Rumor has it that Portland has the best selection of happy hours in the U.S. Well, let's find out! Stop making unfulfilled resolutions about meeting new people and making new friends. Join a group of other Portlanders that are creating a sense of community. Although these events provide a great opportunity to network, please be respectful and don't try to sell products or services during events unless otherwise pre-arranged with me. I feel strongly about practicing sustainability so I rarely h …

Meet other local backgammon players. Be sure to bring your board! We meet at various local bars and restaurants - and are patterned after the Backgammon Tournaments that were so popular in the 1970's. We will also make sure there is plenty of general play-time for those not interested in a tournament format. Great for beginners to bring their skills up to the next level, as well as the more experienced players to play for big prizes. We Look forward to meeting you. Robert Joki (2009)

***Ladies Only..18 and over*** One hour class unlike no other you have experienced. This is not your usual strip aerobics class. We teach genuine stripper moves and then give you a workout designed to strengthen and stretch the body parts that make these moves super sexy. We then incorporate mini "dances" that you can take home and practice. Before you know it, you will look and feel like the sexy woman you know that you are Your body, mind and soul will love you for adding this class to your ex …

Join Us! If you would like to take a look at the group and see what we're all about and join in on a few events before signing up.   You'll have approximately 10(ish) days to check out the site and attend a few events.  Please login by clicking "join us" and fill out the profile.  Cheers Here's what we're all about - PLEASE READ! We are Wine Enthusiasts who believe in "Living Out Loud" in all we do!  If you're a hetrosexual who enjoys the finer things in life . . . like fine wines, great restaur …

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 …

Do you like to learn new things? Meet new people? Play board games? Do you like to dance? Go to theme parties? Go to silly events or have a hot drink and good conversation on a Sunday afternoon? Are you a responsible, intelligent person? Then this group is for you! Join PDX Singles Gathering and let the fun begin! The purpose of this group is to meet new people in relaxing and fun environments.  Dating?? Friendship? Relationship? It's up to you! Join us and see where the new people and friends …

This group is for pool enthusiasts who enjoy light, fun games of pool without competitive pressure, rigid rules, or league/tournament structure. It’s all about being social and having a good time, win or lose. Sharks who can’t have fun unless they’re winning can go swim in someone else's waters. Most meetups will be two hours long and held at our sponsor, the Uptown Billiards Club, on NW 23rd. Kent Lewis, UBC’s owner, has graciously agreed to partner with us to ensure the best possible experien …

Singles over 35!  We're friendly people looking for other singles to do fun and exciting activities together. This can be anything from movies, happy hours, hiking, biking, kayaking, museums, comedy shows, dancing, eating out, karaoke, etc. We are a fun and fantastic group of singles! A great place to meet new friends and have fun! If you are interested in being an Assistant Organizer or Host, please let us know. We want everyone to have fun, meet new friends, and enjoy themselves with others. : …

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 and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Friday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at BRANX in Portland. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★ Te …

Meet fellow Tequila fans in the Portland, Oregon area! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about tequila. Learn about the culture of tequila, the history of its people, its food and folklore in the company of other fun, passionate aficionados. Every one is welcomed from the novice to the connoisseur. It is free to join our club and we hope to see you at our next event- Please see upcoming meetups for more info. Salud! Clayton J. Szczech Experience Tequila Info@experiencetequila.com

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 …

Are you a city girl in your 20's to late 30's looking to hang out and have fun? This group is intended to get girls who live in the city to get out and explore all that Portland has to offer. We will explore restaurants, shopping, wine tasting, pedicures, trivia nights, and everything in between. From NW to SE, one thing's for sure, we will always have a good time! "My hopes are to create an embracing community where every type of portland loving gal can gather, be completely free in who they ar …

Are you an empty nester looking to meet new friends and start that next chapter in your life?  When my daughter moved on to college a couple of years ago I realized that most of my women friends were those I associated with at school functions, band functions, etc. and I no longer had as much contact with them now that our kids were off on their own.  So I decided to try and form a meetup group for women at a similar stage in life as myself to develop some new friendships.  I would like to sched …

We are a fun group of people over 30 looking to get out of our homes and have a good time with other like minded folks. We do concerts, a sports functions, mingle at bars for happy hour , pool or listening to local artists, hit the slopes, and spend a day, or weekend, at the coast eating smores and walking on the beach. The only limit to the fun we have is our own imaginations. Come join in the fun. We'd love to have you. Brandon

Are you tired of the way you look and feel? Have you tried every "diet" out there with little or no lasting success? Have you been exercising regularly and still not losing those few extra pounds? You are not alone. Millions of Americans are caught in an obesigenic world that is plagued with poor eating habits, a general lack of activity, high stress environments, insufficient sleep, and a "sick-care" health system. In this unsupportive environment, it is no wonder that two-thirds of adult Ameri …

I Love seeing Comedy shows. They are an affordable and enjoyable way to get out of the house and feel good. Laughter makes life so much more enjoyable! The purpose of this group is to get a group of people together to attend Comedy shows in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding area. If you like a good time, and Love to laugh, come join us!

I started this group to bring single karaoke enthusiasts together. If you are a single adult who is 21 or older and you are looking to meet other single people who also love to sing karaoke then you should probably join. We karaoke meets several times a week along with other single social gatherings and activities.

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 …

I'm a hostess, promoter, coordinator, and matchmaker by nature. Since moving to Portland, I decided to make my joy my job, which is networking people and making beneficial bonds. I love to dance and make introductions, so this group is for people (singles, entrepreneurs, newcomers) looking to make new connections through me from all the networking I do already. I'll share all that I'm up to, over the weekends and hope to make many friends make more new friends, and perhaps even fall in love. Sin …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 33 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

Do you love to dance? Enjoy hitting the local club during the weekend for a night out? This group is for all ages, all skill levels, all backgrounds and all orientations.....come as you are :) We'll visit a variety of clubs and groups in the local area, including many different dance styles. Suggestions and event hosts familiar with a specific genre of dance welcome!

Friday and Saturday night? Forget about it. This group will strive to create activities that fit the schedule of the restaurant employee. From late night happy hours to Monday hikes, we promise to understand that your hours are odd but it doesn't mean you have to be! Unless you want to. We'll take all types. We welcome anyone in any industry looking for off-peak-time activities. "So what do you do? Oh yeah, I wait tables too, no I haven't heard your band 'cause you guys are pretty new, but if …

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 is dedicated to those who are looking for a fun and relaxed atmosphere to meet other singles. We offer a wide variety of events to introduce some fun and silliness into our lives while maybe pushing you out of your comfort zone a bit.  Our goal is to meet new friends, maybe a new partner if you're lucky :) If you're interested in suggesting a new meet up, don't hesitate to email me! I'm always up for new ideas!

A group for singles who want to get out, explore new venues, adventures, meet other singles, create friendships, and have a great time together.  There is so much to experience in this fabulous part of the NW, and we just think it's bound to be more fun to experience it with other fun singles! If you're active, have a sense of adventure, and still have things to check off your 'bucket list'....and if you enjoy people and actually meeting face-to-face (you know, the old-fashioned way)....then th …

Tired of haggling your friends to see that band coming to town you're totally digging that they just aren't into? Want friends to join you at that dive bar show you love each week? Need an excuse to check out an awesome new music venue? Wish someone would invite YOU to a concert for once instead of the other way around? This Meetup group is just for you. We're a group of fans of live music of any kind that want to see great shows, meet new people, and support live music venues around Portland. …

Come join us on Thursday, January 31st from 6-8 p.m. at McMenamin's Old Church in Wilsonville. Warren Floyd performs rock and roll, folk rock and country covers from the 50's, 60,'s, 70's, 80's and 90's. He has performed with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and has been featured on John McEuen's Acoustic Traveller program on XM Satellite Radio. A fun evening of GREAT music!