Let’s explore social events in Portland, ME happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Portland, Maine. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Portland
Maine Transplants – Lets grab a beer!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Newscapes brewing
Are you new to the Midcoast Maine area and looking to connect with others who have also made this beautiful region their home?
Join us for a beer after work where you can meet fellow transplants, share your experiences, and build new friendships.
Whether you recently relocated or have been here for a while, this event is a great opportunity to network, socialize, and explore the vibrant communit(…)
Community Connections Fair
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: HopeGateWay
Remember those activities fairs, where you could discover all the clubs, teams, and groups to join? Finally, there’s an activities fair for everyone!
**This FREE noncommercial all-ages fair is about fun and connection. Enjoy food, activities, and performances by local music groups while connecting with clubs, classes, and volunteer opportunities in your community.**
You can find out how to:
\- joi(…)
FreeIPA Web UI With Adam Young!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Portland Webworks, Inc.
⚡️ Join us for an Informative Talk: “Why the FreeIPA Web UI Looks Like No Other Javascript Code You Have Ever Seen?”
Presenter: Adam Young
⏰ Timeline
6:00 – 6:30 PM: Refreshments / networking
6:30 – 7:30 PM: Talk
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Networking / depart / optional Novare Res excursion(…)
Donate & Brunch @ Bird & Co.
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Bird & Co.
This event is a regular brunch just with an incentive to donate to Maine Needs! **We have a reservation at Bird & Co. so please be mindful of your commitment if you RSVP.**
**Step 1:** Drop off a donation to Maine Needs\* at 332 Forest Ave before brunch **OR** bring your donation to brunch and Jay will deliver it for you. **Any bit helps them, and there’s no donation minimum for joining this even(…)
Allie’s Birthday: Trivia at Rí Rá Irish Pub (6:30pm)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant
Trivia night. Please arrive at 6:30pm. Trivia starts at 7pm. Rí Rá Irish Pub has a great atmosphere and great food. Free parking available on the street or paid parking nearby.(…)
Tuesday Meditations in Portland with Clare Morin: September
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Portland New Church
Join us on Tuesdays in September for these calming, hour-long classes, designed to encourage us and offer gentle methods to help us transform our mind and break free from old habits.
**Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm at Portland New Church with Clare**
September 3 – No class, too close to Labor Day weekend!
September 10 – How to find inner calm
September 17 – What can dreams teach us? (with Gen Khedrub)
Se(…)
The startup journey – Good stories and lessons learned
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Newscapes brewing
Join us for an evening of talking about startups, entrepreneurship and angel investing. Nothing formal, just some good stories and lessons learned along the way.
This event is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, experienced operators, seasoned investors, and anyone interested in learning more about the local startup ecosystem.
At a minimum, you will also have the opportunity to network with like(…)
Game Night at Woodfords Club!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Woodfords Club
**Join us for tabletop games every Saturday night at 6:30pm**
The Woodfords Club is located at
179 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103
Take the stairs to the right when you enter the building.
No membership necessary
$2 non Woodfords Club members, $1 for WC members; for room use/maintenance
**BYO game to teach, or learn something new!**(…)
Board Game Club Meetup!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Board Game Night!! All are welcome!! Come join us in playing all kinds of board games, whether it’s Catan, Cribbage, Splendor, Scrabble, or any other kind of board game that you like!! You can either bring a game of your own, or just play one of the many games that I always bring. You can come or go at whatever times are convenient for you. We usually meet from 6pm to 9:30 or so, usually every wee(…)
Cars & Coffee Event to Benefit So. Po. Food Cupboard
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Maine Mall
Join Black Point Coffee at the South Portland Food Cupboard “Cars & Coffee” event to raise awareness and help fund weekly food distribution at the Cupboard. Held at the Maine Mall. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations are accepted.(…)
Veteran Beers in Portland
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Newscapes brewing
Nothing formal, just grabbing a beer and meeting some fellow veterans.
If you can’t make it until 5:30 or 6:00 pm, then that works, too!(…)
Weekly Hack Night
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Big Room Studios
Bring your computer, an appetite, any projects you’re working on or ideas you’d like to discuss, and join us for our weekly meetup!
There’s no agenda, but we’re show & tell friendly. We love seeing what you’re working on! Discussion topics are including but not limited to:
* AI & machine learning
* Virtual and augmented reality
* Programming and software engineering
* Robots and hardware
* Game (…)
Secure Data Destruction – The NAID AAA Certification® Difference
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Tyler Technologies
Join us for an engaging evening of cybersecurity discussions at the (ISC)² Maine Chapter event, where we will explore best practices for secure data destruction and asset disposal.
Our featured speaker, Allen Cornwall, Business Development Officer for GiveITGetIT.org, will provide valuable insights into these critical topics.
Give IT. Get IT. was founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2002 with a mi(…)
Active & Athletic Singles Trivia Team
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Sea Dog Brewing Co.
This is becoming a regular thing! Come join in the fun! Sea Dog has a great atmosphere for their weekly trivia, with full bar & restaurant menus. Trivia starts at 6:00, so arriving between 5:30 & 5:45 is encouraged. Add your random knowledge to everyone else’s— we just might win!
Sea Dog location at 125 Western Ave. in South Portland(…)
Local BIZness Network Weekly Meeting / Portland
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Stacks Pancake Co.
**Looking for local entrepreneurs and business to join us Thursdays from 8:30 – 9:30 AM for our weekly local business networking meeting. Please invite a friend or business associate to attend with you.**
**Local networking at its best!**
**Where?:**
**Stacks Pancake Company**
**139 Riverside Street**
**Portland, ME 04101**
**If you plan on attending in person, please arrive 15 minutes earlier (…)
Your Heart’s Journey
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Revive Gatherings
Your heart has been on quite the journey. Love, loss, grief and so much more.
Join me for this intuitive writing and self-discovery gathering that will be centered around connecting more deeply with your HEART.
What stories are living within the core of that precious heart of yours?
This gathering is open to anyone who has an interest in self-discovery, intuitive development, and self-expressio(…)
MOAC Board Meeting
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: undefined
This is an online event.
MOAC board meetings are open to paid members of the club.
Do NOT click “Attend” on Meetup for this event. This will NOT sign you up. Sign-ups are through the MOAC (moac.org) web page.
Details at: https://moac.org/event/moac-board-meeting-15/(…)
OBP space tour.
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Open Bench Project
Come check out the OBP. Visit the shop, take a tour, see what people are working on. This is a pretty informal event, so feel free to show up, make a friend and chat. Learn about many of the things you could do at the space. Dream a little, Visualize the maker you’ve always wanted to be, and get started on a path to a whole new you.(…)
Factory 3 makerspace tour
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Factory 3
Join us most Tuesdays and Saturdays for a 1/2 hour to 1 hour tour. Please send an email to [email protected] before signing up, to make sure the tour is on for the day you would like to attend.
We’ll show you our shops, common work areas, and private studios, and answer your questions about membership benefits.
Factory 3’s mission is to create a space, welcoming to all, that empowers makers to re(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Portland, you can try out Visitportland.com, Creativeportland.com, or Pressherald.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Portland, Maine
Skate Lab Sept/Oct Session!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Happy Wheels Skate Center
Let’s rock the rink with Tuesday Skate Lab SPARKLE + Thursday Skate Lab SHINE parties! Are you in or are you IN?
French pastry hands on baking class : Macarons and Beignets
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Bravo Maine
Macarons and Beignets
Trust In Moms Program Reception
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Stevens Square Community Center
DON’T MISS THIS POWERFUL CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF MOTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
The Mainebiz Women to Watch Reception
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Halo at the Point
Come celebrate the incredible women making waves in Maine’s business world at The Mainebiz Women to Watch Reception!
Deerlady with Allison Burik
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: SPACE
Mali Obomsawin and Magdalena Abrego are Deerlady— two improvising artists bonded in the language of experimentation.
Bio & Brews
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The Cellars at Allagash Brewing Company
Explore the scientific foundations of beer brewing and network with the life sciences community
Edible Institute 2024 | Waves of Change: Navigating the Future of Food
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Hannaford Hall
Join thought-leaders, journalists, community builders and innovators in the sustainable food movement as we gather in Portland, Maine.
MEWC End of Summer Networking!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Rising Tide Brewing Company
Join us for one more networking and informational session before the summer ends!
A Woven Journey: Weaving Workshop – September 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 105 St James St
Start with yarn, leave with a table runner in a weekend workshop.
Maine Food Strategy Handoff Celebration
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: 95 Darling Ave
Celebrate the work of the Maine Food Strategy and the future of the Maine Food Convergence as it works to build a more connected food system
13th Annual Good Life Market Wine Tasting
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center
Join us as we taste wines paired with a variety of fruits and cheeses!
Silent Book Club – Portland
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Blind Tiger Portland – Danforth Street
A book club where you enjoy reading, friends, and treats—without any homework
OOBHS Class of 2004 | 20th Reunion!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Jimmy the Greek’s
Come join us for a night of nostalgia and catching up with old friends at our 20 Year Reunion!
Nakatani Gong Orchestra
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: SPACE
Tatsuya Nakatani brings this 17-piece Gong Orchestra to SPACE for a night of immersive soundscapes and avant-garde percussion.
Bands Behind the Barn
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 63 Justin Merrill Rd
Get ready for a rocking good time with Bands Behind the Barn – live music, cold drinks, and good vibes all night long!
The Time Masters
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: SPACE
Newly restored animated epic fromRené Laloux (Fantastic Planet)
Useful Knowledge: Observing & Hacking Your Built Environment
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Mechanics’ Hall
USEFUL KNOWLEDGE: A series dedicated to exploration and dissemination of valuable knowledge across the vast spectrum of human experience
Graze with Après September 13, 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Pineland Farms
Graze at Pineland Farms September 13, 2024
Your Heart’s Journey: An Intuitive Writing & Self-Discovery Gathering
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 170 US-1
Your heart has been on quite the journey. Love, loss, grief and more.
Join me for this intuitive writing and self-discovery gathering…
COMEDY SPECIAL – Maxwell Shultz “Is Getting Married”
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Mathew’s Pub
Comedian Maxwell Shultz Films Another Special!