Our neighborhood is fresh and diverse and fun! Let's get to know our neighbors. We can go to trivia nights at the bars, take a tour of the Buddhist center, listen to local jazz, enjoy brunch at many of the great local spots, catch a performance at Columbia College, watch a game at the local watering holes, see great comedy at the Arie Crown Theater, plan a hiking trip, enjoy the museums, etc. If you are open minded, social, 30-40s and live in South Loop and want to meet your neighbors - this is …

Community   Community Events   From private group training sessions and guest speakers to concerts and organization meetings, the Microsoft Store offers a variety of complimentary events and services in our Theater. We are proud members of the local community and welcome opportunities to host events for our friends and neighbors. Learn technology skills. Have fun. Spread the word. Whether you're looking to enhance your organization's technology skills, build awareness in the local community fo …

  If you would like to meet other Successful Chicago professionals and other working stiffs while having a good time then this meetup may be for you. We will put on events during times you are supposed to let your hair down like Friday after work or on Saturday night when you are trying to find places to hang out or get your party on. We can throw in a Thursday night just for good measure :) Did you just move to Chicago and want to explore some of the downtown nightlife? Or have you been here fo …

Get to know your neighbors in the West Loop of Chicago and explore local hangouts together. Make some new friends, find a potential dating interest, and just have some fun! Events will include brunches, happy hours, and other outings that may be outside the West Loop.

… We will be uncovering these hidden gems in this city while getting to know our neighbors. (not for you?) Who says you need alcohol to have a good time? We also have events geared for those who want to get out and meet new and interesting people, take full advantage of all the great things Chicago has to offer, without it having to revolve around alcohol. Activities will range from day and weekend events, to the nightlife that makes Chicago so great. I look forward to doing with newly found frien …

Love to read and looking for a book club in the South Loop neighborhood?.....We'd love to have you join us!  Maybe you're    Meetups will include a monthly book selection at various locations in the area.  

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 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!

Outdoor Movie Nights! When Chicago's warmer summer weather allows it, we set up an outdoor movie night each month to take advantage of the season (generally May - Sept). In October, when it gets a bit too cold for movies, we set up a haunted house and pumpkin patch.   The lawn space opens early for people to spread out their picnic blankets, mingle with their friends and neighbors, and grab a bite to eat. Before show time - we grill out and BBQ for a few hours while we wait for dusk. People are …

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Let's get together and meet new friends for fun social and cultural events in the Lincoln Square neighborhood and the surrounding areas too like Ravenswood, Albany Park, etc.  Activities include happy hours, restaurants, concerts, etc.   The age range of this group is thirties and older.  

This group is for aspiring educators who look for support and opportunities to establish a base for administrative networking, an increased awareness of hot educational topics and be able to converse with school leaders who are making it happen in schools. Group will hosts school superintendents, school principals, educational authors who will inspire you as we address the nations biggest academic elephant: Failing Schools in poor impoverished neighborhoods. If you give 110% in Chicago and neigh …

Come check us out! Whether your goal is to overcome a fear of public speaking, take your presentation skills from good to great, or strengthen your leadership skills through leadership programs and networking, Toastmasters is the place to be. Stop in and visit a Saturday Sunrise meeting for free and see what Toastmasters can do for you. Saturday Sunrise Toastmasters is the perfect place to improve your communication skills, develop the leadership skills you desire, and increase your ability to i …

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… You'll love getting to know some like-minded neighbors while doing some good.   Projects for spring 2012 are:  Lawyers in the Classroom; Senior Center Initiative; Immigration; Tenant Eviction; and Domestic Violence (in March).  We also have a list of local moms who can provide sporadic sitting if needed. We've been having a great time since February 2011!   Details on our past projects and articles are at www.westcookprobono.com. (We do not represent individuals.  if you are looking for pro bono …

Meet friendly local moms to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support, and make new friends. Infants and kids of early school age (0 - 6 years old) is this group's focus. However, expecting moms are  welcome too. Most of our activities are scheduled in the daytime in the cities of Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview, and Northbrook and other neighboring suburbs. Activities include park playdates, in-home playgroups, and o …