# Meetups Events In [CITY]
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## Meetups Events in Portland
- **Event Name**: Enkutatash: Celebrate the Ethiopian New Year at Coffee By Design
- **Description**: Enjoy a guided tasting of exceptional Ethiopian coffees, a traditional Ethiopian dinner, and an evening of conversation and connection.About this EventGather with friends and family for a celebration filled with the vibra
- **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/enkutatash-celebrate-the-ethiopian-new-year-at-coffee-by-design/100001997053557951
- **Venue**: Coffee By Design
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- **Price**: USD 61
- **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Books-A-Million Presents John Green
- **Description**: Join #1 internationally bestselling author John Green and a special guest for a conversation around John’s adult fiction debut, Hollywood, Ending. The pair will discuss the book, answer audience questions, and more. All tickets include an autographed copy
- **Interested Audience**:
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- **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/books-a-million-presents-john-green/200030491921334
- **Venue**: State Theatre, Portland, Maine
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- **Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, workshops, theatre
- **Event Name**: Ripe at Aura - Portland
- **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 (-05:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/ripe-at-aura-portland/2400030506569642
- **Venue**: Aura - Portland
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- **Event Name**: Radio Maine Live Summer 2026: What Kind of Maine Are We Building?
- **Description**: An evening of conversation and community at the Portland Art Gallery, with a panel of Mainers who are building, hiring and leading at home.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5d4c89a0-9134-11f1-bae3-ff7b8
- **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/radio-maine-live-summer-2026-what-kind-of-maine-are-we-building/100001992094247520
- **Venue**: Portland Art Gallery
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- **Price**: Free
- **Categories**: fitness, Art, Business
- **Event Name**: Natalie Brooke
- **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/natalie-brooke/2300030307570744
- **Venue**: Portland House of Music and Events
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- **Event Name**: Queer Paddling Night
- **Description**: Book here: https://www.portlandpaddle.net/paddling-events/queer-kayaking/
These bi-weekly kayak tours offer a chance for queer folks living in Maine to experience paddling on Casco Bay on a 1.5-hour paddle led by a licensed sea kayak guide.
Our Queer P
- **Interested Audience**:
- Count: 3
- **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/queer-paddling-night/200030168315512
- **Venue**: 1 Cutter St, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101
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- **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Kristin Key
- **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/kristin-key/2300030298818336
- **Venue**: State Theatre - ME
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- **Event Name**: Headshot Happy Hour - Orange Bike Brewing
- **Description**: A networking event in Portland, Maine! Grow your local network, enjoy great local drinks, and get a new headshot.About this EventHeadshot Happy Hour is back for 2026! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/b
- **Date**: Wed Sep 09 2026 at 04:30 pm – Wed Sep 09 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/headshot-happy-hour-orange-bike-brewing/100001983272875559
- **Venue**: Orange Bike Brewing Company
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- **Price**: USD 0 to 39
- **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Earlybirds Club at Live at Madrids
- **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/earlybirds-club-at-live-at-madrids/2400030535029719
- **Venue**: Live at Madrids
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- **Event Name**: Business Owner Sisterhood Society (BOSS) - Live Networking Event
- **Description**: A supportive & inclusive business networking event for Maine women business owners to learn, connect, and grow together.About this EventJoin us at Think Tank Coworking, Portland for a
- **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue Sep 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/business-owner-sisterhood-society-boss-live-networking-event/100001994365277231
- **Venue**: Think Tank Coworking
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- **Price**: USD 25 to 35
- **Categories**: art, business
- **Event Name**: DC207: DEF CON Group Sunset Cruise
- **Description**: Join DC207 for our annual Casco Bay sunset cruise. Great conversations, great views, and Maine's hacker community.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/66f1ffa0-92a9-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1200-h663-d
- **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:15 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/dc207-def-con-group-sunset-cruise/100001994298155468
- **Venue**: 72 Commercial St
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- **Price**: USD 0 to 109
- **Categories**: fitness, Meetups
- **Event Name**: River Shook & Olivia Ellen Lloyd
- **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/river-shook-and-olivia-ellen-lloyd/2300030373225824
- **Venue**: Portland House of Music and Events
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- **Event Name**: Portland Home Show
- **Description**: The Home Show! It's For Everything In And Around Your Home!About this EventOur event features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expe
- **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/portland-home-show/100001987276538623
- **Venue**: James A Banks Sr Portland Exposition Building
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- **Price**: Free
- **Categories**: fitness, Meetups
- **Event Name**: Briscoe
- **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/briscoe/2300029999704924
- **Venue**: One Longfellow Square
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- **Event Name**: PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Portland, Maine
- **Description**: Join us at PokeKon-Fest in Portland, Maine for all things Pokémon—battles, trades, and epic fun live!About this EventGet Ready for PokeKon-Fest!Join us in Portland, Maine for the ultimate All Pokemon Sh
- **Interested Audience**:
- Count: 1
- **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/pokekon-fest-all-pokemon-show-portland-maine/100001987305195336
- **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME
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- **Price**: USD 13 to 113
- **Categories**: fitness, Festivals
## Trending Events in Portland
- **Event Name**: Portland LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!
- **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY L
- **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Andrea Bocelli
- **Description**: 📍 Venue: Moda Center
🏠 Address: 1 Center Court, Portland, OR 97227
🌆 City: Portland
📍 Location: 45.5316, -122.667✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Andrea Bocelli, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Moda C
- **Venue**: Moda Center
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- **Event Name**: Brandi Carlile with Jensen McRae
- **Description**: 📍 Venue: Cross Insurance Arena
🏠 Address: 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101
🌆 City: Portland
📍 Location: 43.6559, -70.2585✨ Discover the extraordinary at Brandi Carlile with Jensen McRae, where magic meets reality in ways you've
- **Venue**: Cross Insurance Arena
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- **Event Name**: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Keller Auditorium
- **Venue**: Keller Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Doja Cat
- **Venue**: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
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- **Event Name**: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Portland
- **Description**: 📍 Venue: Keller Auditorium
🏠 Address: 222 SW Clay, Portland, OR 97201
🌆 City: Portland
📍 Location: 45.5125, -122.678🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Portland, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 S
- **Venue**: Keller Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Matt Rife at Moda Center
- **Venue**: Moda Center
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- **Event Name**: Doja Cat at Moda Center
- **Venue**: Moda Center
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- **Event Name**: Tame Impala at Moda Center
- **Venue**: Moda Center
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## FAQs
- **Q**: What are the top Meetups events in Portland?
- **A:** Enkutatash: Celebrate the Ethiopian New Year at Coffee By Design (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Coffee By Design), Books-A-Million Presents John Green (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 04:00 pm at State Theatre, Portland, Maine), Ripe at Aura - Portland (Fri Oct 16 2026 at Aura - Portland), Radio Maine Live Summer 2026: What Kind of Maine Are We Building? (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Portland Art Gallery), Natalie Brooke (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Portland House of Music and Events).
- **Q**: What are the top free Meetups events in Portland?
- **A:** Radio Maine Live Summer 2026: What Kind of Maine Are We Building? (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Portland Art Gallery), Portland Home Show (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at James A Banks Sr Portland Exposition Building).
- **Q**: What Meetups events are happening in Portland in August 2026?
- **A:** Radio Maine Live Summer 2026: What Kind of Maine Are We Building? (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Portland Art Gallery), Natalie Brooke (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Portland House of Music and Events), Queer Paddling Night (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 1 Cutter St, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101), DC207: DEF CON Group Sunset Cruise (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:15 pm at 72 Commercial St), River Shook & Olivia Ellen Lloyd (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:00 pm at Portland House of Music and Events).
- **Q**: How can I find Meetups events in Portland?
- **A:** You can discover upcoming Meetups events in Portland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Meetups events in Portland?
- **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Meetups events in Portland?
- **A:** Some popular venues hosting Meetups events in Portland include Coffee By Design, State Theatre, Portland, Maine, Aura - Portland.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Meetups events in Portland?
- **A:** Prices for Meetups events in Portland range from USD 13 to USD 113. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Meetups events in Portland?
- **A:** Popular organizers hosting Meetups events in Portland include Coffee By Design, State Theatre, Portland, Maine, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Meetups events available?
- **A:** Yes, many Meetups events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Meetups events in Portland?
- **A:** Follow the Meetups category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Meetups events are listed in Portland.
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