Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to some of the finest musicians performing at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene!We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz c …

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! Looking for some awesome new adventures to spice up your life? Join this group! We'll find all the cool stuff going on in and around Chicago and organize outings to them! Some of our adventures might take us out of the city, but most things will be public transit accessible. Let's get together, meet tons of awesome new people, and go on super cool adventures!

LIVE CHAT too! Have you lived here for a while but never had the chance 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 but didn't really want to do it all by yourself? Be a tourist in our own city! I had always spent the time to check out other city's offerings when I traveled on business or for pleasure, and about 10 years ago, thought …

Living Gluten Free in the Windy City? Do you have Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance? Then come join us! This group is open to anyone in the Chicago area who is living the "Gluten Free"l Meet others who face the same dietary challenges and triumphs...as we share great food, tips and conversation. Join us as we explore the many 'Gluten Free" dining-shopping and cooking options available in our great city Please see our pages page for a List of GF Restaurants in Chicago.

This meet up group is for people who love to bowl, socialize, and make new friends. Cities and Sports will be offering bowling leagues starting this winter on Wednesday nights at Diversey River Bowl. Join in on the fun by either signing up as an individual and be placed on a team or create your own team with friends. Cities and Sports also offers volleyball and dodgeball. For more information about these sports, please visit us at www.citiesandsports.com

The West Loop Families Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city an …

Boarders welcome!!! Even though the resorts near Chicago never break the top 100 places to board in US, we're just glad the winter is cold and long.  We are a fun group of shredders, ranging from beginners to national competitors so you'll always be able to find someone to shred with.  Membership is free but the meetup site does cost money so we do encourage members to show support by purchasing WCB bandanas, stickers or shirts. You may also be wondering what we'll be doing off season. Well, so …

The Windy City Wineaux was previously known as the What’s Pouring Chicago Meetup Group and changed organizers as of Jan 25, 2012. This group has a love of wine, socializing and new experiences. Please join us for tastings, public events, BYOB dinners and any other reason we can think of get together. Don't forget to pay the $2 annual membership dues - we will be using this money for another table and items for this summer's BYOW events at Millennium Park!

The purpose of this group is to build meaningful long-lasting friendships. As our lives change and we mature it's hard to meet new friends with common interests. Join this group if the following describes you: Happily married Aged 25-40 Committed to making real friendships Professional and educated Working or currently stay at home wives Enjoys meeting up in the city Has a flexible schedule Enjoys going out for a night on the town equally as much as lounging with friends on the couch for a movie …

This group is about having fun, meeting people, and playing volleyball. Cities and Sports will be offering open volleyball and a 9 week indoor volleyball league this winter. With an emphasis on socializing, this group will head to the post game party bar to enjoy food and drink specials while meeting the other players. Join in on the fun.

First 25 in FREE!* Free LIVE chat too! Drag City (Chicagolands T-girls, transsexuals, and transgenders) Transsexuals, transgender, t-gurls, queens, homosexuals, bisexuals, heterosexuals, androgynous, and the people who love them! There ARE fees to apply/join, see note below on how to pay. (*the first fifteen to apply will have the application fee waived!) This is a group for support, dating, and fun. Whether you like to dress up and parade around, glamming it up to be the belle of the ball, or j …

Network and Social - Whether you are looking to enhance your career, or simply looking to have a good time with friends, we can make it happen! Launched in 2012, Network and Social hosts events focused on helping professionals connect throughout Chicago. We specialize in network events and sports leagues that draw a broad range of professionals from all industries and career backgrounds. Our unique networking technology tools offer you a different way to meet or compete with young professionals …

This group is for couples to interact with other couples. Whether you are married, engaged this meetup is for you. If you are a Professional Couple in your 20's through 30's and would like to expand your social circle, find friends with similar interests, meet other young couples and enjoy new activities then you are who this group was created for! The goal of this group is to organize events to experience all Chicago City has to offer with a fun group of people. Well will take part in events at …

This is a group for folks who have just moved to Chicago, or who aren't originally from here. If you've chosen to make Chicago your home, it's a great place to be- there's lots of friendly faces, tons of culture, and so much to do. Join us for chances to meet new people and get to know this new city. If you've been here a while, or even if you're a native Chicagoan, you are certainly welcome. After all, it's nice to have a bit of a guide in checking out this wonderful, cosmopolitan city. For t …

South Asian Explorers Club this meet up if for any South Asians that want to Ski & Snowboard.  Expert or Beginner - it doesn't matter - we'll support each other. The format of the group is any member can suggest local meet ups for skiing every weekend in their local city. If you are going - just post your trip here. The group owner will also suggest an annual trip to the West, Europe or even summer skiing in the antipode. Lets Ski! This meetup is not specific to a city - its open to all skiers f …

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 …

This is a group of women who like to hang out and have a great time in this wonderful city of Chicago (… and surrounding cities)!!! We are real and down to earth women who know how to also embrace our inner fabulousness! Yup, it is possible! :) This group is open to truly exploring what this city has to offer! We are between the ages of 20-45 years old. Anything from visiting an art gallery for a little culture, visiting a quick wine tasting event to enrich the palate, a girl’s night out at one …

Chicago Fire Rec Soccer was created specially for our adult fans who want to watch the game and also play it! In addition to that, CFRS exists to connect with a whole new group of adults - those who perhaps have never come out to see the Fire play before, but love playing the game recreationally week in and week out. We want to bring the Fire brand to where you already spend your time - on the soccer pitch. By partnering with WCW FA, Chicago's Adult Recreational Football Association, the Chicago …

Finally!!! Something for those of us who live in the City or close to it............. If you're looking for a fun, adult, and relaxing way to let off steam from your week.........Get together with other card sharks or just make new friends, you should join us. We pull from all over NW Indiana as well as the city's suburbs, downtown, southside, westside, Milwaukee (and even Indianapolis!) for regular get togethers and annual tournaments. We're looking to be the umbrella group for all those in the …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 19 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels a …

This playgroup is for moms in the City as the majority of events, programs and playdates will be held in the city of Chicago. I decided to start this group to meet other Indian moms and kids in the city. Being a mom is amazing and of course its easy to relate to all moms and their experiences. But, sometimes, there are specific cultural experiences that would be nice to share with other moms/kids from the same background. The purpose of this group is to share parenting experiences, enjoy play da …

Started out as a seasonal group, to pass the winter with new friends out and about at dining and cultural events in the city. By popular demand, the season has been extended! The group is centered around dining in Chicago, but extends to other cultural social events in the city. The dining focus is on finding the best combination of fine food at prices reasonable enough to attend these as often as you can. That means a selection of BYOB's, events on specials night at some of the best restaur …

Updated May 25, 2013 Who are Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers? We are avid home bakers of yeasted, artisanal breads. We come together in-person to share our bread-baking experiences and learn from one another. All levels are encouraged--from those who have just begun bread baking, to those with years of experience. (If you are an advanced bread baker, you might prefer to join our spin-off group, CABB2.) Begun in January 2011, Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers strives to support and inspire those activel …

We think Chicago is the best city in America and we want to change the way people live in the city. In each and every neighborhood there is a story. I'd like to find people who would like to create a new way to tell that story thru NFC (Near Field Communication). Whether its food at a local dive or a park that describes how the Chicago Fire started, lets figure out a way to use NFC to engage people, their experiences and their lives for the better. Heck, Chicago deserves it. We would like to bri …

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 …

Neighborhood Parents Network connects a diverse community of families with the resources they need to navigate parenting in the city. Expectant, new, and seasoned parents come to NPN to find what they need to tackle the everyday challenges of being a parent. Whether on-line or in-person, NPN makes it easy to find support, must-have information, and amazing city events. Connecting Chicago parents for more than 30 years! NPN is here for you - find your connections in your own neighborhood and with …

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 …