LIVE CHAT too!  I am passionate about art and some friends and I are looking to learn more about it. We are going to check out all of the great art galleries at least once a month in River North, the West Loop, Wicker Park, and anywhere else.   This Meetup Group is welcome and open to all who are residents of and visitors to Chicago. Our purpose is to meet with others who have an interest in and take enjoyment in appreciating art. The benefits are to enjoy and learn more about art, art galleri …

… We’ll have a wide variety of events for large and small groups, from dinners and brunches out, movies, happy hours, wine tastings, ladies’ night out, live bands, and festivals, to more low-key activities like museum visits, an informal book club, bowling and café chats.  Some events will be planned in advance, others will be more spontaneous, so visit us often.   Welcome, we hope to have some great laughs with you soon and make some new friends! A PICTURE AND A FIRST NAME is required to join.  …

Exploring the culture and night life of Chicago can get expensive. This is a meetup group for things a little more on the inexpensive side- a great for parties, discount theatre tickets, bar discounts, free billiards nights, free days at museums, trips to the zoo, etc. The less expensive it is to go out, the *more* we can all get together! We'll see if we can get group discounts to some events, explore some "free days" at museums, go visit cheap greasy spoon diners, throw parties, etc. If you ca …

Beginner or professional, join us! You don't have to call yourself an artist to enjoy making art and playing with art materials! Let's draw and paint together in relaxing settings like the park in summer, and churches, museums, etc., in winter. In the park, a person sketching a statue could be next to someone watercoloring a scene of frisbee players. At a museum, of course, subjects abound! No judgment, no comparison - you don't even have to share your work if you don't feel like it. Ju …

This playgroup is for Mommies with Toddlers.  We are accepting members with children, ages ranging from 6 months to 5 years old.   Come join other stay at home moms in the South Suburbs for friendship and fun!  We will meet for lunch, walks, play dates, museums, Moms Night Out and much more fun! This group was created for toddlers, so events are catered to that age range.  Join now to meet other stay at home mommies like you!   If you are looking to become a member of this group, please email us …

… Our calendar consists of park playdates, mom’s nights out (MNO), playdates at members’ homes, lunches, breakfasts, stroller walks, mall play area, museums, the zoo, among many other fun activities. We have activities almost daily at a variety of times and locations. The majority of our meetups are in the mornings, since that has proven to be the most popular time with our members. We have several afternoon events each month. Occassionally we have weekend meetups. Evening meetups are usually for …

Hyde Park Area Parents is a group for moms and dads who discuss the "fun" of parenthood, plan meet ups, socialize, and create a community for our children. While our kids become friends, we can have conversations. Playdates, story time, parties, lunches, museums, classes, MOMMY/DADDY NIGHTS OUT- just some of the fun meetups in store. Parenting is far from simple, so why not have support from the mom you see at Starbucks or the dad who frequents the same park as you?

… From dinners to museums to street fairs, etc., we arrange it and all you have to do is select the events you will want to attend. You will get to meet other wonderful couples and enjoy the events as well. Together is open to all couples. Please, no swingers here. If this sounds like you, please join our group. All couples are WELCOMED!

  Are you between the ages of 21 and 35? Are you a lesbian/bisexual/queer woman of color? Not impressed with the bar or clubs scene? Then join us! This group is for creating community for women who enjoy plays and theater, restaurants, discussions, museums, books, and much much more. If you are open to new experiences such as yoga classes, camping trips, travel, movie nights and more you are just what we are looking for! Many different interests, personalities, and expressions welcome.   Please …

Hi! Come join other stay at home moms in the South Loop for friendship and fun! We will meet for lunch, walks, playdates, museums, and much more fun! This group was created for toddlers and babies so events are catered to that age range. So...what are you waiting for? Join now to meet other stay at home mommies like you! Please upload a picture to your profile before submitting your membership request for the security of our members. Most of our events are held in the South Loop area.

… We will do things such as meet for breakfast or lunch, have picnics in the park, walks along the lakefront, museum visits, zoo outings, and scheduled playdates in each others homes. New events will continuously be added to the calendar, so please bring your little one(s) out and join us! In some cases, special arrangements may have been made to make the event possible. We ask that you please stay up-to-date with the group and try to RSVP to all events to ensure that the host knows what to expec …

… Architectural tours, ghost and paranormal tours, visits to cultural events, see the city 's plethora of world class museums, wander through her ethnic 'neighborhoods', visit the zoos, catch the tunes, taste the cuisines... See the fireworks from navy pier, or from aboard a dinner cruise... Check out the city's best pizzas, BBQ, brew pubs, dance clubs, gin joints, etc... You get the picture... Be a tourist in your own city! I look forward to doing it with new found friends--YOU! Co …

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 …

… Architectural tours, ghost and paranormal tours, visits to cultural events, see the city 's plethora of world class museums, wander through her ethnic 'neighborhoods', visit the zoos, catch the tunes, taste the cuisines... See the fireworks from navy pier, or from aboard a dinner cruise... Check out the city's best pizzas, BBQ, brew pubs, dance clubs, gin joints, etc... You get the picture... DINING OUT, DANCING, Music & Entertainment Events... Movies, Theater & Performance Art, Karaoke (when we …

The West Loop Moms & Dads Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city …

… We may look at some other activities like museums and outings but for the most part it will be finding great places to dine and chill out.  We are fabulous and have it going on while living in one of the most amazing cities in the world, so lets enjoy it and find new adventures together!