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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Trash Clean-up w/ Rubbish Project @ Lighthouse Bikes
Lighthouse Bikes, 37 Ocean St, South Portland, ME, USLet’s help pick up trash around the Knightville neighborhood in South Portland with the Rubbish Project. It's a nice opportunity to walk around the neighborhood, help the environment, and hang out together. We’ll meet at Lighthouse Bikes at 8:50am and head out to pickup trash as a group around as soon as folks arrive. They have a registration link here (FREE) but it's not required to sign up ahead of time. BYO mug for coffee!
Here's the timeline:
- 9-9:30am: Sign in at the Rubbish table
- 9:30-10:30: Community trash clean-up around the neighborhood
(bags, buckets, and grabbers provided.) - 10:30: A sweet raffle from your favorite local businesses!
Kid Friendly • Planet Friendly • Dog Friendly • Dress for the weather!
About Rubbish Portland:
“Rubbish clean-up efforts are a collaboration between Saltwater Classroom and GoGo Refill and take place in and around Portland, Maine. Together, we create fun and educational experiences centered around community trash reduction and low-waste living. Each event, we partner with local businesses to not only host our clean-up, but provide drink specials and a raffle for volunteers as well.”I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. This event is weather permitting. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
5 attendees
Shakespeare in the Park @ Deering Oaks Park
Deering Oaks, Portland, ME, USFenix Theatre Company is performing Henry IV (part one), directed by Peter Brown. Meet us at the bandstand at 6pm to find a place to sit and hang out before the performance starts at 6:30pm. This event is free or donate-what-you-will (suggested $25/person). Ticket are not required and space is first-come-first-serve but they recommend signing up here so they can email you directly in case of cancellation due to weather.
Bring your own folding beach chair (i.e. preferably a low chair so it doesn't block others' view) or blanket. Feel free to pack a picnic. This event is kid friendly. Check out their FAQ here for more info on accessibility, bathrooms, parking, etc.
This event is outdoors and weather permitting, and I'll reschedule to Saturday 7/18 if this date gets rained out.
Getting there: Henry IV Part 1 performs on the bandstand in Deering Oaks Park, right off the parking paths before the State Street exit. It's the same location as Comedy of Errors (2021) and Shakespeare Abridged (2023). There is parking along the paths in Deering Oaks Park when you enter from Deering Avenue. You can also try parking on State Street, Park Ave, or Deering Ave.
Stay home if you’re feeling sick or exposed to someone sick.
10 attendees
Trivia @ Bissell Brothers
Bissell Brothers, 38 Resurgam Pl, Portland, ME, USBissell Brothers is hosting trivia at its Thompson Point taproom. Meet us at 5:40pm so we can grab tables and settle in before trivia starts. Team limit is 6 people. If there's a big wait list we can start a second team. This Jeopardy! Bar League trivia.
Bissell serves mostly beer but they also have soda, cider, wine, and hard seltzer. Food served until 7:30pm, menu here.
Transportation: Bissell Brothers is at Thompson Point which is walkable, bikable, or bus-able from the peninsula. If you drive, please note that Thompson Point is 24/7 paid parking managed by a private company (they will ticket). This link has everything you need to know about parking: https://www.thompsonspoint.com/parking
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.
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