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- Cheer On Maine Roller Derby @ Happy WheelsHappy Wheels Skating Center , Westbrook, ME
It's *a-bout* time we gathering to watch some roller derby with the R.I.P. Tides versus Ship Wreckers at Happy Wheels in Westbrook.
Doors open at 5pm, and the bout starts at 5:30pm. Get your tickets online here for $12.51. Online ticket sales close at noon on bout day. There are same day tickets sales available at the door, but some events have sold out in the past.
After the bout, we can head to Rio Bravo (just a 3 min drive from Happy Wheels) for some food.
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.
- Bingo @ Definitive Brewing PortlandDefinitive Brewing Company, Portland, ME
Bingo and brews! Join us at Definitive Brewing in Portland to hang out and hopefully win some prizes. We'll meet at 5:30pm and bingo starts at 6pm. Definitive's theme for this bingo event is band t-shirts, so if you wear a band t-shirt you'll get an extra bingo card.
Definitive has various beers listed here. They have a couple non-alcoholic options and simple snacks for sale like chips. They don't have a food truck on Wednesday, but you can carry-in food if you want something more substantial. Foundation Brewing is next door and has takeout pizza and other food.
Transportation/Parking: Carpooling is encouraged. Bus 2 comes close to the brewery from downtown Portland. Definitive has a parking lot.
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.
- Heretic (Movie) & Dinner @ Nickelodeon & FloresNickelodeon Cinemas (Patriot Cinemas), Portland, ME
Let's meetup to see Heretic (horror/thriller) and then get dinner a couple blocks away at Flores. The movie showtime is TBA based on the Nickelodeon's schedule, but we'll go to a showing around 6pm. We’ll meet outside the theater in Lobsterman Park.
Heretic is a horror/thriller and rated R. You can see content warnings here. Here's the movie trailer. The run time is 1 hour 50 minutes. Movie seats are not assigned and we can just buy tickets when we get there.
Flores is a casual eatery serving traditional Salvadoran dishes and pupusas, plus cocktails, beer and wine. You can check out Flores's menu here.
I'll post the movie time in the comments when it becomes available (probably the afternoon of 11/19), so look out for notifications from meetup.
Transportation: Street parking is free after 6pm. There is a parking garage next to the Nickelodeon that's easy but you'll probably spend more money parking there than on the movie. Lots of bus routes go to the GP Metro hub on Elm St not too far away if that's a better option.
This is an indoor venue. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
