This Meetup is for vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious. We come from all over the greater Portland metro area, East, West, North and South. We do not promote any one political party or religious agenda, nor do we sell anything or recruit for other Meetups. Our group is open to singles, couples, and families of all kinds. We're here for fun, socializing and making new like-minded friends. In the past, we've posted volunteer events, outdoor events, movies, concerts, plays and author readings. …

January 2013 Newsletter We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI Portland is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist valu …

Our group is based on inclusion, not exclusion. The group started as two guys (Darren & Tom) with lots of interests that liked to do things with others and meet new people. Our events are based on the activity and having people with diverse interests meet each other. Usually the only requirement is the activity sounds like fun. Anyone Can Join!

It may seem like if you're not rooting for the Blazers, this town is a pro-sports desert, but allow us to prove you wrong.  There are Boston sports fans in Portland, and you just found them (or at least you found where to find them).  Whether your passion runs to baseball, football, basketball, hockey or all of the above, why chant, cheer, and drink beer alone? We've got your back . . . and some of us have your accent.

Get out of your house, apt, condo, whatever... Are you in Portland? Come be social. Been here a while? New in town? 20's or 30's? Here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows/bars in the Portland area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hours, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, professional sports games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds fun. Be social. Come hang out. I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me know if …

The Sweet Spot of the Lesbian Universe The goal of Les Femmes PDX is to intentionally build a cohesive, harmonious, safe, thriving, happy, healthy community for Portland lesbians on the feminine side of the scale who want to spend time with other femme lesbians for friendship, fun and... we'll leave it at that. :) Whether you're new to Portland or you've been here a while, welcome! If you're just out of a relationship and forgot to make your own friends while in it or lost them in the split (oop …

The PDX 30s + SCENE is a social networking group for folks who want to Socialize, Carouse, Explore, Nosh, Enjoy Portland in the company of like-minded folks. Perhaps in common we are educated professionals; entrepreneurs; childless or proud parents; well-traveled; maybe new to town or simply looking to expand our professional and social circles.  We love adventures of the culinary and outdoor varieties.  Some of our activities include: dining at the latest & greatest new eatery; wine or beer-tas …

Get together to enjoy a game of Ultimate frisbee at an eligible Portland City park near you. This group is for serious enthusiasts and first time players. If you can throw a fribee you can play this no contact exhilerating sport! Afterwards those who are young enough get together for drinks on the losing team.

Connecting with great lesbians who want to explore Portland and make friends! From breweries to wine bars, coffee shops and bakeries, good eats, adventurous fun on hiking trails, biking, and paddling the local rivers, to movie nights and dancing!  Join with an open mind, respect for diversity, a kind spirit, and a willingness to explore! If you'd like to join, please provide a photo of yourself (not your pet or landscape please), in your profile. Thank you!

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Friday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at BRANX in Portland. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★ Te …

Fun group for dog-lovers!  Dog hikes, urban walks, dog park hang-outs, BBQs, dog-friendly happy hours or dinners, and more!  Single event too!  You may find more then just some cute dogs to hang out with!

A group dedicated to enjoying tea and great company. We specialize in socializing around a pot of tea. Come one, come all especially those who are new in town.

Are you a city girl in your 20's to late 30's looking to hang out and have fun? This group is intended to get girls who live in the city to get out and explore all that Portland has to offer. We will explore restaurants, shopping, wine tasting, pedicures, trivia nights, and everything in between. From NW to SE, one thing's for sure, we will always have a good time! "My hopes are to create an embracing community where every type of portland loving gal can gather, be completely free in who they ar …

We are the fastest growing and most active premiere foodie group in town.  Offering diverse restaurant choices (almost daily), fun social events and access to some of the exclusive foodie events in town. Run by dedicated, passionate and fun group of organizers, who cares deeply about local foodie community, honors artisanal meals, and promotes farmers, growers and entrepreneurs by sharing wonderful meal with like minded culinary explorers. Trust me, this by far the best way to enjoy this incredi …

Just a fun way for those that like to cut a rug to get together and hit the dance floor. It's a great way for those just starting out and seasoned pros alike to have some fun, get some exercise and meet new friends! We have a great group of people that love to go out dancing. The group is very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers, we just love to have a great time. If you are a beginning dancer, there is no better way to get started than going out with a group. And the only way to get b …

The goal of this group is to explore and experience the unique culture of Portland and the northwest. Think of it as tourism for locals. About 50% of the people on every event are newcomers to Portland or to the group. It's a great way to meet new people while enjoying new experiences. I host at least 20 events on the calendar per month. Most of the events are done on foot, but some are simply showing up at a particular destination for fun. Events include: Dining and entertainment walks (highli …

I Love seeing Comedy shows. They are an affordable and enjoyable way to get out of the house and feel good. Laughter makes life so much more enjoyable! The purpose of this group is to get a group of people together to attend Comedy shows in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding area. If you like a good time, and Love to laugh, come join us!

Join forces with fabulously philanthropic females to better our communities and the world!  We are a dedicated group of diverse women who get together to volunteer and donate to nonprofits in the greater Portland metro area.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while also socializing and having fun! This is a group to meet other women in the area who want to make a difference in our community and the world.  No in-depth knowledge of any one cause or special skills a …

JobGroup empowers professionals to effectively manage their careers by promoting networking, volunteerism, and job search skills.  We routinely hold 2-3 events per week.  Events include targeted networking mixers, job search seminars, and community outreach.

Do you value diversity? Enjoy learning about other cultures and just people different than you in general? If so come join us! The purpose of the Portland Culture Exchange is simple.  Gather together people from different cultural backgrounds and bring them together to share culture, stories, conversation and have some fun together! Everyone is welcome to join.  The only thing you need to bring is an open attitude and willingness to learn, have some fun and share some of your story with us!

Finally, 20- and 30-something atheists, agnostics & skeptics have our own group! This is the place to find each other and build our own community and culture. NOTE: While we're getting started up and working out the kinks with Meetup.com, "Jack" will appear as the organizer. The actual organizer is Troy Carter, who is a proper member of the 20-30 demographic. (Jack is a 50-something who's helping us start the group under his Meetup account.)

I'm a hostess, promoter, coordinator, and matchmaker by nature. Since moving to Portland, I decided to make my joy my job, which is networking people and making beneficial bonds. I love to dance and make introductions, so this group is for people (singles, entrepreneurs, newcomers) looking to make new connections through me from all the networking I do already. I'll share all that I'm up to, over the weekends and hope to make many friends make more new friends, and perhaps even fall in love. Sin …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 33 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

A few years back while I was living in Boston, MA, I organized a meet up group called "Pool, darts and beer." The idea was not only to enjoy these fun activities but also to meet other people and places around town. The idea here is the same as before: maybe meet every two weeks or once a month for starters at different places around town. Some times to play pool, others to play darts, and always to drink beer! :) I usually prefer pool to darts but find both enjoyable. I must admit that I suck a …

Portland Patrons of the Arts is a group of enthusiast Arts Lovers living in Portland. "Our mission is to awaken love for art through intimate experience of its various expressions, and thereby inspiring enthusiastic support for our Art Community." The Art Patron is anyone interested in supporting, planning and attending arts and cultural events. I started this group to share my love of the arts and music and to help promote and support the young artists programs within our community. I declared …

This Group meets several times per month for either brunch, dinner or happy hour. I hope to expand to include other outings to include hiking, movies etcetera... This group is for anyone who enjoys eating healthy and spending time around other friends that are like minded and share same interests. Hopefully we can also do hiking trips and expand our horizons together. The focus is to be who you are in a nonjudgmental setting. We do not care about your age or physical traits. We care more about w …

Tired of haggling your friends to see that band coming to town you're totally digging that they just aren't into? Want friends to join you at that dive bar show you love each week? Need an excuse to check out an awesome new music venue? Wish someone would invite YOU to a concert for once instead of the other way around? This Meetup group is just for you. We're a group of fans of live music of any kind that want to see great shows, meet new people, and support live music venues around Portland. …

Huzzah! Like Video Games, Comics, Science, Puns, Math, Computers, or other stuff? So do we. Looking for others who collect 8-bit or other classics? Um, yea. Enjoy learning and building your own gizmos? Share the love, yo. Hoping to expand your social circle, or online circle? This should help. Tired of shopping think geek and want to get out of the house before your cat kills you? Need to find just a few more games to complete your Nintendo collection? Our fearless leader Niki must meet you. Se …