Hey mamas: where are the down-to-earth, socially-conscious, left-of-center, organic, environmentalist, breastfeeding, crafty, artistic, creative, or bookish moms of the Western Suburbs?! UNITE! We don't all agree or do things the same way; but, with this group, you can expect lively and fun conversation about health, nutrition, vaccinations, natural childbirth, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, cloth diapering, extended breastfeeding, education and even politics. "We think long and hard about t …

LIVE CHAT too!  I am passionate about art and some friends and I are looking to learn more about it. We are going to check out all of the great art galleries at least once a month in River North, the West Loop, Wicker Park, and anywhere else. This Meetup Group is welcome and open to all who are residents of and visitors to Chicago. Our purpose is to meet with others who have an interest in and take enjoyment in appreciating art. The benefits are to enjoy and learn more about art, art galleries, …

There are a ton of Fashion Industry networks, so this is for vendors to connect with each other. If you're looking for a way to really increase your business, this is the group for you. Get the resources you need to be successful. Collaborate with like-minded professional who are actively running their businesses. This is great for: Retailers: boutique owners, free-lance stylist, those who have space and what to maximize the opportunity Photographers: Looking to increase business by staying …

Meet Chicago area GLBT visual artists to share art, view art, learn more about the visual arts and artists, inform the public about GLBT artists and have fun. Meet and network with emerging and established artists, learn about exhibit opportunities and make new friends. Our group will facilitate making connections with art enthusiasts, potential collectors and artists. Meet Ups will include artist talks, lectures, gallery openings, museum exhibitions, art fairs and visits to artistic libation s …

Meet others who are interested in drawing or painting the figure. We'll try to host a variety of figure drawing sessions, including different venues, different times, and different types of modeling. We now seem to have 3 different groups that are working out. All are on Saturdays currently. We need to try some weekday evenings next, probably Wednesday or Thursday. I'm thinking of trying something new... "do it yourself" hosting. Basically anyone who has any space they can offer, even if it can …

Don't let the word Artist scare you. If you do creative work, you are an artist. You don't have to be the BEST or a professional at it, just enjoy doing it. And enjoy showing others and maybe teaching or learning from others. I want us to have a place to meet with other local fiber artists, weavers and spinners like me, but also braiders, knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and what have you. We will take a  couple of hours a month out of our busy lives to spend time on our crafts, while chatting …

Chicago Electronic Music Meetup Guidelines for members - updated April 20, 2013 MEETUPS for this group can now be categorized into TWO EVENT TYPES. EVENT HOSTS will classify each meetup so standard expectations can be met by both members and event hosts. TYPE 1 MEETUP: Those that RSVP will be given contact info to the host and will meetup on a case by case basis. No meetup beforehand is scheduled and it is up to the member and host to coordinate. TYPE 2 MEETUP: Those that RSVP will be given t …

The Lakeshore Drawing & Painting Group offers an environment for artists of all levels to converge and find their way creatively. You don't have to call yourself an artist to join usand enjoy making art and playing with art materials! We hope to offer community, training, information and other resources that guide the artist to self-improvement and challenge in areas they can share passion and learning. Artists We have a wide range of artists, print-makers, painters, models, performers, poets an …

Songsalive! is a non profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Chicago IL, we have songwriting critique workshops with guest speakers the second Saturday of each month. We also have a songwriters showcase on the fourth Thursday of every other month.  www.songsalive.org/group/chicago for more details. Our official website is www.songsalive.org.

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.

My vision for this group is to bring everyone together from photographers to models, and makeup artists to fashion designers- working together and helping one another build portfolios, expand your network, help those with less experience, and schmooze with others in the industry. I want to welcome everyone from professionals to those who are just trying to get their foot in the door by organizing themed photography events and workshops in the Chicago Metro area. If you are a photographer, model, …

Our Vision is to create a spiritual community of musicians, artists, singers, chanters, and dancers who come together on mother earth under our father sky. We will play the rhythms and sounds of ancient & modern tribes, aboriginal groups and devotional music. The musicians will play music, while the artists are welcome to paint or sculpt their visions. The chanters will immerse their vocals to the ethnic vibes while the dancers will move their bodies beautifully. Some of the various sounds will …

We decided to start this group to create an opportunity to meet new, creative people, plus help out a very deserving non-profit organization by volunteering to help- Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center.  CUARC is totally run by volunteers. Some come once, some once in awhile, and some help out once a week or more. This meet-up population will be focused on coming together and sharing our talents in a positive way--whether that be painting (artful, or home-improvement), gardening, organizing a fund …

"The purpose of this meetup is to provide a venue for individuals who walk the esoteric/inner path but also strive for a balance with their more exoteric & worldly nature. I seek others like myself who walk the inner path and have experienced inner transfigurations and can examine these powerful, spiritual experiences from a scientific & psychological lens, who introspect ruthlessly, who are open to exploring the inner realms of self-identity, and who value knowledge and wisdom above all.  I hav …

This group is open to all experience levels of Photoshop users intended for the purpose of educating the user on the digital imaging processes from inception, editing, to output. I am an educator, fine art photographer and artist, who has exhibited work nationally and locally, as well as been a two-time Photoshop Guru Finalist. I currently teach in the Digital Photography Department for one of the premier commercial photography programs in Chicago, as well as share my expertise teaching in other …

This group is for Chicago's painters and visual artists to meet each other and create a community. We will meet for group outings, salons, plein air painting trips, discussion, gallery visits, and seminars with local artists. You'll get to discuss painting techniques, creative ideas, current art world trends, professional opportunities, and have fun at the same time!

This page if for female veterans, their supporters of all genders, academics interested in female veterans issues and triumphs. This page is for artists, musicians, social workers and anyone else who believes that the voices of veterans can enrich our understanding of the world that we share. THIS IS A NO-HATE forum, devoid of judgement. Please honor this as you honor yourself.

Are you a music fan?  Are you intrigued by your music idols, curious about how they got to where they are, and what inspires and 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’.

We are a group of artists and dreamers, who thrive in encouraging, empowering creative community. We gather on the First Saturday of the month to engage in a variety of artistic disciplines to hone our craft and relate to one another. We love new friends!

N-Vision is a movement geared towards fashion, life, creativity, and energy, created to mix individuals with a passion for the expressive unspoken language that lies in the human form. We are not just another group, but endeavor to expand beyond that and be an organization that is totally involved in this form of art and all that encompasses it. This growing network extends beyond meetup. We are a conglomerate of photographers, models, make-up artists, wardrobe and hair stylists, designers, and …

About Us Ven Sherrod Studios Photography Club (VSSPC) is group for all photographers, models, makeup artists, hair stylists, and designers that are interested in professionally developing their portfolio! We want to open our group up to everyone, from first time beginners to the very experienced pros! We can all gain knowledge from one another in one shape, form, or fashion. We plan on holding various photography meetups at our 3 floor photography studio in Pilsen. We are looking forward to meet …

The Project Chicago Lair is a non-commercial dating, relationship, and sexuality support group for adult men in the Chicagoland area. We seek to help men become more successful in achieving their goals in their sex lives and relationships with women by fostering a community in which men can come together for beneficial discussions of these, and related issues, in an atmosphere that is both honestly critical, yet supportive and non-judgmental, as well as one in which men can form lasting friendsh …

" We are an urban melting pot of comedians, improvisers of color, musicians, diverse actors, poets, storytellers and professionals who love art, comedy, culture, storytelling, conversation and people. We use our art, conversation, point of view, to "REACH" and have an impact on our community and the world around us. We are a funny, serious, risky, ecelectic and prolific group . Meet up with us to network, improvise, share industry news, perform build business and play!"

This is a group for anyone interested in Visual and Contemporary Art. Chicago is a Mecca of galleries, art exhibitions, and art centered events, lets explore them together! Collectors, Artist and Enthusiast this group is for you! All art lovers are welcome. I started this group to meet other Art Enthusiasts, Artist and Collectors. Looking forward to exploring the Art World with all who have a true passion for the Arts.

Welcome to the Real Social Dynamics group in Chicago! The goal of this group is to gather all men who want to improve their lives by learning how to interact better in social situations especially when it comes to women. ****************************************************** Real social dynamics is a top dating and self-actualization company which has in the last 10 years shaped the life of thousands of men around the world. Join this group and participate in the events to go out, have fun and …

Calling All Animators, Artists, and Enthusiasts, My name is Jon Jamison and I have a LOVE for traditional animation like no other. I live it...breathe it...and feel it! I won't sit here and tell you that I'm the best or that I have all that much experience but the medium means so much to me. And with that said I don't want this medium to fade away because it has so much to offer. To join this meetup you don't even need to know how to draw/animate but to just be enthused as I am about getting tog …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and/or exchanging ideas directed to integrating technology into works of Art. All skills levels are welcome. The group was started in order to meet people interested in exploring issues common to integrating technology into works of Art. Looking forward to exploring strategies and best practices with anyone interested.

This group is for anyone interested in supporting local Jazz and Blues Society. We are bringing together new friends, artists and musicians who are interested in listening, performing and supporting the art form Jazz & Blues. Our membership is comprised of all kinds of people in all professions, who have a love for jazz and/or blues. The goal is to create festivals, workshops and events to hear and develop jazz and blues artists of all styles. Everyone can contribute to the community cultural he …