Assalam-alekum! (God's peace upon you) Are you a born Muslim, a convert or revert Muslim, or, want to rejuvinate your Islamic values?  Are you a non-Muslim wanting to join Islam? Do you believe in one God? Or do you want to explore your spirituality or learn more about the Quran? Are you a single Muslim seeking a social circle to find a Muslim companion?  Are you a Muslim professional looking to network? Or do you just want to have safe and halal fun in Chicago with fellow Muslims?  These may al …

Having seen many groups of like minded individuals come and go through the years a group of us have gotten together to model a new Chicagoland Power Team after the best of the best. We have done research and found what works best for this type of group. The founders Deb, Tammy, Mike and Chuck are committed to providing a group that will enhance all of our lives. For those that are fans of Tony Robbins and personal growth and development. We are planning monthly get gatherings to network, build s …

This is a group for Chicago-based classical music enthusiasts! We will attend a variety of classical music concerts together in the Chicago area at renowned venues, such as Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center. We started this group to meet other classical music concertgoers and to enjoy fabulous concerts in renowned halls together. We hope you will join this Meetup group and explore the classical music scene in Chicago with us!

The Chicago Black Professionals Meetup is a group primarily made up of men and women over the age of 21 here in the Chicago area whom share an interest in ethnic heritages rooted in the African diaspora. We come from broadly diverse educational, professional, and social backgrounds, but we have a common interest: to come together for social networking. We strive to promote social connections between our members, and to promote a healthy and free exchange of information and ideas between the memb …

If you are pregnant or have a child born after Sept. 2010 and.. Are looking to make Mommy Friends!?  Then join us! CHEERS is the place "where everybody knows your name."  By hosting tons of free events, we  bring together happy, smiley moms and moms-to-be, to create our own little mom community. The key to the success of our group is that you will be given the opportunity to hang out with moms with kids the same age as your own as each of our play dates is labeled with the age group it is intend …

312 SOCIAL/AFTER HOURS: WHERE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PEOPLE MEET,MINGLE AND SOCIALIZE AFTER-WORK & AFTER DARK This is a group where people can meet, mingle and socialize in pressure free upscale environments. We know you like to hang at cool spots so we make sure that we are meeting at some nice venues the city has to offer. 90 % of the group is between 25-49. If you are thinking about joining the group, these are some of the activities that we will be engaged in from  April till July. -"312 …

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 …

We are a social group that really enjoys running together. No hype and no elitist attitudes! All skill levels and age groups are welcome. We meet at various locations throughout the city. If you want to do a meetup run in your neighborhood one weekend, just send me a message and I will create a meetup invite. If you are in need of long runs, let me know and I will arrange it as well. Feel free to come and catch up on some miles or if you are NOT a distance run, come anyways and we will circle ba …

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. I'm a …

This group is for Chicago-area Web and Mobile Designers, Developers, Information Architects, Usability Experts, UX Designers, Web Producers, etc. - anyone involved in the designing, developing, programming and implementation of web sites and mobile applications. Sorry, but since this group is about meeting face to face every month, so only people residing in the Chicago area will be admitted. At our meetings we'll network with others in the industry; compare the latest tools and trends, theories …

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 …

The Chicago Indians Meetup Group is for anyone who wishes to meet and socialize with others who share an interest, a connection, or a passion with Indian culture! Whether you were born in the motherland or you've recently grown fond of Hindi films and samosas, you can count on CIMG to put together a cool/fun/interesting meetup to get your dose of Indian-ness. See you soon yaar!

Welcome Meditators of All Schools & Experience Levels. The purpose of this group is, as the Buddha said, to seek out "wise & beneficial friends" who support us and our Meditation practice. Namely we are looking for a group of beginning & advanced students, and anyone interested who is willing to learn, to motivate each other by coming to (and becoming a regular part of) a weekly sitting meditation group. All teachers agree: The key to a successful meditation practice is a regular practice; and …

Window to the World Chicago is a wonderfully diverse city; each culture has its personality, language, customs, traditions, and cuisine. Each month we will explore various geographical regions by visiting restaurants deemed representative of, or attending events highlighting, the cuisines of those regions. Each restaurant has been selected based on critical reviews, uniqueness, or Zagat or Michelin recommendations (NEVER Yelp, or Check, Please!, or Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives. Do not even make …

Meet friendly local moms to share experiences, get advice and most importantly have fun! We're moms with infants to school age kids who are looking to do playgroups and other kid friendly outings in the City. Our goal is to have at home playgroups several times a month as well as outings such as the zoo, museums, parks, story time, picnics, and coffee.  Members are encouraged to host events by coming up with ideas and serving as a contact person for these events. In order to maintain an active g …

Data Science Chicago brings together people interested in data science: the analytical "statistics and machine learning" side, the creative "visualization and design" side, the verbal "communication and story-telling" side, and especially the areas in-between those extremes. This group is organized by Datascope Analytics. Members are professionals, students, consultants and entrepreneurs that love data and understand the potential value it brings for society, business and government. Meeting t …

Chicago Electronic Music Meetup Guidelines for members - updated 2013.05.25 MEETUPS for this group can now be categorized into TWO EVENT TYPES. EVENT HOSTS will classify each meetup so standard expectations can be met by both members and event hosts. TYPE 1 MEETUP: Those that RSVP will be given contact info to the host and will meetup on a case by case basis. No meetup beforehand is scheduled and it is up to the member and host to coordinate. TYPE 2 MEETUP: Those that RSVP will be given time …

Want to grab drinks with fellow Redditors? Maybe play some pool or ping pong? How about a bike ride or a movie or just hanging out on the beach. This is a group for Redditors to get together and enjoy common interests. Whether you are new to the city or just looking to expand your social circle

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

If you are a woman who rides a bike for work, pleasure or sport (or all three), this is the page to meet other women with the same interests. This page was developed by a group of female cyclists to create a gathering place for information and resources to help more women ride and/or race bikes together by growing our community.

Do you have a degree in computer science or mathematics, but feel like you've just scratched the surface of the emerging field of Machine Learning (aka Applied Statistics, or Artificial Intelligence)? We regularly study the math, the theory, and the code. Come learn with us and teach us what you know. This meetup intends to bring together statisticians and computer scientists for a monthly informal meeting to discuss what we understand so far, what to learn next, and the state-of-the-art to t …

VentureSHOT Entrepreneur Collaboration Community brings together extraordinary entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses and enhance their levels of success. This community was launched and is run BY Entrepreneurs...FOR Entrepreneurs. We REALLY know the issues entrepreneurs face in growing their businesses and our vision is to help hundreds of entrepreneurs achieve greater success through collaboration with their peers, mentors and unique, powerful collaboration sessions. Click Here For P …

This group is your alternative to expensive sport and social corporations. Join a group of friends who meet together to play the sports they love. We will have both pick-up games and league play. Sports will include basketball, kickball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, and others. Members can make suggestions for a sport or activity they've been hankering to play.

Revolution is the online home of our group of close, woman-identified, IN REAL LIFE friends.  All members are committed to active, respectful participation on and offline, to building a community of support, laughter, and partying for both ourselves and our children, to leaving the world better than we found it. We hold these things in common: Tolerance AP Frame of Mind Liberal/Progressive Mindful Consumer Feminist Force for Positive Change in the Universe Cooperative Parenting Discretio …

Calling all mom's in the Lakeview neighborhood! This group is for mothers and their infants/toddlers to get together in the neighborhood. We can plan playdates at parks, museums or houses...and events like "moms night out", group dinners or exercise classes. Anyone can suggest meetup or event. Looking forward to meeting other mothers in the neighborhood!

Join today! CLICK HERE! It's totally free , and takes seconds to sign up.  No obligations to you! Join, and receive updates regarding the Mayweather/Guerrero fight and the Chicago bar/restaurant location. Become An Official Fight Fan! By joining this 'Chicago UFC & Boxing Fanclub,' you're essentially announcing yourself as an 'official' fan of the sport of mixed martial arts(mma) and /or boxing!  Whether you consider yourself a below casual fan or enthusiast, you are welcomed here.  If you're l …

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 …

WELCOME PADDLERS! Changes for 2012: Float Your Boat has celebrated it's 5 year Anniversary last month! After feedback from almost all members, FYB is now returning to a "Grass-Roots" group and will no longer be "Commercialized" Please welcome your new Organizer: Leigh Although we are primarily a club for boat owners who want to get together and paddle, we will still work in conjunction with partnered outfitters as event organizers to coordinate rental boats when appropriate. If you are interes …