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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…

The Positive World was created with one mission in mind: To make the World a more positive place! The excitement and anticipation is growing all over! Join our crusade and this MeetUp to make the World a more positive place. Dial into our Live International Conference Call every Thursday at 9 PM EST. Call (712) 429-0690 pin # 121537. If you…

The Chicago Young Professional Volunteers organize to provide assistance to local non-profit partners while enjoying social and networking activities. Intended for Chicago-area professionals between 20s and 40s, the group will participate in unique and recurring volunteer events around the city. Some of our social events will provide additio…

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 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…

Meet with locals who are interested in tracking, tool making, edible plants among other "Primitive Skills". Every month we provide a free Skills afternoon, focusing on basic methods for tracking, foraging, fire by friction, tool making...the list goes on. We are also bringing in some the best and the brightest instructors for a more advanced…

Meetup with others who are codependent. Gather to offer support, share advice, and talk about codependency issues and how you can overcome them.

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.

For those living with mood disorders who would like to complement their wellness through the use of exercise, nutrition, yoga, relaxation and meditation. Meet with local people suffering from bipolar disorder (aka manic depression) for discussion, information, and support.

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness, fresh air and friendship! Anyone from Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, North Center, Andersonville or any surrounding area is welcome to participate. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ADDITIONAL NOTES IN THE "ABOUT US" section (to the left of here?) These notes lay out a few ground rules and…

This group is a great opportunity for fun, fellowship, and friendship. We invite you to join us as we gather to develop community and friendship with women throughout the city from various cultures and backgrounds. The possibilities are endless?

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…

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 Chicago Chess Meetup Group. "We bring good company and Chess together." All Experience levels and ages welcome to come. CCMG is now also on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/chicagochessmeetup People have asked about where to go to get equipment, many of us purchase online from Wholesale Chess: http://www.wholesalechess.com…

Meet with local expatriates, Americans who have lived overseas, and people who are passionate about cross cultural communication and intercultural issues. People who have traveled extensively, lived in a foreign country, or focused their studies on multicultural communication often have a lot in common. Everyone is welcome!

Meet other local Euchre players and enjoy a game or two!

The Chicago Boardgames Meetup is dedicated to playing and promoting tabletop games of all sorts throughout the Chicagoland area. We are actively recruiting Assistant Organizers and scouting new venues to help create more gaming opportunities. What you get out of the group will depend on what you put into it; we're very interested to hear your thoug…

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.

Want to practice your Korean? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Korean language? Korean speakers who want to practice English and help others with learning the Korean language are also encouraged to join this group. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome.

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!

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!

Meet other locals who are interested in Urban Exploration, Photography and Abandoned Buildings. Or anyone who can see beauty in abandonment

Meet other local people interested in discussing ideas about the metaphysical. We can cover anything from the modern shaman, the search for enlightenment, being and self, religion and science, etc.

Meet others in the Chicago area who know and apply the Internal Family Systems model.

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…

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 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…

This is a different kind of singles group oriented toward non-religious people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientation, and gender. Whether you call yourself an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, humanist, secular humanist, bright, freethinker, nonbeliever, disbeliever, pastafarian, "spiritual but not religious," or simply were not raised in with an…

Meet local Freethinkers, Humanists, Agnostics, Atheists, Brights, and other friendly, like-minded people. We meet for good food and good food for thought, seeking truth through reason and conversation without agendas or dogma.

Meet fellow Buddhists near you! Come to a local Buddhism Meetup to rediscover the Dharma and find enlightenment through the practice of skillful karma. All are welcome, so come share activities, friendship and fun!

The Chicago Tao Teh Ching & Taoism Study Group is dedicated to exploring the Tao, literally "The Way", through the Teachings attributed to Lao Tzu, espoused so eloquently in the 2500 year-old classic text, Tao Teh Ching. This collection of 81 short poems has become the basis of one of the world's great religions. Since its origins in ancient Chi…

Meet other local Scrabble fans to talk strategy and play games--and meet very fun and bright folks!

Meet other Fans of Asian Movies! We meet monthly at the Chicago Dave & Buster's for a movie and discussion of the latest Asian films that are out, or coming out. be it Drama, Horror, Anime, Action, or Comedy. We also discuss Asian films that members have recently seen or collected. The group also tries to catch Asian films on the big screen when po…

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

This Artists Way Meetup was created to provide you with the opportunity to meet others artists who are working, and working ON working. We have occasional meetings, and many opportunities to jump-start your creative process by trying new media and modes of working.

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…