Are you on a budget? Would you like to find fun and cheap activities to do with other queers in the Chi-town area? Our upcoming events include Movies, Board Game Night, Burlesque, Comedy Shows, Art Shows, coffee meetups, etc. This is a fun and laid-back group. Everyone gets involved and event suggestions are taken from all of our members! Thrifty Queers Organizer, Ronnie

Welcome to "FUN FRIENDS GROUP!", aka FFG! "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways with a thoroughly worn out body, grinning from ear to ear, screaming... "WHOO-HOOO, what a ride!" The name says it all! If we are going to be "FUN FRIENDS GROUP" we need to stay busy enjoying all that life has to offer. No need to sit and let life pass you by when there are so many great activities, …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

This group will meet to study and understand Quantitative topics in financial engineering. Typically this group will be working through a chapter each month from a well known book in quantitative finance. However, this group is by no means an academic only group. Some of the group members will form organizations to try out the strategies studied in the real world (By actually pooling capital together and forming an investment club or joint venture). Topics that will be discussed: Volatility, …

Cafe Society is not a new idea. In Beethoven's time in Vienna, great minds gathered over coffee, a beverage that only recently had eclipsed tea as the Viennese hot beverage of choice, to discuss all manner of cultural and intellectual concerns, face to face, undistracted. The Stock Exchange of that day was conceptualized and created in a local coffee house. Coffee houses still exist today but Cafe' Society proposes a more social alternate to a computer screen. Discussion, locally produced art an …

Fun, Frugal, Females............. Are you committed to a relationship but find yourself looking for something to do during a given afternoon or evening???? Maybe you are an empty nester or soon to be one??? Perhaps you are looking for a group that likes the word inexpensive? You do not like staying home, but going to lunch every week is taking a toll out of your budget. Well you may have found what you are looking for. It can be quite a challenge to keep up the social life without spending much …

I hope to plan weekend indoor and outdoor activites... with the kids, without the kids... suggestions are appreciated, as I can only really think of the "normal" activites... picnic playdates, coffee, zoo gatherings, Moms night out... I don't know about you, but I am finding it very hard to meet any other moms... I would love to be able to know that I have a support group out there that I can talk to and hang out with... with or without the kids....

Random evanston! Random Evanston is open to 30-45 year olds (new or old to Evanston) who enjoy life, creativity, eclecticism and randomness. This group encourages socially and positively engaging other people who share the same passion. Our meetups will be anything from going out for a drink, art shows, music, bars, theater, film, brunch, wine tasting, happy hour, dancing lessons, dancing summer festivals, coffee events, dinner and other fun, eclectic or whatever random activities that look awe …

I am starting this group to find people who share my love of books and reading - especially fun mysteries and cozies. This group will be a relaxed, fun, laid back book club and a way to meet people, enjoy conversation, and talk about fun cozies over a nice cup of coffee! I am completely open to meetup places in the Northern suburbs - Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Northbrook, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods areas! All are welcome! If you love books, reading mysteries/cozies, meeting new people, relaxing ove …

I'm a 34 year old stay at home mom in Schaumburg that has both children in school. I realize just how isolating it can be. I love socializing and going out for coffee. It hit me that I bet there are plenty of others out there that would like to get out, meet new people, and enjoy a drink. I was thinking of meeting at a different Starbucks depending where everyone lives for each meet up. I'm open to other coffee shops and we can always vote if we want to stay with Starbucks or chose to altern …

Are you spending way too much time in front of the TV or computer? Does your dog or cat have more of a social life than you? Well, if you're feeling like we are, let's try and remedy this. We're looking for women who want to develop some good, and hopefully long lasting friendships...women who enjoy dining out, seeing a movie, playing cards and board games, Mah Jongg, traveling, or just sitting around with a pot of coffee and sharing themselves with each other. Men are great, and we love 'em, bu …

Bring Your “MUG” Club! Join this national Meet-up for a new and different kind group! Bring your "MUG" to meet other like-minded "MUGs" interested in putting a new flavor in their connections. It's about helping people make those connections with "great taste". The agenda is a different twist to build connections and great conversation. The forum is simple, yet structured and requires that you only have an open mind and the willingness to have fun! MUG Club: When: Check your local MUG Club for a …

This group's purpose is to cultivate a tribe of like-minded, intelligent, independent women in our twenties to meet for some coffee, breakfast, and worth-while conversation. This group is reserved for women in their twenties who are either new to Chicago or who want to branch out of your social circle. This group is a place not only for engaging new friendships, but also unearthing new restaurants. At the present time, I will schedule a brunch every other Sunday. As this meet-up evolves, I hope …

Coworking MEETUP GROUP Once in a while is fun to share a cup of coffee, the occasional joke and break while you are at work. right? If you work from home, are a freelancer, location-independent workers or entrepreneur who wants to work alongside one another or take a break from the office and work at a coffee shop this group is for you. The focus is not on networking, but on building healthy relationships, sharing knowledge, and having some good fun while we're at it. See you soon! Come hang ou …

This is a semi-social group meaning, a club of people that can meetup at various coffee shops to study. Ever have to pee really bad while you're studying and have your $2,000 laptop sitting on the table? Nobody to watch your stuff? This can seriously cramp your study style. :-) Plus it gets really boring. So this social group is to mostly share a table and study. Maybe talk a little to break up the monotony.

You are not alone!  Why not have it as good as it can get as a parent? We are eager for you to join this newly formed meet up group created just for parents who want to be "families at their best," and especially, parents of tweens and teens. Do any of these describe your experience as a parent? I see my 8-13 yr old changing right before my eyes and what used to work, doesn't anymore.  I'm frustrated and I don't like all of the second-guessing I'm doing. I'm not always sure about the way I'm h …

What's that? You have a bouncy new (or slightly less new) baby and your life no longer looks the same? The once rockstar existence of pre-baby has come to a screeching slow down and you've set aside (but never abandon) your pleather for pacifiers and late-nights out for late-nights in? Yeah, me too. Doubts, pressures and panic has wrapped up in the joy and excitement of a new baby and suddenly a lot of supportive non-baby-having friends have slowly drifted... I'm hoping to find new (and slightly …

If you became a mother for the first time between 2010 and 2011 and want to allow your child to be active physically, socially, and mentally, (and make new friends in the process), then welcome to the Fox Valley Active Moms Meetup. This is not an over scheduled group because we all have other commitments that deserve our attention.  Each event should have a host or hostess as your point of contact. This website serves as the perfect tool to coordinate events:  winter house playdates,  playing at …

We are a club of people wishing to win the lottery and pooling our resources to increase our odds. There will be a $5/month administrative fee per person, but this will not be charged until after the group grows to at least 25 members in the pool. All of us will join weekly lotto pools by scanning and emailing and then I will forward a number summary to the group for that week. I think the buyin should be around $5/week per person (as in you buy $5 worth of lotto tickets each week), but that's a …

Who loves to read? Come join others your age to discuss and indulge in reading together. We can chat over coffee, tea or wine. The group strives to find great books worth reading with a focus on newer fictional releases. We welcome all viewpoints and encourage lively discussion! We meet every two weeks on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays. Our preferred venue is fun and casual coffee shops. We will decide as a group what books we'd like to read a couple of meetings in advance, so bring your sug …

It's a Small World! This group is for all you fun loving 30+ professional singles that want to be able to ease our time demands and mix socially and professionally .We have events for singles, events with and without kids, educational events, craft events, game nights, but most of all aim to find those unique places we've wanted to venture and experience, but never alone or just never had the time to. Time is short! Let's gather to network then socialize and enjoy the experience together! Events …

Looking to meet new people in the gay community without having to go to the city? Look no further! This group will hopefully serve as an opportunity for those of us in the northern suburbs to make new friends and plan fun and unique social outings. It can be difficult finding other local LGBT folks when we're limited to the downtown scene. The lack of suburban venues for the gay community can often feel isolating, so let's change that! I welcome anyone to join this group, and I look forward to t …

Hi All!  This is a group to meet other women that live on the north side, grab a coffee, meet for a meal, and discuss great books!  We will meet monthly at a north side location (Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown, etc.).  Suggestions for book titles are welcome!

Come on out and experience our Public Library systems! We participate in many FREE EVENTS... Free (or at nominal fees) Movies, Concerts, Book Club, Coffees, Lectures, Reading Programs, Book Mobiles, Friends of Library fundraisers and programs, Used book sales, after school reading programs for your kids, and much much more. Join here to be kept abreast of what is going on at your local library! [Chicago & Suburban Libraries Please Click Here] (to see the best layout for creating your profile fo …

Let;s go back to nature and learn how to make vegan soaps together. Also learn how to make your own herbal tea blends for your personal needs and taste. It is so easy to combine both of these arts and create more and more fine smelling and tasting goodies for your mind , body and soul. I started this group because I love to meet new people and exchange great ideas about a healthy living. There is so much knowledge out there, so let's bring it together and learn from each other. I am happy to off …

This is Book Club for those who have a passion for reading. We will select books that are simply so good you have to talk about it ! If you have a book you have read and you want to swap with someone that would be great too. If you have not yet read the book but have heard about it. We will read our fav parts and hopefully motivate you. Men and women ages 18 and up are welcome.

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.

Looking to meet a great group of girl friends in their 20s and 30s to share a love of books/reading, coffee/wine and a little girl-time conversation? This is the group for you!