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Ladies and Gentlemen, This meetup exists to allow people in and around Evanston a venue for getting out of the house and meeting new people and sometimes to do some interesting things. We love to match diverse life experience with great conversation and a cocktail or too. Generally once people meetup us, they go away having had a good time. Our motto is have fun and don't be evil. Terry

We are a community of people in web-related professions including designers, developers, SEO specialists, social networking consultants, usability experts, content developers and marketing consultants. Many of us are sole proprietors with a specific niche in design or technology, while others are "generalists," sampling and mastering a broad range of interactive tools. We seek to support, inspire, educate and collaborate. People of all levels of expertise and interest are welcome as we explore t …

Do you want to start your own business but don’t know where to begin or are afraid to take the first step? Do you have a business but want to grow your company and opportunities by networking and being around like-minded professionals? This meetup group is called Small Business Outlet because we will provide you with the "know how" to effectively start, run your small business, and network with other great minds like yours. There are many meetup groups geared towards empowerment and networking …

This is a networking group for those involved in metaphysical, healing, metaphysical shop, services strictly for the metaphysical community and related businesses. THIS IS NOT FOR NETWORK MARKETING, THOSE TRYING TO SELL TO BUSINESS OWNERS OR THOSE WITH A MORE "MAINSTREAM" BUSINESS. We provide a place to network and a business related workshop each month. Come and join us Tarot Readers, Reiki Healers, Wiccan Wedding Officiants and more. We look forward to meeting you.

Any Chicago Bloggers are welcome. If you have been blogging and need SEO tips, if you want to blog and need encouragement. If you just need to get out and meet some other bloggers in real life. The meetings feature a big group discussion, a "show and critique" time, and then some networking and one on one time. Currently we are meeting at Columbia College Chicago because we have network availability, computers, and it is a central location. Arvan and I are looking for suggestions for other meeti …

The Chicagoland Event Planners Networking Group is dedicated to helping professionals with career and business development. Our members are provided with tools to grow and promote business relationships, create and develop leads and contacts, and continue on a successful career path. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP As a member, you have the opportunity to connect with other professionals locally and nationwide to exchange ideas, provide and receive mentoring support or to discuss opportunities. Establis …

Love the French Language? Your French getting a little rusty? Just looking for people to practice your French and make friends? Vous avez envie d’apprendre le Français dans une ambiance détendue tout en vous amusant? Meet friendly nice people in  a small group with high quality of Conversation. Anyone can speak. That's very calming, relax, and simple. We learne a lot while speaking French. Come have French immersion, and networking,  by joining us now. You will   connect with Native French speak …

Social gathering / theatre / dining / network / dance in Andersonville, Chicago

This has been a group for stay-at-home mom and part-time working mom attorneys who would like to sharpen their legal skills while serving the public good by doing pro bono work.  It is in transition/looking for a leader to affirmatively post events, since the original leader is moving out-of-state.  If you are interested in taking on an active organizer role, please contact Anne Greenfield. The original plan was to give attorney-moms a life apart from crying babies, a community of like-minded wo …

Hello Lovely Ladies! This group is for lesbian femmes who are attracted to other femmes. Femme 4 Femme is selective by choice and is not designed for everyone. This selective group is for ladies fun, fit and fabulous, ages 30-40-50s, and identify as femme. All cultures are invited to join. We are educated, sophisticated and interesting. What makes a femme a femme? A femme is more than heels and a skirt (and few are actually high femme)… It can be difficult to find other single femmes in Chicago …

If you are a representative/consultant of a home based direct sales/party plan business (i.e. Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc.) in the Chicago area and would like to network with other vendors then the Chicago Vendors Network is the place for you. The goals of Chicago Vendors Network is to 1) connect with vendors of various companies for sharing ideas & 2) Share and hold events in the Chicago area in order to showcase our companies and expand our businesses by reaching new customers and potential recr …

Healthy Rogers Park Community Network is a collaboration between community groups and organizations. Our mission is to engage all sectors of Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood in making systems, environmental, and policy changes that improve the health, well-being, and overall quality of life for children living in the community. This Meetup group for located within Rogers Park or serving Rogers Park residents, it is by invitation only.

Bring Your “MUG” Club! Join this national Meet-up for a new and different kind group! Bring your "MUG" to meet other like-minded "MUGs" interested in putting a new flavor in their connections. It's about helping people make those connections with "great taste". The agenda is a different twist to build connections and great conversation. The forum is simple, yet structured and requires that you only have an open mind and the willingness to have fun! MUG Club: When: Check your local MUG Club for a …

"W2W is a group of professional women who meet to learn from one another and support each other in our business successes (and failures!) by sharing our common experiences."

Not into online dating?  In your 40's (ish) and like to meet real people?  Want to have conversations with others who are understanding of the place you are in in your life right now ?  Don't want to pay ridiculous fees to attend a "mixer" ?  Neither do we !!! This group is for singles ages 35 to 50 who are looking to socialize in a group atmosphere, friendly, supportively, romantically, whatever, but the point is to get out, and to have fun. If romantic connections are made, awesome!, but frien …

Meet with local dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to discuss and practice social dance. Chicago has an incredible number of great places to go dance, so let's get together and have a great time dancing. Whether you just want to learn how to dance social dances like Salsa, Swing, Tango or Samba! , or just want to move those hips and gyrate in your own, sexy way, this Meetup is for you. Do you find yourself sometimes stuck at home bored or alone when you would rather be out doing s …

Connect with others Catholics in your local area in a safe, spiritual and enjoyable way. We will accomplish this through social events, bible studies, movie nights, outdoor activities and other exciting events. We welcome everyone. Our events being social, spiritual, and community oriented are intended to be fun and inspiring. We hope that people take away a deep sense of camaraderie and unity as we seek to be the bridge to create new friendships and good connections. Most importantly, we also h …

Introverts aren’t always alone! We like to be active, try new things, and can chat with the best of them, once we feel comfortable and are interested in the topic! We can also have a hard time meeting new people in an Extrovert-dominated world. I’d like to expand my social network to include other like-minded IV’s who enjoy being active and trying new things in and around the City. Let’s meet once or twice a month to enjoy activities like movies, festivals, biking, dancing, museums, lectures, et …

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.

The primary activity of this group is to build a better world. Click the link below to find out about the template. Wack the profits of the target company, of one store. Wacking a company is a GAME CHANGING template that can be used with ANY ISSUE to create (force) CHANGE. This group is where Regular Guy's n Gals take Action on the solutions in the book: "PackerBackerBob!'s Guide to Global Prosperity" Here's a video explaining how this group, the NatCapClub & Sunrise Spirits, Inc fit together. …

Black Girls Rock was inspired by the BET special. I wanted to bring young Black women together to build positive relationships that will grow into true friendships. This group is for fun, out-going, open-minded black women who are in their 20s to early 30s who are interested in going out, trying new activities, and building long-lasting friendships. If this group resonates with you, I invite you to join. Side note: We are in no shape, form or fashion affiliated with Black Girls Rock, Inc. We ju …

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 …

Cafe Society is not a new idea. In Beethoven's time in Vienna, great minds gathered over coffee, a beverage that only recently had eclipsed tea as the Viennese hot beverage of choice, to discuss all manner of cultural and intellectual concerns, face to face, undistracted. The Stock Exchange of that day was conceptualized and created in a local coffee house. Coffee houses still exist today but Cafe' Society proposes a more social alternate to a computer screen. Discussion, locally produced art an …

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 …

Meet fellow Polyamorists in your area! Come to a local Chicago Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multipartner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Anyone interested is welcome! Join Us to get started! We host a wide range of events every month in order to cater to our ever growing poly community right here in our beautiful city of Chicago!: Dinner Socials Pizza Parties Potlucks Poly Karaoke Suppo …

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This group is for anyone who is around 50 & +  married, unmarried, widowed, divorced, any status who wants to get out and meet new people & GET UP & DO SOMETHING ! Looking for people who would like to get out & do something more than just eat & drink... (not that there's anything wrong with it ? ) Let's try to Keep the "Active" in mind.... Not going to be doing any triathlons, but lets get up off ours duffs & HAVE FUN ! I would love it  if members of the group -  would join in & post some …