… (http://www.FAN-Chicago.org/) To accomplish this mission, we have launched several initiatives (and will be starting up several new ones) including: -Adobofest : A picnic that brings people together for our national dish, cultural activities, sharing and some friendly competition -Jobs Board: Check out our Jobs Board and join our FAN group on LinkedIn.com -- http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1919678&trk=hb_side_g -Tagalog classes: basic and advanced series to help non-native speakers improve th …

Through professional seminars and social activities, we hope members of this group are able to come together, improve their language skills, network and create new opportunities for their future (in Chicago and abroad). If you are an advanced ESL student, a current university or graduate school student, or a working professional from abroad then this is the group for you!!

Anyone may join, whether or not you're a vegan, vegetarian, animal welfare activist, green environmentalist, intellectual, or nerd.  All you need is an interest in what we do.   You can see our calendar for animal welfare / animal rights relevant events and nerdy and veg*n stuff: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds/#calendar   We get together for a variety of events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board, …

Do you enjoy events featuring the richness of African American culture in all forms including plays, parties, shows, festivals, classes and more? If so this is the perfect group for you. We are dedicated to meeting new people and supporting african american events and venues particularly in Chicago and in the South Suburban area. We are seeking active members who will attend 80% of the scheduled events. We strongly discourage no shows (i.e. saying that you will attend a scheduled event but faili …

Cultural Highlights is a socially active group created to bring people in Chicago from all different parts of the World to connect, learn, and explore the different aspects of life together. We have regular dinner parties featuring cuisines from different countries here in Chicago as well as social meet ups that create a open-minded discussion about particular countries featuring guests born and raised from those countries to share with us their perspective on life in their country. We bel …

Lets get together, get to know one another and have fun! I started the group because I am more active than most of the people I know.  Chicago has a lot to offer and this seems like a good way to meet people with similar interests. Events include activities like nature walks, eating out, cultural events and whatever else you would like to suggest. All ages welcome, single or coupled, this group is for everyone that has an endless list of interests like myself. I look forward to meeting you and a …

… Occasionally we do some other activities, but our general goal is to relax and enjoy the good company while keeping our French language skills in tune WHO CAN COME? All levels: Native French Speakers, Fluent/skilled French conversationalists, Beginners/Newcomers, and everything in between! Come with your friends enjoy connecting with Native French, Francophones, and international friends to learn/speak/improve your French. Vive le Francais!! Venez parler et ecouter  le Francais avec nous tout en …

This playgroup is for moms in the City. All events, programs and playdates will be held in the city of Chicago. I decided to start this group so that I can meet other Indian moms and kids in the city. Being a mom is amazing and of course its easy to relate to all moms and their experiences. But, sometimes, there are specific cultural experiences that would be nice to share with other moms/kids from the same background. The purpose of this group is to share parenting experiences, enjoy play d …

Other OGC resources: Google Groups: http://groups.google.com/group/opengovchicago Wiki: http://opengovchi.pbworks.com/ ----- "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." We believe that citizens should consider government to be "us", not "them." This meetup is for citizens who are interested in seeing their federal, state, and local government function more efficiently and responsively. We are inspired by people who are actively building too …

… In addition to regular writing critique meetings, we may host or participate in other writing related activities (i.e. collaborative writing sessions, writing workshops, readings, discussions and more.) These may be scheduled by member request. Please discuss ideas for this on the Message Board. Feel free to email about any questions or suggestions.

The purpose of this meetup group is to get together age 40 or better adults for activities with a common ground.   Adults of all ages are welcome to join, although the choice of activities may be a little different than for the younger crowd--a partial list of our activities is in the left margin of the site.  If that list appeals to you, the only requirement is the desire to be in the group.

This group is for Desi (Indian, Pakistani, Nepali….etc ) Girls residing in Chicago and nearby areas, who want to have some fun doing various activities like get-togethers, movies, picnics, dining out, going to the mall, travel, weekend trips, museums, and theatre. This group is all about spending time with the girls - leave the men behind and just have some mature fun.

… We have had more than 60 extremely diverse meetings, including discussions in coffee houses, pubs, restaurants, and private homes, as well as a wide range of sports, arts, and outdoor activities. We have 225 members and keep growing.  The Chicago Hebrew Meetup is a closed group, so for updates on activities you need to sign up. This gives you real privacy as a member. We do welcome new members! Whether you are a beginner, a native speaker, or anything in between, please send a request to join de …

Meetup of the minds: Connect with other Mensa members in the Chicago area. This is a private group for active Mensa members located in the Chicago area. To join please send your Mensa Membership number in a private message to the Meetup Organizer and you must also send an add request but please DO NOT put your Mensa Membership Number into your "introduction" or it will be visible to all other members. If you are interested in becoming an Event Organizer please send a message to the Meetup organi …

Are you an adult (21+) who is interested in video games but not wanting to play against 12 year olds? Are you wanting to share and play classic games and contemporary with new friends?  Do you want to participate in nerdy activities with a new group of friends?  Then you should join the Chicago Video Gamers Club. This eclectic group of people range from hardcore gamers to the weekend warrior where we can discuss and play our favorite games.  We play systems ranging from the Nintendo series, Xbox …

We are eager to reach out to other cross cultural and inter-faith married couples and families. We hope for more support and understanding regarding this issue. The rich and challenging life of immigration, interfaith choices, language differences, and cultural awareness can all be a lot to face and I would like to build community with others with similar life choices. Especially as my husband and I now have a son and wonder how to reach out and build a meaningful community with others who under …