congresssquarepark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Congress Square Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190606T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190606T110000 DTSTAMP:20190605T182723Z CREATED:20190605T182723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T182723Z UID:3907-1559813400-1559818800@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Chase the Chill: Knitting in Public DESCRIPTION:Chase the Chill: Knitting in Public is a casual hand-crafts group that meets weekly in the Square. If you’re a knitter or crocheter\, gather with others to create craft and community each week! \n*This event is weather-permitting. Should rain or inclement weather occur\, the group will likely meet in the Reiche School Community Room.* \n  \nKnitting in Public is hosted in Congress Square Park weekly every Thursday from 9:30 until 11 am May through September. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/chase-the-chill-knitting-in-public-2/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Knitting_carousel-e1559759104735.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190605T200000 DTSTAMP:20190605T174518Z CREATED:20190415T221441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T174518Z UID:3315-1559757600-1559764800@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Open City Night feat. Port Veritas DESCRIPTION:***This event has been rescheduled for July 10 due to rain forecasts.***\n  \nWhat matters to our community right now? Are we engaged in decision making processes the impact us? Are our needs and hopes being met? Do we know our neighbors? What does it mean to participate in civic life? \nOpen City nights in Congress Square Park are opportunities for neighbors to gather to ask questions and share information about issues important to our shared community life. Co-presented with local organizations\, you can expect these evenings to be artful\, participatory\, informative and compelling. \nAll invited\, all welcome. \n  \nOpen City feat. Port Veritas\nDuring this Open City\, we’ll ask “Who belongs? Who decides?” Local arts organization Port Veritas will host a poetry open mic. Everyone is invited to share their poems related to the topic — and everyone means\, you\, too! So\, bring your poems or write one during the evening to share. \nPort Veritas is a diverse collaboration of creative minds\, bound by a common love of creating a space for artists of all kinds to come and express themselves. They host weekly poetry open mic nights and special events. \n  \nOpen City is a series hosted in Congress Square Park every Wednesday at 6:8pm from June through August. We’ll explore topics related to community life presented in artful ways that spark dialogue. \n  URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/open-city-060519/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Civics,Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/OC_fb_header-01-e1555365517320.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190603T130000 DTSTAMP:20190531T194939Z CREATED:20190531T194939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T194939Z UID:3831-1559563200-1559566800@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Nia Fitness Class DESCRIPTION:Join local teacher Erin Curren for Nia – a fun and expressive fitness class – every Monday in June and August from 12-1pm! Though typically done barefoot\, shoes are recommended for Nia in the park. $10 suggested\, class cards available. \nNia is an exhilarating\, non-impact fusion fitness class that draws from the Martial Arts\, Dance\, and Healing Arts. Have fun while getting a great workout that is easy on the joints and connects you to your awareness in motion. Participants will learn to personalize the five sensations of fitness while exploring new movement patterns that will leave them feeling energized and grounded in the present moment\, loving the gift of the body!  www.nianow.com \nNia Black Belt Instructor Erin Curren has been sharing the Joy of Movement all over the state of Maine for ten years. She brings her love of improv\, expressiveness and enthusiasm to each and every class. www.erincurren.com URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/nia-fitness-class/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/nia-technique-class-650x432.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190522T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190522T143000 DTSTAMP:20190412T162930Z CREATED:20190412T162930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T162930Z UID:3310-1558524600-1558535400@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:The Spring Share with MaineShare DESCRIPTION:It’s Spring! Let’s Get Together for Maine!\n\n\n \n\n\nYou Love Life here! So do we. Healthy Living\, The Outdoors\, Good People and Great Causes. We are proud to call Maine home and want to do our part to help our communities thrive. We can all make a difference by celebrating Maine’s most valued giving day.\n\n\n \n\n\nEvery May\, The SpringShare (@thespringshare) celebrates nonprofit organizations in Maine. Our goal is to grow awareness and raise $50\,000 to support all they do – for all of us. \n\n\n \n\n\nWe all know how essential community is to nonprofit organizations. That’s why we are beginning a single giving day tradition in Maine – a day dedicated to helping these organizations. \n\n\n \n\n\nWe need your help. \n\n\n \n\n\nConnect with the causes you care about. Come celebrate your community\, and the contributions that make us proud to be in Maine. Let’s all get together and give giving back to the non-profits that enrich our lives every day. \n\n\n \n\n\nMark your calendars for May 22nd – TheSpringShare day of giving. Do your part for the environment\, economic development\, education\, diversity\, the arts\, and social justice – on a local level. \n\n\n \n\n\nWe care about this important work and recognize that they need our help\, dollar by dollar\, to do it well. \n\n\nInspire everyone you know to do the same and Celebrate the causes you care about. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe SpringShare is Wednesday\, May 22nd! Let’s get together for Maine.\n\n\nFollow @thespringshare to learn about and join events and fundraisers throughout the state.\n\n\n \n\n\nthespringshare.org supports 501(c)3 organizations in Maine. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-spring-share-with-maineshare-2/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SpringShare2019-e1555086548490.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190518T120000 DTSTAMP:20190412T155840Z CREATED:20190412T155840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T155840Z UID:3495-1558170000-1558180800@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Gardening Day! DESCRIPTION:It’s time to plant! \nBe a part of beautifying Congress Square Park! We’ll meet the morning of day\, May 18 from 9am – noon to: \n* Plant flowers and greenery in all of the beds\n* Replant and pot the moveable planters \nDress in layers in clothing you wouldn’t mind getting dirty. We’ll have all the supplies needed\, though you may wish to bring your own work gloves. \nAll ages\, all people welcome! \nRSVP to Dela Murphy\, Executive Director at or simply show up! URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/volunteer-gardening-day/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20171028_100832-e1555084696547.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190505T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190505T140000 DTSTAMP:20190413T191515Z CREATED:20190412T123420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190413T191515Z UID:3304-1557059400-1557064800@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Hope Day with Yellow Tulip Project DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Yellow Hope Day Celebration is an event focused on community building and stigma reduction of mental illness. Hosted on Sunday\, May 5th in Congress Square Park from noon – 2pm\, the event will feature music\, speeches\, poetry\, wellness tables\, crafts\, and hopeful activities. Hope Day will conclude with a community walk to Longfellow Square to view the Community Hope Garden that was planted there in October. \nThe Yellow Tulip Project focuses on smashing the stigma that surrounds mental illness and building a community where people realize there is help and hope out there. The YTP is meant to let people know that “Hope Happens”. We know that the stigma often prevents people who experience mental health challenges and their families from getting the support they need and deserve. We are fiercely dedicated to helping people know that there are ways to get help\, people there for them and that circumstances can and will change. We hope that someday soon talking about mental illness will be as comfortable and normalized as talking about any physical illness and that more people will know that there is help and hope out there. Our message is simple and clear: come together- plant hope gardens-build community\, talk about mental health and smash the stigma- and we are proud of the way that The Yellow Tulip Project is spreading to communities across the US. \nFor more information or to get involved please contact us at: http://www.theyellowtulipproject.org URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/hope-day-with-yellow-tulip-project/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/YellowTulipProjectHopeDay-e1555072190887.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190503T180000 DTSTAMP:20190503T155307Z CREATED:20190418T180737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T155307Z UID:3301-1556899200-1556906400@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Community Dialogue with MECA DESCRIPTION:***This event has been postponed due to weather. A new date will be announced soon. Stay tuned!*** \n  \nMECA\, partnering with Cultivating Community & Learning Works\, will create a space for community members to have conversations that speak to our shared community identity and the diverse identities we have individually. \nFacilitated conversations will be hosted on issues such as immigration\, food equity & justice\, homelessness\, diversity in the Portland community and more. Participants can join or leave conversations as they wish. A creative space for communicating through art will also be offered. Cultivating Community will provide snacks (donations for food welcome). Free to the public. All ages and all welcome! URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/community-dialogue-with-meca/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Civics,Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MECAOpenCity.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190501T103000 DTSTAMP:20190604T164810Z CREATED:20190411T195900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T164810Z UID:3398-1556703000-1556706600@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi Chih & Qigong Moving Meditation Classes DESCRIPTION:Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free\, rejuvenating Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class! \nTai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. \nTai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It’s a non martial form of Tai Chi that increases the life force or vital energy that flows through us and all things in the universe. Various studies from Harvard Medical School and UCLA cite the many benefits of regular practice. \nThis class meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10 am. Always FREE to the public. \nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome! \n  \nFree Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur weekly on Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by Sara Leonard. \n  \n\nWhat’s Tai Chi?\n\n\nTai 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.\n\n\n \n\n\nA 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.\n\n\n \n\n\nTai 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. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-chih-qigong-moving-meditation-classes/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/TaiChiinCSP-e1555012184754.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190501T120000 DTSTAMP:20190411T201439Z CREATED:20190411T201439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T201439Z UID:3443-1556701200-1556712000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Spring Volunteer Day! DESCRIPTION:Be a part of preparing Congress Square Park for Spring! We’ll meet the morning of Wednesday\, May 1st from 9am – noon to: \n\nHang lovely patio lighting\nBring out the cafe tables\, chairs and umbrellas\nClean and tidy the park and furniture\nPaint the wooden benches\n\nDress in layers in clothing you wouldn’t mind getting dirty. We’ll have all the supplies needed\, though you may wish to bring your own work gloves. \nAll ages\, all people welcome! \nRSVP to Dela Murphy\, Executive Director at or simply show up! URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/spring-volunteer-day/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/File-May-13-8-56-08-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190427T110000 DTSTAMP:20190411T195454Z CREATED:20190411T195000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T195454Z UID:3392-1556359200-1556362800@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:World Tai Chi & Qigong Day - Free Kick-off Class! DESCRIPTION:Come Kick Off This Season’s Free T’ai Chi Chih Moving Meditation Classes at Congress Square Park with a preview practice taking place on World Wide T’ai Chi/Qigong Day\, Saturday\, April 27 at 10 am\, in the Square. \nClasses will then start on Wednesday\, May 1\, meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 10 am. Always FREE to the public. \nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages wellcome! \n  \n\nWhat’s Tai Chi?\n\n\nTai 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.\n\n\n \n\n\nA 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.\n\n\n \n\n\nTai 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. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/world-tai-chi-qigong-day-free-kick-off-class/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/TaiChiinCSP-e1555012184754.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181201T173000 DTSTAMP:20181117T155211Z CREATED:20181030T202010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T155211Z UID:3159-1543683600-1543685400@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Candle Lit Vigil DESCRIPTION:Join Frannie Peabody Center as we remember those we’ve lost and show support for those living with HIV/AIDS. Battery operated candles will be available when you arrive at Congress Square Park. \nFor a full list of events\, visit www.peabodycenter.org/worldAIDSday \n  URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/world-aids-day-candle-lit-vigil-2/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-11-17-at-10.49.39-AM-e1542469826856.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181101T170000 DTSTAMP:20181030T201820Z CREATED:20181030T201820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T201820Z UID:3155-1541077200-1541091600@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:#PollFest DESCRIPTION:November 1st is the last day for early\, in person voting in Maine. What better way to be heard than to rally together and march in solidarity to lift up our voices collectively? This event is nonpartisan and free to the public. \nJoin VI VA\, the Maine Women’s Policy Center\, Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund\, The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center\, Maine Citizens for Clean Elections\, League of Women Voters of Maine\, ACLU of Maine\, Maine Equal Justice\, and YMCA of Southern Maine to bring power to the polls in Portland! \nThe event will begin at 1pm in Congress Square Park in Portland and feature the music of Micromassé\, fun activities\, organization tabling\, and (nonpartisan) voting information in English\, Somali & Arabic! \nAt 5pm\, we will march to Monument Square\, where refreshments will be served and activities will continue. From there\, Portland voters will be walked over in groups to City Hall to VOTE! \nEven if you are not a Portland resident/voter\, please join us as we elevate the voices of young people\, women of color\, and marginalized folks in this crucial midterm election. We look forward to seeing you on November 1st! \nFMI\, contact Whitney Parrish at wparrish@mainewomen.org \n*Cover image credit: Jade Watring URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/pollfest/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/44753646_10155525922291879_4367058450912378880_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181031T110000 DTSTAMP:20180911T020718Z CREATED:20180403T025740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T020718Z UID:2272-1540980000-1540983600@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi Chih & Qigong DESCRIPTION:Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. \nTai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. \nTai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It’s a non martial form of Tai Chi that increases the life force or vital energy that flows through us and all things in the universe. Various studies from Harvard Medical School and UCLA cite the many benefits of regular practice. \nClasses will be taught by Raymond Reid or Sara Leonard. \n  \nTai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park in May through October\, excepting July. All classes will occur weekly on Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-chih-qigong-2-2018-10-31/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_4491-e1440175852219.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181027T100000 DTSTAMP:20181026T174040Z CREATED:20181005T194436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T174040Z UID:3146-1540627200-1540634400@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Clean Up Day! Come Volunteer. DESCRIPTION:Be a part of preparing Congress Square Park for colder weather! We’ll meet the morning of Saturday\, October 27th from 9am – noon to: \n\nPlant bulbs and replant plants for winter\nClean and tidy the park and furniture\nRemove and store the furniture and umbrellas\n\nDress in layers in clothing you wouldn’t mind getting dirty. We’ll have all the supplies needed\, though you may wish to bring your own work gloves. \nRSVP to Dela Murphy\, Executive Director at dela@congresssquarepark.org or simply show up! URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/clean-up-day-come-volunteer/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CSPCleanUpDay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181025T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181025T183000 DTSTAMP:20180904T183110Z CREATED:20180904T183110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T183110Z UID:3125-1540488600-1540492200@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Thriller Throwdown DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 6th annual Thriller Throwdown! What started as a flash mob of 30 dancers in 2012 now has grown into an annual event with more than 70 local dancers and hundreds of spectators. The Throwdown has moved to Congress Square Park and it’s now an all-out dance party! View a recent Thriller Throwdown on YouTube. \n\n\n\n  \n\nGather in the square and watch our zombies re-create Michael Jackson’s iconic video\, then stay for a Halloween-themed dance party!\n\n\n\n\n  \nIf you want to participate in the Thriller performance:\n\n\nThe dance party is free and open to the public. If you’d like to be trained to be a part of the Thriller Throwdown version of Michael Jackson’s classic music video\, you can sign up for classes at Avant Dance and Event Center. For more information\, visit Avant’s website. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/thriller-throwdown-2/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/63161712001_4587217467001_20151029-thriller2756L.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181021T150000 DTSTAMP:20181019T165703Z CREATED:20180528T170748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T165703Z UID:2620-1540119600-1540134000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Flea Bites Food Truck Brunch DESCRIPTION:*Cancelled due to cold weather and high winds. See you next season!*\nCome to the park to enjoy an afternoon of live music and street food! This month\, four trucks will be featured\, and musicians TBA will perform. \nSponsored by Portland Flea-for-All. \n  \nFlea Bites is a series! Join us in Congress Square Park for the Food Truck Brunch on third Sundays June through October from 11am – 3pm every time. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/flea-bites-food-truck-brunch-5/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_2802-1024x768-e1412184968737-2-e1527526682587.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181014T180000 DTSTAMP:20181002T175003Z CREATED:20180823T201942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T175003Z UID:3111-1539532800-1539540000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Pumpkins in the Square DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual Pumpkins in the Square! Friends of Congress Square Park is welcoming Fall and celebrating a successful 2018 season with: \nLive folk music with Liz & Dan Faiella! \nPumpkin carving and decoration/painting – with a contest! BYO pumpkin or pay what you can for one at the event (suggested donation $10 per pumpkin). Prizes will be awarded for the most creative pumpkins. Judges will be artists from Bomb Diggity Arts. \nDonuts and cider! \nFace painting and mask making with ArtVan! \nEngineering Pumpkin Boats Challenge with The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine! Test out different pumpkins and gourdes to make boats. Stay and explore! Open to all ages. \nFun for the whole family. Made possible with support from Spinnaker Trust. \n  \n \n\n\n \n         URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/pumpkins-in-the-square-4/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Meet,Music,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_8442-500x333.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180923T160000 DTSTAMP:20180823T201305Z CREATED:20180823T201003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T201305Z UID:3108-1537711200-1537718400@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Community Event: Concert Across America to End Gun Violence DESCRIPTION:On September 23\, 2018\, Concert Across America will remember the victims of America’s gun violence epidemic with a series of more than 180 live concert events from coast to coast. \nJoin us in Congress Square Park for an afternoon with musicians and speakers from Maine’s community. Performers TBA. \nIf you are interested in performing at the event\, contact Sea Change Chorale for more information. The event is co- sponsored by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition\, Sea Change Chorale and the Friends of Congress Square Park. \nFor more information about the national event\, visit concertacrossamerica.org ; also visit the Portland event page at www.facebook.com/CAAportlandme/. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/community-event-concert-across-america-to-end-gun-violence/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ConcertAcrossAmerica-e1535054761220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180922T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180922T210000 DTSTAMP:20180922T141840Z CREATED:20180814T174744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180922T141840Z UID:3031-1537635600-1537650000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Waking Windows Festival DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that Waking Windows is coming back to Portland – and Congress Square Park! – for a fourth year! \nIn Congress Square Park\, join us from 5-9pm for a free concert with a line up that will take us on a journey through genres: \n5 – 5:40 PM – Maine Marimba Ensemble\n5:45 – 6:15 PM – Kristen Stake & id m theftable\n6:20 – 6:55 – Lunch Cult\n7:15 – 7:55 PM – Clay Camero & the County Line Bandits\n8:15 – 9 PM – Sabouyouma \nA full schedule with information for all venues is available in this week’s edition of the Phoenix. Check out Facebook\, too\, for updates! \nThe 2017 festival featured 100+ bands\, authors\, artists\, comedians\, thinkers\, and a diverse mix of special programs in 17 venues across Bayside and Congress St. We’re deep in the throes of planning a 2018 festival that will be just as grand\, intense\, and beautiful. \nFMI: www.facebook.com/WakingWindows \nTickets available at all Bull Moose locations and online: www.wakingwindows.com URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/waking-windows-festival-2/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ww_portland_2018_wide2-e1534268737693.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180919T200000 DTSTAMP:20180403T041352Z CREATED:20180403T041352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T041352Z UID:2338-1537380000-1537387200@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Portland Intown Contra Dance featuring Shari Shakti with Emily\, Glen & Julie DESCRIPTION:In traditional New England social dancing\, everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Every dance is taught and beginners or experienced dancers alike can jump right in during any dance. Come alone or bring a friend! \nTonight\, Shari Shakti will be teaching dances\, and Emily\, Glen & Julie will be playing music. Shakti’s teaching is joyful and caring. Emily Troll\, Glen Loper and Julie Vallimont\, all nationally acclaimed folk performers\, collaborate this evening to get you dancing! \nPortland Intown Contra Dance enriches lives and cultivates a vibrant community through dance. They gather every Thursday night for zesty\, joyful dancing on the peninsula in Portland\, Maine. To find out more\, visit portlandintowncontradance.com. \n  \nPortland Intown Contra Dance will host evenings of dance every third Wednesday from June through September from 6 until 8pm in Congress Square Park. \n  URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-intown-contra-dance-featuring-shari-shakti-with-emily-glen-julie/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/42.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180916T150000 DTSTAMP:20180528T170653Z CREATED:20180528T170653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T170653Z UID:2618-1537095600-1537110000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Flea Bites Food Truck Brunch DESCRIPTION:Come to the park to enjoy an afternoon of live music and street food! This month\, four trucks will be featured\, and musicians TBA will perform. \nSponsored by Portland Flea-for-All. \n  \nFlea Bites is a series! Join us in Congress Square Park for the Food Truck Brunch on third Sundays June through October from 11am – 3pm every time. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/flea-bites-food-truck-brunch-4/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_2802-1024x768-e1412184968737-2-e1527526682587.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180907T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180907T210000 DTSTAMP:20180823T173913Z CREATED:20180403T001849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T173913Z UID:2099-1536351300-1536354000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Final Dark Follies Show! DESCRIPTION:Come see Dark Follies for their final outdoor show!! \nDark Follies is an award winning vaudeville style variety show based in Portland\, Maine. Family friendly while still keeping an edge\, Dark Follies features the live music of the Dark Follies Rhythm Orchestra\, dancing\, juggling\, side show acts\, fire performers and more. \nCelebrating their ten year anniversary\, this year Dark Follies is showcasing performers who have shared the stage with the troupe over the past decade of their history as street performers in Portland. \n  \n  \n \nSaveSave \nSaveSave URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/dark-follies-2-2018-09-07/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Act,Dance,Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dark-follies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180907T200000 DTSTAMP:20180420T045431Z CREATED:20180420T045431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T045431Z UID:2540-1536343200-1536350400@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Falafel Mafia Food Truck DESCRIPTION:Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food\, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they’ll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar to see which events will feature their cuisine. \n  URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/falafel-mafia-food-truck-29/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/unnamed-2-e1524197412877.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180907T110000 DTSTAMP:20180904T184300Z CREATED:20180904T184300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T184300Z UID:3127-1536314400-1536318000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi Chih & Qigong DESCRIPTION:Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. \nTai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. \nTai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It’s a non martial form of Tai Chi that increases the life force or vital energy that flows through us and all things in the universe. Various studies from Harvard Medical School and UCLA cite the many benefits of regular practice. \nClasses will be taught by Raymond Reid or Sara Leonard. \n  \nTai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park in May through October\, excepting July. All classes will occur weekly on Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am. This class is an additional\, make-up class. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-chih-qigong-3/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play,Relax ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/File-Sep-15-9-35-42-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180906T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180906T200000 DTSTAMP:20180823T173716Z CREATED:20180528T190825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T173716Z UID:2638-1536256800-1536264000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Somali Mainer's Youth Network's Community Arts Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join Somali Mainer’s Youth Network for an evening of community arts – from music and fashion to poetry and acting! \nSomali 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 workshops\, community service\, and local events\, they aspire to unite Somali Youth and give them opportunities to break the language barrier\, gain educational opportunities\, and engage as citizens of Portland. Finally\, they give youth space where they can talk about issues around youth living in between two different cultures. They hope to educate the Somali youth in Southern Maine about the importance of having an education and how the choices they make a difference back home in Somalia. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/somali-mainers-youth-networks-community-arts-showcase/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Act,Art,Dance,Meet,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/30729894_1420613418042956_946870641854775296_o-e1527534406973.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180902T110000 DTSTAMP:20180420T004002Z CREATED:20180420T004002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T004002Z UID:2466-1535882400-1535886000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:"The Way We Move" Accessible Interactive Circus Arts DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Way We Move is an interactive flow arts/circus program for children and adults with disabilities\, and anyone else who wants to participate. This interactive activity will allow children and adults to explore different Flow and Circus arts in their own accessible way. There will be multiple types of props and movement activities for people to try out and play around with. \nPeople of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come and explore their flow. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-way-we-move-accessible-interactive-circus-arts-5/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/theWayWeMoveCori-e1555386538552.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180826T110000 DTSTAMP:20180420T032233Z CREATED:20180420T003813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T032233Z UID:2464-1535277600-1535281200@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:"The Way We Move" Accessible Interactive Circus Arts DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Way We Move is an interactive flow arts/circus program for children and adults with disabilities\, and anyone else who wants to participate. This interactive activity will allow children and adults to explore different Flow and Circus arts in their own accessible way. There will be multiple types of props and movement activities for people to try out and play around with. \nPeople of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come and explore their flow. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-way-we-move-accessible-interactive-circus-arts-4/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/theWayWeMoveCori-e1555386538552.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180825T130000 DTSTAMP:20180813T215131Z CREATED:20180625T191424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T215131Z UID:2843-1535198400-1535202000@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Pure Barre Fitness Class DESCRIPTION:Get ready to shake with Pure Barre Portland Owner\, Jamie Calenda\, at Pure Barre’s first ever outdoor pop up class! \nPure 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\, and abs. Pure Barre is designed to work muscles to the point of fatigue and then stretch them out in order to achieve a stronger\, leaner physique. This class is for all ages and all fitness types. \nThe class is BYOM (bring your own mat) – all you need is your mat and some positive vibes and we will be ready to SHAKE. \n*Participants under the age of 18 will require guardian signature \n  \nAbout the instructor:\nJamie took her first Pure Barre class in Boston MA back in 2013 and there an epic love story began. The obsession as a client turned into passion when Jamie was selected to join the Pure Barre NYC Team in 2015 as an instructor. That heightened level of fulfillment felt by being a part of something that is so much more than just a workout is what led Jamie to walk away from her once “dream career” in Retail Buying and take the leap into entrepreneurship. Being able to bring the very first Pure Barre to the amazing state of Maine has been a complete honor and privilege for Jamie. Her class is high energy from start to finish and her goal is to make you legitimately want to murder her for what she is making you do… and for at least one person in the class to laugh out loud when she cracks a joke that really isn’t all that funny but she thinks is hilarious. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/pure-barre-fitness-class/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Pure-Barre-Portland-2-edited-0035-e1529953987647.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180824T110000 DTSTAMP:20180806T184218Z CREATED:20180403T025740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T184218Z UID:2261-1535104800-1535108400@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi Chih & Qigong - Special Class! DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The Wednesday\, August 15 class is canceled. Instead\, join us for an extra class on Friday\, August 24!\nTake an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. \nTai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. \nTai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It’s a non martial form of Tai Chi that increases the life force or vital energy that flows through us and all things in the universe. Various studies from Harvard Medical School and UCLA cite the many benefits of regular practice. \nClasses will be taught by Raymond Reid or Sara Leonard. \n  \nTai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park in May through October\, excepting July. All classes will occur weekly on Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am. URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-chih-qigong-2-2018-08-15/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet,Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_4491-e1440175852219.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180823T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180823T220000 DTSTAMP:20180703T205537Z CREATED:20180703T205433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T205537Z UID:2963-1535054400-1535061600@congresssquarepark.org SUMMARY:Rolling Tapes Youth Film & Art Festival DESCRIPTION: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 passion and talent\, and to cultivate community\, excitement and support for young local filmmakers. \nThis evening\, will be a short film screening as well as live music and poetry performed by local artists beforehand. \nSchedule\n8:00pm – The event will begin with live music\, spoken word and food provided by local food trucks\n8:30pm – The short film screenings will begin\n9:30pm – Q&A and artists talkback with filmmakers \nWho is behind Rolling Tapes?\nDaniel Kayamba is a Portland\, Maine-based filmmaker and photographer currently living in Chicago\, Illinois and studying film at Columbia College. He has been creating films and taking pictures since his Junior year of high school and has continued to pursue his passion ever since. He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his family moved to America when h was 9 years-old hoping to seek a better life and more opportunities. He often takes inspiration from his own life experiences and a lot of his work revolves around his community and stories of the black condition through his eyes. As an artist\, he aims to tackle social issues with films and tell stories with universal themes and messages. He considers himself an experimental filmmaker and strives to distinguish his work from traditional and mainstream styles. \nHenry Spritz is a 17 year-old filmmaker from Portland\, Maine\, where he currently attends Waynflete School. He began filmmaking in eighth grade and since\, has become involved in the Maine film scene\, collaborating with other artists\, teaching workshops and screening his work locally. He not only directs\, writes and shoots his own films\, but also collaborates with local musicians to create the soundtracks in order to create a cohesive vision every time. His work often focuses on his home\, Portland\, Maine\, its conflicts\, its residents\, and their stories. With his films\, his goal is to create an emotional connection with the viewer and express a specific feeling rather than a traditional narrative. His film\, “Oldtown”\, has been screened in Portland\, New York and Miami. \nClaude Kirongozi is a Portland-based filmmaker and photographer. He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has lived in the US for about 12 years. He says that Maine has played a huge role in his upbringing. Always interested in the process of creation\, he’s expressed his interest through everything from drawing to making small films with his friends. Film has helped him express his world views and communicate his ideas to others. His work focuses on the idea of being young and free. He also designs clothes with his brother\, through the clothing brand “Lacuna” (which means an “empty space” or “void”). URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/rolling-tapes-youth-film-art-festival/ LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Films,Meet,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rollin-e1530651253140.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR