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!
Come to Congress Square Park from 6-8pm for an evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!). PM Salsa teacher Wendy Edwards has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 6pm to learn basic moves and enjoy an evening of social dance with music by Primo Cubano! Primo Cubano will play traditional Cuban dance music …
Sylvain's Acadian Aces keeps the ‘cajun flame alive in old Acadie with an energetic brand of raw, rootsy 'cajun music derived directly from the source. The vocal power of guitarist Robert Sylvain and charismatic fiddler Hawk Kallweit supplies a one-two punch that’s instantly compelling and distinctive. With Maine's own true accordian ace Junior Stevens on …
Choro Louco is back by popular demand! Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years, but in this country itʼs virtually unknown. David Grisman, Mike Marshall and a handful of others have helped introduce the music and the musicians to a larger audience, but itʼs still largely under the radar of most music …
Join Somali Mainer's Youth Network for an evening of community arts - from music and fashion to poetry and acting! Somali 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 …
Drop by Congress Square Park during the September First Friday Art Walk to enjoy the soft, sublime melodies of Ostkust. Ostkust is Teresa Sosa and Danny Kelly. They play folk and old-time music, stripped-down to fundamentals. Teresa plays autoharp and bass guitar, and Danny plays guitar. Both members sing; this is the most important part …
Eclectic Electric, BIG WORLD is a band that focuses on taking compositions from Jazz and other musical genres to explore the musical form through improvisation. Performing Original Compositions along with Sonny Sharrock’s songs from "Ask the Ages”, "Funky President" by James Brown and "Dance of Maya" by Mahavishnu Orchestra gives BIG WORLD a springboard for …
Join us for an evening like no other in #congresssquarepark as Boston's John Cushing Big Band collaborates with Portland's own VI VA for an evening of magical modernized standards. Thursday, September 13 from 6-8pm. Free, as always! About John Cushing & his Big Band: John Cushing is a trombonist, singer, composer, and curator of projects, including the John Cushing Big Band. The …
Join us for an evening of song in Congress Square Park as Pihcintu International Girls Chorus presents a free public concert from 6-7pm on Friday, September 14! Welcoming immigrant children from around the globe, The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus helps restart young lives. War-torn villages, bloodshed, refugee camps, famine, and political turmoil were devastating realities …
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! Tonight, Shari Shakti will be teaching dances, and Emily, Glen & Julie will be playing music. Shakti's teaching is …
Raging Brass is a 7-piece band collectively creating Afro-Caribbean music. They are a brass-roots dance band following the musical migration from West Africa to Cuba, Jamaica, and Brazil with the spirit of New Orleans. This eclectic group was established in 2014 by trumpeter and bandleader Marc Chillemi in Southern Maine. Raging Brass explores roots music …