A group to make friends with other women new to Chicago, have a cocktail or dinner, a good laugh, and enjoy an interesting read. We currently meet once a month to discuss a book selection, but are also branching out for happy hours, movies, festivals and other adventures. Our members tend to range in age from 20s to mid 30s, but all are welcome!

Meet other women in your area for friendship and socializing! Ever wish you had a group of girlfriends you could call up and get together with when you needed? Similar to a "Sex in the City" gathering where you are with your closest lady friends and you can talk about anything and just have some good laughs! Or even maybe plan a trip together. Come out and gather with women (median age seems to be 30's-50's, single, married, has kids, doesn't have kids, empty nesters, all welcome) in your local …

For lovers of jazz - we'll be meeting at various clubs throughout the city, as well as the festivals. Let's enjoy the excellent jazz this city has to offer. We're going to hit the entire range of jazz from traditional to experimental. From the nicest jazz clubs to tiny performance spaces. Give everything a try, and I'm sure you'll find something you love. Other non-Meetup jazz shows, as well as other jazz-related information that might be of interest will be posted on the Message Board. Please f …

then this is the group for you! Have you ever wanted to go to a show but couldn't find anyone to go with? Or gone by yourself but found that it's just not the same without some friends to share the experience with? I have, and that's why I'm starting this group. So if you like to go to shows (whether it be local bands, national acts, or festivals), this is the group for you. Note: this group will focus mostly on local music and national indie rock/pop/dance/hip-hop acts. However, there are excep …

We've expanded the coverage of the group.  As much as the Dead may have been at the vortex of it all everything has grown soooo much.  There are sooo many great Jambands soo we see as many as possible.  The Dead, PHish, WSP, Umphreys, Moe, Cornmeal, Yonder, EOTO, STS9, Disco Biscuits, and many many more. We go to shows.  We go to festivals.  Festivals are especially good.  Day and night. Anyone that loves Jambands should join.  Anyone that loves to dance or move or spin or fly. RU kind they say …

Powerful, beautiful, successful and feminine! Do you think of yourself as a Professional Lipstick Lesbian and wonder where all the other Chicago lipstick lesbians are? Well we hope to meet and congregate here with this group. The first and foremost aim of this group is to have fun! Do you enjoy mani’s and pedi’s, current fashion trends, local trendy restaurants, make up, heels, fine wine, live music, an occasional night out dancing? We are a very small, selective group of attractive, 25 - 50, fe …

The Latin infused cardio dance party that is changing people's lives. We offer Zumba, Zumba (level 1, which goes over basic foot work and Zumba steps) Zumba Toning, Cardio Kickboxing, PILOXING, Personal Training, and R.I.P.P.E.D Classes are all held at Milwaukee's Third Ward Location: The Phoenix Building 219 N. Milwaukee St. 2nd Floor Buzz 44# to come in Milwaukee, WI 53202 RSVP through Meetup or by e-mailing Angelina at angelina@b-fitmke.com Can also RSVP via phone.  Text or call 262-441- …

I am excited that YOU are here on this page and are wanting to join this fabulous group of women.  I know that you will bring with you some awesome ideas and we can't wait to meet you!!! We are a social circle of 30 to 40 something women Geting together to do fun, creative, artsy, tasty, social, athletic and adventurous activities!   We are all about bringing women together and creating GREAT friendships.  Whether you’re new in town like me, or because some of your friends are moving away, whate …

This group is for improvisers and who want to be better at their craft. Our events are like workshops. We get on our feet and try things out. Typically, events will have a small fee to cover the cost of the room rental and to pay a coach or teacher to lead the rehearsal. Many events are led by Kevin Mullaney, the Artistic Director of the Chicago Improv Festival and the former Artistic Director of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York.

Random evanston! Random Evanston is open to 30-45 year olds (new or old to Evanston) who enjoy life, creativity, eclecticism and randomness. This group encourages socially and positively engaging other people who share the same passion. Our meetups will be anything from going out for a drink, art shows, music, bars, theater, film, brunch, wine tasting, happy hour, dancing lessons, dancing summer festivals, coffee events, dinner and other fun, eclectic or whatever random activities that look awe …

This group is specifically designed for ladies in their 20s and 30s who live in the Chicago area. The goal of the group is to meet new friends, go out with the girls, and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like happy hour, movie nights, festivals, night out with the girls, socializing dinners, wine tasting, exercise, or whatever else we all think of that are in and around Chicago, IL. All relationship statuses are welcome those who are single, coupled, eng …

Are you a professional from Europe living and working in Chicago? Or are you a professional American or from some other part of the world who has European heritage, loves to travel to Europe or just wants to meet some new people and learn about their cultures! There are lots of meetups here dedicated to foreign cultures and languages but they all seem to meet in the same places every month with not much diversity or it is aimed at speaking the language. I wanted to start a casual and friendly me …

Who We Are The Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup & Festival is a group of film industry artists who are interested in actively participating in the creation, support, development, and promotion of films and screenplays that offer increased opportunities for women in film, especially in broadening the types of roles, stories, ages, body-types, diversity and the overall presence and number of women in film. Members range in experience from student filmmakers to professionals and include writers …

Welcome Everyone!! The goal of this group is to have an active and fun membership by meeting new friends in their 20's or 30's in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area and neighboring areas.  Great group to join if most of your friends are married, moved out of state, friends that have limited time to hang out, new to the area or just want to make new friends. Events can be anything from festivals, movies, sports, dinning, dancing, concerts, or just grabbing a drink.  Members are welcome to recommend i …

This group is exclusively dedicated to tasting and trying new wines in the Milwaukee area. It is intended for those people who enjoy a good glass of wine and time with friends. It doesn't matter if you prefer your wine from a bottle with a wood cork, a synthetic cork, or a box. We are looking for people who consider themselves more wine "appreciados" than aficionados. Age and gender are never a factor here. You just need to like wine, and have a desire to learn more about the wine making process …

inspired by an amazing friend who started a very successful meetup to connect with like-minded new mommies, i've decided to start a little group too!  girls about town is dedicated to nurturing all of my favorite hobbies -- and hopefully yours too.  our events span a whole spectrum of socializing ranging from meeting up for a movie, trying delicious new restaurants, sunday brunching, art classes of all sorts, potluck dinner parties, a good day of spa-style pampering and much much more! we'll be …

EXPANDING RAVES and ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC- Make new friends in the scene and keep the circle of plur ever expanding! Whether you are in it to have fun with some great people, explore music and your personal creativity, or have an experience of ecstatic oneness with the universe, this is the group you've been looking for! Raves may one day trance-form the planet. Enough energy has been generated that we could expand to a higher level. Electronic music styles have create different effects on the …

No Lomographer is an island and where there's an analog will, there's a way. Here we can plot workshops, events, field trips, and other fantastic film festivities. You can suggest locations, projects, and workshops. Its an interactive community, just like it should be. Join us as we spread our Lomographic love across the city.

If you are looking for a group that will give you a large variety of things to do – You have found it! We originally started with Melinda and David with different activities that they thought would be fun… Now, we have gotten bigger and added more group leaders.  If you heard of something that sounds like a lot of fun or a great place to hang out, let one of organizers know. It might turn into our next Meetup! We have done sporting events, bowling, dinner, just hanging out, game night, camping, …

I think this City needs a group dedicated to contemporary, progressive fifty and over folks who are relevant and always ready to enjoy all that Chicago has to offer. Music, plays, parks, festivals, restaurants, community action,exploratory walks are just a few ideas. We are too young to stop experiencing life and too experienced to be shut out!

The Chicago International Social Change Festival was created for filmmakers to showcase films that heighten public consciousness and provide a film forum for their productions to be screened on an international level. In addition, the festival is dedicated to the art of filmmaking and the filmmakers who make each and every work possible. This is a Chicago film festival with a specific focus on the issues facing society and how social change can make an incredible impact. Every day, society is i …

Welcome to Everybody Yoga - a free program started by Moksha Yoga Center to share yoga’s immense benefits with the entire community. Throughout the year, we bring free yoga classes to parks, beaches, festivals, and beautiful places in Chicago.

Do you love to ride amusement park rollercoasters? Or do you prefer carnival rides at the local fest? Do the sights, sounds and smells of a festival make you smile? Do you get excited when the changing seasons bring on new fests, such as 4th of July celebrations in the summer, corn mazes in the fall, and cookie walks in the winter? Then this group is for you! If you have children, feel free to bring them along, at your own discretion. Lets live life to the fullest, all year long! If you have ide …

We are a non-for-profit meetup group developed to support the little Queer Film Festival in Chicago. Our goal is to foster a community of passionate volunteers to acquire and showcase quality queer films. Mainstream theaters are hard to come by. We seek small, intimate venues such as wine bars, music lounges and art galleries conducive to social/mingling and make high quality independent programs more accessible to our community. Here are some of our ideas of future meet ups: 1. Women's movie ni …

This group is for anyone interested in making new friends and going out to just to have some fun!!! Activities include but are by no means limited to drinks, dancing karaoke, movies, concerts, crafting, festivals, shopping, lunches .....well you get the point:) I believe every women should have a group of friends she can trust and make memories with!!! It's open to ages 21 to 35 ish and is for any lady; married single - doesn't matter :) No men please, ladies only!

Looking for something to do in Milwaukee? Want to join a meetup group but prefer to socialize with people of a similar age? Are you bored and hoping to be less bored? Then The Milwaukee Fun Meetup Group is for you! Our goal is to be a fun, friendly and open social group. Meetups will likely consist of various opportunities that present themselves, such as comedy club outings, movie nights, bar nights, game nights, festivals, museums, concerts, shows, flash mobs, interventions, ancient druid cere …

Do you reminisce of times spent with family during Indian festivals and yearn to share similar experiences with your kids? And as much as you enjoy the great  culture and people of the United States, does your heart still yearn for the fun and festivities of India? We are a couple of Indian mothers who feel that way and are looking forward to building a network of friends with similar cultural interests, for ourselves and our kids. So lets get together for play-dates, crafts and activities for …

This is a group for anyone interested in having fun in this magnificent city. We will organize hikes, discover culturally significant and overlooked gems, visit ethnic restaurants, book signings, have a monthly movie matinee and more. This group isn't age specific. As long as you are a fun, nice person, you are welcome in this group. A photo of yourself in your profile is required to join. We have a no show policy that requires notification if you are unable to attend by the RSVP deadline.  Canc …