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 …

  We know you would like to learn how to read and speak better English. This is a group where you can improve your English as a Second Language (ESL) or be a part of an Adult Literacy Project. We get together for informal study usually over coffee or tea.   We chat, we learn from one another, and we make new friendships. You can connect with study partners, network and have some fun!   We like the group of International friends we have become. Coffee and tea seems to be the perfect beverages of …

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This group is specifically for single African-American and Latino professionals interested in meeting other like-minded professionals for the purpose of finding love! This group is owned and operated by matchmaking agency, Shawn Mackenzi Agency. We all know how difficult it is to find honest, intelligent, and driven people in Chicago. This group will take away some of that hardship. Each month, this group will hold a networking event at one of Chicago premiere restaurants. We will eat, we will l …

  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 …

Join today!  CLICK HERE!    It's totally free , and takes seconds to sign up.  No obligations to you! Become An Official Fight Fan! By joining this 'Chicago UFC & Boxing Fanclub,' you're essentially announcing yourself as an 'official' fan of the sport of mixed martial arts(mma) and /or boxing!  Whether you consider yourself a below casual fan or enthusiast, you are welcomed here.  If you're looking to enhance your knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport, this fanclub is for you.  ANYONE is we …

This group will serve as a base for all sort of fans of the Chicago Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, WhiteSox, and Cubs to join together and meet up at specified bar locations throughout the city to enjoy and chat about the game at hand. It'll also serve as a networking opportunity to meet other professionals. There's nothing better than watching the game surrounded by like people at a bar/restaurant setting!                     THIS PAGE INCLUDING FUTURE MEETUPS WILL BE UPDATED SO …

We live next to one of the largest lake in the world in a city called "the windy-city". There must be tons of people out there that love water-sports like windsurfing and kitesurfing. It is way more fun and also saver if you are on the water with a bunch of likeminded people than alone. With fellow surfers you can share tips, you can help out in case something breaks and you can have a beer and chat about the great day on the water. If you love being on the water and are either an old windsurf c …

  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, th …

  LIVE CHAT too!   Calling All Ladies in Lil' Black Dresses! Join other fun, smart, wine-loving and cocktail sipping women in the Chicagoland area who are interested in enjoying wine and learning about it with their girlfriends. We will also be checking out bars with really good mixologists for some divine cocktails too! Our group will meet once a month for casual and/or 'all out' events. Excited about new friendships! Women, Wine, Cocktails and food (or chocolate), the perfect pairings! …

SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Let's create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. We believe in a universal energy and the power of intention. We welcome the experiences that challenge and teach us. We have a reverence for life and an appreciation for al …

  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 galleri …

This Group is for cultural creatives, social entrepreneurs and business owners that are tired of BS i.e. panel discussions, conferences, talk, idle chit chat and the hype that minimizes and stifles creativity and real results. This group is a collaborative action-think-tank of "how-to" experts. Don't tell us what you do, show us!  We hold each member accountable to produce breakthrough results in 30 to 90 days in their businesses.

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 …

  LIVE CHAT too!  Come to one of our frequent fun events and meet other like-minded, active, professional Chicagoland people (30 and up). Join us for different activities each 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 (dancing, sailing, cooking, etc.), going out dancing, hiking/photography group. Possibly some weekend trips. Just send more suggestions whe …

(LIVE CHAT too!) Are you a FAN of LIVE MUSIC, and want to find a place to find out about new or established bands in the Chicago area? Are you in a BAND that needs some more exposure? (but really can't afford to promote it through normal chains of advertising?)  Are you a PHOTOGRAPHER who likes to take pictures of bands? Well, seems you have all come to the right place!  Here is the place where bands can list their upcoming gigs, and fans can peruse the different bands to see if they like their …