Classes & Events
In-person classes, events and facilities are open at the following times:
Monday–Thursday, 7am–7pm
Friday, 7am–9pm
Saturday, 8:30am–4pm
Friendly House brings people together from all walks of life. Through community celebrations, lifelong learning opportunities, arts and culture events, and more, we build a stronger community for all.
Can’t Miss Classes
Drop-In Basketball
Friendly House 1737 NW 26th St., Portland, ORStop by the Friendly House full-size gymnasium to play some basketball! Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7–9am Friday: 7–10am Full September gym schedule with updated basketball times: September gym schedule grid layout […]
Tai Chi (in person)
Friendly House 1737 NW 26th St., Portland, ORThinking about learning Tai Chi? Our Tai Chi classes are ongoing, and students are welcome to join at any time. But if you would like to learn the form from […]
Move It! with Leslie Black (In Person)
Friendly House 1737 NW 26th St., Portland, ORA flowing movement class combining strength training, flexibility, balance, coordination, and endurance exercise geared to those with arthritis and other chronic conditions. This class will combine standing low impact dance […]
Take a look at some of our recurring classes and events.
Music Circle
Bring an instrument, music to share, and a desire to sonically commune with new friends on the third Friday of each month. Harmony Music Circle holds a vocally oriented gathering on the second Friday of each month.
Portland Haiku Group
Haiku group for all,
Second Friday every month.
Poem friends unite.
Pickleball
Pickleball combines the best parts of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Sure, you’ll get a workout, but most of all it is fun! Our two regulation-size, indoor courts provide ample space for multiple teams to battle one-on-one or two-on-two for Pickleball glory.
Tai Chi
Tai chi is meditation in motion, promoting inner peace and physical health through a series of graceful movements that focus on balance and intention. We’ve got a class for you, no matter your age, ability, or experience.
Yoga
You don’t need to have mastered crow pose to feel at home in our yoga classes—our classes are great for aspiring and experienced yogis of all levels. Expert instructors will guide you to movements and poses that feel right for you.
Community Nights
Every Friday night, our community center is available to all free of charge, and we offer a family-friendly activity, from movie nights and bingo, to ice cream making and terra cotta pot decorating. See you this Friday!
Community Celebrations
At Friendly House, we know that when communities come together, sharing perspectives and culture, beautiful things can happen. That’s why each year, we pull out all the stops to bring cross-cultural and community-driven celebrations to all.
Don’t see what you’re looking for or have an idea for a class? Contact us and let us know.
Please check our Calendar for more classes and events.
Join us for a celebration soon.
Chinese Lunar New Year
Celebrate the coming of the new lunar year in January with traditional food, performances, music and more.
Pride Party
For Pride Month in June, we celebrate the LGBT+ community with a family-friendly party, complete with art, performances, food, and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Festival de Día de los Muertos
Each November, we honor and remember friends and family members who have passed away through the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead with a community gathering and celebration of life and death.
Winter Community Celebration
Brighten the season at our non-denominational celebration of all things winter with friends, family and lots of fun each December.
Please check our Calendar to see what we’re celebrating next!
Friendly Thoughts
Friendly House offers great classes for seniors and kids. It keeps us connected to friends and our neighborhood. Thank you!