Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Practice your Japanese, learn culture, share stories, swap recipes, find the best restaurants or whatever. Join and bring friends. Since we are a growing group, event date/time and location may vary until we achieve wa... or find what works best for everyone! 18 and older and all levels welcome.

This is a one-day event on May 18, 2013. We're meeting up at Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, Oregon (and hopefully, continuing the group after!). The group is for anyone interested in the Irish language and culture in the Portland Metro Area. It's a place to meet new people and practice your Irish! There have been groups of people meeting for several years for language, music, dance, etc., we're hoping to bring these groups together--and make new friends, too! The event started six years ago …

For those who would like a couple of hours of French conversation in their lives. À practiquer, s'ameliorer, partager, faire un connection, faire des amies...n'importe de quoi! Its not necessary to be perfect or fluent in French but to have an interest in learning more about the French language, and the many francophone cultures etc...The objective is to have fun and learn together through cooking, cultural games, excursions etc...If you have any activity suggestions please feel free to share!

Are you learning Mandarin Chinese and want an opportunity to practice with others? Or maybe you learned it before and want a chance to refresh.  Or perhaps you are a Mandarin speaker and would like to help people who want to improve. Join us on Saturdays to practice simple conversations in Mandarin as well as discussing Chinese language, culture and history. This is not a strict mandarin-only conversation group. We encourage everyone to participate. Since there is often a wide range of skills, s …

This group is about learning and interacting with Korean language and culture as well as helping Koreans who recently came to America to learn or practice English by language exchange. The goal is to help one another no matter what cultural background.

I am Italian from Milan and I have been in Portlan OR since 2005. I am always looking for new friends and I feel very confortable with people who love my country. I know many people had a good time in Italy and many people also speak Italian, but it is hard to find a place to practice the language. So if you speak Italian, live on the West side and would like to find a place practice and find new friends, please join me. We will also have night of Italian culture where you don't need to be able …

This is a group for Skratch DJ's and people who have an interest in turntablism. Whether you are a skilled skratch DJ, beginner or just a fan of the art/culture, all are welcome. I started this meet up because I believe this site is a great vehicle for Portland turntablist culture to expand. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

I searched for bilingual Korean/American for baby group and found none in Portland, Oregon. So, I decided to start one to see if anyone would be interested in teaching the Korean language to their babies. I speak fluent Korean and English.  I am a mom with 6 month old twin boys. I started reading Korean story book and also singing Korean children songs. I am hoping to meet more moms and dads who are willing to share ideas and also participate in children play-time in Korean/American language. Yo …

Fala Português!! We are local Portuguese speakers and learners that had one common language . Come build a better relationship with Portugues conversation, cultural events, music, dinners, and other fun get togethers! Whether you're a native speaker, just starting to learn, or anywhere in-between, come join the conversation! "Everything is practice." — Pele Brazil/Brasil    Portugal    Angola Other countries that speak Portuguese Cape Verde— Português cabo-verdiano (Cape Verdean Portugues …

We're a diverse group from beginning Russian learners to native speakers. We're a new group who meets to practice our Russian and learn about and discuss the history, traditions, and cultures of Russia and the former Soviet Republics. Meetings are conducted in English but half of the meeting time will be used to practice our listening and speaking skills in Russian with each other-all ages and levels are welcome. If you're interested, please join!

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a Spanish Language Meetup and make new amigos as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

This meetup is an extension of the Gay Geek culture related to digital gaming as well as tabletop gaming. If you can't wait to play the latest Bioshock Infinite or have a ruinous game of Cards Against Humanity, you're in the right place. Future Meetups might include tabletop sessions, LAN parties, online raids, or game themed bar crawl.

Oregonians from Uzbekistan, let's meet up! This is a group aimed at bringing together people who moved to Portland from Uzbekistan. I does not matter whether you speak Uzbek, Russian or Tajik, everyone is welcome. Even if you don't speak any of those languages and are interested in Uzbekistan is welcome.

FREE CONVERSATIONAL MEETINGS! COME PRACTICE YOUR SPANISH! We have a friendly “fiesta” every Thursday. Beginner’s don’t miss out on a chance to practice your Spanish for FREE. Don't miss out on the great Salvadorean style salsa and guacamole, chips and drinks.

Spanglish Exchange is an organized language exchange. Our goal is to bring native English and Spanish speakers (or just language lovers) together for a series of mini one-on-one conversations. Pairs talk 5 minutes in English, 5 monutes in Spanish and then they switch partners. Come to meet new friends, bring Portlanders together, practice a language or just have FUN. Spanglish Exchange is a huge hit in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Madrid, Spain too! Come and see why it's the most fun way to meet …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in meeting up and celebrating our Filipino heritage and do some fun stuff along the way like dining, hiking, bar hopping, movie or karaoke nights or whatever the group decides to do. I started this group because I'm new in town and I could not find any pinoy meetup groups like where I originally came from. Looking forward to exploring Portlandia with everybody.

This group is for Kiwis and Aussies, and anyone interested in all things down under. Join us for social events or just to hear a friendly accent- maybe watch a rugby game, or just have a barbie over a few Steinlagers or Fosters. We are always open to suggestions from members for events and activities. We hope to see you for some great times!

Somos un grupo informal que se reúne los sábados para conversar en español. Para la mayoría el español es el segundo idioma, aunque para algunos es el primero. Hemos pasado tiempo viviendo o viajando en países donde se habla español. Es un ambiente acogedor. No hay estructura, ni líder, ni tema, sólo conversación informal. Si tienes interés en mejorar o mantener tu nivel, por favor, ven a visitarnos.

This is about living food that can heal our bodies. There are so many raw/vegan groups and we are so much more. We have something for everyone including the raw/vegan and vegetarian, raw uncooked food, raw desserts, dehydrated food, raw milk, raw cheese, raw cultured buttermilk, raw butter, fermented foods, foods like in Nourishing traditions, sauerkraut, pickling, herbs, farm fresh foods, even the importance of finding local farm raised animals and how eating grass instead of grains are vital t …

What? No Cantonese language meetup in Portland? How can this be? This group originated as a place to practice conversational Cantonese over a few too many pints. This group has developed into something much better: we all collaboratively figure out neat things to do and try to converse in Cantonese while doing such neat things. Come join the Portland Cantonese-English Speakeasy where we'll take over local area bars/restaurants/venues/parks/whatever while learning how to speak Cantonese. Anyone i …

- Is the Bible still to be taken literally in all ways and all days? If it's not, then how do we deal with the Pandora's box that opens for us? - Is the institution of marriage still applicable in our culture as it was in the Bible? - Is evolution really contradictory to Christian beliefs? - Is being Christian a box you check on a form or a process you go through? - Is everyone who does not check that box going to Hell? - What is sin really? - Why is sex the hottest area of contention and focus …

Huzzah! Like Video Games, Comics, Science, Puns, Math, Computers, or other stuff? So do we. Looking for others who collect 8-bit or other classics? Um, yea. Enjoy learning and building your own gizmos? Share the love, yo. Hoping to expand your social circle, or online circle? This should help. Tired of shopping think geek and want to get out of the house before your cat kills you? Need to find just a few more games to complete your Nintendo collection? Our fearless leader Niki must meet you. Se …

The Portland MahJong Society is a group devoted to the ancient tile-game of MahJong, originally developed centuries ago in China. We are devoted to not only playing MahJong but, also reaching out to new players and giving them a fun, friendly group of people to learn the game from. -------------------- MAHJONG IN THE GARDEN : Thursdays, Lan Su Gardens @ 1:00pm - 3pm We have a regular game that plays in the blissful surroundings of the Portland Chinese Gardens. May - September:  Every Thursday, f …

This is a group for those in the Portland area who are interested in beginning to learn or increase their knowledge of the Arabic language. The group will be open to the curious, the beginner, the intermediate, and on up. Native speakers are surely welcome, including those that would like to improve their English skills!

Join a gathering of women from many cultures and ethnicities in our own town. Women who love the Lord just like you. We'll meet for a night of pure worship and praise. You never know... we may have ladies who minister in live song, spiritual dance, poetry, as well as break-out sessions for meaingful Biblical discussions about real womens issues. Of course there will be time for connecting with new friends, and developing lasting relationships across the aisle. If you desire ministry, there are m …

A group for ASL students (and patient fluent signers!) to practice chatting in ASL. No voicing, please!

This is a group for anyone interested in international traveling. Whether it's your first international trip or there are stamps galore in your passport, everyone is welcome. We're a group of people who want to make friends while traveling the world. Meet fellow travel enthusiasts and dreamers near you. Join World Travelers to learn about discounted group travel and meet new travel buddies! Become part of this organized travel group to join trips to amazing and adventurous places around the worl …

Let's recall and revive our traditions through fun and friendship.