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 …

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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 …

Do you have a hunger to study more about God that goes deeper than a simple Bible study? Would you like to be part of a group that takes a step-by-step study of God to see how various Christian doctrines are developed and what they mean for real life today? This type of approach is called 'systematic theology' and can greatly enrich your faith in Christ. This group will use the book, "Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem to explore various Christian doctrines--how they are grounded in Scripture …

Come explore the Chicago city and what It has to offer with your fellow Desi friends The Chicago Desi Masti Group aims to bring together internationally-minded people with a Desi (something or someone who is from the Indian subcontinent) affinity. Join this circle of wonderful people if you want to - make new friends - Watch Bollywood/Hollywood movies - Take Road Trips - Partay till 4 am on the grooviest desi songs - Experience indian cultural events - Attend concerts or headbang to rock bands - …

Calling all Chicago professionals! Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Burned out? Frustrated? Let's get together to explore some work-life-balance ~ to STOP working too much so that we can START living more. This group is for those who want to have more than a successful career, it's for those who want their AND Factor. You know, that “something more” that money can’t buy (deeper relationship connections, travel, health, better vitality...) Reserve a night on your own calendar to get out and …

Do you want to gain self awareness and find your true purpose and passion in life? Do you dream of a life that is more fulfilling, balanced, or spiritual? Wondering about life coaching? Our group of dreamers will explore ways to find, create and realize our life's dreams using life coaching tools. We'll explore our personality styles with the Enneagram, center our minds with meditation using the centuries old Labyrinth, and we'll use the contemporary process of life coaching with a certified lif …

How do you want your life to be different? Discover the Woman Within experience. This is a group for women interested in connection and empowerment. Experience the strength and compassion of women coming together to support each other on their paths of healing and self discovery. Woman Within Woman Within International is a not-for-profit organization that offers opportunities for women to discover the power of who they are.  http://www.womanwithin.org/ The Woman Within Training Weekend Since …

This group is coordinated by Big Productions, Inc., as an extension of Chicago Blues Tour™ and Chicago Blues Records™. Members will be informed of excursions to blues hideaways on the south and west side of Chicago, as well as other special events featuring Chicago Blues artists, promoters, and educators. If you love the blues, or if you're just curious, you're a welcome participant to a fun and enriching cultural experience. Any night we can get 6 or more people who want to make an excursio …

We're an easy-going group of friends who like to explore various coffee houses throughout the city.  It's a great excuse to check out new neighborhoods and meet new friends in a small group environment.  Come find a new gem with us, or relax for a bit after work without the happy hour drama and stress. We'd love to have you join us!

We are a community of practitioners who come together to share and learn. In the process, we'll explore the cross-cutting collection of values, principles and practices of the Agile Methodologies

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 …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are w …

This group is for all couples who'd like to meet other couples, preferrably in your late 20s or early - mid 30s, who love trying new things, ethnic foods, and finding unique neighborhoods. We'd love to set something for the last Friday/Saturday of every month, and each time try something different than the last time. The more the merrier - all couples are welcome. Hope to meet you soon!

Founded in 1898, The Geographic Society of Chicago (GSC) is interested in geography-related issues of local, national and international scope.  We are dedicated to providing programs and activities to educate our members and the public about places and cultures outside their own. Come join us as we explore the world through travelogues and film series and group tours and excursions.  If you've got an idea for an event please feel free to propose it.

All across the globe, everyone is seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the world's best-kept energy secret is hiding in plain sight. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called Inner Energy. And everyone already has it - including you. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you're having trouble juggling the …

South Asian Explorers Club this meet up if for any South Asians that want to Ski & Snowboard.  Expert or Beginner - it doesn't matter - we'll support each other. The format of the group is any member can suggest local meet ups for skiing every weekend in their local city. If you are going - just post your trip here. The group owner will also suggest an annual trip to the West, Europe or even summer skiing in the antipode. Lets Ski! This meetup is not specific to a city - its open to all skiers f …

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring Chicago by attending a new theatre performance on Thursdays with cocktails and appetizers before or after the show, and a chance to meet artists from the production or go behind-the-scenes.

Did you know places like Best Buy and the Shops at North Bridge on Michigan Avenue are dog-friendly?  There are 100's of dog-friendly places in Chicago like bars, shops, parks, and more.  Join the team from AllRoverTown.com as we explore the dog-friendly side of Chicago. When you join the group for our meetups you're guaranteed to enjoy socializing with other dog owners while you smile watching your dog socialize with canine pals.

Calling all people interested in trying new restaurants, going to new exhibits, and exploring the city of Chicago while meeting new people. We can grab coffee, beers, food, see shows, go to local events and more! Let's expand our minds and experiences while meeting new people who have the same interests.

If you are an adventurous eater, this is the Meetup for you. We are looking for unusual dining experiences: the more unusual, the better. Have you ever tried to gross someone out by describing your culinary adventures? What have you tried that most people won't eat? Tell us about it! This is a Meetup to explore real but unusual foods, not dares. Postings will be moderated and inapproriate comments designed to rile people up will be removed. Due to the unusual nature of our dining focus, it may b …

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 …

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 …

Tech In Motion is an event that originated during Chicago's 1st annual Tech Week. The event went so well we decided to continue to do more. The basic idea of the group is to explore how to create a company from an idea and what it takes to become a successful business. We will explore this process by focusing on three critical areas and inviting a panel of experts talk about each phase: Idea, Build and Go. We will be speaking about the full life cycle of an idea from inception to profitability. …

This is the Chicago Dining Out Meetup Group. We will do dinners at various Chicagoland restaurants (in the city and in the burbs). Come on out and join us for some good food.

Join us at the Chicago Self-Publishing Meetup Group as we explore the dynamic world of self-publishing and indie publishing. We meet every month and we welcome anyone interested in learning about self-publishing: self-published authors who want to learn more or share their experiences writers looking for information on how to self-publish professionals who are not writers but want to publish material related to their work book designers, graphic designers, and ebook formatters publishing indust …

The name says it all! This is meant to be a clearinghouse of all the wonderful FREE events that go on in Chicago. Let's get together and explore the city without breaking the bank, support the arts, learn something new, meet some new faces, see some movies, listen to music, play some games- anything you can think of that's free. Join up, post events, get out and explore the city!

Wicker Park/Bucktown/Logan Square has much to offer and with our busy schedule too little time to explore it all. But with this group, that changes. You get to see it all, or at least most of it. Every week new different events will be recommended, ranging from new club/bar nights, special fitness classes, to Art galleries and exhibitions in the neighborhood. This group is about exploring this exciting neighborhood, meeting new people and doing new things that are fun!