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 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 …

Looking for fabulous microbrews? Great company and conversation? This is your group! Portland has one of the best beer scenes on the planet! Breweries, brewers, pubs, and festivals - we bring them to YOU along with a fun, friendly, active group of beer tasting buddies. Come explore the Portland beer scene with us as we get busy enjoying the microbrews this town has to offer.

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 …

This group does as the name says....breakfast on a regular basis...and other activities as well. Several times a month on Saturday, we have breakfast somewhere in the Portland metro area. Once or twice a month, we have a Sunday brunch. Occasionally, we may have weekday breakfasts if people are interested. "And then some" includes activities following breakfast or brunch, or other events that members may be interested in attending. We may see a movie, visit a farmer's market, go to a wine tastin …

Welcome to The PDX Wine & Adventure Enthusiasts Group! Anyone of any level of experience is invited to join, whether you are newly venturing into wine tasting or you've been enjoying it for years! :-) This is a diverse group of people who not only love wine but also enjoy other adventures! We will get together for local wine tastings and festivals as well as go for hikes followed by a wine picnic, maybe head further out of town to the beach or Walla Walla for wine weekend adventures or attend sp …

Lake Oswego is a charming, family friendly, single friendly, dog friendly, retirement friendly, town where there is always some great public events and festivals going on, theater and movies to attend, fabulous restaurants and Happy Hours everywhere!  There is so much history here to discover.  There are fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, and of course the lake, river and many parks and trails to enjoy.  Singles and couples are encouraged to join, and if you think of something fun to do an …

Are you a fan of jazz music (or other niche genres) or  just curious to know what it's all about and why we "jazzers" are so dedicated to the art (or somewhere in between?)? If so, join us as we explore the great music and more that Portland has to offer. I had originally created this meetup to bring out what I (perhaps mistakenly) considered a lost generation of jazz listeners -- namely, my peers in their late 30's through mid 40's -- but have decided to leave my emotional baggage behind :-) an …

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.

Single Christians. Are you looking for a group that cares about social interactions in a safe and welcoming environment, that is also about growing together in the Word of the Lord, AND reaching out to others by demonstrating our faith through service ministry? We are a group that feels the call by the Lord to reach out to help not only each other, but others in our community. We believe that the Lord is directing us to have a three point ministry: (1) Social; (2) Scripture; (3) Service. We are …

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 …

Hi, I'm Suzanne.  I'm involved in other meetup groups but can't seem to find activities on my side of town so I'm starting my own!! This is for anyone that is looking to develop new friendships while playing games, sharing food, having a cocktail, watching movies or even doing some type of crafty project. A lot of the meetups that I post will be in my home which is located in NE Portland around 82nd and NE Sandy or will be activities in this area of town.  Hope to meet you soon!

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 …

Meet other young (22-35) women in your community for friendship! Explore a variety of activities, food, shopping, coffee/tea, reading, arts, hiking, movies, wherever our interests take us! The goal is to help us young women find and develop real friendships with others in our wonderful community. To try new things, and to meet new people in a open, honest, and fun environment. So what are you waiting for??? Join and let's have some fun!

Are you looking for some Mamas and Munchkins to hang out with? Are you a full time Stay at Home Mama or Work Part-Time? Are you looking for Mamas who are Fun, Outgoing, and Love to try new places? Lastly, are you a Mama that loves your sweet, sticky-faced Munchkin/s dearly, but also LOVE a Mama Afternoon/Evening/Night Out? This could be a great group for you! We would love to invite all Mamas who live on the Westside who are ready to have some fun with their Munchkins! This group will be for Mam …

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!

PDX Breakfast Club FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) updated 1/21/13 What is this Meetup's purpose? To seek out new places to eat breakfast and new people to meet. Who should join? Anyone who likes breakfast and meeting new people! Is there any charge?  Who pays for breakfast? The only charge is what you order. Everyone pays their own bill. Some places will do split tabs for us but sometimes not. The best bet is to bring cash. Who decides when/where the Meetups are held? The group has (at pr …

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 …

I am Italian from Milan and I have been in Portlan OR since 2005. I am always looking for new friends and I feel very confortable with people who love my country. I know many people had a good time in Italy and many people also speak Italian, but it is hard to find a place to practice the language. So if you speak Italian, live on the West side and would like to find a place practice and find new friends, please join me. We will also have night of Italian culture where you don't need to be able …

We are women who are 45 and older, who now have time to enjoy the more fun aspects of life. We are warm hearted intelligent women who enjoy pleasant conversation and fun activities while some of us create life long Friendships. We are not a formal group, we are just women who love to explore life and to get the most out of it that we can. It's our time to play and have fun. We are a new group only a few months old. And meet during the weekday. We are in the Northwest/South-west area, Portland, B …

This Social Club is for British Expats, their families & friends to enjoy a good laugh, have fun and meet people who have our sense of humour. We meetup about twice a month, all Brits whether from England , Ireland, Scotland or Wales are ALL welcome of any age, location, background etc.   We won't promise to be everything to everyone but WELCOME new ideas and venues, we have found this works for our club. We have Outdoor events throughout the year weather permitting, see past events & ideas, Br …

The Portland Social Club is a group for making friends, networking and finding adventure in the Portland area! Our emphasis is on cultural, active, innovative experiences. Our gatherings span indoor and outdoor activities, daytime and nighttime events, with ages raging mostly from mid 20's to early 40's but we don't shy away from people outside that joining in the fun. The Portland Social Club is not designed to be a singles group though we do have singles events from time to time. Both singles …

Every Tuesday, Local talent hides at the Sandy Toastmasters meeting. There are people in your town right now who need Toastmasters – but they may not even know it. Salesmen, businessmen, marketers, Youtubers, realtors, writers, and teachers. In fact, this is also for anyone that wants to promote themselves through effective communication, wants to tell a really good campfire story, or even just have a decent conversation with your spouse. We are committed to helping you change your life. We have …

We are a diverse group of couples and singles who like to enjoy life and activities that are in the "21 and Over" category; whether it's for now, forever, or just for one night while the babysitter is at home. Our members run in age from mid-20's through late 40's. We're all about having fun around Portland, making new friends, and enjoying life to its fullest. Rather than plan meetups around a specific theme, we try to schedule many different kinds of events, so there is always something for ev …

I moved to Portland almost a year ago with my partner. We only knew her cousin and no one else. Needless to say, our social meter was definitely in the red a few months later: ( I struck up a conversation with a woman on a bus, mentioned I didn't know anyone and she suggested joining meetup. We attended our first meetup two weeks later, a second one the day after. From those meet ups , we met 6 fabulous men and close to a dozen fantastic women. People from all different careers with an age range …

WE'RE A BRAND SPANKING NEW RIDING GROUP! I'll be scheduling rides as soon as a few people join the group. This is a new group for 20 and 30 somethings interested in small group rides without a ton of planning. A bunch of my good friends moved out of town this year so I'm looking to make some new riding buddies. Here are the details: PURPOSE: Make new friends, get exercise, and experience more of our amazing city. SCHEDULE: Ride dates and times will vary depending on my work/social obligations. R …

Outside of Argentina, Portland is perhaps one of the best places to learn this passionate social dance. Thanks to the many amazing Portland teachers, DJs, and organizers, the Portland Tango community is large, friendly and growing by the minute! There are milongas (tango dances) every night of the week, weekly classes, practicas, and workshops, as well as two of the largest Argentine Tango festivals in the U.S., one in February and another in October. If you want to learn and dance tango in Nor …

Meet other local Women to talk about life and have fun together.This group  is about sharing talents, knowledge and wisdom. Women and Men of open-hearted/non-judgemental nature gather and enjoy themselves. It is also about developing a prosperous attitude for a life benefiting your good and of those around you.