(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 st …

Meet others who love the classical music! Attend concerts and events at locations throughout Chicagoland! We recently had a new leadership group more in. The first thing I did upon taking the Organizer role is choose a qualified and classical-savvy co-Orgonizer.  The second thing I did was read the group reviews. I am going to endeavor to make every event I attend one in which the group is easy to find and there is social time planned before and/or after the concert. Stay tuned, and please provi …

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 w …

Do you wish that you knew more people who shared your love of musicals? Join our group! Make new friends as you check out musical theater, film, and concerts. All are welcome!

We welcome anyone interested in outdoor fitness. We attempt to do meet-ups from the Chicago land area and outward to the furthermost points that members are willing to travel to accomplish our goals of brisk outdoor exercise and fun. Members of the Wandering Nomad Group bike, hike, walk and most anything in outdoor activities for health, fitness and enjoyment of the beauty of the nature around us. Some members are into historical music as well. We plan accordingly. We all enjoy pleasant socializ …

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 …

312 SOCIAL/AFTER HOURS: WHERE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PEOPLE MEET,MINGLE AND SOCIALIZE AFTER-WORK & AFTER DARK This is a group where people can meet, mingle and socialize in pressure free upscale environments. We know you like to hang at cool spots so we make sure that we are meeting at some nice venues the city has to offer. 90 % of the group is between 25-49. If you are thinking about joining the group, these are some of the activities that we will be engaged in from  April till July. -"312 …

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to some of the finest musicians performing at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene!We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz c …

"New Funky Funk Millennium". N.F.F.M. Welcome music lovers of all genres, If you are serious about your music career and like to meet-up to discuss some ways to enhance your singing or performance abilities with one another, let's meet-up and have a forum. I engineer digital music and I am looking to meet others who can contribute towards their own creativities because Music comes from everywhere and whether it is coming from the likes of Rap, Rock, Soul, Classical, Funk, Pop Instrumental, scori …

After searching Meetup I was too floored to find that there were no meetup groups for Real Hip Hop Lovers. Therefore, what other choice did I have but to start my own? This group is dedicated to the real Hip Hop Heads out there. If your idea of Real Hip Hop is Gucci Mane or Waka Flaka then you are definitely in the wrong group. When I say real Hip Hop I mean you love the 'Golden Era' of hip hop, when artists like Eric B. & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and KRS-One …

We are the Midwest Chapter of an on- and off-line business networking group founded to harness the collaborative power of the Irish wit and gift of gab to make new freinds and business connections. Founded in SoCal by our esteemed President, Mr. John Richards, our parent organization is 3000+ strong in more than 22 countries, more than 500 of whom reside, work and play in the Greater Chicago area. All those of Irish descent are welcome to join us for pints and craic at a local pub, great live mu …

We are a group of ladies who love to travel to fun and exotic places, and have fun !!! We plan 6-8 trips per year to budget conscious destinations. Most people go on 2-3 trips per year -- some more, some less. We always have a payment plan to keep it affordable for all! We go every where  from musical concerts like Essence Music Fest in New Orleans, to cruise vacations and girlfriend getaways to the islands. For a quick break -- we also do "stay-cations", close to home. And if you REALLY want to …

From the same people who bring you the already successful "Chicago Piano Meetup Group", we are excited to launch this new group! This Workshop Series will bring together like-minded piano enthusiasts who are interested in the deeper "study" of performance - where we can challenge each other to learn and perform new pieces and then act as a [friendly] group of teachers to each other to share ideas and help us all improve as pianists! The format can be summarized as: Quarterly “workshops”, each …

Come join us as we Get Together to Get Away from our everyday! This group is specifically designed for ladies in who live in the NWI area.  The goal of the group is to meet new friends, network, try new and fun places and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like comedy shows, movie nights, festivals, socializing dinners, book clubs, wine tasting, exercise, spa day, Bunco or whatever else we all think of meetups! There is something for everyone! I would love …

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’.

Welcome to the Soul Swing Dance Group! This group is the place for SOUL Music Lovers who appreciate the Sounds of Yahzarah, Geno Young, Sy Smith, Darien Brockington, Rahsaan Patterson, Avery Sunshine, Eric Roberson, and Conya Doss...just to name a few! BUT, it's also for those who also enjoy the beauty of Smooth & Cool Couple Dance, Chic Fashion, Luxury Venues, and Networking with Urban Professionals! The Soul Xperience Entertainment Group is proud to introduce Soul Swing! The classy, mature & t …

Check off your bucket list items one by one! This group is intended for people who want to explore the city. It is for everyone.  Say you met someone in a singles group but now just want to hang out with interesting people. We are fun, smart, interesting professionals for you to make some new friendships with. There a ton of things that I want to do, and I thought it would be more fun to do with a group. How many have explored the Pedway or gone on one of the other tours via boat or bus?  Ever b …

People interested in practicing together, sharing information, and learning about the Indian Tabla Drums. If you do not have tablas, group members can recommend where to purchase some good quality tablas.

Our events are for South Asian single professionals from the Chicago metro and suburban area. We organize and host South Asian events to introduce singles to each other for love, friendship, business, or any other type of social relationship.

The Gentlemen Elite Social Club Our Philosophy: "A gentleman is a highly favorable title only well-deserving men earn, and should not be thrown around loosely nor taken lightly. A true gentleman is a man who is well-mannered, well-groomed, mindful of female sensibilities, well-read, socially adept, and respectful to everyone, regardless of their class, color, creed or gender." We here at the Gentlemen Elite Social Club organize the best social events for both men and women (including concerts, …

Blessed and Highly favored is a group for the young and young at heart who love God, gospel music, traveling, and enjoying a great time with other like minded individuals. Our goal is to make a environment monthly where people who love the lord can socialize and have fun together through concerts, conferences out of state, and social gatherings right here in our great city! "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20

This is a group for anyone interested in arts, business, lectures, music, science, technology, outdoors, family events, education, book clubs and any event that can be organized with a secular approach. If you are an Agnostic, Atheist, Non-Religious, Freethinker, Rationalist, Secular, Skeptic, Cynic, Secular Humanist, Naturalist, Deist, 'Nothing,' or any number of non-religious descriptives, you belong here. Visit us at our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NOgodsLAND/3844180982 …

Chicago Modern Orchestra Project is the nation's most ethnically diverse new music ensemble. Based in Chicago, our meetups introduce new patrons to the orchestra and each other..Learning about pieces to be presented on future concerts, exploring what's new in the music world, socializing with the musicians and music director Renee' Baker, this meetup group takes music from the stage and brings it eye-level to music lovers of all genres..Meetups are bi-monthly and held at South Shore Cultural Cen …

Hello Everyone! Being over 50 is NOT so bad – in fact, I’m feeling like the best years of my life are yet to come! So …… if like me, you've been attending various Meetup events feeling like you’re the parent who showed up to "crash" the party -- well THIS group is for you! Imagine mixing and mingling with an age group of 50+ like-minded ladies and gentlemen! This group will focus on making all types of connections, especially the social and romantic kinds. We'll get together for casual and fine …

Calling all movie lovers! I love movies and enjoy going to the movies and especially making new friends with common interests. But I wanted to start a movie meetup group that would also enjoy other things such as dining out, dancing, music, concerts, travel, just to name a few. Life is more enjoyable when you do life together . . . so come on out and let's have some fun.

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This is a group for all Urban Grandparents or just older folks seeking to connect and stay active. I started this group to provide a social outlet for my Mother who moved from Florida to help with my Son. Planned activities and outings will, for the most part take place in the city and revolve around indian culture, movies, food/restaurants, music, meditation, yoga, spirituality, and anything else that members want to discover! Please join us!!!

Let's enjoy cultural events together. we will go to concerts of classical music, world music, Jazz; modern dance; regional theaters; summer art fairs; gallery openings and out door concerts. I may also organize craft parties for pottery and fabric dyeing.