Like to see live music? But maybe you're new in town or your tastes run wider than your friends? Join us to catch some great live music in Portland. We like indie rock and pop bands that are doing something new, and we'd like to meet up with others who love new music. We'll be picking out live shows at local venues, and trying to encourage a bit of social interaction before the shows, to build up some community. Our tastes are pretty broad, so shows may range from indie pop to funk/R&B, world mu …

We are a group that is interested in getting out of the house. The events will most likely  be scheduled in an impromptu manner, outdoors, and fun. Oregon has a lot to offer, let's take advantage of it. Ideas on the table include: Hiking the mountains and coast, potluck dinners, bike rides, swimming, snorkeling, caving, rock climbing, fishing, paddling, xc skiing, dancing, Settlers of Catan, and your idea here.

A group of people that enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, back packing, mountain climbing, rock climbing, kayaking, skiing.

We are a tough and motivated group of women with a passion for hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, kayaking, mountain-biking and rock climbing. We have experience and a good deal of athletic ability; we seek bigger challenges and are not afraid of the rain. We never miss an opportunity to bask in the splendor of the mountains that surround us or to enjoy the company of the friends we meet along the trail. We are a community of venturesome pioneers, where every member has the power to plan a Mee …

Do you feel the energy in crystals? Do you see visions when gazing into rocks? How do you use gemstones? Crystals include rocks, stones, and gems along with all other aspects of the Mineral Kingdom. Learn how to connect with your stones. Allow me to teach you how to use Crystals for self empowerment. Journey with your crystals via guided meditation. Find new and interesting ways meditation can help you improve your life. We journey as a class with the crystals. Sharing your journey with the grou …

I am pretty new to guitar, having started playing in September, 2010. I am looking to see if there are any advanced or intermediate guitarists who would be interested in leading sessions that are focused on the intermediate and advanced guitarists. There is also a need for hosts for the sessions of beginners. Please email Chris if you are interested. I have found that as a beginner, the meetups where the beginners play together suit me best. I have heard from other beginners that they enjoy the …

This is a group for metal fans of all types who appreciate all forms of metal to get together and listen to great music in the Portland area. We will get together to listen to black, death, gothic, groove, industrial, and, yes, even nu-metal or whatever we decide to go to.

Come join us on Thursday, January 31st from 6-8 p.m. at McMenamin's Old Church in Wilsonville. Warren Floyd performs rock and roll, folk rock and country covers from the 50's, 60,'s, 70's, 80's and 90's. He has performed with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and has been featured on John McEuen's Acoustic Traveller program on XM Satellite Radio. A fun evening of GREAT music!

This group is for people who enjoy hiking, being outdoors and socializing. We explore Oregon and Washington from the Coast to Mt. Hood, from Eastern Oregon to the San Juan Islands, from Three Sisters to Goat Rocks. The Gorge is a favorite and frequent destination as is Forest Park. We do outdoor activities year round for all skill levels; from 4 mile strolls to 20 mile expeditions; summer camping to winter snow shoeing and some pretty soggy hikes in between. All for the enjoyment of hiking, bein …

The Sweet Spot of the Lesbian Universe The goal of Les Femmes PDX is to intentionally build a cohesive, harmonious, safe, thriving, happy, healthy community for Portland lesbians on the feminine side of the scale who want to spend time with other femme lesbians for friendship, fun and... we'll leave it at that. :) Whether you're new to Portland or you've been here a while, welcome! If you're just out of a relationship and forgot to make your own friends while in it or lost them in the split (oop …

Why Join: Join Button ^^^^^ This is a great group to round out your weekly fitness and health, to get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet new people. We offer a variety of activities to help you get healthier and moving, including walks, bike rides, running, water aerobics, farmers markets and other fitness and health related activities.  Most activities will be located in NW/SW Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro and other mostly west-side locations. Schedules change from season to se …

Weekend Camping trips! Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Fitness, Travels and Social events. Biking, Rock climbing, Backpacking, Boating, Mountaineering, Canyoneering, Caving, Orienteering, Theorizing, and Philosophizing. Parties, Road trips and other things of group interest. Exploring New Places! Learning New Skills! Meet Other Outdoor Enthusiasts and new friends! Join us as we discover and enjoy the great beauty that the Northwest has to offer. The Portland Outdoor Adventurers …

Don't do it alone! Find the adventure that floats your boat by trying one of the following with other cool people: Hike, bike, run, walk, kayak, canoe, raft, rock climb, snowshoe, snowboard, and swim. Bring your own equipment or for a small fee some equipment can be provided. If carpooling to a location we ask you to contribute to gas money.

We get together to sing and play acoustic instruments in an informal setting in each other's homes. We bring bring a snack or a dish, some beer and wine, and merriment. Singers, guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, bass, flute players, etc. all welcome. If you play and instrument and/or like to raise your voice in song, please join! Right now I'm hosting two events.  One is a monthly Song Circle where both singers and musicians are most welcome.  We play mostly cover songs, but the occasional origi …

Interested in strategy "Euro" games, but find it a bit intimidating to get started? PDX Game Night is a playful, friendly way to make friends and explore some awesome new games. My husband and I are professionals that are closet Euro board games lovers. We have a stash of what we like to call "Gateway Games" which will transition you from Clue, Stratego, and Monopoly into some higher strategy games like Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, and St. Petersburg. We also have heavier games like Agricola, Po …

Outdoor and adventure enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, mountaineering, backpacking, camping, climbing, and anything awesome outside. A place to meet like minded friends of varying skill levels, we are enthusiasts not elitists - you're welcome to join and get started on you new expeditionary life!

This is a group for those who take songwriting seriously and also like to turn it up to 11 :-) We are musicians, we are producers, we are critics... we have to since we do it all ourselves! We are about getting together in person and off stage to share our new music, our processes, our frustrations, and our victories with each other. We listen and critique each others' music. We put shows together with each other's bands. We find people to write with and work with. We share some of the stories.. …

This group has been created for the purpose of connecting SDA's in the Northwest that are interested in activities in the great outdoors. These activities include hiking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, trailriding, rock climbing, and pretty much whatever your outdoor pursuits include. You should join if you are a Seventh-Day Adventist in the Pacific Northwest that is interested in leading or joining a group to enjoy these activities.

Looking for like-minded folks with whom to enjoy Portland area concerts. Join us if you like live music! There is much good music to be had "cheap" or even "free" in addition to low-cost and not-so-low-cost events. I love having Assistant Organizers to help bring Concert Goers together for live music! Don't feel intimidated when we post events that are spendy. My hope is that this group will be more eclectic than that, and you can be sure you'll see me at smaller/cheaper/free events too, from ti …