Concerts On Congress

4:30pm • Tiger Bomb @ Monument Square
5:00pm • Melissa Ferrick @ Portland Museum of Art
6:00pm • Portland Jazz Orchestra @ Congress Square Park

Melissa Ferrick performs a free, all ages outdoor set in the David E. Shaw and Family Sculpture Park Third Thursday. This event is part of Concerts on Congress presented by The Portland Museum of Art, State Theatre, Friends of Congress Square Park, One Longfellow Square, and Portland Downtown.

Visit the galleries while the museum is open late, grab a drink at the outdoor bar, and BYO picnic. Free and open to all. Stop by Monument Square before for Tiger Bomb or Congress Square Park after for Portland Jazz Orchestra.

Melissa Ferrick’s impact reaches far beyond her music. As one of the few openly queer artists in the 1990s, she navigated and challenged the sexism, homophobia, and rigid gender expectations of the music industry. Her trailblazing journey not only paved the way for future generations of artists but also created a space where they could express their identities and be celebrated on their own terms. Melissa is a proud member and supporter of organizations that assist artists in recovery from addiction.