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Worker's Tap (T4T community events)

Last updated Jun 2026

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Worker's Tap & Cafe is a worker-owned spot at 101 SE 12th Ave in Portland and one of the easiest places to meet other trans people in person. It hosts a T4T (trans-for-trans) Social every Friday night with no cover, a T4T Coffee Hour on Sundays from 11am to 2pm, a monthly Trans Open Mic by and for trans folks, and a monthly community clothing swap. You can show up alone, no membership or registration needed. Follow Worker’s Tap on Instagram (@workerstap) for up-to-date events and information.

Communities centered

Trans & nonbinaryLGBTQ+

Services offered

Peer support

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