M'Lynn

The Chicago Business Development Forum brings together small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups to help each other with business development by sharing unique expertise, experience, and encouragement in an inspiring and collaborative environment. Businesses and individuals that become active with this Meetup have the opportunity to assist e…

Entrerpreneurial women who want to network with each other. Doesn't have to be business owners, just women who share the same passion to help other women in business. Ladies, let's work together to make this meetup thrive! Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women…

Hello! I am the author of a book on things to do in Chicago called Get A Life! In the City:Chicago. It's a comprehensive guide on things to do in the Chicagoland area. Activities around language and Cuisine top my list of things to do in Chicago. To promote all that Chicago has to offer, I will periodically create events based on the book for peop…

Are you a Chicago-area fan of indie, underground rock, imports, and other "non-major label" music? We'll be meeting up to see shows by interesting bands at smaller venues like the Vic, the Riv, Metro, the Empty Bottle, etc. Members can suggest bands they've heard, heard about, or even just heard of. The plan is to have some fun listening to indie…

This group is for Web Designers, SEO Specialists, Developers, Online Marketers, Information Architects, Usability Experts, e-Learning Specialists, Project Managers, Producers, Programmers, Flash Animators, Web Analytics Pros - anyone involved in the research, planning, designing, developing, programming and implementation of web sites. At our me…

We are a group of fun-loving professional women of all ages and races. We focus on organizing women-only events in nonbar settings. If you are not into bars or clubs, new to Chicago, disappointed with online personal sites and/or seeking real women who can hold a conversation, this is a place to start. Our events are listed on www.dykediva.com…

Chicago Lesbians in Movieland is for the ladies in the Chicagoland area who want to watch movies about lesbians. It's that simple. Are you female? Do you like watching lesbian films? Would you like to meet others to watch and discuss lesbian movies with? If so, then this is the group for you. We'll try to meet at least once a month to watch a l…

Meet other local people who are interested in Sustainable Development and New Urbanism. Let's define what we mean by "sustainable," "energy-efficient," "green," etc. and then work toward making it happen here in Chicago! What are the building blocks of "sustainability?" What are the most important issues that need to be addressed? What issues are…

TEA LOVER'S WELCOME! We get together and try a new tea each time we meet and discuss the orgin, preparation, taste and health benefits. This meet is $5 per meeting/per person and includes tea for the meeting and a sample to take home with you, also informational documents. We meet casually at local tea shops as well as for high tea and discussi…

Casual Rides for fun all over the Chicagoland area. See great neighborhoods, beautiful scenery and meet great people too! Rides range from slow rides 8-12 mph to fast rides 22 mph (TBD by organizer and demand).

Exploring the culture and night life of Chicago can get expensive. This is a meetup group for things a little more on the inexpensive side- a great for parties, discount theatre tickets, bar discounts, free billiards nights, free days at museums, trips to the zoo, etc. The less expensive it is to go out, the *more* we can all get together!…

The "Labrys" is a double-sided axe that the Amazons were said to use as their main weapon. Women have adopted the labrys as a symbol of power and independence. Many women wear necklaces or earrings with a labrys symbol as a way to identify themselves to other independent women. The labrys was resurrected as a female symbol of power and indep…

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Come to a monthly Midwest Adventure Travelers Club meeting to relive adventures, share photos from around the world and get first-hand recommendations on new exotic destinations. Find fun, laughs -- and maybe even a new travel buddy!

Meet with other local fans of Live Music Bands and Concerts. Plan social outings to see live music of all genres! Music outings will focus primarily on gay, lesbian, and transgender musicians and bands. We will also include musicians and performers with a large gay following. We will follow indie and local music as well as mainstream. As a woma…

Meet other local mountain bikers to ride Chicago area trails and travel to more distant trails such as Kettle Moraine and Peoria. In addition we'll have whitewater rafting, canoe and kayak events. In the winter we can offer a few ski events and whatever the membership proposes. We'll cross-post events from another club such as Cycling and Midwest…

Meeting new people, drinking coffee, experiencing the great coffee shops in Chicago.

Meet other local designers and programmers who use Adobe Dreamweaver for building websites and internet applications.

Join this group if you are interested in getting out to see some unique films, and meet people with similar interests.

This meetup is for 30+ women who live in the Lakeview or surrounding area of Chicago and would like to meet other women who are beyond their "partying" years. I enjoy hitting the town every once in a while but I believe there is more to life than clubs and bars! I want to meet women who enjoy taking dance classes, eating at outdoor cafes, talking…

Meet nearby Advocates for Oil Awareness! Come to an Oil Awareness Meetup to generate ideas and discuss actions to raise public consciousness. Find others concerned about the peak in oil production and the consequences of its decline.

We all have those books we love and want to share with others. We all have those books we have heard about but just haven't gotten around to reading. Meet other locals to discuss the books and authors related to the Queer Experience. Actually we will read anything that strikes our collective fancy. This meetup is for ANYONE who is interested in…

If you ever have sushi cravings, this is the group for you. We go to a different sushi restaurants once or twice a month and have a family style meal where we can try several varieties of sushi. We're always searching for that hidden gem, but we're also a fun group to go out with.

Exchange ideas about places to go, how to get there. Meet potential travel companions, other travelbugs. See where they've been. Provide input for future programs, meeting location, etc. Just have fun!

Meet fellow Vegetarians near you! Come to a local Vegetarian Meetup and discuss living a healthy vegetarian lifestyle. Have delicious meals, share your favorite recipes and make new friends!

Meet other local webmasters to exchange experiences in programming, administration, hosting, development, design, or just to meet to chat and learn. What makes a webmaster? Well, the first is 'wearing many hats' as we're more than just producers, designers and programmers; we're often jacks/jills-of-all-trades and this group. Want to learn more?…

Chicagoland Professionals is a social group which provides gay and lesbian professionals the opportunity to meet and network. We are opening the door for networking and discussion with like-minded individuals in a safe environment that respects each individual. We engage in a number of social activities designed to encourage interaction and enjoyme…

Trek the parks and lakefront of Chicago, as well as Chicagoland walking-friendly communities, while enjoying the company of like-minded walking enthusiasts! If you like to walk, but need the motivation of walking with others, this meetup is for you. It is geared toward more leisurely walkers, not "speedwalkers", those just beginning a walking…

The Vegan Chicago Meetup is the biggest vegan meetup in all the world! No agendas, no pressure...just a pleasant social setting for vegans, vegetarians and veg-curious to meet, network, or just get out with like-minded folks. We're a friendly group and will never "vegan police". Come join us! See our home site at http://veganchicago.com