About us
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
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Portland Museum of Art: Third Thursday
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME, USI love movies at the PMA, but I'm sad to admit I've never actually been to the PMA except for movies. Let's change that!
Every third Thursday of the month the PMA is free throughout the entire day and during extended hours, making Access for All last from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with an evening party with musicians, food trucks, artists, and more.
The Portland String Quartet will be playing in the great hall from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, https://www.portlandmuseum.org/magazine/thirdthursdays and https://www.portlandmuseum.org/eventscalendar/2026/2/19/portland-string-quartet-performance-in-great-hall
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.
5 attendees
Animated Short Films (Oscar Noms) @ Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME, USFunny, sweet, thoughtful, and profound: The 2026 Oscar Nominated shorts are always varied and interesting. This event is specifically for the animated shorts. Join us for a viewing at the Portland Museum of Art.
Get your ticket here ($10) for the screening on Fri. 2/20 at 6pm (there are multiple screenings so make sure you have the right day/time). We'll meet in the cafe at 5:30pm to hang out for a bit before the show starts. If you feel like grabbing a drink or a snack, here is the menu.
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.
10 attendees
Documentary Short Films (Oscar Noms) @ Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME, USThe 2026 Oscar Nominations are out and this is our chance to see the nominees for short documentaries. Join us for a viewing at the Portland Museum of Art.
Get your ticket here ($10) for the screening on Sun. 2/22 at 3:15pm (there are multiple screenings so make sure you have the right day/time). We'll meet in the cafe at 2:30pm to hang out for a bit before the show starts. If you feel like grabbing a drink or a snack, here is the menu. Please keep in mind that the run time is about 160 minutes.
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.
4 attendees
Read Harder Book Challenge: Read A Book Featured On a "Best Book Covers" List
Novel, 633 Congress St, Portland, ME, USWe're completing the Book Riot's 2026 Read Harder Book Challenge. The challenge is simple - there's a list of 24 objectives ranging from genre types to books written by diverse authors and you try to complete as many objectives as possible.
As a group, each month we choose one task to complete. Each person gets to pick their own book - and the following month, we'll discuss the books we chose and pick our next objective as a group.
This month's chosen objective: Read a Book from a "Best Book Covers" list.
The goal: Finish all 24. Yes, books can 'complete' more than one objective if you choose well. Feel free to discuss books in the comments.
You can track your tasks completed on a PDF.
It's a book club without the assigned book - you only read the books you choose!
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.
We are a registered book club at Novel and receive a 10% discount while the group is meeting.
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