Missing the opportunity for good conversation, laughs that make your belly hurt, and real women who understand you? This group, generally for women aged 35+ (not a rule; just a guideline -- ages range from early 30s to late 70s), is for you!  Meet some local women, make new friends, and visit with some you've met in the past. We will get together for drinks, dancing, movies, coffee, lunch, dinner, sporting events, wine tastings, spa outings, shopping events, TV show activities, book club and any …

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 …

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!

The West Loop Families 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 an …

These are the voyages of the Western Suburban Science-Fiction Book Club... Our continuing mission: to seek out the most compelling, discussion-provoking science-fiction (and occasionally, fantasy) novels and gather together to chat about them over dinner. It's a pretty good mission. Reading sci-fi suggests certain nerdish... leanings, but don't be afraid: our group is all-inclusive. Yes, I'm sure a few of us qualify as geeks, but we're all socially well-adjusted and reasonably freshly showered t …

Let's schedule a play date! Everyone needs to get out once in a while, that's why I started this group. Going to the park is fun, but it's better with a group! Not only is this group for playdates, it's for family outings, book club, and moms night's out as well! We keep quite busy, I try to keep at least 3 things on our calendar weekly. Our goal is to grow friendships, cure boredom, and create a sense of security and support within. The ages of children in this group are from 0-5. It seems ther …

We are a smaller group and like it that way. We want to get to know you and your kids. So to help keep our group small, we require that members attend at least one meetup every 4 months. And we would love for you to host as many meetups as you would like to! Just email the organizers to have your event added to the calendar. Our dues are $10/year and are due within 30 days of joining. This covers our meetup costs as well as paying for parties and service projects throughout the year. A little bi …

We are a group of people who have chosen, for various reasons, not to have children (not just "for now," but ever). It can be hard in a baby-centric society to find others who have made similar decisions! The majority of us are in our 30's and 40's; both singles and couples are welcome. We have a variety of activities, including dinners, wine tastings, book discussions, and other outings. Most of our meetups take place within the city proper--there are other childfree groups that meet in the sub …

What would happen if you took a culinary club full of fun foodies and added gourmet reading and travel? Join us for exciting culinary and literary adventures here in Chicago and around the world!  If you enjoy eating, reading, writing, cooking, dining out, reviewing great restaurants and immersing yourself in fascinating new cultures and cuisines, Litereati is for you. Whether you're a professional chef, a food blogger or just someone who enjoys good food and good books shared with friends, you' …

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …

I'm a 30-something guy who likes to read mostly nonfiction. If you're a nonfiction reader like me this is for you! I like history, science, sports, true crime and travel narratives, but am willing to be flexible.

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 …

There are a few other book clubs out there, but not many in the NW corner of the city.  I struggled to find one that was just for women and had spots available at their upcoming events.  So, I started my own group. I'm also hoping to expand beyond the monthly book discussions.  It would be great to meet other women that are interested in dinners, wine tasting, etc. Please note: This group has $2 dues for each 6-month period.  The current period is November 2012 to April 2013.  You can either pay …

Do you want more than one loving life-partner? Are you looking for multiple committed relationships? Then this meetup group is for you! Polyfidelity, Polygamy & Group Marriage Meetup Group of Chicago is a community for people who choose to live in relationships involving more than 2 adults. PLEASE do not join this group if you're looking for swinging or open relationships. Who chooses polyfidelity or group marriage? Anyone who wants to have more than one loving 'life partner', or what polyamori …

The Little Black Dress Club is the premier women’s social network specializing in adventure, sophistication and friendship! Our diverse membership includes women who share a common spirit and a taste for the finer things in life! We enjoy activities such as themed dinner parties, casual happy hours, fashion shows, adventure and beach vacations, and celebrity book signings. We boast a penchant for “out-of-the-box” ideas and our generous contributions to charity. Our members are recognized for the …

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 …

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 …

The Book (Was Better) Club is for cinephiles and bookworms alike. Each month, members will select a book for which a film adaptation was (or will be) made. To keep discussions productive, caps will be placed on how many may attend a given meeting, but meet-ups will be held at least twice a month. So if you don't R.S.V.P. in time for one, just join another! Events will range from discussions (over coffee, tea, wine, or my personal favorite: FOOD) to in-home movie viewings and trips to the cinema.

Guess what! You are not the only person who finds it a bit challenging to make new friends at a nightclub. You are also not the only person who is concerned with having money to pay for important things (such as shelter and the occasional dentist appointment, maybe) but unwilling to surrender to a life of Stouffer's frozen dinners! Welcome to Cheap Eats, Good Reads. Here are the goals of this group: 1) Meet friends. 2) Eat good food that is also cheap. 3) Talk about interesting things. Every mon …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

This group will meet on the last Sunday of every month from 1pm-3pm. Books for each month are picked by the group so please bring suggestions. This book club is for LGBTQ individuals. The books selected are focused directly or indirectly at the LGBTQ community. We also will have get-togethers on the 2nd Saturday night of each month for fun and just a basic night out. Whether it be to dinner, theatre, or other entertainment.

A small group bible study that meets bi-weekly on Saturday nights for fellowship, study and support. We meet at a different family's home for dinner and for topical discussion built around a book or video study. Childcare is provided in the hosting home (each family chips in). This is an opportunity to grow together as a family and foster godly relationships with other couples/families in similar stages of life.

Want to enjoy DELICIOUS meals!?Discover NEW Restaurants!? Make new FRIENDS!? JOIN US! It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! So many delicious foods, great people to meet, & cool places to see, let’s go! If that's not enough the meals are all discounted! Our FUN DINING EVENTS are for ALL BUDGETS in Chicago, Burbs, & Beyond! Chicago Vegetarians: For health, environment, or animal rights find a new great place to dine, trade tips, share recipes and meet others. Chicago Singles Dining: Meet o …

This movie and book club is for the fiction book reader and the movie buff. Lets get together over a meal or some drinks and discuss the movie of the month and the book of the month. We will meet every other weekend to discuss the movie of the month and the book of the month.  Good books, good movies, good food, good conversations, good company.

A book club for readers and fans of fantasy fiction of all stripes, from urban to epic. The little sister of the Western Suburban Sci-Fi Book Club, the Suburban Fantasy Book club is for those of us who don't need as much science in their fiction. We'll be meeting once a month on the first Tuesday of each month for dinner and discussion. Generally we'll meet in the Western suburbs, though we may also meet in the city, and I'll make a steady effort to pick locations accessible via public transport …

CHICAS LATINAS IN CHI Meet other Latinas in the Chicago area for friendship, learning, networking, and fun! Chicas Latinas promotes not just connecting with each other, but also improving, connecting and embracing our culture and community. This group is designed for Latinas who want to expand their circle of friends with women who can share and relate to their life experiences, goals, and interests. Whether you are single or married, come out and join us for a multitude of events including dinn …

This a book club for women "of a certain age" who love to read and and enjoy a variety of Naperville area eateries.