# Event Details - **Event Name**: Portland Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨ - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 25 Dec, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Want to meet new people? Join us and make new friends from Portland and all over the worldAbout this Event Welcome to our social mixer in the heart of Portland! Whether you want to hang out with new friends, practice a new language, meet people from different cultures, immerse yourself in the local community, or just socialize in a friendly environment, come along and enjoy some drinks and food with new friends 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️Event Details💰 Cost: Free🍺🥃 Drinks and social 📍 Backwoods Brewing Company (Inside, or ask for Meet People Social) - 231 NW 11th Ave 🕕 5:30pm onwards every FridayOr RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are: 🔗 Link to Website If you cannot find us, ask staff about Meet People Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above.Perfect For🌎 International Students & Expats in Portland✈️ Travelers & Digital Nomads looking to connect🏠 Locals wanting to expand their social circle💼 Working Holiday Visa holders and new arrivals🎓 University students and language school attendees👥 Anyone looking for genuine friendships and networkingWhy Join Our Portland Community?🤝 Meet diverse, welcoming people from all backgrounds🗣️ Practice conversation with native and fluent speakers🌍 Cultural exchange and international perspectives🗺️ Local insights on best places to visit in Portland🎯 Social activities and gamesIdeal If You're... 📍 New to Portland? Perfect for getting oriented and making friends✈️ Traveling solo? Find your Portland social circle💼 Looking for work opportunities? Network with peers🎓 Student or recent graduate? Connect with peers and mentorsEvent GuidelinesSupport the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed)Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendeesBring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm)Portland United States make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english Portland United States make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8deaa670-38a9-11f1-852e-77c5a0b86e79-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/portland-social-and-language-exchange-make-new-friends/100001987420710846 - **Event Categories**: meetups, parties, entertainment, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Backwoods Brewing Company - **lat**: 45.524952 - **long**: -123.35421 - **full address**: Backwoods Brewing Company, 231 NW 11th Ave, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Portland Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨ - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/72c6ed350e64ec3cb981f1a2d90f4779cad9589fab5a9a18e0dc901f80576278-rimg-w1200-h600-dc76a8c5-gmir.jpg?v=1776243659 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Portland Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨ being held? - **A:** Portland Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨ takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 25 Dec, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Backwoods Brewing Company, 231 NW 11th Ave, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Portland Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨? - **A:** Portland Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨ is organized by Portland Social. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Portland Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨ is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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