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!

This is a Chicago-Suburban meet-up group designed for people who enjoy the cinema, fine cuisine and more.  Most evening events will consist of a movie, dinner, or a combination of both. Others may include a matinee followed by a film discussion afterwards at a local cafe. From time to time there will also be a foreign film, Indie or Classic movie scheduled, or even live theater. We will have dining venues which will include diverse cuisines from around the world or around the block. In addition, …

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 …

Welcome to the Soul Swing Dance Group! This group is the place for SOUL Music Lovers who appreciate the Sounds of Yahzarah, Geno Young, Sy Smith, Darien Brockington, Rahsaan Patterson, Avery Sunshine, Eric Roberson, and Conya Doss...just to name a few! BUT, it's also for those who also enjoy the beauty of Smooth & Cool Couple Dance, Chic Fashion, Luxury Venues, and Networking with Urban Professionals! The Soul Xperience Entertainment Group is proud to introduce Soul Swing! The classy, mature & t …

Join us a variety of activities in the Chicago area. We will have trivia nights, bar game nights, dinners, ect... With Spring and Summer on the horizon, there are a lot of good shows coming. We will keep you up-to-date, and offer you fun, frequent events that are sure to be a good time. Feel free to send me an email if you want to help organize, or if there is an event you want to hit up.

Do you... LOVE to sing? DISlike bars, bar rules. unfair KJs? (boo hisss!) Appreciate a classy, clean, ambient environment with SOFAS to sing and party? Here's the party space: like to sing often, every 45-60 minutes during the night? appreciate an AWESOME sound system? enjoy a good food BUFFET and OPEN BAR? like meeting new karaoke buddies? support others' vocal talents (and courage)? If you answered 'yes' to all of the above, Welcome to the Chicago Karaoke Underground Party! Yo …

We've expanded the coverage of the group.  As much as the Dead may have been at the vortex of it all everything has grown soooo much.  There are sooo many great Jambands soo we see as many as possible.  The Dead, PHish, WSP, Umphreys, Moe, Cornmeal, Yonder, EOTO, STS9, Disco Biscuits, and many many more. We go to shows.  We go to festivals.  Festivals are especially good.  Day and night. Anyone that loves Jambands should join.  Anyone that loves to dance or move or spin or fly. RU kind they say …

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 …

LIVE CHATROOM too!   Meet with other Blues fans in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs once a month for blues, jazz, and other soulful music. This MeetUp is geared toward providing a touch point for Chicago area music lovers. If you are a musician trying to meet others to jam and/or gig with; or just want be informed about Performances & Events around town, you more than likely have a passion for the Blues, Jazz, and other soulful music. By creating events and supporting local artists' a …

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Check off your bucket list items one by one! This group is intended for people who want to explore the city. It is for everyone.  Say you met someone in a singles group but now just want to hang out with interesting people. We are fun, smart, interesting professionals for you to make some new friendships with. There a ton of things that I want to do, and I thought it would be more fun to do with a group. How many have explored the Pedway or gone on one of the other tours via boat or bus?  Ever b …

Network and Social - Whether you are looking to enhance your career, or simply looking to have a good time with friends, we can make it happen! Launched in 2012, Network and Social hosts events focused on helping professionals connect throughout Chicago. We specialize in network events and sports leagues that draw a broad range of professionals from all industries and career backgrounds. Our unique networking technology tools offer you a different way to meet or compete with young professionals …

Chicago Meetup is Chicago's Meetup Group for creativity, style, life, and nightlife.  With over 3,000 members, Chicago Meetup is the largest Arts & Culture Meetup Group in Chicago and is one of its largest overall.  Nearly shut down in July 2009 when its original founder left, the group has flourished as Chicago's most eclectic Meetup Group and one of the city's most active and fastest-growing groups. Because it operated for over three years as the Creative Social Club and remains dedicated to e …

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.

Quality , Fun, Exclusivity  Chicago Social Elite hosts events at various locations around Chicago. We'll host wine tastings, parties, and art, music, fundraisers and other events. We will even offer special discounts on products and other events exclusively to our members. We'll partner with other meetups to create great experiences.  Our audience and our choices are diverse. We will reflect that in our choices. We create an interaction with other meetups and the general public creating a much b …

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 …

LIVE CHAT too!  Meet other playful active singles in the city and suburbs that like going out and having fun meeting new people. Whether it be for beach volleyball, mixed doubles tennis, bowling, ice skating, sleigh riding or anything else sporty. Join us for live music events or dining, wining, dancing, romancing! It's mostly for fun and meeting new people, so you don't have to be a pro at anything! We also have ice breaker games at some events to get things off to a more comfortable start. …

This group is for anyone interested in supporting local Jazz and Blues Society. We are bringing together new friends, artists and musicians who are interested in listening, performing and supporting the art form Jazz & Blues. This also includes music base on these styles like RB, soul and etc. Our membership is comprised of all kinds of people in all professions, who have a love for jazz and/or blues. The goal is to create festivals, workshops and events to hear and develop jazz and blues artist …

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 …

This meetup group is here to bring Chicago turntable.fm DJ/fans together to meet each other and play their favorite music for each other using turntable.fm of course. We'll have both a virtual and physical space set-up for you to come and enjoy. While we meet let's vote with awesomes and get to know other turntable.fm fans.

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 …

Calling all movie lovers! I love movies and enjoy going to the movies and especially making new friends with common interests. But I wanted to start a movie meetup group that would also enjoy other things such as dining out, dancing, music, concerts, travel, just to name a few. Life is more enjoyable when you do life together . . . so come on out and let's have some fun.

Hello Everyone! Being over 50 is NOT so bad – in fact, I’m feeling like the best years of my life are yet to come! So …… if like me, you've been attending various Meetup events feeling like you’re the parent who showed up to "crash" the party -- well THIS group is for you! Imagine mixing and mingling with an age group of 50+ like-minded ladies and gentlemen! This group will focus on making all types of connections, especially the social and romantic kinds. We'll get together for casual and fine …

This Meetup is designed to bring fun, cool, outgoing people in Chicago together for some great and unique events around our great city. We will be enjoying exclusive parties, VIP events, charity fundraisers and themed events! Age range- 20's-30's

Welcome to Fine Dining and Cultural Events, a group designed to bring you the very best of the Chicago area. Our goal is to provide top quality events throughout the year so you can enjoy yourself while making making new friends as well as social and professional connections. Dining, theater, concerts, sporting events, cultural activities, and posh gatherings are just some of the selections that you will have access to as a member of our group. If at any time you have a suggestion please send …