The Best Portland Events for Meeting People

6:00 PM · Wonderwood Springs

“Free pen-and-paper trivia in a goofy fantasy tavern, low stakes and no cover, good if you've got a team.”

7:00 PM · Ladds Addition

“A fast, mostly-unsupported group ride covering 15-25 miles with real climbing - come ready to keep pace and get yourself home.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

11:55 PM · Dante's

“Cheap night of genre-hopping dance music at Dante's, details are thin so go in without expectations.”

10:00 AM · Trolley Trail northern trailhead

“A free, trans-and-women ride with a clear no-dudes-no-e-bikes rule — great if that's exactly your scene.”

Montgomery Park

“150+ cheese and meat pairings under one ticket - go hungry and go with people who like to graze.”

7:00 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“Cult horror-musical with a live shadowcast crew - come in costume and ready to sing along.”

11:00 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“The classic callback-and-props cult screening, scaled back from the full shadow cast but still fun for first timers.”

11:30 PM · Dante's

“A genre-mashup dance night, disco to glam to metal to punk to hip-hop, at Dante's for about a dollar in.”

10:00 AM · Lents International Farmers Market

“A culturally diverse SE Portland market with kids activities and live music on site.”

10:15 AM · Wilshire Park

“A casual group bike ride to the farmers market - hop on anywhere along the route.”

12:30 PM · Darcelle XV & Co.

“Legit drag legend venue with big brunch crowd energy - fun with a group, less so if you want quiet.”

8:00 PM · LaurelThirst Public House

“Free, no-pressure open mic in a famously supportive room - great if you want to play or just listen.”

9:00 PM · Star Theater

“A cheap goth-industrial-darkwave dance party at Star Theater, straightforward if that's your scene.”

9:00 PM · Suki's Bar

“Free karaoke with a drag twist on Hawthorne - low-cost night out, solo-friendly if you're up for singing.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

10:00 PM · Dante's

“Portland's longest-running weekly burlesque and fire show, but arrive early since GA seating isn't guaranteed.”

9:00 PM · Dante's

“25-year-running live-band karaoke Monday at Dante's - reliable and rowdy if that's your scene.”

6:00 PM · Hillsboro Downtown Station

“Free trivia with a $35 top prize, low stakes way to fill a Tuesday night at the bar.”

7:00 PM · Grand Fir Brewing

“Free trivia at a well-regarded SE Stark brewpub - solid if you've got a team, thin on other details.”

12:00 PM · My Gym SW Portland

“A clean, low-key indoor play session for babies and caregivers to burn energy and meet other parents.”

6:30 PM · B-Side Records & Vintage: Milwaukie

“Casual weekly open mic at a record shop, open to any age or format, from bands to poetry.”

7:00 PM · Showdown Saloon

“This is for dancers who already know two-step — no beginner review, so it'll feel fast if you're new.”

7:00 PM · The Bye and Bye

“Free trivia at a well-loved Alberta Street vegan bar, reportedly one of the city's best trivia nights.”

7:00 PM · Von Ebert Brewing – Mississippi

“Free weekly trivia at the Mississippi Ave taproom - description's thin but it's a solid free team option.”

10:30 AM · Bhakti Yoga Movement Center

“A postpartum yoga class that welcomes babies and opens with a community check-in, good if you want gentle movement and company.”

7:00 PM · Salmon Street Springs

“Portland's longest-running weekly social ride — expect a party-paced group, regular stops, and rolling-dive-bar energy.”

9:30 AM · Grace City Portland

“Structured mom meetup with childcare handled, good if you want adult conversation without the toddler underfoot.”

6:00 PM · Wonderwood Springs

“Free pen-and-paper trivia in a goofy fantasy tavern, low stakes and no cover, good if you've got a team.”

7:00 PM · Ladds Addition

“A fast, mostly-unsupported group ride covering 15-25 miles with real climbing - come ready to keep pace and get yourself home.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

11:55 PM · Dante's

“Cheap night of genre-hopping dance music at Dante's, details are thin so go in without expectations.”

10:30 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“Weekly Rocky Horror with a live cabaret cast - go if you're up for a rowdy, campy midnight crowd, not for a quiet night in.”

11:30 PM · Dante's

“A genre-mashup dance night, disco to glam to metal to punk to hip-hop, at Dante's for about a dollar in.”

10:00 AM · Lents International Farmers Market

“A culturally diverse SE Portland market with kids activities and live music on site.”

10:15 AM · Wilshire Park

“A casual group bike ride to the farmers market - hop on anywhere along the route.”

12:30 PM · Darcelle XV & Co.

“Legit drag legend venue with big brunch crowd energy - fun with a group, less so if you want quiet.”

8:00 PM · LaurelThirst Public House

“Free, no-pressure open mic in a famously supportive room - great if you want to play or just listen.”

9:00 PM · Star Theater

“A cheap goth-industrial-darkwave dance party at Star Theater, straightforward if that's your scene.”

9:00 PM · Suki's Bar

“Free karaoke with a drag twist on Hawthorne - low-cost night out, solo-friendly if you're up for singing.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

10:00 PM · Dante's

“Portland's longest-running weekly burlesque and fire show, but arrive early since GA seating isn't guaranteed.”

4:30 PM · BGs Food Cartel

“A laid-back bike happy hour on a patio, come grab a drink and talk bikes with whoever's around, no ride required.”

7:00 PM · BGs Food Cartel

“A casual loop ride around Beaverton and Hillsboro right after the bike happy hour winds down, done before 9.”

9:00 PM · Dante's

“25-year-running live-band karaoke Monday at Dante's - reliable and rowdy if that's your scene.”

7:00 PM · foster food carts

“Food carts, a beer tent, and a bonfire before a biweekly night ride—casual and welcoming to newcomers.”

7:00 PM · Grand Fir Brewing

“Free trivia at a well-regarded SE Stark brewpub - solid if you've got a team, thin on other details.”

7:00 PM · Showdown Saloon

“This is for dancers who already know two-step — no beginner review, so it'll feel fast if you're new.”

7:00 PM · The Bye and Bye

“Free trivia at a well-loved Alberta Street vegan bar, reportedly one of the city's best trivia nights.”

7:00 PM · Von Ebert Brewing – Mississippi

“Free weekly trivia at the Mississippi Ave taproom - description's thin but it's a solid free team option.”

5:30 PM · Cooper Mountain Ale Works

“Casual recurring meetup for local cyclists with a short ride and NA drink options - low-key way to meet bike people in Tigard.”

7:00 PM · Salmon Street Springs

“Portland's longest-running weekly social ride — expect a party-paced group, regular stops, and rolling-dive-bar energy.”

6:00 PM · Wonderwood Springs

“Free pen-and-paper trivia in a goofy fantasy tavern, low stakes and no cover, good if you've got a team.”

7:00 PM · Ladds Addition

“A fast, mostly-unsupported group ride covering 15-25 miles with real climbing - come ready to keep pace and get yourself home.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

11:55 PM · Dante's

“Cheap night of genre-hopping dance music at Dante's, details are thin so go in without expectations.”

11:00 PM · Clinton Street Theater

“A beginner-friendly Rocky Horror screening with a host teaching callbacks and the Time Warp, good for first-timers.”

11:30 PM · Dante's

“A genre-mashup dance night, disco to glam to metal to punk to hip-hop, at Dante's for about a dollar in.”

12:30 PM · Darcelle XV & Co.

“Legit drag legend venue with big brunch crowd energy - fun with a group, less so if you want quiet.”

8:00 PM · LaurelThirst Public House

“Free, no-pressure open mic in a famously supportive room - great if you want to play or just listen.”

9:00 PM · Star Theater

“A cheap goth-industrial-darkwave dance party at Star Theater, straightforward if that's your scene.”

9:00 PM · Suki's Bar

“Free karaoke with a drag twist on Hawthorne - low-cost night out, solo-friendly if you're up for singing.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

10:00 PM · Dante's

“Portland's longest-running weekly burlesque and fire show, but arrive early since GA seating isn't guaranteed.”

9:00 PM · Dante's

“25-year-running live-band karaoke Monday at Dante's - reliable and rowdy if that's your scene.”

7:00 PM · Grand Fir Brewing

“Free trivia at a well-regarded SE Stark brewpub - solid if you've got a team, thin on other details.”

7:30 PM · Showdown Saloon

“Beginner two-step lessons before the band starts - good if you want to learn without feeling behind.”

7:00 PM · The Bye and Bye

“Free trivia at a well-loved Alberta Street vegan bar, reportedly one of the city's best trivia nights.”

7:00 PM · Von Ebert Brewing – Mississippi

“Free weekly trivia at the Mississippi Ave taproom - description's thin but it's a solid free team option.”

8:00 PM · Showdown Saloon

“No description given, just a country cabaret night with a wide price range - hard to know what you're getting.”

7:00 PM · Salmon Street Springs

“Portland's longest-running weekly social ride — expect a party-paced group, regular stops, and rolling-dive-bar energy.”

6:00 PM · Wonderwood Springs

“Free pen-and-paper trivia in a goofy fantasy tavern, low stakes and no cover, good if you've got a team.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”

11:55 PM · Dante's

“Cheap night of genre-hopping dance music at Dante's, details are thin so go in without expectations.”

11:30 PM · Dante's

“A genre-mashup dance night, disco to glam to metal to punk to hip-hop, at Dante's for about a dollar in.”

12:30 PM · Darcelle XV & Co.

“Legit drag legend venue with big brunch crowd energy - fun with a group, less so if you want quiet.”

8:00 PM · LaurelThirst Public House

“Free, no-pressure open mic in a famously supportive room - great if you want to play or just listen.”

9:00 PM · Star Theater

“A cheap goth-industrial-darkwave dance party at Star Theater, straightforward if that's your scene.”

9:00 PM · Suki's Bar

“Free karaoke with a drag twist on Hawthorne - low-cost night out, solo-friendly if you're up for singing.”

9:00 PM · Devils Point

“Karaoke sung alongside the club's dancers at a punk dive - weird and specific, go if that sounds fun not shocking.”