The objective of the Big Picture Book Club is to provide a forum for having fun, with friends old and new, while reading and discussing the best, serious, non-fiction books about the Big Picture questions of our history, our time, and our lives. It's focused on books addressing the big questions of human history, science and technology, social and political issues, the future, and how we, as individuals, can flourish and even make a difference in the Big Picture. You can check out an initial l …
I've realized that there are a lot of groups for single people, but not a lot of groups for couples to do fun things with other couples. Married, or just dating it doesn't matter! If you want to get out there with your significant other and meet new, cool people, this group is for you!
Hi - I am hobbyist matchmaker interested in finding potential good guys for my many lovely female friends. I'd love to chat with you and see if you might be a good match for one of them. If you're 40-55, any race, and willing to chance - let's meet up~
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My goal in starting this group is to create a friendly place where the women of Evanston (and surrounding areas) can meet other women in their neighborhood for friendship, sharing and support. The only rule for joining this group is that you are a women. It is not limited to whether you have children, whether you are married, what books you like to read or what kind of work you do, but rather is a place where all kinds of women can get together and do something that appeals to the women who show …
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This group has a simple theme, it's for couples who like meeting other couples for varied activities across the south west and western suburbs. If you are young, mid age, old, live together or married, it doesn't matter! "Couples" is about any twosomes who would like to join others for dinner, walking, biking and any social activities that we all share with light conversation and meeting and enjoying new friends. Let's face it there are times when you enjoy doing things with other couples as wel …
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Hello all! This is a new group in the NW suburbs of Chicago with multiple purpose. While you have the chance to meet someone special or make new friends, a percentage of the proceeds will benefit charity organizations. Our first meet up will be called "Auction A Friend" to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. We hope to bring lots of fun to the dating scene so please watch out for incoming posts about our events. All age groups are welcome to participate. For our first event, we are in need of si …
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We are single women who just entered our 40's and are looking to meet other women friends our age to do fun, social and recreational activities. We do not want to restrict ourselves to specific activities but some ideas include: kayaking,volleyball,hiking,boating,
canoeing,having brunch,dinner clubs,go to bars and other evening activities.
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SINGLES, SINGLES, SINGLES - if you are looking to meet the RIGHT person to date - this is the Meetup group for you!!! Come go on a bunch of fun, low-pressure, first dates in 1 night with other singles. This way you can QUICKLY see who you like and want to see again for second dates!!! We have events for singles in their 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's.
This group is intended to bump up the Craziness factor of Chicago city. We would be organizing events which are Unique to Chicago and would add to its weirdness. "Try Something Crazy" should be the new motto of Chicago city. Everyone loves to do crazy stuff (either when they are drunk OR when everyone else is doing it). Its much easier to break the ice and meet new people at a bizzare but fun filled event. So its nice to be professional, cultured, thoughtful, calculated during the weekdays but w …
This Singles group made for people who would love to meet new friends and possibly find that perfect somebody. we will host minimum 1 event a month Most events will be in Chicago area People from suburbs are welcome to join this group as long as you are aware most events will be in Chicago we are always looking for ideas and new venues to host events age groups are 24-45 35-55 40-65 we are going to also try cougar event and reverse cougar events
Are you a music fan? Are you intrigued by your musical idols, curious about how they got to where they are and what 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’.
Chicago Young Professionals (CYP) - Was created to provide you with a platform to meet other yuppies in the city that share similar interests, explore all that the city has to offer while supporting the local Chicago economy. We stray away from big chains or national companies and instead partner with the neighborhood mom and pop local businesses to bring you some of the most creative events. In just two years we organized 100+ events and given back ~$56K back to the local Chicago Economy! This …
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LIVE CHAT too! Meet other playful active singles in the city and suburbs that like going out and having fun meeting new people. Whether it be for beach volleyball, mixed doubles tennis, bowling, ice skating, sleigh riding or anything else sporty. Join us for live music events or dining, wining, dancing, romancing! It's mostly for fun and meeting new people, so you don't have to be a pro at anything! We also have ice breaker games at some events to get things off to a more comfor …
… Exchange recipes and ideas on the art of barbeque, or be truly evil and keep them to yourself and just smile when people compliment you on your cooking. WE OWN THE RIGHTS TO BRAG ABOUT IT! (smiles) Meet with people who love BBQ to exchange recipes and ideas on the art of BBQ. We'll discuss tips, tricks, gear, gadgets, rigs, mods, brines, rubs--as well as a few debates: Charcoal vs gas vs wood vs electric Low and slow vs hot and fast Lump vs briquette Catsup vs mustard Marinade vs inject If you …
… However, in cases when we can’t, we will try to broker with clubs and venues special reduced admission fees for our members.In order to become a member of our "Jazz in the City" Meetup group, we ask you to pay nominal membership dues of $10 per year. Any way you look at it, it’s a great deal – where else can you listen to top-notch live jazz in the best venues (and meet other fans while you’re at it) for mere pennies per event? And, you will receive additional benefits and discounts from …
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If you love books, wine and cheese and/or trying new restaurants join me in starting a new young and fun book club and foodie club in Chicago for women!!! The Chicago book club meets once a month and in between meetups, we will try new restaurants, go to wine tastings, happy hours, events happening around the city and more. If you are a young woman (20s or 30s) looking to make new friends while reading books and taking advantage of everything the city has to offer, this club is for you!
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Work on your social and dating skills with us. Our meetups include presentations from world-reknowned dating coaches. At the tailend we have optional field trips, in which we go to public venues, meet people, interact and get useful feedback that helps us all improve our social skills -- especially with women. We have members who are as old as the most senior of senior citizens, but you must be at least 18 years old to join. We are also lucky enough to have contributing female members.
We play Euchre at a different Chicago pub or restaurant for fun (with a little competitive streak). You will meet new people, visit different places, and improve your skill. Open to all players. No need to bring a partner - we will match you up. If you haven't played before, come to one of our Teach & Learn classes. You'll get hooked! Join us!
If you would like to meet other Successful Chicago professionals and other working stiffs while having a good time then this meetup may be for you. We will put on events during times you are supposed to let your hair down like Friday after work or on Saturday night when you are trying to find places to hang out or get your party on. We can throw in a Thursday night just for good measure :) Did you just move to Chicago and want to explore some of the downtown nightlife? Or have you been here fo …
… This group is for professional mature women in their 40's and 50's who live in Chicago and want to increase their friendship circle by meeting in wonderful restaurants, cocktail hours, exploring brunches, or trying new things. We will focus on after work dinners and cocktail hours to blow off some steam from the day but will also include some weekend brunches. We may look at some other activities like museums and outings but for the most part it will be finding great places to dine and chill o …
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