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If you are a guy who has ever thought, "Man, I'd really like to make some new male friends, but how?" attend this group! (And if you are a woman and know a guy who needs to "get out with the boys" more, please urge them to sign up for this group!) For some men in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s etc -- perhaps because they work at home, are divorced,…

Get an insider's view on what it takes to develop a successful career from local Chicago experts. Each meeting will focus on a specific career and detail the job responsibilities, capabilities, intrinsic value and work environment of the expert's career focus. The meetings are offered as part of AltaStaff's CareerFocus program, a training pr…

Meet other young active singles age 20-40 in the city that like going out and having fun meeting new people, wheither it be for beach volleyball, mixed doubles tennis, bowling or anything else sporty! It's mostly for fun and meeting new people, so you don't have to be a pro at anything!

Paint Dancing is a new venue created solely for the purpose of openly expressing yourself for fun in 2 different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time) in private art studios around the Chicago area while helping support your local food banks. Watch some of our crazy Paint Dancing videos on YouTube! http://ww…

Kill two birds with one stone. Check out great local music and meet other singles at the same time! What could be cooler??

Meet other singles near you! Come join the Chicago Suburban Singles, a social group for single professionals from the city or suburbs. Join us in our Social Hours & dining, dancing, film, sports, wine tastings & other types of fun events.

This group is for anyone who enjoys live theater, musicals, comedy shows, and all types of performance art. Come join fellow Chicagoland Theatre Goers as we take advantage of the wonderful opportunities the Chicago Theatre community offers. This is a great Theatre town. Join today and take advantage of it.

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).

Welcome to the Chicagoland Fun Group (CFG) 'CFG' (formerly GCF) is a group of members looking for new adventures, who want to meet people and make new friends and enjoy all the social aspects Chicago and it's suburbs offer. Our Membership composed of night life enthusiasts, foodies, wine lovers, sports enthusiasts, singles and couples and any…

This is a group to get together to enjoy outdoor sports activities such as cycling, skiing, running, volleyball, golf, tennis etc.

If you're from Chicago and miss everything about it--the sports, the culture, the nightlife, the city, the people, the pubs, the museums, then this is the group for you. Whether you're originally from Chicago or lived there for awhile or simply passed through and fell in love with it and wish to meet others who have the same passion, then please j…

Elite Chicago Singles hosts events at various locations around Chicago. We'll host wine tastings, parties, and art, music, other events. Come out and meet other quality singles in Chicago!

Welcome to Fine Dining and Cultural Events, a group designed to bring you the very best of the Chicago area. Our goal is provide top quality events throughout the year so you can enjoy yourself while making new friends. Dining, theater, concerts, sporting events, cultural activities, and posh gatherings are just some of the selections that you…

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!…

Welcome to the first step in going new places, meeting new people and trying new things. Our meetup group focuses on introducing our clubs to non-members - sports club, fitness club, social club, knowledge club and small business club. You do not have to become a club member to try out any of our classes or events. Although we are well kno…

The name says it all! For men and women?Everyone is welcome. Please send in event ideas as we can always use suggestions?and we look forward to seeing you at an event soon!

Come to one of our frequent fun events and meet other like-minded, active, professional Chicago singles (35 and up). Choose from a selection of 8 -12 activities a month .... dining at trendy and fun places around the city and suburbs, wine and margarita-tastings, festivals, theater and art gallery openings, volunteer and charity events, lessons (…

Companion MeetUp group for http://www.MoxieintheCity.net. Social events, networking events, professional business workshops and seminars. Our events are about connecting - socially, professionally and emotionally. Read our dating advice blog: http://www.moxieblog.typepad.com

Meet, network, socialize with and get to know other single professionals near you! Come to the New Single Friends Meetup and develop new friends...and maybe more! We host 2-4 social events in Chicago and the suburbs each month for singles in the 30-59 age range. These include cocktail parties, theme parties and dances, "big game" gatherings and…

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…

THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER VOLLEYBALL GROUP. This group was created for the INTERMEDIATE to UPPER INTERMEDIATE players who want to improve their skills, work on their technique, and spend as much time as possible at the beach! INTERMEDIATE TO UPPER INTERMEDIATE SKILL LEVEL: Players are expected to know all the rules. Passing, setting, and spik…

The purpose of this group is to bring together climbers in the Chicago area who are also frustrated that the mountains are so far away. Climbers of all genres are welcome. I've had a few ideas about things to do in this meetup group. - Gym climbing meetups - Devils Lake/Southern IL weekend trips - UP/Minnesota trips for ice climbing - Sli…

Hi and welcome to the Chicago Co-Ed Golf Meetup. All levels of golfer, from beginner to advanced, are welcome. We meet up about bi-weekly to golf and socialize. You can attend one of our meetups or put out an email to the group seeking members interested in playing at a time and location of your choice. Courses we've golfed at include Billy Cal…

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

Meet others in your local area that are interested in exploring the cultural treasures of Chicago. If you have a curious mind, an appetite for learning, and enjoy the thrill of discovery, this is a group you will enjoy. Join us as we explore all that makes Chicago a world class city.

Do you like go? How about checkers? Do you like classic boardgames, like Monopoly, or new favorites like Kill Dr. Lucky? When was the last time you played Parcheesi? The "Chica-Go" Boardgames Meetup is a relaxed, friendly group who like to talk and laugh over a good game. If you love games as much we do and want to learn new ones (or bust out a…

Meetup for networking, tips & techniques for the downright desperate, ex dot-commers and downsizees of all industries.

We are a combination of long time Chicago residents and new transplants although the majority of people who attend are by far new residents, which is why this group was created! Please feel free to join us at one of our events and meet new people! P.S. Before you request to join this group please read the "about us" section concerning posting your…

Meet other local Photoshop users to trade tips and tricks.

Most of our pool events will be social fun events and offer FREE pool whenever possible and give members a chance to hang out and meet other players. And give you a chance to experience different pool places in and around Chicago! Check out the 3 new polls and place your vote as I think this will help us plan future events. I cancelled t…

Meet with other local saké enthusiasts! Gather to taste, discuss and share your favorite types of saké, as well as interesting aspects of Japanese culture, history and cuisine. This Sake Meetup group will be casual, social and educational. The group is intended to bring people together to share their knowledge and curiosity regarding all thi…

We are a FREE dive club with over 300 members. We take local and warm water trips, and participate in lots of social, educational, and conservation activities.

The Purpose of the Chicago Singles Meetup Group is to give singles an opportunity to meet and connect with each other. In addition to meet and greets, this group may also have structured events that help those who might be a bit shy or tired of the bar scene. We may also offer educational opportunities that let members learn how to date smarter…

This Meetup is a Under Development, as a New Organizer just stepped into place. Please check back shortly. THanks!

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.

Meet other local Tennis Players. Gather and discuss the sport and perhaps find a tennis partner!

Are you the new kid in town? Come to a New in Town Meetup to mingle with other new and not-so-new locals. Find fun things to do, cool places to go and a bunch of friends to come with you!

FREE!! FREE!! EVENT FREE !! PARKING FREE!! Next meetup is Montrose Beach "Beach Tennis" Sunday Sept 14th,3-5:00pm ... Beach tennis shirts are $10.00 pay on paypal (we need 20 min. to make) Bring a friend but please have them sign up so we know the number of people coming.. All you need is your racquet... **If Sign up is FULL go t…

The Chicagoland Digital Photography (CDP) Meetup Group was created for anyone interested in digital photography and meeting other photographers. Our goal is to help one another develop and fine tune our photographic skills, while growing a global community of digital photographers of all skill levels. Longing to take better, more artistic photog…

Meet other fabulous people who like to have fun! Come out and enjoy a wide range of activities - from bowling to dining to white water rafting - and meet great, fun, and active friends of all ages!

(I WILL HAVE THE FIRST MEETUP SCHEDULED SOON) Have you lived here for a while but never had the chance (or time) to get out and see the things and places in Chicago that visitors from other cities have seen? New in town and want an excuse to check some "must-see" things off the list? Just looking for something fun to do? Be a tourist in you…

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Windy City Hikers is an outdoors group active in the Chicagoland area. We have no membership dues. We're all about getting outside; hiking, camping, canoeing...but hiking is cheap and easy! Please visit our 'About Us' section for more info and group policy information.

Hi everyone! I own Windy City Social, a local business that connects successful men and women on a social, professional and intellectual level. I noticed this group was open and wanted to jump in and take the lead on helping to create new events. As a busy professional myself, I understand the unique challenges, and opportunities of being sing…