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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"Don't Look Now" (Horror Movie Club) @ Geno's
Geno's Rock Club, 625 Congress St., Portland, ME, USJoin us at Geno's for drinks and to watch a screening of the classic horror movie "Don't Look Now." There's no cover. Geno's is cash only (they have an ATM).
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.
8 attendees
Board Games @ Another Round
Another Round, 549 Congress St, Portland, ME, USMeet us at Another Round at 6pm to play some board games! Another Round is a board game cafe/bar so they have a huge game library for us to use, but you're welcome to bring a game too. There is a table fee of $3/person/hour and we'll be paying separately as individuals. Check out their full drink and snack menu here.
Getting there: Another Round is in the middle of downtown Portland. There isn't a parking lot, but you can find parallel parking if you don't mind walking 2-3 blocks. After 6pm, street parking is free and green hour limit signs don't apply.
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.
8 attendees
Portland Jane's Walk: Re-Urbanizing Franklin Street
Lincoln Park, 356 Congress Street, Portland, ME, USThis event is to attend one of the Jane's Walks in Portland (description below). Afterwards if people are up for it, let's go to Eighty 8 Donuts to hang out and chat.
Jane's Walk is an annual global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks combine the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement.
We will meetup to go on a walk led by Markos Miller, from GrowSmart Maine, about the history of the neighborhood around current day Franklin Arterial (how it was fractured and destroyed to make way for the bigger street) and the plan to restore Franklin Street to the urban fabric of the Portland peninsula. Read the walk's descriptions here! This will be a 1 hour urban walking tour. Participants should have good walking shoes and be able to walk on irregular surfaces.
Meeting spot: Lincoln Park, outdoors, near Federal and Congress Streets.
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
1 attendee
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