… I am always throwing great parties, bbq's, starting sports teams, getting a group of people together for dinner or drinks, teaching arts and crafts classes, having costume parties, having dog play dates, etc. so I thought making a Meetup called THIS N THAT would be perfect. This year I will be hosting a number of events including but not limited to Beach parties, BBQ's, All you can eat Sushi night, Kickball team, a childrens arts and crafts class out of my house and MUCH MUCH MORE! I am 31 yrs o …

Meet others in your local area interested in Acting on all levels. We'll talk about the business and set some goals to accomplish before next months meeting. It's highly motivating to meet other actors who are making it work and to encourage each other to get the most out of this business. Let's get together.

Songsalive! is a non profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Chicago IL, we have songwriting critique workshops with guest speakers the second Saturday of each month. We also have a songwriters showcase on the fourth Thursday of every other month.  www.songsalive.org/group/chicago for more details. Our official website is www.songsalive.org.

Do you wish that you knew more people who shared your love of musicals? Join our group! Make new friends as you check out musical theater, film, and concerts. All are welcome!

This group welcomes everyone who enjoys a good laugh. A sense of humor is all that you need. We'll get together and share laughs at local comedy clubs whether its improv theater or stand up, major headline acts or local talent.

The Creative Social Club (CSC) is the largest multi-disciplinary, eclectic Meetup Group dedicated to the arts in Chicago, organized exclusively to facilitate socializing and the shared enjoyment of life.  Comprised of current and aspiring creative professionals, creatively oriented individuals, and enthusiasts of human creativity, the CSC meets regularly to celebrate diverse expressions of the human experience – encompassing visual arts, literary arts, performance arts, and more – while taking a …

… DINING OUT, DANCING, Music & Entertainment Events... Movies, Theater & Performance Art, Karaoke (when we feel the need to make a fool of ourselves) Did you know Chicago has over 400 BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) restaurants? If you are new to this craze or have never heard of BYOB the gist of it is: if a restaurant doesn't have a liquor license they may allow patrons to bring their own alcohol, usually at little or no cost. We will be uncovering these hidden gems in this city while getting to kno …

Single men and women gather for sporting activities, parties, performances, art evenings, lectures, seminars, courses, volunteer vacations, weekend getaways, dining in favorite restaurants, entertainment events suggested by members of the Tribe of positive, successful singles.

Our group is here to explore what this city has to offer! We are between the ages of 25-50 years old. Events are anything from visiting an art gallery for a little culture, wine tasting event to enrich the palate, fabulous dinners, a girl’s night out at one of the local pubs for some mingling, a day of shopping or a fashion event, get together for some relaxation and pampering at the Spa, enjoy a movie and lunch, meet up for a nice happy hour work, gather for a game night, attend some profession …

Let's get our music together and blast the local scene to the next level with music, comedy, dance and amazing performances. Together Each Acheive More (Team) is our motto. What good would  musicals be without the actors, singers, musicians or clowns. WE NEED music organizers, so please volunteer. We can promote each other through collobration, social networks, web, radio, and TV. This group is for musical artist to develop performances and marketing campaigns. We will organize group and individ …

We are a fun, energetic and highly entertaining group of dancers who love to perform. Flash mobs are a great way to get the public's attention and show them a good time. Who needs a stage and lights? All we have to do is stop you in your tracks on your way to lunch and make your day. Simple. Wanna join us? This summer, we will create up to 5 flash mobs and by September, I hope to create a company out of this. If you're passionate, that's all we need. Come join the mob fam. -D

The Chicago Artist Network is for all artists, musicians, photographers, videographers, playwrights, actors, filmmakers, art and entertainment entrepreneurs, and investors to network, mentors, and bartering services with each other on current or future projects.

This group is for anyone who is over 50 married, unmarried, widowed, divorced, any status who wants to get out and meet new people. Looking for members who would like to go out for lunch, coffee, dinner, an art show, etc......I would love if members of the group used this site as a means to plan their own Meetups. If you're going to dinner and want some company, let us know by posting here. If there's a new movie out and you have no one to go with and don't want to go alone, again post here. I w …

  Powerful, beautiful, successful and feminine! Do you think of yourself as a Professional Lipstick Lesbian and wonder where all the other Chicago lipstick lesbians are? Well we hope to meet and congregate here with this group. The first and foremost aim of this group is to have fun! Do you enjoy mani’s and pedi’s, current fashion trends, local trendy restaurants, make up, heels, fine wine, live music, an occasional night out dancing? We are a very small, selective group of attractive, 25 - 50, …

  LIVE CHATROOM too! Join us for savory silver screen classics! Whether it's Blockbuster films, Indies, Documentaries, or Classics... COME JOIN US as we tour the city & suburbs visiting different theaters as we watch great flicks and dine out! Participate in theater going experiences of all kinds..IMAX, drive-ins, home theater, cinemas--as well as live theater from time-to-time. We see everything from the latest blockbusters, action/adventure, goofball comedies, suspense/thrillers, romantic come …

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 …