Meet local small business professionals from Oak Park and the surrounding areas that want to learn from experts and support from peers in: Business strategizing - using your valuable time wisely Networking - Growing win-win relationships Marketing - Getting the word out about your value in a big way Sales - Establish value to people in such a way that they want to hire you immediately Management and leadership - Creating better employees, partners and clients by setting a rock-solid foundation …

Are you a Chicago-area fan of indie, underground rock, imports, and other "non-major label" music? We'll be meeting up to see shows by interesting bands at smaller venues like the Vic, the Riv, Metro, the Empty Bottle, etc. Members can suggest bands they've heard, heard about, or even just heard of. The plan is to have some fun listening to indie rock, discover stuff we may not have heard before, and meet some new people. We now have our own internet radio station, WCIRF-- pull up User ID WCIRF …

Regular karaoke will never seem the same once you do Live Band Karaoke!! Live out your fantasy of fronting a killer rock band, on-stage and under the lights - just like a true rock show! You can choose from HUNDREDS of songs from every different genre played perfectly to your inner-Bono/Bowie/Backstreet Boy. The band provides the music, lyrics, and a microphone - you provide the twist and shout! Want to see what's going on? If you were a singer at one of our events, you know that your onstage an …

Welcome the the Lemont Outdoors meetup. We're hoping this group helps you to see all that the Lemont area has to offer for mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, snow shoeing, x/c skiing, geocaching and general outdoors experiences… enjoy ! As our meetup evolves I'd like to have a variety of activities that range from Hard core Single track to Kayak lessons to Family Geocaching- if you have an idea, please feel free to post it. Here's a link to my Garmin Connect account : KeithMTB for …

Welcome to Chicago’s fun and active rock climbing group! We’re a varied group of rock climbers,  ice climbers, and boulderers of all ages and skills. We have regular rock climbing events at various climbing gyms throughout the city, as well as outdoor trips to crags near and far.   We organize clinics and guided trips as well as impromptu unguided trips. Here is a great way to meet other local rock climbers to belay, share tips, discuss gear, and plan trips. Whether you’re new to rock climbing …

www.illinoismufon.com State Director Sam Maranto email mufonsam@comcast.net Illinois MUFON, Mutual UFO Network is a State Chapter with many Local Chapters. It is a highly recognized UFO Investigative Research Group. There are meetings monthly at the Orland Park Library, Blue Island Library, Princeton Public Library and Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield with more locations in the works. Meetings and membership are open to the general public not just our members. We hope you eventually …

Mom's & Tot's Who Rock Dundee and surrounding areas is a play group where Mothers can hang out while their kids are having fun! Whether it be through special weekly play dates, out and about adventures, Birthdays, theme days, movie days, holidays, Mom's night out, music days, arts and crafts days & cupcake days...etc.  We have a variety of different age kids, although it seems like the toddler (3-5) range is dominant.  We try to schedule 2 meet ups a week.  One meetup is typically a play date at …

STEM Rocks is an educational consulting company with a focus on STEM curricula for students of all ages. Our goal is to facilitate innovative learning and exciting educational opportunities in the areas of STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

What makes a person different than a rock (and different from every other inanimate object)? Or are we so different after all? Isn't the human body nothing more than a machine which is ultimately comprised of mere molecules and atoms? In what sense, if any, does a person consist of more than his or her physical body? Does a person have a soul? If so, then what do we mean by “soul” and what might the nature of a soul be? In short, what is the phenomena that we call “consciousness?” Moreover, how …

This group is for people that want to concerts while meeting other people that enjoy live music. I strongly favor shows at smaller all general admission shows, but other suggestions are always welcome.

N2BD Outdoor - Multi-Sport Adventure Group aka "MAG" is a group of adults mostly in their mid 20's, 30's, early 40's who share an enthusiasm and interest for intermediate to advance adventure activities. Sound like fun? Join other adventurers who think the same! We welcome singles and couples who like getting thrills through activities like Rock Climbing, Canyoneering, Hiking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Skydiving, Hot Air Ballooning, Camping, Backpacking, Mountaineering, ATVi …

"New Funky Funk Millennium". N.F.F.M. Welcome music lovers of all genres, If you are serious about your music career and like to meet-up to discuss some ways to enhance your singing or performance abilities with one another, let's meet-up and have a forum. I engineer digital music and I am looking to meet others who can contribute towards their own creativities because Music comes from everywhere and whether it is coming from the likes of Rap, Rock, Soul, Classical, Funk, Pop Instrumental, scori …

Our group's aim is to play for people at nursing homes, hospitals, community centers - any place where we can brighten the day of people who otherwise would not be able to listen to live music. Everything we do is completely volunteer. We are simply a group of individuals who come together and share our music with a deserving audience. Here is how a "typical" gig has worked in the past: We get a group of people together, usually around 5 or 6. We play songs from our group's songbook, or from any …

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 …

Hello. I'm a guitar player who is not ready to 'play out' at this point as I am a bit rusty/have not picked up the instrument regularly in a while. I very much want to get back to playing/creating again, however. I am not a songwriter, not yet anyway, and I am not looking for perfect players, as the purpose here is to have fun, be creative, laugh, let go of our egos, ( as much as is humanly possible anyway). All aspects of musicianship are welcome: songwriters, singers, yes, even tamborine playe …

"You have to be a real sour square not to love the nutty, noisy, happy, handsome Beatles. If they don't sweep your blues away, brother, you're a lost cause. If they don't put a beat in your feet, sister, you're not listening." - Daily Mirror, November 5, 1963 This group is for all Beatles enthusiasts in the Chicagoland area. Join us for Beatles parties, movie nights, book clubs, and other fab events.

This is a group for local healers creating vibrant health that effects world-wide change through integrative and holistic methods. Acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors, bio-energetic practitioners, massage therapists, body-workers, energy-healers, hypnotherapists, health and nutrition coaches, homeopathics, physicians, dentists, veterinarians and other modalities who practice functional and integrative medicine - we want YOU to join and enhance our community and your practice. This is a gr …

Are you a music fan?  Are you intrigued by your music idols, curious about how they got to where they are, and what inspires and makes them tick?  Are you a former groupie, feeling nostalgic? If so, meet up at our next Rock and Roll Book Gig, where we'll read the memoirs of our favorite musicians and rap about them at a local tavern.  Hell, if they're on tour, maybe we'll catch their next show! Become a fan, suggest some artists, and let’s get rockin’.

Ever want to rappel down a wall SWAT style? How about building your own zip line from treetop to treetop? Or going straight up a vertical cliff without having to use rock climbing techniques? If you like to hang in thin air, then this is the group for you! This group exists to promote two primary goals - rope access and aid climbing. Check out the photos at: http://www.meetup.com/chicagoropes/photos/ Rope access is typically used in industry and is not commonly taught to the general public. Rope …

Brand new Heavy Metal group for all you Chicagoan metalheads out there! Please join us for some Heavy Metal shows and other gatherings (to be announced).

I'm a 27 year-old New York transplant (born here, nice to be back) looking for some cool comrades of any age to share/workshop with in a relaxed setting (my apt. has killer views!) with the record player turning and the libations flowing. I'm a published poet working on my second chapbook and I'm heavily influenced by Patti Smith, old-school punk rock, the beauty in the gritty and vinyls. If you like that kind of stuff--awesome. If not--awesome. I'd also like to do a poetry "book club," where we …

Married and Engaged Couples have fun too! Finally an "ALL" Couples social group! Let's Face it We are No longer Single! This group is designed for married or engaged couples who want to get together to hangout and enjoy great conversation. This is strictly for couples who are learning what it takes to make this thing work! Couples in there 30's are welcome. One meet up per month is required to remain an active member, this is a VERY active group unlike any other meet up group! There is a $6.50 …

Want to Have Fun! Want to meet other singles! Want to play sports! Play dodgeball with Cities and Sports Tuesday nights, starting 1/15 at Hamlin Park in Roscoe Village. Have fun playing with us and going out to the bar afterward. Cities and Sports will also have bowling leagues Wednesday nights at Diversey Rock and Bowl starting 1/23. Learn more about both leagues or to sign up as either an individual or a team, visit www.citiesandsports.com

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 …

Welcome to Enjoy Life Chicago! If you have participated in events with the Chicago Black Professionals Social Network, I was their premier Event Organizer for 2 years. You may have met me at one of the over 300 events I organized, hosted, or attended from Jan. 2011- Jan. 2013. Most of our fun, exciting and diverse activities have an aspect that make them of particular interest to African-Americans. I have arranged jazz/blues nights, film screenings, wine tastings, holiday celebrations, cultural …

“Let's get together for affordable activities in Chicago, like going Concerts, Theater, Art Galleries, Dancing, Films, Bike Riding on the Lakefront, painting,photography,yoga… and anything else that feels like fun.” Everyone Welcome: Married, Single, Couples, Join us!

Just like the classic television show that everyone adores, The Golden Girls is an Exclusive Women's Group filled with various personalities and great energy. Some of us are sassy and extroverted, while others are more demure and unassuming, but we are all GROWN *** WOMEN and we act accordingly. We are between the ages of 30-40yrs old, educated, independent, and confident. Believing that living a life that's golden is impossible without great friends, we're dedicated to growing our relationships …

My girlfriend and I own 2 Pits and walk our neighbor hood often where we see many other dogs like ours. Since we all know the bully breeds have a "unique" way of playing together, we thought it would be fun for us Pit Lovers to meet up once a month to socialize. Both our Pitts and us! Our idea was meeting up on a saturday afternoon once a month at Smith Park, where the pups can play in the grass. There is also a fenced in tennis court area that doesn't seem to get much action. After they tire th …