Events

Let’s spend a Sunday doing some good and getting to know each other along the way! Join our 30s & 40s Singles Group to support athletes at Special Olympics Oregon’s Beaverton Regional Aquatics competition on Sunday, November 1.

Expect swimming, teamwork, plenty of cheering, and a chance to connect with other community-minded singles. The event coordinator is excited to have our group help!

We have two exciting ways to participate based on how involved you want to be.

🙌 Path 1: Come volunteer directly with us

No sports knowledge, athletic ability, or previous volunteer experience needed. The Special Olympics Oregon team will train you onsite and assign your role at check-in.

You might help with:

• Athlete escorts: Guide swimmers from staging to their lanes and then to awards.
• Timing: Time races and call the finish order.
• Results: Deliver and record race results.
• Awards: Prepare medals and ribbons and help with presentations.
• Developmental skills: Help with staging, escorting, and timing for the morning skills competition.

Have relevant experience? Let the team know at check-in!

You can choose between a full-day shift of about 8–9 hours or a half-day shift of about 4–4.5 hours, depending on availability.

All volunteers receive a Special Olympics Oregon T-shirt, and full-day volunteers receive lunch.

📝 How to join as a volunteer

1. RSVP here so we know you’re joining our Meetup group.
2. Register directly with Special Olympics Oregon and choose your shift (link here or in comments). Your Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a volunteer spot.
3. Watch for a Meetup message from me! I’ll check in to confirm your shift, help with questions, and coordinate our group.

Please register promptly if you’d like to volunteer, since shifts have limited spaces. Follow the arrival and check-in instructions for your selected shift.

💛 A small commitment that makes a big difference

The event team relies on registered volunteers to keep the competition running smoothly. Please choose a shift you can commit to attending in full and plan ahead for the day.

Of course, unexpected things happen! If you can no longer volunteer, please notify the Special Olympics coordinator promptly, update your volunteer registration, and update your Meetup RSVP too. Keeping everyone informed as timely as possible gives the team time to adjust.

📣 Path 2: Prefer to cheer? Join the audience!

You can also support the athletes from the sidelines. If committing to volunteering in a shift isn’t the right fit, or the shifts have filled, come enjoy the competition and help us give the swimmers an enthusiastic audience!

Please let me know whether you’re volunteering or coming to cheer, so I can coordinate our group. Only people registered directly with Special Olympics Oregon will be counted as volunteers.

Which ever path you choose, we’re happy to have you!

Come lend a hand, bring your cheering voice, and spend a Sunday supporting our greater Portland community. 💛

Meet people who like doing the things you like to do!

Come meet some new people while exploring Frybread Fest at Director Park, a celebration of Native American culture, food, and music. Enjoy the festivities, discover something new, and maybe make a connection along the way! The festival is free to attend with food available to purchase.

We'll start on the corner of Yamhill and Park across from Nordstroms. If you're late, check in on the app and use our selfies to find us. Meetsies at 11am, festival runs until 7pm.

All generations of singles welcome who want to meet some new people, hear some tunes, and maybe find a spark.

How it works:

The app is your guide to the event.

Download the Meetsies app to register for the event. Your Meetup RSVP does not register you and more people register than RSVP. Check your app store or find the download link at meetsies.com.

Create a profile and use the app to check in with a selfie when you arrive.

When you've met someone, exchange QR codes to unlock their profile. At the end of the night, you'll have a chance to connect safely in the app.

The Meetsies app is free for your first 30 days, then $4.99/month. Meetsies events are included with your subscription. Any food, drinks, or costs associated with the venue are on you.

Already have the app? Make sure you've downloaded our latest update. We've made lots of amazing changes to make the event more fun!! More info at meetsies.com

91.5% of first dates suck purely because of awkward, dull, boring conversations. Conversational Lube is here to FIX that.

You’re invited to the first real-time, live comedy dating show. Singles will be matched, meet for the first time, then join a comedian on stage (the lube) to have a first date. Yes, audience members will be put on blind dates in real time at the show. That means you, yes, you can come and possibly find your soul mate. (Or at the very least go home with a funny af story.)

Each couple will have a date on the stage and be joined by a licensed professional* (*fully unlicensed comedian) to lube up the conversation, make sure it flows, stays entertaining, and fully capitalize on any weird shit that comes up. (The last part mostly for the sake of the audience and laughs.)

Hosted by stand-up comedian and writer, Cait Chock, who is single for many reasons but not because she can’t dazzle a first conversation. She shines in a first impression, then actively decays like a free radical. She’s a lost cause, but she’s using her conversational skills to help you find love.

No guarantee that you'll find love, but it's guaranteed it will be a helluva lot more fun than another boring and slightly deranged Tinder meet-up. ALL are welcome, even you monsters already happily in love, can come, eat, drink, laugh, and watch everyone else squirm. Apps suck. Approaching strangers in the wild is scary. Hitting on your Trader Joe’s cashier is not cool. A comedy show is your best bet.

Don’t settle for shitty, boring, vanilla conversations…apply conversational lube.

Comedy: CONVERSATIONAL LUBE: The first LIVE comedy dating show!! at Al's Den.

Friday, November 27 6:30pm doors, 7pm show 21 and over at Al's Den

Speed Dating in Portland on Tuesday, November 3 at Produce Row Cafe. Tickets from $25. Hosted by Le Love Club.

Tonight's event is open seating. Please be sure to stand and make it easy for each of your dates to find you between rounds.

Speed Dating Tonight!
Music & Libretto by Michael Ching
Based on a concept by Dean Anthony

Portland State University’s Opera program kicks off its 50th anniversary season with Michael Ching’s “Speed Dating Tonight!” (2013). Set over the course of a single evening at a local bar, this clever, heartwarming opera follows a revolving cast of singles searching for that elusive spark. There's the dreamer, the hopeless romantic, the bashful, the over-sharer, the chronically distracted, and everyone in between, each getting their moment in the spotlight through music that is equal parts tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious.

Written with duets and ensembles for up to 45 voices, “Speed Dating Tonight!” has a flexible modular structure that can be customized to fit any cast size, voice type, or gender identity. PSU Opera’s version of “Speed Dating Tonight!” features 35 song selections and arrangements specifically chosen to reflect the unique assortment of voices in the 12-member cast.

At its heart, this is a show about the universal human longing to be seen and cherished by another person. Woven through the interactions is another question: can a genuine connection actually happen in five minutes or less? With Michael Ching’s delightful opera, the answer is decidedly yes.

Visit the Speed Dating Tonight! web page to learn more about this production, including additional dates, cast and crew information, photos, and more as we get closer to opening night.

Learn more about the Opera program at Portland State University's School of Music & Theater.

Been wanting to visit the Portland art museum? Come join us for their first Thursday free admission.

Location: Portland Art Museum. As part of First Thursday the art museum has free admission up til 7pm! We will be meeting at 5:30 and at 7 when the venue closes we will wander down to the cheerful tortoise for those who want to keep the meet and greet going!

RSVP: Please keep your RSVP updated. When you arrive please sign in. We do count no shows and remove people who no show more than 3 times.

• The first 20 people to RSVP will go straight to the 'going' list, and after that everyone will go on a waitlist. I'll move some people over from the waitlist, with a priority going to people who will help balance the gender ratio, haven't no-showed before, are fun/friendly regulars, etc. (Paying for the Meetup+ thing doesn't actually do anything to prioritize you on this kind of waitlist, FYI.)

A welcoming space for queer women, sapphics, and trans and nonbinary people over 40, as well as those interested in dating them. This gathering offers a relaxed way to connect through games, crafts, conversation, and activities such as trivia, puzzles, and Q&A in rotating small groups. It is not speed dating, and it creates opportunities to meet people interested in both friendship and relationships while building community. Registration is $10. Photos may be taken and used for future promotional purposes.

Walk into a party. Know who's single and who's looking for friends. Stickers show who everyone wants to meet.

Meet new people at a workout class. This is a HIIT-style group workout class at Vive Fitness with social time before and after.

Dating will take place indoors, grab a spot at any of the bar stools or tables (open seating). Please stay in this area for the duration of the event so your dates can easily find you.

🍷❤️ We're Pairing More Than Wine & Food!

A Singles Wine & Food Pairing Experience at Oak Knoll Winery

Looking to meet someone special? Put down the dating apps and join us for an afternoon of great wine, delicious food, and meaningful connections!

Oak Knoll Winery is teaming up with Epiphany Match to bring you a singles experience that's anything but ordinary!

This isn't your typical speed dating event. We're combining the best parts of wine tasting, food pairing, and professional matchmaking to create a relaxed, fun, and welcoming atmosphere where you can meet new people and let connections happen naturally.

📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Oak Knoll Winery
29700 SW Burkhalter Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123

💕 HOW IT WORKS

Throughout the afternoon, you'll enjoy guided wine and food pairings while the professional matchmakers from Epiphany Match help with another kind of pairing — people!

We'll have three separate age groups participating at the same time, allowing you to connect with singles in your age range while enjoying the fun and energy of a larger event.

You'll experience a mix of curated introductions, one-on-one conversations, and plenty of opportunities to mingle at your own pace.

No awkward pressure. No endless swiping. Just real people, great wine, and the possibility of a genuine connection!

🍷 YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

❤️ Guided wine tasting with delicious food pairings

❤️ A curated singles experience hosted by professional matchmakers from Epiphany Match

❤️ Introductions and one-on-one conversations with singles in your age group

❤️ Open mingling time to continue conversations and make new connections

❤️ A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere designed to make meeting new people fun!

💘 GREAT WINE. GREAT FOOD. GREAT CONNECTIONS.

Whether you're looking for romance, hoping to meet someone new, or simply ready to try something different, this is your chance to connect face-to-face in a fun and comfortable setting.

Space is limited, so don't wait to reserve your spot!

🍷 Who knows? Your perfect pairing might not be in the glass! ❤️

Hosted at June in Beaverton, this gathering welcomes queer women, sapphic people, and trans and nonbinary individuals in an affirming space. Expect relaxed conversation alongside playful activities designed to make introductions comfortable and fun. It is not a speed dating format. Participants rotate through small groups of three to six and take part in Q&A prompts, trivia, simple crafts, puzzles, and similar icebreakers. The goal is to encourage connections that can lead to friendships or relationships while strengthening community bonds. Event photography will occur, and attendance indicates consent to be photographed and to the use of images for future promotional purposes.

Dating will take place indoors, grab a spot at any of the bar stools or tables (open seating). Please stay in this area for the duration of the event so your dates can easily find you.

Meet people who like doing the things you like to do!

We'll meet upstairs at Ringler's Annex from 6-7pm before heading down to Al's Den for OFF THE CUFF, a free fully improvised stand-up comedy show. Local and touring comics create jokes on the spot using topics submitted by the audience. Drop a suggestion in the bucket and see what happens!

All generations of singles 21+ welcome who want to meet some new people, laugh a lot, and maybe find a spark.

How it works:

The app is your guide to the event.

Download the Meetsies app to register for the event. Your Meetup RSVP does not register you and more people register than RSVP. Check your app store or find the download link at meetsies.com.

Create a profile and use the app to check in with a selfie when you arrive.

When you've met someone, exchange QR codes to unlock their profile. At the end of the night, you'll have a chance to connect safely in the app.

The Meetsies app is free for your first 30 days, then $4.99/month. Meetsies events are included with your subscription. Any food, drinks, or costs associated with the venue are on you.

Already have the app? Make sure you've downloaded our latest update. We've made lots of amazing changes to make the event more fun!! More info at meetsies.com

• "Pushing monogamy is a very funny thing to do in Portland" - Willamette Week
• "Heart Throb plays by its own chaotic rules" - Portland Mercury

Please grab a seat anywhere on the right side of the bar, open seating by the booths or bar top. Please stay in this area until you've met all of your dates.

Walk into a party. Know who's single and who's looking for friends. Stickers show who everyone wants to meet.

6:30 PM, Ages 22-28, Price from $25, Tickets via Le Love Club

Spark new connections at our modern speed dating event, where our matchmaking technology pairs you with your most compatible matches!

💗 Virtual Speed Dating – Portland Singles, Curated by Personality

Speed dating from home — connect with real Portland singles on Zoom. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Portland singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation.

Find your age group below:

• Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
• Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
• Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
• Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE

⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place. Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places.

🎯 Perfect for:

• Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
• First-timers new to speed dating
• People re-entering the dating scene after a break
• Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience
• Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings

How It Works

1. Sign up – Tap the link for your age range above.
2. Fill in the matching quiz – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening.
3. Join on Zoom – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest.
4. Chat – Quick timed rounds with Portland singles paired to you.
5. See your matches – Discover who you clicked with after the event.

Event Details

• Format: Zoom video session – short timed rounds
• Location: Online from home – no need to go anywhere
• Host: Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed
• Vibe: Friendly and relaxed – genuine chats with Portland locals
• Duration: Around 1–1.5 hours
• Rounds: Multiple short one-on-one rounds

⭐ "So much better than apps. Actual conversations with real people." – Portland attendee

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need anything besides Zoom? Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it.

What's the personality quiz for? It helps us match you with compatible people.

How long are the chats? A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone.

✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 💓 ✨

Walk into a party. Know who's single and who's looking for friends. Stickers show who everyone wants to meet.

Celebrate Thanksgiving early this year at one of our most popular events of the year! Ditch the apps and meet real singles in person at The Garden Tavern in North East for a fun pre-Thanksgiving event! Join a big room of singles and get around 8 of your best live-selected, mini-dates! Meet like-minded singles face t...

Ditch the apps and meet real singles in person at The Solo Club in Slabtown. Join a big room of singles and get around 8 of your best live-selected, mini-dates! Meet like-minded singles face to face in a relaxed, fun and social atmosphere. Spots are limited, booking is essential. How it works: - Quick check-in on yo...

Ever thought, “my friend is hot, fabulous, and amazing. Why are they single??" Prove it: Live, on stage, with a room full of singles.

Dating will take place indoors, grab a spot on either side of the venue (open seating). Please stay in this space for the duration of the event to ensure your dates can easily find you.

Dating will take place indoors, grab a spot at any of the bar stools or tables (open seating). Please stay in this area for the duration of the event so your dates can easily find you.

This event is for singles ages 40ish–60ish. To create the best possible matches and experience for everyone attending, registrations are limited to this age range. Tickets purchased by those outside the age range may be canceled and refunded at the organizer’s discretion.

We aim to provide a relaxed and welcoming environment for you to meet new people, engage in meaningful conversations, and perhaps even find a special someone who shares your same passions. This event is open to any singles looking to mingle! Don't miss this opportunity to mingle, have fun, and experience the joy of building connections within the community.

Come with your phone charged and I will teach you everything you need to be successful during the event!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET in advance to allow for a smooth experience at the event.

Want to join the MATCHMAKERS at Epiphany in their FREE singles database: JOIN HERE!

Walk into a party. Know who's single and who's looking for friends. Stickers show who everyone wants to meet.

Dating will take place indoors, grab a spot at any of the bar stools or tables (open seating). Please stay in this area for the duration of the event so your dates can easily find you.

Meet singles in Portland, OR at Tantra Speed Date®, a guided speed dating experience and experiment in chemistry and connection beyond small talk.

Walk into a party. Know who's single and who's looking for friends. Stickers show who everyone wants to meet.

Portland singles over 50! Ditch the apps and meet real singles in person at River Pig Saloon in Pearl. Join a big room of singles and get around 8 of your best live-selected, mini-dates! Meet like-minded singles face to face in a relaxed, fun and social atmosphere. Spots are limited, booking is essential. How it wor...

Speed Dating in Portland on Wednesday, November 11 at Holy Ghost. Tickets from $25. Hosted by Le Love Club.

Tonight's event is open seating. Please be sure to stand and make it easy for each of your dates to find you between rounds.

Speed Dating in Portland on Tuesday, November 10 at Company. Tickets from $25. Hosted by Le Love Club.

Walk into a party. Know who's single and who's looking for friends. Stickers show who everyone wants to meet.

Enjoy a relaxed singles mixer where color-coded wristbands and playful prompts on your name tag make conversations easy. Casual icebreakers and random challenges happen around the bar to spark connections. Throughout the evening, the Who am I name game keeps things lively... a name goes on your back, you ask yes or no questions to figure it out, and each correct guess earns a raffle entry, with drawings happening all night. The atmosphere is low pressure and open to everyone. Pick the wristband that matches your intentions... red if you are not looking, orange if you are there as a wingman, yellow if you are just vibing and meeting new friends. This is a recurring monthly event.

Walk into a party. Know who's single and who's looking for friends. Stickers show who everyone wants to meet.

Dating will take place indoors, grab a spot on either side of the venue (open seating). Please stay in this space for the duration of the event to ensure your dates can easily find you.

Please grab a seat anywhere on the right side of the bar, open seating by the booths or bar top. Please stay in this area until you've met all of your dates.

Open seating, please grab a seat on either side of the main bar. Please stay in this area and avoid the smaller separate rooms for the duration of the event so your dates can easily find you.

Dating will take place indoors, grab a spot at any of the bar stools or tables (open seating). Please stay in this area for the duration of the event so your dates can easily find you.