This is a group for folks who have just moved to Chicago, or who aren't originally from here. If you've chosen to make Chicago your home, it's a great place to be- there's lots of friendly faces, tons of culture, and so much to do. Join us for chances to meet new people and get to know this new city. If you've been here a while, or even if you're a native Chicagoan, you are certainly welcome. After all, it's nice to have a bit of a guide in checking out this wonderful, cosmopolitan city. For t …

This Meetup group is designed to provide opportunities for people who are new to Chicago and surrounding areas to meet other people while enjoying the rich culture and fun activities that this amazing city has to offer! I can't wait to meet each and every one of you! Jasmine

West Town Bakery & Diner is a hip but relaxed place to get together with friends and have some pastries, coffee, and fun desserts. Located right next door to Roots Handmade Pizza, it's an ideal spot to play a few friendly games of scrabble and then head next door for pizza and cocktails. The bakery isn't particularly busy after 2pm which makes it a perfect place to congregate and focus, while it has plenty of distractions for down-time. Parking is easy and it's a large and comfortable space that …

Are you Looking for more friends and dates?? Do you want to meet more people fast? New to Town and wondering how to make new friends quickly? If you are, This is how!! Speed Friending Events are for you!! Come see what everyone is talking about. Speed Friending Events is a fast new, super fun, and very low pressure way to make lasting friendships around town. Our events are the quickest, safest, most effective low-pressure way to meet new people in town. This is the ONLY place in Chicago whe …

I started this group to fill a personal void that I know isn't uniquely mine-- authentic friendship! Are you in your late 20's or 30's? Are you married or in a committed relationship and need more social time than your partner? New in town? Kinda new in town? ... most importantly... are you looking for honest and authentic women to connect with? Ideal elements of this group include: open minds, wine, conversation, laughter, connection, companionship, support, validation, authenticity, inspiratio …

Have you ever wondered who has the best burgers in town? Do you think Kuma's has the best? How about The Bad Apple? Maybe it's your favorite hole in the wall down the street. What about the best steak, or dessert, or brunch, or you name it? We all love food, right? Why not enjoy the best of our favorite foods this great city has to offer? Time to stop relying on the critics and voice your own opinion. This group is about finding where the best food in town truly is. Our goal is to pick a food (w …

Chicago Social Events will be putting together tons of events for 20-30 somethings that focus on one thing: Meeting people and having fun. Well, that's kind of two things...Our group will live by the motto "A good time is all about who you share it with". I've been putting up our events in other Meetup groups for the past several months and have seen amazing turnouts with such great people, so now it just makes sense to create my own! We'll be organizing groups to do things like happy hours, tr …

LIVE CHAT too! Have you lived here for a while but never had the chance to get out and see the things and places in Chicago that visitors from other cities have seen? New in town and want an excuse to check some "must-see" things off the list? Just looking for something fun to do but didn't really want to do it all by yourself? Be a tourist in our own city! I had always spent the time to check out other city's offerings when I traveled on business or for pleasure, and about 10 years ago, thought …

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 sounds …

Want to go do something new, but don't want to do it alone? With ADVENTURES, ACTIVITIES & BUCKET LIST FUN, you get to try something new, meet new people, and make new friends. How awesome is that?! CHICAGO, SUBURBS & BEYOND has so many Fun Things to Do, Interesting Things to Learn, and Cool Places to Go! OUR MEMBERS are fun singles and couples, who are dating, married, divorced, separated and new in town or life long residents. They range in age from late 20s, 30s, 40s to mid 50s, and are of al …

If you would like to meet other Successful Chicago professionals and other working stiffs while having a good time then this meetup may be for you. We will put on events during times you are supposed to let your hair down like Friday after work or on Saturday night when you are trying to find places to hang out or get your party on. We can throw in a Thursday night just for good measure :) Did you just move to Chicago and want to explore some of the downtown nightlife? Or have you been here for …

This social group is for people in their 20s and 30s, in the Chicago metro area, who enjoy dancing, dining, pubs, clubs, the outdoors, 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 get to know and hang out with o …

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!

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 …

I am excited that YOU are here on this page and are wanting to join this fabulous group of women.  I know that you will bring with you some awesome ideas and we can't wait to meet you!!! We are a social circle of 30 to 40 something women Geting together to do fun, creative, artsy, tasty, social, athletic and adventurous activities!   We are all about bringing women together and creating GREAT friendships.  Whether you’re new in town like me, or because some of your friends are moving away, whate …

Do you enjoy helping others? New in town? Like fun people who smile a lot? Has the rat race got you down? Want a calendar full of unique things to do? TRY VOLUNTEERING! Chicago Fun Volunteers is a unique & open forum thru which all altruistic activity w/in the area can be monitored. Join and help our large and active community of members keep tabs on opportunities in: Fests, Park Districts, UnitedWay, Food Pantries, Tutoring, Afterschool Programs, Local Cleanups, Senior Centers, Animal Shelters, …

Hi Everyone, I am a local DJ (DJ Zita Zie), who spins all sorts of music, but really loves progressive and trance genres. If you know who is Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, Paul Van Dyke, Oakenfold, and know what a Sensation party, WMC, and an Ultra fest is, this is the group for you. The goal is to eventually create club events, at least one every so often, where trance music can spin all night long. Until then, we can all go see concerts together when a guest DJ comes to town. Please join my initia …

MEETUP WITH OTHER THEATER GOERS TO EXPERIENCE CHICAGO'S WORLD-FAMOUS THEATRE SCENE This is a great theatre town. Join today and become part of a community of people who love to see and support live theater. This group is for anyone who enjoys live theater, musicals, comedy shows, and all types of the performing arts.

This group is designed as a place to foster friendships for local Old Town/Gold Coast moms and families with infants/toddlers. Through events, we aim to provide opportunities to meet, exchange info, share experiences, provide support, and make new friends. This meetup group focuses on nearby activities and local fun. We also occasionally host family-friendly events that include husbands and partners.

inspired by an amazing friend who started a very successful meetup to connect with like-minded new mommies, i've decided to start a little group too!  girls about town is dedicated to nurturing all of my favorite hobbies -- and hopefully yours too.  our events span a whole spectrum of socializing ranging from meeting up for a movie, trying delicious new restaurants, sunday brunching, art classes of all sorts, potluck dinner parties, a good day of spa-style pampering and much much more! we'll be …

Are you a bubbly sophisticate who loves a delicious martini? So are we… Do you like socializing with girlfriends and meeting new ones? Like traveling, too? So do we... join us! We are a cozy, exclusive group of young, professional ladies who like to enjoy good martinis here in the city or when traveling to another one!  We get together at local venues in Chicago (suburbs, too) for ALL social happenings from fundraisers and good causes to wine tasting and dining out to cocktails after work, a g …

The purpose of this group is to build meaningful long-lasting friendships. As our lives change and we mature it's hard to meet new friends with common interests. Join this group if the following describes you: Happily married Aged 25-40 Committed to making real friendships Professional and educated Working or currently stay at home wives Enjoys meeting up in the city Has a flexible schedule Enjoys going out for a night on the town equally as much as lounging with friends on the couch for a movie …

As Chicago's leader in speed dating and singles parties, Chicago First Dates is the preferred choice of professional men and women seeking love and friendship. Our events have become the most successful and talked-about speed dating and singles parties in town! Our events offer an ingenious way for single men and women to meet each other. We bring them together in one place to meet, mingle, and see if there are matches between them. The result is a completely energetic and fun-filled event wher …

Let's watch live International Futbol (soccer) and Rugby matches! Chicago has a huge International community that supports Soccer and Rugby teams from all around the world. Let's go to the many different Sports Pubs around the city and watch the matches live and have breakfast. And since Chicago is a big sports town in itself and we have many people from around the country living here...we will also plan to watch American sporting events! So, come on out and support your country, your city, your …

SHOP (and swap) Til You Drop Are you a natural born shopper? Do you like to dress up and do some on the town shopping? Or do you like to dress down, put on some comfy walking shoes, roll up your sleeves and get ready to do battle to get the best goods at the greatest prices? Are you one of the newly emerging who has found the ease of shopping online, being able to scan for treasure trove from the convenience of your own bed while reclining and still in your jammies? Well you can be all three and …

Looking for a place to play tennis without the commitment of a full season? We offer pickup games, weekly tournaments, fitness classes and lessons in the wonderful city of Chicago. Or, if you're new in town and looking to meet other tennis players, this is a great way to get out and make new friends! You'll love the group of fun and friendly people who just want to get out and play like you do. We welcome all levels of players including beginner, recreational, intermediate, and competitive. Our …

We are a combination of long time Chicago residents and new transplants although the majority of people who attend are by far new residents, which is why this group was created! Please feel free to join us at one of our events and meet new people! P.S. Before you request to join this group please read the "about us" section concerning posting your photo. Thank You!

Hey everyone! Let's get together and bowl! We can bowl a few games and then we'll head out to a nearby bar for happy hour after! It's a great way to make awesome new friends in a low key and relaxed environment, especially if you're new to the area!