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- Trivia @ ArgentaArgenta Brewing Company, Portland, ME
We're going to trivia at Argenta Brewing! Meet us there at 5:30pm to hang out and get settled in before trivia starts at 6pm. Team size limit is 8 people.
Argenta has its menu online which includes mostly lagers and a few nonalcoholic drinks. Popcorn is free! If you need a more substantial snack, Wilson County BBQ is nearby and are easy to carryout.
Getting there: Argenta is located in the Bayside neighborhood. There is free hourly street parking in the neighborhood but you might have to park a couple blocks away. Hourly parking limits don't apply after 6pm.
Portland is overall a very safe city, but I've gotten feedback that not everyone feels safe walking in this neighborhood alone. Just keep this in mind whether you decide to walk, drive, or take public transit.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- Queer Cinema @ Geno'sGeno's Rock Club, Portland, ME
Let's hang out at Geno's and watch Vegas in Space for their monthly queer cinema night! Entry is $5 and the proceeds will go to OUT Maine. Win-win!
About the film: Vegas in Space is a 1991 science fiction/comedy film directed by Phillip R. Ford and starring Doris Fish, Tippi, Miss X, Ramona Fischer, and Lori Naslund. The plot concerns three male space travelers who must become women in order to complete a secret mission on the all-female planet Clitoris. Deliberately campy, the film was written by Fish, one of Sydney's and San Francisco's notable drag queens.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- Trash Clean-up w/ Rubbish Portland @ Lay Day RoastersLay Day Roasters, Portland, ME
Let’s help pick up around Bayside with the Rubbish Project. It's a nice opportunity to walk around the neighborhood, help the environment, and hang out. We’ll meet at Lay Day Roasters at 9am and head out to pickup trash as a group. The Random Fun Shenanigans meetup are also going so we'll mingle with them! Rubbish has a registration link here (FREE) but it's not required to sign up ahead of time.
Here's the timeline:
- 9:00-9:30: Sign in at the Rubbish table
- 9:30-10:30: Community trash clean-up around the neighborhood (bags, buckets, and grabbers provided.)
- 10:30: A sweet raffle from your favorite local businesses!
Kid Friendly • Planet Friendly • Dog Friendly • Dress for the weather!
About Rubbish Portland:
“Rubbish clean-up efforts are a collaboration between Saltwater Classroom and GoGo Refill and take place in and around Portland, Maine. Together, we create fun and educational experiences centered around community trash reduction and low-waste living. Each event, we partner with local businesses to not only host our clean-up, but provide drink specials and a raffle for volunteers as well.”I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. This event is weather permitting. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- Trash Clean-up w/ Rubbish Portland @ RootwildRoot Wild Kombucha , Portland , ME
Let’s help pick up around the East End with the Rubbish Project. It's a nice opportunity to walk around the neighborhood, help the environment, and grab a drink together. We’ll meet at Rootwild at 5:15pm and head out to pickup trash as a group. They have a registration link here (FREE) but it's not required to sign up ahead of time.
Here's the timeline:
- 5:00-5:30: Sign in at the Rubbish table
- 5:30-6:45: Community trash clean-up around the neighborhood (bags, buckets, and grabbers provided.)
- 7:00: A sweet raffle from your favorite local businesses!
Kid Friendly • Planet Friendly • Dog Friendly • Dress for the weather!
About Rubbish Portland:
“Rubbish clean-up efforts are a collaboration between Saltwater Classroom and GoGo Refill and take place in and around Portland, Maine. Together, we create fun and educational experiences centered around community trash reduction and low-waste living. Each event, we partner with local businesses to not only host our clean-up, but provide drink specials and a raffle for volunteers as well.”I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. This event is weather permitting. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
