SOUND IDEAS
2023-09-21 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ME
A gathering of DJs from local record labels and record stores hosted by WMPG Radio.

OLS Presents: Micromasse
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | ME
Micromassé is a trio of accomplished musicians offering a fresh new sound that is nostalgically analog, worldly and explosively modern. Combining the classic sound of the Hammond Organ with dynamic electric guitar and infectious drums; Micromassé strives to bring instrumental music to new frontiers while maintaining a positive groove and a fun vibe.

WMPG Live!
2023-10-06 16:00 - 19:00 | ME
DJs from WMPG!

GEM CITY
2023-10-07 18:30 - 20:00 | ME
GEM CITY presents TinyFoot and Genius Black!! Original acoustic songs from TinyFoot, the man with the voice we LOVE! Followed by Genius Black playing original beats and showing off some ‘Beat Dissections’, revealing how he creates some of the GEM CITY Bangers!! Live and Direct!

Season Kickoff feat. Taiko Maine Dojo
2024-05-03 18:00 - 19:30 | ME
We’re kicking off our 2024 season of free programming with our friends from Taiko Maine Dojo! Taiko Maine Dojo is a community taiko drumming group from right here in Portland.

Joining them on this First Friday extravaganza will be the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band — plus, we’ll have the incredible Totally Awesome Vegan Food Truck in the park serving up delicious treats.

Rain date: May 10

See you in the Square!

Swing Dancing feat. The Ragtime Destroyers
2024-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | ME
It’s swing dancing night!
Featuring local legends The Ragtime Destroyers! Enjoy some New Orleans jazz while you dance your heart out (or sit back and spectate, of course!).

Immigrant Welcome Center Presents: Clarisse Karasira
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
GPIWC presents a free public performance by Rwandan Superstar Clarisse Karasira!
Rain date: Saturday, June 8

OLS Presents: Maine Marimba Ensemble
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Part of our Square to Square concert series with our collaborators and neighbors One Longfellow Square!

Hip Hop in the Park
2024-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Presented by Monday of the Minds, our monthly hip hop showcase is back! Join us the third Monday all summer as we enjoy local hip hop talent!

OLS Presents: Portland Jazz Orchestra with Katie Oberholtzer
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

OLS Presents: Tricky Britches
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Bad Art Fest
2024-06-29 14:00 - 20:00 | ME
Make bad art! Enjoy good local live music!

Maine's Own 195th Army Band
2024-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Free concert!

New Mainers on Stage: Nkumu Katalay
2024-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center presents New Mainers on Stage, featuring Nkumu Katalay & Life Long Project Band, with Mister Tracy from Congo Brazzaville!
Rain date: July 6

OLS Presents: Raging Brass
2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | ME
Part of our Square to Square series!

Kids' Block Party
2024-07-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Activities! Music! Much more!
Enjoy this family-focused event, presented by ME Powered Pastries!

Hip Hop in the Park
2024-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Presented by Monday of the Minds!

OLS Presents: Heather Pierson Band
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Part of our Square to Square music series!

OLS Presents: Darlin' Corey
2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Part of our Square to Square concert series!

Salsa in the Square! Feat. Primo Cubano
2024-07-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Salsa night is back! Come dance in the Park to the music of Primo Cubano! Free salsa lesson to start things off, provided by PM Salsa.

OLS Presents: Cantrip
2024-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | ME
Part of our Square to Square series of free public concerts with our friends at One Longfellow Square!
*Rain venue is just down the street inside OLS’s listening room

New Mainers on Stage: Tony Amado
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center presents New Mainers on Stage, featuring Angolan singer/dancer Tony Amado!
Rain date: Saturday August 3

OLS Presents: Funkationland
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Sounds n Sizzle
2024-08-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
A BIPOC food and music festival!

Portland Summer Jam
2024-08-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Portland Summer Jam, presented by Graphic Melee — a hip hop jam session featuring ReadyRockDee, Damn Jamn, Graphic Melee, and Moose Harris. Free as always!

OLS Presents: Portland Jazz Orchestra
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The last in our 2024 Square to Square music series with One Longfellow Square! Gunnar’s Hot Dogs will also be on-site for your snacking needs.

Hip Hop in the Park
2024-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Local hip-hop talent presented by Monday of the Minds!

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!

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!

Pirate Sea Shanty Singalong featuring The Shank Painters
2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day by singing some sea shanties with local Pirate band legends The Shank Painters!
Family-friendly and open to all!
