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
Pattern Play: Exploring Hidden Data in Fashion
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Lucky Lab
**What’s Happening:**
**A meetup for artists, designers, and technologists to explore the intersection of art and data in fashion apparel. Whether you’re into tech, design, or just curious about merging data with visuals, this meetup is for you. We will open our own technology to public comment/feedback.**
**Why Attend:**
**Explore ideas on how technology intersects with art.**
**Network with lik(…)
Album Club First Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Old Market Pub & Brewery
Officially scheduling our 1st meeting! What to bring:
1. Name of artist / Title of album
2. Think of a brief description of the album to share with the group, and some reasons why you are sharing it or why it is important to you.
3. A good attitude!(…)
Double Mountain Brewery-Woodstock
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Double Mountain Brewery
Let’s talk about what we are reading! Everyone who wants to will have the opportunity to share about what they are reading followed with some group discussion. Listening is fine too!
5:30-6 Get settled in with food, drinks and introductions
6-7:30ish Sharing and discussion
I will do some timekeeping and light moderating if needed so everyone gets a chance to participate.
I can’t wait to hear ab(…)
PDX Rust September!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Portland State University — Fourth Avenue Building
The PDX Rust meetup will definitely be happening in September! We haven’t yet settled on the talk, but it’ll either be:
* Embedded Rust 201, continuing on with the MicroBit presentation Bart Massey did on Aug 1, getting into juicy details like interrupt handlers, analog-to-digital conversion, and the like, or
* WebAssembly in Rust
We’ll update this space as we settled the details.
Please plan t(…)
E. M. Forster – “A Passage to India”
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: New Seasons Market – Woodstock
Racial tensions in 1920s colonial India are the focus of Forster’s exploration of cultural differences and of what form the bounds of the our common humanity.
Rose Macaulay called it “the best and most interesting book he has written.”
I can’t wait to talk about it with you all!(…)
Happy Hour Social Connect
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Steeplejack Brewing Company
Hey there!
Ready for a break? Let’s get together for a casual happy hour where we can all relax, enjoy some good food, and share stories. This event is all about making real connections, finding friends in our startup journey, and just having a good time.
We’ll be meeting at…
Steeplejack
2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Can’t wait to see you there!(…)
Senior Friendly Game Morning Meet Up!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Other Worlds Games & Comics
Summer is a great time to try new things. We will stat back up in the fall.(…)
Fintech PDX – September Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Migration Brewing
Join us for our Fintech PDX September Networking Meeting! Stop by and network with Portland’s Fintech community.(…)
Monthly PDX APN Happy Hour
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Embassy Suites Portland
The Embassy Suites team is welcoming us to their venue for our meeting. They are kindly hosting drinks and light appetizers. There will be some giveaways including a raffle for a one night stay gift certificate including parking! They’re offering a tour as well. **Valet will be hosted (free) by Embassy Suites.**
So please, join us for the PDX Administrative Professionals Network’s happy hour. Con(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Portland
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Paddy’s
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Never Let Me Go — Kazuo Ishiguro
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Cliffs PDX
Kathy, Ruth and Tommy are boarders at an elite English school called Hailsham. Supervised by a group of “guardians,” the friends share music and rumors while navigating the shifting loyalties and heartbreaks of growing up. It’s all achingly familiar — at times, even funny. But things begin to feel first off, then sinister and, ultimately, tragic. As in so much of the best dystopian fiction, the po(…)
Our First Crafting Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Vancouver Community Library
At this event we will be making some fall crafts to prepare for upcoming craft fairs in September and October. We will meet at the Vancouver Community Library in the Klickitat Room.
Angel, the organizer of this group, is also neurodivergent, and is not able to supervise or provide care for participants. If you need this type of assistance, please bring a caregiver. Group members are also welcome (…)
Euchre Night (same partner all night)
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
You will play with the same partner all night. Either pick a partner or one will be assigned to you randomly.
**IF YOU GO ON THE WAITLIST I WILL ADD YOU IN GROUPS OF 4. I WILL GENERALLY NOT MOVE THE LAST GROUP UNTIL THE LAST DAY. Please do not stay on the waitlist unless you plan on playing if moved. You will need to know how to see and respond to direct messages on meetup. Please try to give amp(…)
Wyrd Witch 101 (Portland)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Way Home Studio
**Wyrd Witch 101** is an ongoing Women’s Learning Circle for individuals wanting to initiate or deepen their relationship to Witchcraft. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, you’ll have the opportunity to explore, share, ask questions, experiment, play, and practice in an intimate setting with magical sisters. The 1st Friday will be held in SE Portland, while the 3rd Friday will be held in Glads(…)
Manifesting Energy Circle
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Private home
**NOT for FIRST timers.** This meeting is **open to members who have attended at least one meeting in the past 6 months or**. This Circle Meetup is not suitable for introductions. Also, no guests can be brought along.
We will use a **structure** including a 5-10 minute guided meditation or breathing, grounding and raising the vibration of everyone, each person gets a turn to state what they want t(…)
Monthly Ethereum Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Rontoms
Join the local Ethereum community at the monthly meetup. The event is open format: come to relax, ask questions, share what you’ve been working on. Knowledge levels of all kinds welcome!(…)
Coffee with Friends! at Honey Latte Cafe!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Honey latte cafe
**Yay!** It’s **Coffee with Friends** time, again! **Welcome back** to our **on-going meetup series** where we gather for some good ol’ coffee and conversation. Woohoo!
For our next gathering, we will meet **Tuesday, September 3rd**, from **9:30 – 11:00 AM** at **Honey Latte Cafe** at **1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214.** Bonus: Plant-based treats in addition to excellent tea and coffee.
We’r(…)
Evening Paddle @ Jurgens Park Tualatin River
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Jurgens Park
Join us for a relaxing evening paddle on the Tualatin River! We’ll meet at Jurgens Park Paddle Launch to enjoy the sunset and connect with fellow paddling enthusiasts.
**Please bring your own kayak or SUP** since there are no rentals available at this location. If you need to borrow equipment, feel free to arrange it with someone in the group. Remember to bring your paddle, life jacket (PFD), and(…)
Men’s Divorce Support – OPEN MEETING
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: McMenamins Broadway Pub
*** PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH A NOTEBOOK/PAPER AND PEN ***
This will be an informal meet and greet over beverages. Meet other guys going through a similar situation, discuss some common obstacles, and learn a couple of super simple things to do immediately to improve how you’re dealing with and feeling about the situation.
We often discuss these topics:
Emotional hygiene – How and why to practi(…)
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
SMS Champions Walk-A-Thon
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Evergreen High School
Join us for our first annual SMS Champions Walk-A-Thon on September 7th, 2024.
Redferrin
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
Redferrin, an unorthodox and innovative Nashville artist, delivers high-energy, rebellious music mirroring rural culture.
Luvvly Speed Dating ◈ Active/ Healthy Lifestyle ◈ Ages 32 – 42 ◈ Portland
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Bar Cala
The new and better way to speed date. Follow personalized notification’s sent to your phone guiding you through a mix of first dates.
Mobility Class
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 3703 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd
This class will help you move more freely and preserve joint health.
Luvvly Speed Dating ◈ Queer Women ◈ Ages 25-32 ◈ Portland
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Doc Marie’s
The new and better way to speed date. Follow personalized notification’s sent to your phone guiding you through a mix of first dates.
More Than Marketing: A Celebration of Community
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Victoria Bar
A celebratory networking event hosted by AMA PDX Agency
Tacos in the Park 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Esther Short Park and Playground
Join us for a fun-filled day of delicious tacos and outdoor vibes at Tacos in the Park 2024!
Camas Art and Wine Walk
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Camas
Join us for a fun-filled day strolling through Camas, sipping on wine, and admiring beautiful art pieces from local artists!
Portland Weird Fest
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Oaks Amusement Park
Join us for the Inaugural Portland Weird Fest: Embrace the odd, strange, and bizarre
FREE – Planting Greens for a Fall Harvest in your Vegetable Garden
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Portland Edible Gardens Demonstration Garden
It’s the last chance to plant veggies in your garden for a fall harvest! Come to this hands-on workshop at our Demo garden and learn how!
Dungeons and Drag Queens: The Flamboyant Fall!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Alberta Abbey
“Nerdy, queer, fantastic.” – The Seattle Times
MicroMania Midget Wrestling
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
MicroMania is a high powered, explosive, athletic Pro Wrestling show that promises to be a BIG event with not necessarily BIG people!!
Aperitivo Italiano
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Cafe Olli
Experience an authentic Italian aperitivo right here in Portland! Let’s celebrate the start of school year together.
Luvvly Speed Dating ◈ Bisexual ◈ Ages 25 – 35 ◈ Portland
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Kava Saia
The new and better way to speed date. Follow personalized notification’s sent to your phone guiding you through a mix of first dates.
Heritage Soulfest 2024 presents Kalimba: The Spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire
◦ When: Sunday, Sep 1st
◦ Where: Alberta Abbey
Elevate Unity and Soundstage Events present the Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute KALIMBA as the must-see closeout to Heritage Soulfest 2024.
Charm & Chat: Witch’s Monthly Meet and Greet
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Seagrape Apothecary
Come join our monthly Charm & Chat event for witches to mingle, make new friends, and share magical tips and experiences over a cup of tea!
New Moon Tarot Circle
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Sage Crystals
Connect to your heart-space with a collective New Moon tarot reading, followed by a guided deep-healing meditation.
Multnomah County Commission District 1 Candidate Forum
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: University Place Hotel & Conference Center
Meghan Moyer and Vadim Mozrysky face a run-off election in November to represent District 1 on the Multnomah County Commission
Mountain Nights: Conference & Worship Night
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: 14986 NW Cornell Rd
Portland, this is for our city! ¡Portland, esto es para nuestra ciudad!
Sama Dams Album Fundraiser w/ guests AAN
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 14744 S Gerkman Rd
Doe Records and Piano Fort present a special night from two long time Portland staples, Sama Dams and AAN.