Portland Showed Up: Inside Our April 9 Extremely Happy Hour at Happylucky

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April 10, 2026
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If you were at Happylucky Agency on April 9, you already know. This one just hit differently.

We lucked out with one of those perfect Portland spring evenings. The garage door was open, the sun was still hanging on, and the entire space felt like it was built for exactly what happened next. People connecting, laughing, playing, and genuinely enjoying being there.

This wasn’t just another happy hour. It was one of those nights where the energy builds naturally. People showed up ready to meet new faces, reconnect with old friends, and just hang in a space that made it easy to do all three.

And yes, there was pickleball.

Inside, the drinks were flowing, the food was on point, and every corner of the space had a conversation happening. It felt easy. It felt full. It felt like community.

A Huge Thank You to Happylucky

Massive thanks to Emily Stutzman and the entire Happylucky crew for opening up their space and making the night what it was. From hosting to bartending, they went above and beyond. It is not every day you get access to a space like that, and they made everyone feel welcome from the second they walked in.

StackAdapt Showed Up Big

We also have to give a huge shoutout to StackAdapt.

Not only did they sponsor the event, they came through with some seriously great swag and raffle prizes. We’re talking pickleball sets, towels, and giveaways that had people genuinely excited to win. Our members and guests were spoiled in the best way.

If you are an agency looking for support in digital advertising, be sure to check out StackAdapt!

What’s Next: Seattle and Portland

If you missed this one, don’t worry. We’ve got more coming.

Our next Extremely Happy Hour is heading north to Seattle:


April 23 at Good Bar

And we’re back in Portland soon after:

May 7 at 1338TRYON

This Portland event is going to be a little special. There’s a limited-capacity VIP add-on hour, so if you want in on that, grab your ticket early. After that, it rolls into our classic happy hour format with drinks, food, and plenty of time to connect.

1338Tryon is a full-service brand promotion agency - so expect some fun surprises and takeaways. This one is absolutely not to be missed!

Same Energy, Every Time

At the end of the day, what stood out most was simple. People wanted to be there.

They showed up for connection, for community, and for a chance to be part of something that feels real. April 9 delivered on all of that.

And we’re just getting started.

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