LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are w …

Want to do something DIFFERENT, meet NEW people, and make FUN friends? Join ADVENTURES, OUTDOORS & BUCKET LIST FUN and you will. How awesome is that?! There are a million places to visit and things to do in Chicago, Suburbs and Beyond! Let's go! OUR GROUP is 90% singles. We range in age from mid 20s, 30s, 40s, to 50s. This group is for singles and couples, those new-in-town, as well as life-long residents, we welcome you! Our group is very diverse but we all have one thing in common, we love to …

Check off your bucket list items one by one! This group is intended for people who want to explore the city. It is for everyone.  Say you met someone in a singles group but now just want to hang out with interesting people. We are fun, smart, interesting professionals for you to make some new friendships with. There a ton of things that I want to do, and I thought it would be more fun to do with a group. How many have explored the Pedway or gone on one of the other tours via boat or bus?  Ever b …

Being bored means you're boring.... get out of the house and Mingle! We host hot singles parties, fun social events and free singles mixers every month in Chicago and the suburbs. Over 8,000 members for you to mingle with on facebook, the official website and here on meetup. Our events are both tame and insane...we leave the decision up to you what ones to RSVP for. The events are held in both Chicago and the suburbs, so don't be shy to join if you live in Joliet, Niles, Skokie or Oak Park. …

If you love to travel and want to meet like-minded Chicagoans, this is the group for you! We'll have a variety of social opportunities that may include speakers, dinners, tours, weekend road trips and beyond. See the Chicago and the world with new eyes and new friends. Learn from others and share what you know!

Windy City Skaters is a group open for anyone who likes to move around on wheels. We welcome anyone on inline skates, skateboard, longboard etc. Chicago has tons of cool places to skate. If you haven't discovered them yet you will with this group. Windy City Skaters is a diverse group of friendly, fun loving people! Some of the things we have done during the past few seasons are: Organized inline street skates (themed city tours) Inline freestyle slalom practice at North Avenue Beach Critical M …

WELCOME PADDLERS! Changes for 2012: Float Your Boat has celebrated it's 5 year Anniversary last month! After feedback from almost all members, FYB is now returning to a "Grass-Roots" group and will no longer be "Commercialized" Please welcome your new Organizer: Leigh Although we are primarily a club for boat owners who want to get together and paddle, we will still work in conjunction with partnered outfitters as event organizers to coordinate rental boats when appropriate. If you are interes …

Beer.....Good! We love good beer, and Chicago has good beer. Let's brew our own, visit other breweries, and share our knowledge. Please suggest a meetup. What should we do tomorrow?

First, I would like to thank ‘LAW TIGERS’ our sponsor for any support. If you get a chance click on their link and check out how they help out motorcycle riders. The purpose of this Meet is to ride with other safe, courteous Chicagoland Motorcyclists! Gather to plan rides. Check out other bikes! Take the lead, and tell us where you want to go...... Hi my name is HONDO and I would like to extend a welcome to all new members that joined our Meetup group. There are a lot of Meetup groups to join, t …

Meet others in your local area interested in the history of Chicago's northwest side neighborhoods. We will accomplish this through discussion at meetings, public tours and events, and dissemination of historical documents and photos though publications. Additionally, we desire to collaborate with others in the community to continue to maintain and preserve the history of our collective neighborhoods. By linking the past with the present and the future, we will provide awareness and create …

A gathering of Chicago's hippest 2-wheeled enthusiasts. Welcome to any and all makes, all ages and interests. As long as you love to ride, you're in!

Do you homeschool your children and are you an Organizer or Assistant Organizer for a Homeschool Meetup group? Then this (mostly) online group is for you! Meet other homeschoolers as we take a "tour" throughout the United States and pick up members. Share your stories about the joys and challenges of leading a homeschool group, discuss homeschooling in general, and make friends across the country. All schools of thought welcome! I encourage a diverse group! I think we can always learn from those …

This group is for entrepreneurs who operate or desire to start a for-profit company or nonprofit with the primary purpose of: (1) preserving and promoting African/African-American culture and/or history, and (2) significantly benefiting the decedents of those responsible for its creation through the ongoing generation of jobs, business opportunities and community support. Whether you achieve these goals as a restaurant, fashion designer, festival vendor, travel agency, event promoter, artist, pe …

LIVE CHATROOM too! Join us for savory silver screen classics! Whether it's Blockbuster films, Indies, Documentaries, or Classics... COME JOIN US as we tour the city & suburbs visiting different theaters as we watch great flicks and dine out! Participate in theater going experiences of all kinds..IMAX, drive-ins, home theater, cinemas--as well as live theater from time-to-time. PROMOTERS: for free screenings, please email information to: playfulwithyou33@yahoo.com instead of contact organizer. We …

Are you a music fan?  Are you intrigued by your music idols, curious about how they got to where they are, and what inspires and makes them tick?  Are you a former groupie, feeling nostalgic? If so, meet up at our next Rock and Roll Book Gig, where we'll read the memoirs of our favorite musicians and rap about them at a local tavern.  Hell, if they're on tour, maybe we'll catch their next show! Become a fan, suggest some artists, and let’s get rockin’.

Welcome to Enjoy Life Chicago! If you have participated in events with the Chicago Black Professionals Social Network, I was their premier Event Organizer for 2 years. You may have met me at one of the over 300 events I organized, hosted, or attended from Jan. 2011- Jan. 2013. Many of our fun, exciting and diverse activities have an aspect that make them of particular interest to African-Americans. I have arranged jazz/blues nights, film screenings, wine tastings, holiday celebrations, cultural …

Are you WAY past the bar scene and looking to make some quality friends your own age while exploring some great venues?! Let's explore the neighborhoods, restaurants, pubs, BYOB's, festivals, theatre, coffee shops, brunches, bands and all that the Northside of the city has to offer! I am a professional living in Lincoln Square and I would like to meet other professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth... like I am! :) Please be a college educated professional in your 30's or 40's...s …

Why do motorcycles get to have all of the fun? Let's get together and scoot the city in droves, helping raise awareness for scooter safety and have some fun while we're at it.

NERP provides a place for learning, discussing, and experimenting with the Raspberry Pi. Although our main focus is on using the Pi, other relevant topics include embedded devices, Open Source Hardware and Software, interfacing to the real world, development tools, circuits, and so on. Topics can be of general interest or advanced and highly focused. The NERP wiki lists many resources for learning and using the Pi. NERP meets every other Monday at Pumping Station:One. The meeting is free and ope …

Do you love craft beer? Would you like to learn more about it? We are a group for social 20's and 30's to unite and share their love for craft beer. We will be checking out different breweries, brewpubs, tastings, festivals and some local craft beer hot spots in and around the Chicago area. Some breweries may include Three Floyds, Goose Island, Revolution, Half Acre and many more! Join us and bring your taste buds over to the finer side of beer. We always welcome suggestions on awesome craft bee …

Welcome to this group of Natural Building enthusiasts, professionals, and fans.  All members are welcome to hold meetings ranging from building cob ovens in community gardens, to helping build strawbale houses, to watching and discussing natural building videos and taking natural building tours throughout the midwest. Why? Because there are very real opportunities to learn Natural building technologies both through dialogue and study and through hands on practucums, and your interest can become …

Founded in 1898, The Geographic Society of Chicago (GSC) is interested in geography-related issues of local, national and international scope. We are dedicated to providing programs and activities to educate our members and the public about places and cultures outside their own. Come join us as we explore the world through travelogues and film series and group tours and excursions. If you've got an idea for an event please feel free to propose it. Our website is http://www.geographicsociety.or …

LIVE CHAT too!  I am passionate about art and some friends and I are looking to learn more about it. We are going to check out all of the great art galleries at least once a month in River North, the West Loop, Wicker Park, and anywhere else. This Meetup Group is welcome and open to all who are residents of and visitors to Chicago. Our purpose is to meet with others who have an interest in and take enjoyment in appreciating art. The benefits are to enjoy and learn more about art, art galleries, …

You may be a Power User of AppDynamics. You may be a casual user. You may just want to get to know us better. Wherever you are on the user spectrum, you should join us at AppJam 2013. This year, the AppDynamics Customer Summit is taking its show on the road. We want to visit a city near you, and make it easy for you to: Hear about the AppJam product roadmap Tap into the deep knowledge base of AppDynamics engineers and customers Learn best practices and hear real-world customer success stories Ne …

LIVE CHAT too!  Beer n BBQ (Chicagoland) We are BBQ Masters (if only in our own minds) and Tenders of grills - United in Smoke! We venture out to barbeque joints and rib shacks to search the best of barbecue. Briskets, links, shoulders, butts, ribs, sausage, hot links, ham, pulled pork, even smoked turkeys, sides...We smoke it all -- beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, cheese... We are Passionate--We will taste it all. All of this makes us very thirsty! We seek out lovely selections of beer and wi …

This group is for the 21-30 year old black woman who does not fall in to the typical category. Look no further, this meetup group is for you! I was inspired to start this group after watching Issa Rae's The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl web series. Are you new to the Chicago area? Would like to have a good time? How about meet new people and form friendships? If so, then you should join! This group strives to from a sisterhood between black women who are open to exploring other activities …

Welcome to the Soul Swing Dance Group! This group is the place for SOUL Music Lovers who appreciate the Sounds of Yahzarah, Geno Young, Sy Smith, Darien Brockington, Rahsaan Patterson, Avery Sunshine, Eric Roberson, and Conya Doss...just to name a few! BUT, it's also for those who also enjoy the beauty of Smooth & Cool Couple Dance, Chic Fashion, Luxury Venues, and Networking with Urban Professionals! The Soul Xperience Entertainment Group is proud to introduce Soul Swing! The classy, mature & t …