So you're bored, I mean like really bored and you decided to sign up for meet up. There are some crazy folks out there and meeting them in private at a local spot still seems disheartening. He might be bald or she might have 10 kids and three divorce under her belt..yea, crazy shit. My goal for this meetup group is to occasionally hit up clubs/bars and dance our asses off. Maybe grab some last minute tickets to go see a-no-longer-in-his-prime-but-is-still-trying comedy show, a good laugh is alw …

I have traveled to Italy at least once and sometimes twice a year for the last 12 years. I always start in Rome since for the most part it's the most direct route from America. Truth be told, I think you can never get enough of this incredible city short of living there anyway. One year I was there 3 times. All of my trips have been for at least 10 days and many for 2 weeks or more. After coming into Rome and spending at least a day or two there I go on to either Florence or Sorrento. I rent an …

I LOVE LIVE MUSIC. Do YOU? This meetup is for people that love going out to live music, meeting new friends, or hanging out with your group. We will be going to different music venues with every style under the sun like Rock, R&b, Pop, Old School, Alternative, blue grass and gospel friends. We will create and support local artists that depends on our friendly support to develop their craft and radio play request. It is awesome to hear fresh music that is good enough to win music awards but so ne …

Welcome to Southwest Suburbs Sports, Outdoors, & Social Meetup(SWBurbsSOS) The purpose of this group is to individuals/couples the opportunity to meet and connect with others with the same interests. We will be focusing on 3 areas: Sports will include: 1) Setup Teams for Park District Leagues 2) Road Races: 5K, etc 3) Golf Outings 4) Etc. Outdoors will include: 1) Hiking 2) Camping 3) Canoeing 4) Cycling 5) Etc. Socials will include: 1) Dining 2) Festivals 3) Picnics 4) Comedy Clubs 5) Concerts …

Tired of everything always being about Naperville? (lol) Well there is stuff to do in this neck of the woods too! Come out, meet some of your neighbors, see movies, dine out, visit some clubs, even play some bingo, board or card games! Maybe even have a pick up game of volleyball or basketball at the community center, skating at the ice arenas, or in the warm months a dip in the pool at the aquatic center, take a stroll thru one of the many parks, take your dog out to the dog park... It's about …

This is a group for Christian believers who love to enjoy life and get away from the mundanities of life. From 1-4 hour festivities to mini-vacations, we can get away from the ordinary! Bible studies and church events are great, but this group focuses on exhibiting what we learn in Christ outside of a church setting understanding that a believer's life should demonstrate the Love of God in interactions with people and gatherings outside of the church. The Word of God tells us to: "Be wise in the …

How do you...or did you... find a good contractor or material supplier when remodeling? Where do you start? How do you go about finding the right people? Reputable & reasonable people?  People you can trust? Get information you need or share information that you have. Join others who are curious, anxious or frustrated about how to find a good, reputable & reliable contractor for your home or remodeling or construction project? This will also be a social group of sorts.  Meeting at home indus …

Have you noticed that the  number of your friends have dwindled over the years?  I'm starting this group because I woke up one day & wondered "what happened to everyone?"  This is not a group for those interested in massive meet-ups where strangers stare awkwardly at each other.  This is for a small group of ladies looking to make real & lasting friendships.

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …

Missing the opportunity for good conversation, laughs that make your belly hurt, and real women who understand you? This group, generally for women aged 35+ (not a rule; just a guideline -- ages range from early 30s to late 70s), is for you!  Meet some local women, make new friends, and visit with some you've met in the past. We will get together for drinks, dancing, movies, coffee, lunch, dinner, sporting events, wine tastings, spa outings, shopping events, TV show activities, book club and any …

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness! We'll meet up to walk around Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park and on local trails. We've also been known to do a little hiking, biking, eating and drinking as a group. To lose weight and to keep it off, you need to get moving. Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes burns stored fat and can build muscle to speed up your metabolism. Walking an hour a day is also associated with cutting your risk of heart disease, breast canc …

This group is for people who want to have F-U-N! We will meet two to three times a month for social gatherings, attend local wine and beer tasting events, and attend local festivals and events. If you are a seasoned wine or beer expert or a person just wanting to meet a fun group of people for a great time, this is the place for you.  Good company, great conversation, and plenty of laughter are our goals.  Join us for our next event.  All suggestions are welcome.

Are you ready to have some fun? This group is for women interested in getting out of the house and getting together to participate in a number of activities including karaoke nights, dance classes, dinners and movies, comedy shows, plays or concerts, shopping trips, fitness classes; you name it!  The opportunities are limitless to the journeys we can unlock and discover as a positive group of freespirited, diverse women. If you are looking for fun and adventure, let the good times roll. Members …

Do you love attending movies, plays, cultural events, etc.? Have you ever wanted to volunteer to walk for a charity or just walk for well-being? Have you ever wanted to learn to Salsa or take a fitness class to see what it would be like? In the summer, are you open to attending the numerous free festivals and concerts that our great city has to offer? What about a picnic in the park? Are you tired of sitting at home alone and/or attending events alone? And finally, are you open to meeting and ha …

Looking to expand your social circle, have fun, and get off the couch? This is a group for adults in their 20's and 30's in the Plainfield area that mixes going out, volunteering, staying active, and meeting new friends. Meetups are open for physical activities, such as trampoline dodgeball, hiking, biking, and sporting events. As the weather warms up, we will also be doing activities like BBQ’s, festivals, and tubing down the Dupage River. Other meetups will include snow tubing, get-togethers a …

Hi and welcome to our group! We are a super fun group of women over 50 who like to talk and laugh over meals. We also like to go to movies and do other fun things too. We mostly live in Aurora, Naperville, and Oswego and will keep the activities in these areas so it is easy for our members to attend. We want to keep our group to about 40 active members so if you would like to join this group please try to attend one meetup per month. Check out our message board for recommendations and such. Hope …

It seems all the singles Meetup groups in the suburbs tend to consist mostly of fifty-somethings with a couple divorces under their belts and their kids married or off to college.  Leaving the younger crowd forced to head to Chicago for social activities with others in their age range.  Not that there's anything wrong with folks over a certain age, they're as active and vivacious as the rest of us.  Sometimes more-so.  We just want to hang with people of a similar age. There are a lot of young s …

This group is for women of a certain age (50+) who find that family and work are not enough. This group is for women who want to socialize, dine out, shop, get together for outings, travel, and visit one another. We all know that maintaining social relationships is important to a healthy lifestyle. Joining this group and participating actively will help us maintain this in a positive way.

It’s time to get out, flirt and have fun with fellow single members for fun, friendship...and maybe more. We schedule dancing, coffee visits, wine tastings, dinners, games, tours, outdoor activities or anything else that you can think of! Please be willing to post a recent picture of yourself and schedule any activities you would like.

Have no friends? Have a lot of friends but are tired of them? Are you personality type A? Type B? No one cares. Let's hang out anyway. Members can suggest a meetup for any time anywhere. If you cannot attend meetups during the week, suggest one for the weekend. You can even host. Typical Meetups include going to a bar, dining, dancing, sitting around talking, going to the movies, etc.

Hey girls! So I started this group for young women like myself who want to meet other girls with similar interests. I designed this group for women who are interested in expanding their social circle and who are interested in not only having fun, but also genuine friendship. To join this group, please be 21-to-35ish and single with no kids. I'm sorry for these restrictions, but I feel that it's a little easier to make new friends that you click with if you're in similar stages of your life. Most …

Welcome to the SW Peaceful Palate Diners and more group! We strive for a supportive environment for people who want to get out and enjoy eating and socializing with others. No matter what your reasons or restrictions you should not have to explain and defend it to everyone you meet. Nor should anyone have to listen to preaching from anyone else on how their way is the best way. Diets are not one size fits all and in this group we want to help you to find your own and support you in achieving it. …

Restarting your life after the loss of a spouse can be difficult and intimidating. The goal of this group is to form friendships, give and receive support, and enjoy different social activities. I'm certain that we all have interests to share, and activities that we would like to do with other people. Here is an opportunity to make new friends and being to enjoy more of our life. Since we all have something unique to bring to the group, all ages are welcome.

Adult social group located in Northwest Indiana/Chicago area comprised of both singles and couples who enjoy good food, good drink and good company. Meetings are once a month at a local eatery which is agreed upon in advance by members. If you're looking to meet people and enjoy a fun evening out with new friends, then this group's for you! Requests for membership are contingent upon profile containing a name and photo.  Thank you for your cooperation.

THIS GROUP IS ONLY FOR WOMEN THAT HAVE TRAVELED WITH AYNNE.  To be a future member, please join My Travel Meetup first.  After you have been vetted on a trip, you are eligible to join this meetup.  We are a smaller off shoot of My Travel Meetup & Bucket List Travel. We will share all the benefits, meetups, and trips of our parent meetups, but we will have our own events & meetings on a smaller more intimate level as well. To join the larger co-ed meetup, please go to www.MyTravelMeetup.com

Chicago Black Literature Book Club seeks to bring together both women and men who enjoy thought-provoking black literature -- both modern and contemporary -- to partake in discussion, debate and dining!

Hello Divas! This group is for women 35 and over who want to get together by creating friendship and enjoying life to the fullest.Our time is now! The opportunities are limitless to the journeys we can unlock and discover as a positive group of freespirited, diverse women. If you are looking for fun and adventure, let the good times roll.

This will be a good opportunity to meet those with similar personalities in the area. Those who can value an INTJ is welcome as well. This is your chance to speak your mind and actually be heard! About INTJs: INTJ (introversion, intuition, thinking, judgment) is an abbreviation used in the publications of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to refer to one of the sixteen personality types. INTJs are one of the rarest of the sixteen personality types, and account for about 2% of the populatio …