What we’re about
This is a group for Millennials/Gen Y folks who want to get out around Portland and meet more people. As one of the group's organizers (Hi, I'm Jay [they/them]!), this group has helped to create friendships and community for myself and others. Follow us on Instagram (@portlandmillennialsmeetup) for more happenings around Portland beyond our events.
I strive toward planning low-barrier and inclusive events, meaning that people of all backgrounds and abilities can participate. I look for opportunities for low cost and alcohol-free activities. Unfortunately, option can be limited by weather and venues suitable for our size group to hang out. I encourage anyone in the community who is interested in planning additional events to contact me. More organizers and more events are very welcome!
The values of this group are anti-racist and welcoming to people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and neurodivergence. I try to approach conflict with curiosity and encourage the practice of "calling in" someone in response to a prejudiced comment, but harassment or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated.
The group's age demographic provides a common ground for building community within our cohort. Please reach out if you fall outside of Gen Y and are having trouble finding meetup groups.
A few more guidelines: If you sign up for an event, please try to keep to your commitment. If your plans change at any time, you should change your RSVP status. Members who have been inactive (i.e. haven't visited the website) for 3+ years will be removed from the group, but can rejoin at any time.
Wait lists: Some events fill up fast, but please join the wait list if you're interested in coming. People often get moved off the wait list. If there's a long wait list, I'll know to host a similar event soon.
Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting out and about!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Silent Movie: Phantom of the Opera @ CSPCongress Square Park, Portland, ME
Bring a blanket, snack, and beverage and meet us at Congress Square Park to watch the silent movie The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Description below. We'll meet there at 5:30pm to hang out for a little bit before the movie starts at 6pm. The movie runtime is 1 hour and 33 minutes. The park has some chairs, but I recommend bringing a lawn or beach chair if you want to be a little more comfortable. There are no public restrooms at the park.
Movie Description: At the Opera of Paris, a mysterious phantom threatens a famous lyric singer, Carlotta, and forces her to give up her role (Marguerite in Faust) for unknown Christine Daae. Christine meets this phantom (a masked man) in the catacombs, where he lives. What's his goal? What's his secret?
This event is outdoors and weather permitting. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- Music Bingo @ Foundation BrewingFoundation Brewing, Portland, ME
Foundation Brewing is hosting music bingo! Meet us at 5:45pm to settle in before bingo starts at 6pm. It's free to play and there's prizes. We'll each get a bingo card filled with different songs, they'll play 30 second song clips, and we'll have to figure out if its on our cards.
Foundation has a menu of Detroit style pizzas (vegan and veggie options too) and other snacks (kitchen open until 7:15pm). They serve a variety of beers and have a few non-alcohol drink options.
Transportation/Parking: Carpooling is encouraged. Bus 2 comes close to the brewery from downtown Portland. Foundation has a parking lot, but when it's full you can park along the street on Industrial Way.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. This is an indoor venue. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- Trivia @ Angoor Wine BarAngoor Wine Bar, Portland , ME
We're going to trivia at Angoor Wine Bar! @Personalityhiretrivia is hosting and it's just a short 1 hour trivia with 4 rounds. They might announce some of the category themes on instagram if you follow them there. Team limit is 6 people. If there's enough interest, I'll add spots for a second team.
Angoor is a self-pour wine bar and has a snack menu here.
Parking/Transportation: GP Metro route 8 goes close the Angoor. This venue doesn't have a parking lot. Street parking is free and unlimited after 6pm. If you prefer to parking in a garage, there is the Ocean Gateway Garage at 167 Fore St.
I'll post updates in the comments, and will DM attendees with updates so please keep an eye on your notifications. This is an indoor venue. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
