This group is for anyone who loves Irish music.

Our group's aim is to play for people at nursing homes, hospitals, community centers - any place where we can brighten the day of people who otherwise would not be able to listen to live music. Everything we do is completely volunteer. We are simply a group of individuals who come together and share our music with a deserving audience. Here is how a "typical" gig has worked in the past: We get a group of people together, usually around 5 or 6. We play songs from our group's songbook, or from any …

This is a group for anyone interested in singing or listening to Bollywood, Lollywood, and Tollywood music. The purpose of this group is to meet new people who like music. We also go to musical events, parties, and Indian concerts. Everyone needs to express themselves and music can offer that chance. It's all about having fun.

Sacred Harp singing is a form of 'a cappella' singing that regularly takes place in communities across the United States and beyond.  It has brought people together to sing in living rooms, churches, and community centers since 1844.  It is rich in history and tradition, and it continues to be a thriving form of American shape note singing.  Its distinctive melodies and harmonies attract many singers for a lifelong journey of singing.  Sacred Harp singing made its way to Chicago thirty years ago …

Do you love to sing or play an instrument?  Love to perform karaoke and looking for lead singer opportunities ? We are forming the hottest new contemporary Christian choir, praise team and band in Chicago! This is a volunteer organization. We will be interracial, multicultural, beginners and experienced, straight and gay. You don't have to be a member of our faith community or any faith community, and no experience singing or playing in a Christian group is necessary. We will be doing gospel,con …

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 …

This group is for people that want to concerts while meeting other people that enjoy live music. I strongly favor shows at smaller all general admission shows, but other suggestions are always welcome.

Brand new Heavy Metal group for all you Chicagoan metalheads out there! Please join us for some Heavy Metal shows and other gatherings (to be announced).

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 …

The name says it all! This is meant to be a clearinghouse of all the wonderful FREE events that go on in Chicago. Let's get together and explore the city without breaking the bank, support the arts, learn something new, meet some new faces, see some movies, listen to music, play some games- anything you can think of that's free. Join up, post events, get out and explore the city!

This is a meet up group for people who love to sing or listen bollywood music. The purpose of the group is to bring together people with a common interest (in singing or listening hindi songs) under one roof, and also to bring forth hidden talent of each member in this great divine gift called singing.  Although this site is not just limited for the people who like to sing but it is also the place for those who like to enjoy listening to our great and rich indian music as well. So please join th …

Are you an indie girl wandering the cold streets of Chicago? If so, you've come to the right place. We want together a group of music loving, bike riding, artistically inclined, pseudo weird girls to have fun! For me this group was born out of the desire to escape mainstream culture, how many times have I stood around in a group of women and felt like wow I just don't relate to you: no, I don't care if the Cubs won last night, not really interested in what sorority you were in, and NO I didn't …

This group is for pickers and bluegrassers - no matter what instrument you play, just play it FAST!!! We are open to anyone who has a passion for this all American music style.

Learn capoeira with Graduada Sucurí (of ABADÁ-Capoeira Chicago).  Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, self-defense, and dance. It involves some degree of physical prowess but engages the mind as much as the body. Developed in Brazil by descendants of African slaves, capoeira emerged as a form of resistance to oppression. Today, capoeira is practiced worldwide and serves to empower its practitioners with tools applicable in every day life. Students will learn basic …

This group is being created to meet other Pakistani professionals (and friends of) in Chicago and surrounding suburbs in an informal, social setting. Our primary focus will be to network, discuss culture (language, music, politics, etc.), make new friends and contacts. We hope this group can help each individual in their personal and professional domain. This group is not affiliated with any religious or political party. Anyone and everyone is welcome even if you don’t have any ties with Pakista …

This meet-up is for people who want to get their groove on, outside, during the (not too late) evening. We can change venue each week if it works out, and we will basically meet up and DANCE! I'll bring a loud boom box with plenty of batteries and hip hop music. Experts and amateurs welcome!

This is a group for fans of folk metal in the Chicago area. The idea of this group is to go to shows, find people to play music with and discover new bands. This group was started because even though the metal scene in Chicago is big, it can be difficult to find other people who are specifically into folk metal.

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!

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.

This is a meetup group for desi film/movie lovers from any culture or background. Although the primary focus will be on Hindi ("Bollywood") movies, we can change things up once in a while up with movies in other languages (Malyalam, Urdu, Tamil, etc.). We'd like to start with simple Movie outings and maybe some Dinner + Movie nights. These could be at theaters or at someone's place (it would have to be for movies that aren't newly released). However, we'd like to expand into more creative ones s …

Learn and share the art of taiko - Japanese drumming. This is fundamentally a drum class program through the chicago park district instructed by John Yost.

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together with others to practice and jam on their Ukulele. I am a relative beginner but all levels are invited. The group will meet in the city in the morning as I am working evenings these days.

This group is designed for Germans, people of German descendant and people from all around the world who are interested in German culture. Our meet ups are about an up to date Germany which is way more than oomptata music, beer and brats. It is about theater, literature, music and a modern and ever changing culture. Join the fun - wir beißen nicht :)

WELCOME TO THUNDERBIRD DANCES. Hi. We host Chicagoland's Biggest Parties for Singles with 300 and up at every Party. Our red hot DJ's will keep the dance floor packed with fun and friendly singles mxing top club and dance music. If you're single and like to dance or just mingle and socialize, we created these parties just for you in a safe, secure party environment. Every party features great music at a great venue. Free snacks, free parking, huge dance floors, great raffle prizes and a great cr …

We're a group of people who are interested in checking out the various cultural and art offerings of Chicago, which includes concerts, art shows, visits to museums, open mike nights, and even culinary experiences. We want to make new friends and form of community of people sharing common interest in the arts. We want to explore Chicago together!

Learn and develop traditional djembe technique, rhythms and drum songs. All skill levels are welcomed.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning/exploring a beautiful Argentine Tango dance, culture and delicious cuisines with us here in Chicago and around the world. Please check the Tango In Chicago Meetup calendar often and RSVP to the posted Meetups that interest you and best fit your schedule, budget and comfort level. If you have questions, suggestions for future Meetups or would like to find out more about different Argentine Tango activities (where you can dance, watch shows,  eat …

Shalom and Welcome The Shiviti Drum Circle is a non-denominational monthly Jewish spiritual musical event. ALL ARE WELCOME. This is a facilitated participatory musical event which has been meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month for almost 7 years now. Each gathering is always a Unique Experience! Sometimes more spiritual, Sometimes more fun. Sometimes more energetic, Sometimes more laid back. Sometimes indoors, Sometimes outdoors. Sometimes you will learn, Sometimes we will learn from you …