Let’s explore social events in Portland, OR 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.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Portland where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Portland
Pottery Painting Meet Up
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Color Me MIne
* Join the Clackamas Pottery Painting Meetup Group for a fun and creative evening of pottery painting! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for all skill levels.
* Let your imagination run wild as you transform a plain ceramic piece into a work of art using various techniques and colors. Our experienced instructors will be on hand to provide guidance and tips as you h(…)
(New Location) Exploring AI’s Impact on Education
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Instrument
🚨 NEW LOCATION: Instrument (3529 N Williams Ave. Portland, OR) 🚨
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring experts in the field of education as they delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the learning environment.
Our panelists will share their insights and experiences on integrating AI into educational settings, discussing both the challenges and opportuniti(…)
Inviting all NEW MEMBERS To Come Make A New Friend!
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Ringler’s Pub
I was recently talking to someone who was attending their very first meetup event. She reminded me how intimidating coming to something like this could be, and how much courage it took to get through the door.
So, for this event, I encourage people who considers themselves a NEW MEMBER to attend – whether it is your first time to ANY meetup event, or your first time to this group.
Existing membe(…)
Momo’s
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Momo’s
Come anytime, bring any book book you’re reading :).
No pressure to socialize, you can just dive into your book if you want.
The first half hour we’ll get comfortable, get to know each other, order some food/ drinks.
Then get down to reading :).
No pressure to read, come and hang out!
Can’t wait to meet you!(…)
Tuesday Boardgames Evening at Mox Boarding House
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Mox Boarding House
Hi all! Lets continue the boardgames evening meetup! The location will be the following:
**Mox Boarding House** \~6:00pm-10:00pm
1938 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
The spots are **limited**, due to we do not have any reservation. Mox Portland offers a free game library while you enjoy their food and cocktails.
To help me out organizing this event, please follow the following rules:
**1) Pl(…)
Demolicious – FEBRUARY 2025 (WESTSIDE)
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: UpStart Collective (westside)
**FEBRUARY Demolicious will be at the NEW westside UpStart Collective location!**
**::::::: Please use the form below to apply to pitch for 2025!:::::::::**
Demolicious is back! This monthly pitch event brings together founders and the community to learn about what is being built here and around Portland.
**How this all works:** If you are a founder, you will **[apply to pitch here](https://for(…)
Beers with Engineers
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Deschutes Brewery and Public House
No agenda, no pitch, no bullshit. As always, come geek out, network, and have a good time.
Beers with Engineers is a diverse group of engineers from a variety of fields coming together to share a drink after work, commiserate with like-minded nerds, and learn more about our respective industries.
If it’s your first time joining us, welcome! We strive to make our meetup welcoming for both newcome(…)
Friday Night Bar Hopping: SE Hawthorne & Belmont
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Space Room Lounge
The list of bars are the following:
**Space Room Lounge** \~7:00pm-9:00pm
4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
**McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub** \~9:00pm-11:00pm
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
**Triple Nickel Pub** \~11:00pm-End of Night
3646 SE Belmont St #4326, Portland, OR 97214
Time and schedule are somewhat tentative based on group size, bar capacity, general vibes and p(…)
Entrepreneurs Looking to Grow through Networking
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Steeplejack Brewing Company
We are a diverse group that definitely prefers a more casual setting to meet fellow entrepreneurs and expand our networks. Whether you’re established or just getting started, we all can learn and share our experiences of what’s working or what needs more attention in our businesses. At around 12:00 am, we’ll break into small groups for about 30 mins to get to know each other better!
Hope to see y(…)
Thursday Mix & Mingle @ Paymaster Lounge
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Paymaster Lounge
**Follow us on IG @mixandminglepdx for event updates and stories! Tag us with #mixandminglepdx**
Find friends to build your next social circle
Find your next business contact
Find a fun experience to fill your evening
Everyone is looking for something, someone might be looking for someone like you!
Each event will be centered around organic, free-flow socializing. No pressure, no awkward ice break(…)
Software Developer Happy Hour
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: White Owl Social Club
Join us to meet other developers as well as some who are further along in their careers. Get to know some friendly people in our industry! 👋 Our goal is to help build community- we want you here!
All levels of experience are welcome.(…)
Medieval Social with Mead at Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery
Did you know that Portland has a Hobbit pub? Neither did I until I recently typed “second breakfast” into Google Maps.
Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery is a medieval-themed tasting room that draws inspiration from Middle-Earth and Skyrim. They produce their own mead and sell handmade leather goods. I highly recommend their Dragonfyre Capsicumel mead. It’s a sweet and spicy mead, made with dragonfrui(…)
Walking Sellwood-Moreland: Historic Garthwick Loop
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: CAFE CINCO SIETE
**ROUTE**: For this walk, we trek the secluded, magical, decidedly upscale Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood of Garthwick. Bordering the Willamette Valley Country Club (and golf course), Garthwick is its own serenely beautiful world. You’ll feel miles away from the hustle-bustle of downtown Sellwood. And yet Garthwick is within easy walking distance of a number of excellent coffee and retail shops, a(…)
February Happy Hour at Low Brow Lounge
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Low Brow Lounge
East Coast Expats is coming to the Pearl District! Let’s meet up for food, drink, and conversation at Low Brow Lounge. It’s a neighborhood dive, though it’s not quite as divey as the name suggests. Pretty charming, actually.
The space is shaped like a U, with the bar on the left side when you first enter. We’ll be sitting on the right side, all the way to the back, where there’s a big circular bo(…)
Volunteer habitat restoration (ivy pulling!) 🌿
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Woods Memorial Natural Area
Want to get a little dirty and restore a natural area with like-minded single folks? Let’s get together for an event with Portland Parks & Rec to help improve wildlife habitat and air/water quality.
**What to expect**
* We’ll be removing invasive English ivy to make room for folks to plant young native trees, shrubs and flowers in the future. (Removing ivy is pretty easy because it has shallow r(…)
Portland Microsoft User Groups Networking
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Spirit of 77
We look forward to bringing the Portland Microsoft User Groups together including Fabric, Power Platform, and Azure IN PERSON for a lively evening of networking.
Whether you are a new or experienced user, or simply interested in learning more about working with Microsoft’s tools and technologies, we’d love to have you join us for food, drinks, and merriment.
See you then!(…)
Feb 21-23 Summit Mt. Saint Helens cabin adventure weekend
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: undefined
We are renting a cabin in the Mt. Saint Helens area for the weekend and having great food, great company, and on that Saturday a number of us will make a push for the Mt. Saint Helens summit as weather permits. Those pushing up St. Helens will need snowshoes, crampons, and an ice ax. Folks are free to do what they like.
We like meeting new folks and having new folks join, but we would like to mee(…)
Movie Theater Night – Becoming Led Zeppelin at 7 at Regal Fox Tower
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: REGAL FOX TOWER STADIUM 10
Hi all,
Looking forward to see you tomorrow for Becoming Led Zeppelin at 7 at Regal Fox Tower.
I’ll be coming from a hair appointment so I will update with my ETA in the comments prior to the event.
Thanks!
Cory(…)
Think & Drink | Topic: Romance | @ NW Portland Hostel
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Northwest Portland Hostel OR Park Lane Suites and Inn
Each week in our regions all around the world, interesting locals line yourself get together to talk, share ideas and learn from the perspectives of others on a posted topic.
This weeks topic is: Romance
How does romance manifest with you? What is romance? Is it purely just a ritual? Perhaps it is a set of ways to act based on the culture you are in? It varies a lot by person, though for many of(…)
Coached Play 2.0 – 2.75 Grow Your Skills!
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Hillside Community Center
**Our Events Have 300+ Five-Star Reviews!**
**Prerequisite: You need to know the basic rules and how to keep score to attend this session. Complete beginners will be asked to sit out.**
If you’ve taken a beginner pickleball class, it’s time to start playing more pickleball! Join other newer players on the court to play Pickleball with coaching and refereeing from instructor Robert Wolfe. We will(…)
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 Travelportland.com, Everout.com, or Pdxpipeline.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Portland, Oregon
Electric Rodeo Dance Party
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
Saddle up for Electric Rodeo—where country meets high-energy dance vibes! Dance all night with neon lights & electrifying beats!
YERI MUA at KASA Nightclub in Portland on Friday Feb 21st, 2025 (21+)
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Kasa Nightclub Portland
Come party with YERI MUA at KASA Nightclub in Portland on Fri. Feb 21st, 2025 | 21+ only
Tommy Stinson (The Replacements/GnR)w/special guests at Bunk Bar Portland
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Bunk Bar Water
Join Tommy Stinson (The Replacements/Guns N’Roses, Bash&Pop) at Bunk Bar Portland. Special guests Karla Rose and Little Venom.
40+ Singles Night at The People’s Courts
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The People’s Courts, Northeast 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
A fun night for singles over the age of 40 to meet and mingle! You might even find your match!
CCL Greater PNW Regional Conference: Cultivating Climate Champions
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Heathman Lodge
Growing our knowledge, personal power, and community to promote meaningful climate legislation together.
Blue Foods Forum: Seafaring Speakeasy!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Union/Pine
Join us to immerse in the depths and flavors of Oregon’s ocean foods & innovations at this sea-centric culinary celebration.
AMA PDX Marketing Meet-Up at Ground Breaker Brewing Co
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Ground Breaker Brewing and Gastropub
Join local marketers for a bevvy and conversation!
On Models: An Architecture Runway Show
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Jk Gill Building
City of Possibility brings together extraordinary models by 40+ practitioners. Here from the architects and model makers themselves.
Hands-On, In-Person Blueberry Pruning Workshop
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 78th Street Heritage Farm
Hands-on, in person blueberry pruning workshop
Blue Foods Forum: Seaweed + Oyster Social
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Redd East Event Space
Let’s gather foodies & experts to chat about all things blue foods at the Seaweed Oyster Mixer: a business social for ocean entrepreneurs!
Rose City Blues 2025
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Alberta Abbey
Portland’s premier blues dancing festival! Great music, great dance classes, dance all night.
AI & Controllership, IMA Update, & Nonprofit Financial Management
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Join the IMA PDX in Downtown Portland at Fogo de Chao for our February CPE Dinner presentations from TWO special guest speakers!
2025 HR Boot Camp
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Northwest Gospel Church: East Vancouver
Lightwell Insurance Advisors of Washington in collaboration with the Church HR Network invites you to join us for the HR Bootcamp 2025!
Parkinson’s Advocate Happy Hour
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Brix Tavern – Tualatin
Join us for happy hour and meet and mingle with Parkinson’s advocates in our local community.
His Harvest Church Gala Fundraiser Event
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: 11005 NE Hwy 99
Join us for a night of fun, food, and fundraising at the His Harvest Church Gala Fundraiser Event!
THE BELLE SUPPER CLUB: A Burlesque Dinner Cabaret
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Victorian Belle Mansion
Join us at Portland’s most charmingly titillating vintage dinner experience in the city at THE BELLE SUPPER CLUB!
SheJumps x Arc’teryx Portland | Women’s Snow Rescue & Safety Workshop | OR
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Arc’teryx Portland Store
Join SheJumps at Arc’teryx Portland for an introduction to snow rescue and safety
Club Privata: Little Black Dress – Kasidie Night
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Club Privata
Come party at the Pacific Northwest’s premier lifestyle nightclub!
Undress For A Cause – Your Wardrobe, Their Hope
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Golden
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Undress For A Cause, where fashion meets philanthropy.
Club Privata: Newbie’s Night
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Club Privata
Come party at the Pacific Northwest’s premier lifestyle nightclub!