We're at a  place in our lives where we want to play hard and have FUNNN.   We're about making new acquaintances, some of which may evolve into true friendships.   Both singles and those with partners are part of our group Since age is generally a state of mind anyway, if you're heading toward fifty or over, it really doesn't matter. If you have a partner who also wants to participate, each person should become a member since some of our events do not include guests. You'll find our group welcom …

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 …

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!

If you want to explore what Portland has to offer - join us - meet new friends, fellow wine enthusiasts and discover what makes our community so much fun. Prerequisite: laugh a lot, friendly, and positive mental outlook, have fun and be prepared 'cause were all about "Living Out Loud. Living Out Loud in Portland, supports businesses in the surrounding Portland area by scheduling various events i.e., dinner functions, wine tastings and events like concerts in the park– and other main events. Our …

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.

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 …

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 …

The Portland Blind Cafe meet up is for those who love The Portland Blind Cafe event and the idea of eating, connecting with others and experiencing music without vision. The Portland Blind Cafe is concert, a community discussion with the Blind servers and a dinner that is held in total darkness that happens 3 + times a year in SE Portland at Tabor Space. The intent of this group is to help connect The Portland Blind Cafe goers and explore further how this event or others like it can open peo …

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 …

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 …

If you like wine and food, this group is for you. This group was started as a place to find other people who want to learn about wine and food in a casual, fun, and stimulating setting. This is not a dating or pick-up group. We meet at least once per month at a local venue that allows us to bring our own wine. There are so many great places in and around Portland that are BYO/BYOB we can enjoy wine and food in a casual, fun, interesting, affordable atmosphere. I have access to great wine and I a …

Who We Are: From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Portland Foodies always have a great time enjoying delicious food. Join us to share a meal with Real Foodies! It's just 2 bucks to save your seat at one of our communal tables. What We Do: We bring together Real Foodies around delicious food. Our events include restaurant excursions, food truck runs, food crawls, picnics, food festivals, food-related book launch parties, film screenings, benefit galas and more! Our group checks out restauran …

A Men's Vegan group in Portland, Oregon Soyboys is a local group of gay men who host monthly dine-outs and attend special events throughout the city. Soyboys have most recently had brunch at Portobello and happy our at the Sweet Hereafter. We love visiting the best vegan and veg-friendly spots around the city. Members can be vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious. Please e-mail us at soyboyspdx@gmail.com to learn about our upcoming events! "I'd rather see you drink a glass of wine than a glass of m …

This is a group for professionals who appreciate Oregon Pinot Noir and are committed to supporting our local economy. You will experience the best of the Willamette Valley AVA."Oregon Pinot Hour" will showcase world class wineries and their award winning wines. Meet the producers and mingle with other professionals and Pinot lovers in your area. Our mission is to promote and support ALL things Oregon!

Hello! Simply put, this group is for women on the Eastside of the river, who consider themselves Creative as an aspect of their identity, and happen to be 50 or up and have the motivation to develop new friendships with like minded women. By like minded, I mean sharing progressive values of broad mindedness, open heartedness, worldliness and environmental stewardship for starters. Creativity comes in many different forms. We are educated women who have wisdom and stories to share and have come …