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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Trivia (Jay's version) @ Westbrook on Tap
Westbrook On Tap, 1 Westbrook Common #5, Westbrook, ME, USMeet us at 6:30pm so we can grab tables and settle in at Westbrook on Tap for trivia. Questions start at 7pm. Team limit is 6 people. Normally I play with you, but this week I'll be subbing for Sara and will be asking the questions. There will be prizes for first and second place. If there's enough interest on the wait list, we can expand the attendance for a second team.
Westbrook on Tap is an extension of Westbrook House of Pizza so you can get any food on their menu and a variety of alcoholic and NA beverages.
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.
7 attendees
"Makers at the Movies" @ PMA
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME, USThe PMA is partnering with Olde School Fiber & Craft and Handiwork for a new “Makers at the Movies” series! They'll be showing You've Got Mail, and attendees are invited to bring knitting, crochet, fiber arts, or drawing projects to work on during the film. The lights will remain partially on to accommodate making. Please note: glitter and wet materials (such as liquid glue or ink) are not permitted. Tickets are $10 and you can reserve them here.
We'll meet at the cafe outside the auditorium at 2:30pm to hang out a little bit before the movie.
I'll post updates in the comments, so keep an eye out for those notifications. I'll also post a comment on the event when I arrive so you know how to find us. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
5 attendees
Portland Green Drinks @ Local 188
Local 188, 685 CONGRESS STREET, Portland, ME, USLet's hang out at the Green Drinks event at Local 188! Green Drinks a nonprofit pop-up sipping event where you bring your own drinking vessel and you get 6 drink tickets. Get your ticket here! - $15/person. Tickets will sometimes sell out before the event.
The drinks are all donated by local businesses (mostly breweries and distilleries) and the proceeds this month will go to the nonprofit passivhausMAINE.
Beverages will be provided by:- Angoor Wine Bar
- Banded Brewing
- Mast Landing
- Mason's Brewing
- Orono Brewing
- Peak Brewing
- Non-alcoholic beer and seltzer
Food partners:
- Plot Twist Pretzels
- La Nef Chocolate
Other Things to Know:
- 21+ event
- Bring your ID
- Please bring your own vessel, cup, or drinking apparatus
- There will be non-alcoholic option like seltzer or soda
- Please leave your pups at home
- Babies are welcome as long as they can be worn!
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.
2 attendees
Reading & Drinks @ Novel
Novel, 633 Congress St, Portland, ME, USLet's meet at Novel. Bring whatever book you're currently reading. We'll hang out for a little bit, grab a drink, and then do some reading. This isn't a book club with assigned reading - it's just getting together to chat and read.
Novel has its menu online which includes all sorts of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. They also have small bites.
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
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