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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Live Action Short Films (Oscar Noms) @ Portland Museum of Art
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME, USThis is our chance to see the 2026 Oscar Nominated live action shorts at the Portland Museum of Art before the Academy Awards later in March. This event is specifically for the live action shorts.
Get your ticket here ($10) for the screening on Saturday 3/7 at 12pm (there are multiple screenings so make sure you have the right day/time). We'll meet in the cafe at 11:30am 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.
3 attendees
Reheated Rivalry Drag Show @ ECC
Equality Community Center, 511 Congress Street, 1st Floor, Portland, ME, USJoin us at the cottage for ReHeated Rivalry, a celebration of the ICY hot book and TV series phenomenon, Heated Rivalry. The event features Maine’s favorite hunky and twunky Drag Kings performing in a Drag Show focusing on the Heated Rivalry visual lore. This event will definitely sell out, so get your tickets here now! I have a promo code, for a couple free tickets! DM if you want it.
There will be themed cocktails from Cocktail Mary’s & mocktails from Drinks With Jam as well as a post show dance party with music curated by DJ Rexx Chaos. Adorn yourself in your finest jock gear for a chance to win a prize, but costumes are not required. There will be games, a raffle, and whole lot more in addition to the performances. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. Full details here.
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.
11 attendees
Science Cafe @ Novel
Novel, 633 Congress St, Portland, ME, USUNE is hosting a Science Cafe event at Novel where neuroscientist Ling Cao will lead a conversation on "Chronic Pain: is it all in your head?" Join us to hang out and explore this topic together in a casual environment. Check out this article for more about what "science cafes' are.
The event will be downstairs. Novel has its menu online which includes all sorts of alcoholic and nonalcoholic, and cafe 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.
7 attendees
Cutting Through the Rocks - Documentary
Space Gallery, 538 Congress Street, Portland, ME, USSPACE Gallery is hosting a view of the documentary "Cutting Through The Rocks". Tickets are $10 + fees (I think it comes out to be around $12). Seating is general admission so we'll meet a little early and pick out spots. Please buy tickets in advance at: https://space538.org/event/cutting-through-rocks/
ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINEE – Best Documentary Feature Film
dir. Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni
94 min.
In Azeri Turkish and Farsi with English subtitlesAs the first elected councilwoman of her deeply conservative Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi — a divorced, motorcycle riding, former midwife — stands out. Tenacious and not easily intimidated, Sara is determined to uplift her community and put an end to the empty promises and laziness perpetuated by local councilmen over the years. But it is as an advocate for the girls and women in her village where she encounters the greatest opposition.
Among other things, she aims to break long-held patriarchal traditions by training teenage girls to ride motorcycles and stopping child marriages. When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
Awards:
2025 Sundance Film Festival – Grand Jury Award for World Cinema Documentary
New Zealand Film Festival – Best Documentary & Audience Award
Visions Du Réel – Audience Award
Woodstock Film Festival – Leon Gast Award for Best Feature Documentary4 attendees
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