About us
Well, some of us HAVE HOBBIES, but this group is for diverse-interest people who want to sample a variety of fun events that may include dancing, arts, food, music, parks, walks, talks/discussions (our own or outside events), picnics, last-minute concerts, etc. This group is under new management and we will work with everyone to build the flavor of the group as we collaborate and enable additional organizers.
I think the group (has and) will center around people aged 40 to 70 (roughly), but that is only a guess -- let's just say that if you can let your inner child out then you are welcome. The group was founded as leaning towards singles, so let's say that will be supported but not the only focus. Couples welcome. Individuals in relationships are also a great fit. Also, just anyone who wants events where they can show up solo and meet new friends is the main direction I see, I now see the name "I have no hobbies" as a whimsical and modest was to suggest that we are looking to have fun, meet people, find hobbies, etc. (I think it is a catchy name.) Our dream is to build something over time -- friendships. Can we achieve something that is greater than just some "consumable time filler?" Yes, we can.
This is just a placeholder description as the group just changed owners today. So, stay tuned for a few new events coming soon.
Thanks, Joe and Graeme
Upcoming events
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The Secret Life of Parks
Stevens Pavilion Picnic Shelter, 3119 Southwest Fairview Boulevard, Portland, OR, USHere's what nobody tells you about Hoyt Arboretum: those feelings you get on the trail - the sudden inexplicable calm, the unexpected melancholy - those aren't accidents. They were designed.
Somebody sat down with a pencil, a plan, and a very sophisticated understanding of human emotion, and engineered exactly how you would feel at every turn.
On this hike, we're revealing the whole beautiful conspiracy.
You'll learn exactly how trail curves are used to build anticipation. How sudden clearings manipulate emotion. By the end of this walk, you will never stroll through a Portland park again without seeing the invisible hand that shaped your entire experience.
It's like getting the secret decoder ring for every green space in the park.
And the history? Buckle up. Hoyt’s origin story has more villains, backroom scheming, and improbable heroism than your entire Netflix queue. It's a lot.
This will be a fully interactive experience. The hike comes loaded with a visual library of historical photos, maps, and graphics that you pull up on your device as we walk. Stand in a spot. Open your screen. See exactly what it looked like a century ago. It's immersive, it's fascinating, and it will ruin ordinary walks for you forever.
Fair warning: this one fills up fast and the waitlist is long. Please treat your RSVP like a reservation at a really good restaurant - if you can't make it, cancel so someone else can have the table.🌲
The Stats:
Mostly dirt trails with numerous benches, vistas, info placards & observation decks
Bonus media on the trail. Bring your Phone fully charged, please.
Meeting Point Location: Stevens Pavilion Picnic Shelter - right across from Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center
Meeting Point Address: 3119 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97205
Google Maps Meeting Point
Meeting Point GPS: 45.51565008850737, -122.71680979412598
Main Parking Area: Hoyt Arboretum Paid Parking Lot 1 & Lot 2
Overflow Parking Locations: SW Fairview Blvd, Veteran’s Parking Lot (8 min. walk), Parking Lot B (12 min. walk).
Map of our hike. Press “preview route” to see animated trail.
Distance: Approximately 2.4 miles
Elevation gain: 384 feet.
Estimated time on trail: 95 minutes hiking & 70 minutes learning
Difficulty level: Easy
Trail type: Lollipop Loop
Parking: Paid Parking Kitty Lots
Bathrooms at the trailhead at Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center10 attendees
Oregon Symphony - Drum Tao - only $25
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 Sw Broadway, Portland, OR, USIMPORTANT: Your $25 per ticket payment is due to Rie within 48 hours of signing up. Venmo details can be found on line 6 of the Google sheet here.
Please provide your email address when you sign up; your ticket(s) will be emailed there. You can also send your email to Rie via Meetup messaging. If you do not provide an email, the ticket(s) will be left for you at Will Call.
Experience the power and grace of Drum Tao, a world-renowned Japanese percussion group, and be mesmerized by their synchronized drumming, martial arts, and acrobatic performances.
Show infoWe held 29 seats at Upper Balcony Section D (X2~Z11) with a special discounted price of $25.00 (price without a discount is $34.00). Usually, we can obtain 10% discount if we have 10 people and 20% discount if we have 20 people, so it is cheaper than the normal group purchase discount. We may have to return some seats on 3/2/2026 if not many seats are taken, so please do not wait to sign up.
25 attendees
Oregon Symphony - Demon Slayer nearly 50% off!
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR, USIMPORTANT: Your $33 per ticket payment is due to Rie within 48 hours of signing up. Venmo details can be found on line 6 of the Google sheet here.
Please provide your email address when you sign up; your ticket(s) will be emailed there. You can also send your email to Rie via Meetup messaging. If you do not provide an email, the ticket(s) will be left for you at Will Call.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert, a groundbreaking new concert series based on one of the most popular anime and Japanese manga franchises of all time, is coming to the Oregon Symphony. This concert invites audiences into an extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Recently amassing a global fan base and taking the world by storm, the iconic soundtrack to this series will be brought to life on stage by a stunning 18-piece orchestra. At the same time, the unforgettable scenes are projected onto a full-size cinema screen, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans and enthusiasts to dive deeper into the series' emotional depth, soaring soundscape, and cinematic grandeur.
Show infoWe have held 22 seats at Upper Balcony Section D (X1 through Y11) with a special discounted price of $33.00 (price without a discount is $64.00). Usually, we can obtain 10% discount if we have 10 people and 20% discount if we have 20 people, so it is cheaper than the normal group purchase discount. We may have to return some seats on 3/2/2026 if not many seats are taken, so please do not wait to sign up.
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Lettuce with the Oregon Symphony only $33
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR, USIMPORTANT: Your $33 per ticket payment is due to Rie within 48 hours of signing up. Venmo details can be found on line 6 of the Google sheet here.
Please provide your email address when you sign up; your ticket(s) will be emailed there. You can also send your email to Rie via Meetup messaging. If you do not provide an email, the ticket(s) will be left for you at Will Call.
Join Lettuce with the Oregon Symphony for a once-in-a-lifetime eruption of shapeshifting funk uniting with orchestral brilliance. With years of symphony collaborations under their belt, Lettuce's signature deep-pocket grooves ignite the stage as they are surrounded by the orchestral arrangements of their original music with sweeping strings, bold brass, and cinematic power. Every arrangement becomes larger-than-life, transforming their legendary catalog into a soaring, symphonic experience. It’s a genre-dissolving night that celebrates a one-of-a-kind "symphonic funk" experience.
Show infoWe held 29 seats at Upper Balcony Section C (X1 through Z11) with a special discounted price of $33.00 (price without a discount is $40.00).
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