Lets come together, get to know one another and have fun! Started because everyone I know is coupled up and/or just not interested in going out.  Events include things like paintballing, hitting up fun bars, a book club, going out dancing at different spots, visiting a casino, meditation, taking in a drag show, having a craft night, game night, visiting a race track, etc. Anything goes really, as long as the company is good and the drinks flow it should be fun ;) Ideally, members ranging from mi …

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!

This group is made for 20s & 30s somethings, whether they are new to the area or not, looking for new Chitown adventures. The ultimate plan is to have a healthy mixture of happy hour/social get togethers, street fests, sports, and more to experience Chicago together. If you are interested in organizing events or have ideas, I am all ears to hear your thoughts

Meetup meets Groupon/daily deals, but better. What’s better then great food at nice restaurants? How about enjoying it while meeting new people. What’s even better then that? How about saving 30% to 50% at the restaurants while doing all this. This group is first and foremost about discovering new restaurants and food, meeting new friends, and enjoying an evening in a fun and casual way. But why not also save money while doing it. We take the best of Meetup and married with the deal phenomenon b …

This social group is for people in their 20s and 30s, in the Chicago metro area, who enjoy dancing, dining, pubs, clubs, outdoor activities, road trips, dinner parties, and other local activities. This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the Chicago area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with. Membership is FREE, and you only have to be friendly and fun to join! Join the social circle that you can really ge …

Thanks The Day of Games (www.thedayofgames.com) for sponsoring the group!       Bocce, Horseshoes, Bags, Beer Pong, and more! The awesome group........Targeting, but not limited to, those who are new in town and mainly in their 20's or 30's, here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows in the Chicago area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hour, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, baseball/basketball games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that s …

If you love books, wine and cheese and/or trying new restaurants join me in starting a new young and fun book club and foodie club in Chicago for women!!! The Chicago book club meets once a month and in between meetups, we will try new restaurants, go to wine tastings, happy hours, events happening around the city and more. If you are a young woman (20s or 30s) looking to make new friends while reading books and taking advantage of everything the city has to offer, this club is for you!

Are you WAY past the bar scene and looking to make some quality friends your own age while exploring some great venues?! Let's explore the neighborhoods, restaurants, pubs, BYOB's, festivals, theatre, coffee shops, brunches, bands and all that the Northside of the city has to offer! I am a professional living in Lincoln Square and I would like to meet other professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth... like I am! :) Please be a college educated professional in your 30's or 40's...s …

The Good Times Institute (GTI) is a Meetup Group that engages in a diverse mix of fun group activities in Chicago, including but not limited to happy hours, brunches, dinners, nights out, parties, karaoke, concerts, movie get-togethers, sports watching, outdoor outings, and any other great opportunities to take advantage of the exceptional social, cultural, and entertainment amenities that Chicago offers as a world-class city. Originally named the Happy Hour Institute and founded in September 20 …

Chicago Ivy Dinner Group provides Social and Networking Dinners as well as other gatherings in and around Chicago for professionals and their friends from primarily the following schools (Ivy League, University of Chicago, Northwestern, Stanford, MIT and 7 Sisters). For more information about The Chicago Ivy Dinner Group please join the Chicago Ivy Dinner Group on Facebook and/or linkedin or email ivy_dinner_group@yahoo.com Thanks Mike

This group is for Chicago ladies, married/relationships or single, in their 40s who are looking to expand their circle of city friends and enjoy Chicago city living at the same time. Vogue magazine writes:"You could say that your 40s are an age when you pivot--into an acknowledgment that you are no longer exactly young, into some sort of idea of the rest of your life" (August 2011, in an article written about Sarah Jessica Parker). This feels like an appropriate introduction for this group. More …

You enjoy networking, traveling, meeting new friends & travel buddies??  Well, alas, this is the perfect group for you! Our goal is to get you out and about so you can enjoy yourself.  Many times we put so many other things ahead of ourselves, work, family, children....what about you?!?!  It's time to make some time for yourself and get away for a bit of fun and relaxation.  Perhaps, sometimes we'll go out to a nice happy hour for drinks, or a trendy, tasty restaurant. Additionally, we may plan …

Welcome to the Woodridge, Lisle and Downers Grove Meetup Group for social gatherings of 30- and 40-something professionals. Our goal is to make this a light-hearted social group to meet professional people with similar interests and, most of all, have fun. Our group activities may include events such as--but are not limited to--getting together for dinners, happy hours, game nights, picnics, live music/concert, festivals, museums, sports, night life, dancing, hiking, biking, etc. This group is a …

This group was created to provide an outlet for people in their thirties who still know how to have fun after a busy work week. This is not your typical meetup group. The objective of this group is to meet like minded people to become friends with. Activities may include but not limited to: dinners, happy hours, game nights, movies, picnics, live music/concert, fetivals, museums, road trips, sports, night life, and dancing to name a few. This is about meeting new friends with similar interests a …

This group is specifically designed for sassy gals in their 20's and 30's who live and like to hang out in the western suburbs. The goal of this group is to make new friends, go out with the girls and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are but not limited to happy hour, movie nights, clubbing, socializing dinners, wine tasting, exercising, festivals, live music events and overnight mini getaways.  Please feel free to suggest a meetup as once 2 others sign up, it will …

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …