I have been knitting for years. For me the next best thing to knitting is sharing my love of knitting with others. I have extensive experience in teaching fiber arts.  I have started this group to advance the skills of all knitters. From beginners, to advanced students, we will work at each student's individual level. The meetings will be small so all levels and interests can be met. If you don't know how to knit, you will be taught the basics and work on a project to learn them. Advanced studen …

Meet with locals who are interested in tracking, tool making, edible plants among other "Primitive Skills". Every month we provide a free Skills afternoon, focusing on basic methods for tracking, foraging, fire by friction, tool making...the list goes on. We are also bringing in some the best and the brightest instructors for a more advanced and in-depth learning in the arts that you want. Practical Primitive, OnPoint Tactical to name a couple, along with established flint knappers and forager …

This is a social group which plans walking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, sailing, camping, paintballing, go-carting, barbeque'g, sledding, skating, and other outdoor fun. Geocacheing, fun runs, hayrides, sleigh rides, all the seasons are covered! We will also touch base on survivalist skills. Join us for fun!

SPOT On The Magnificent Mile helps career minded professionals polish their public speaking skills through the toastmasters program. Whether you have a fear of public speaking or just seeking to become a better speaker, toastmasters can help.  We meet every Tuesday at 6pm at the Intercontinental Hotel at 505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611.

Downtown Discourse is a Toastmasters Club that meets during lunchtime on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. We're looking for people that are interested in growing their speaking skills in a fun, nurturing environment, and even expanding into leadership roles if they are so inclined.

This is a group for anyone who has read the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. I am looking for a select few client oriented professionals to participate in a weekly or bi-weekly MasterMind group where we can freely share goals, skills and tips for success and attaining our desires.

We are a social group that really enjoys running together. No hype and no elitist attitudes! All skill levels and age groups are welcome. We meet at various locations throughout the city. If you want to do a meetup run in your neighborhood one weekend, just send me a message and I will create a meetup invite. If you are in need of long runs, let me know and I will arrange it as well. Feel free to come and catch up on some miles or if you are NOT a distance run, come anyways and we will circle ba …

Join Chicago's Adult Hockey Revolution! Rat Hockey Chicago: We are the one stop solution for adult hockey players. Be sure to click JOIN on the right. Search, post, RSVP and/or discuss pickup hockey sessions in the Chicago area.  Pick from hundreds of sessions, including members-only, private and public sessions!  All types of hockey can be found, including ice hockey, roller/inline, pond/outdoor, and more.   Click here to join now. Additional Benefits: RSVP and pay up front for "members-only" o …

Welcome to the Chicago Woman Developers Meet-up Chicago Women Developers (CWDevs) is run by a group of women from a variety of background and technical expertise. We have one thing in common: we are passionate about coding and we are passionate about women in tech. We host a variety of classes and events for women at all technical skill levels, see you soon.

Welcome to Chicago’s fun and active rock climbing group! We’re a varied group of rock climbers,  ice climbers, and boulderers of all ages and skills. We have regular rock climbing events at various climbing gyms throughout the city, as well as outdoor trips to crags near and far.   We organize clinics and guided trips as well as impromptu unguided trips. Here is a great way to meet other local rock climbers to belay, share tips, discuss gear, and plan trips. Whether you’re new to rock climbing …

Chicago Backpackers is a club for those who share an enthusiasm for backpacking. We provide opportunities for backpacking education, trip organization, and backpacker networking. Backpacking education: The club helps teach new backpackers about backpacking: hiking self-sustained for consecutive days in a wilderness area carrying all necessary supplies in a backpack. We do this through trips and clinics that provide opportunities for all members, old and new, to continually improve their skills …

Chicago Knitters Unite is a well-rounded group of friendly people who just want to knit and crochet over good food, wine and beer, and in good company. We are made up of all ages and skill-levels, and would love to see some new faces! Hope to see you at our next meetup! Until then, check us out on Ravelry, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. Happy knitting!

Welcome to "The  Lake front futbol club !" we are  happy to introduce speed soccer! get a quick workout! we will play 8min/2goals per game. this will allow fast-turn over games and also  unlimited pickup games! all games are co-ed & everyone  is invited to play no matter what your skill level. see you on the pitch!

We play Euchre at a different Chicago pub or restaurant for fun (with a little competitive streak). You will meet new people, visit different places, and improve your skill. Open to all players.  No need to bring a partner - we will match you up.  If you haven't played before, come to one of our Teach & Learn classes.  You'll get hooked!  Join us!

Michigan Avenue Toastmaster (MAT) members learn by giving speeches in a group setting and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical MAT meeting is made up of 25 to 40 members who meet once a week. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice and learn how to get over your fear of public speaking and hone your public speaking skills. Upon joining Michigan Avenue Toastmasters, each new member receives a variety of manuals and resources on speaking. They also are assign …

Learning to play guitar is all about two things: Practice, and playing with other people. And The Chicago Guitarists Meet-up can help do that. Let's create a fun, laid back atmosphere where we can hang out, play some songs and learn new techniques, and meet other people with the same interest. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Thanks and lets have some fun!

Windy City Skaters is a group open for anyone who likes to move around on wheels. We welcome anyone on inline skates, skateboard, longboard etc. Chicago has tons of cool places to skate. If you haven't discovered them yet you will with this group. Windy City Skaters is a diverse group of friendly, fun loving people! Some of the things we have done during the past few seasons are: Organized inline street skates (themed city tours) Inline freestyle slalom practice at North Avenue Beach Critical M …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club (IFBPWC) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Downtown Chicago IFBWC Chapter formed in the Fall of 2007. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in downtown Chicago for monthly for brown bag lunches and occasional after-work events Meeting topics are focused on issues impact …

"Where Europeans and Europhiles can meet and make friends" The aim of this group is to bring together internationally-minded people with a European affinity. Through convivial cross-cultural social gatherings we are building a vibrant circle of cosmopolitan friends who meet, talk, exchange experiences, practice their language skills, or just relax and feel at home. Anyone born in Europe or who has lived there or has some other strong European connection is welcome. If an expatriate, you might ha …

Online marketing is more than just selling stuff on eBay! In fact, online marketing has finally come to the forefront, as companies big and small discover the value of shifting more of their marketing budgets online. Online marketers have proven that you can generate more leads and deliver more sales than traditional marketing--with higher ROIs and lower CPAs. But online marketing is a rapidly developing arena, with specialties now evolving as fast as new opportunities and technologies emerge. W …

This group was created to bring together a diverse group of business professionals with a goal of helping each member to improve critical business and networking skills. As a basic outline for our meetings, the intent is to provide regular attending members with the following.. 1) Professional advice and speaking engagements from experts in their field (e.g. - Sales, Networking, Leadership, Presentations, LinkedIn and many more). Each month a new speaker will help us to further refine the skil …

Hi and Welcome! All levels of golfer, from beginner to advanced, are welcome. You will need these basic skills to golf with us: (a) able to hit off tee at least 60 yards consistently (b) able to hit it off the ground consistently (without missing often) at least 40 yards; some knowledge of how to hit a chip and pitch shot. So that people can decide if an outing is within their level of expertise, each outing will come with a rating of difficulty: SHORT HITTERS (hits 50-100 yards off tee, new at …

Chicago AMA is committed to providing local Marketing Professionals with additional opportunities to "Meetup" outside of our monthly programming and also in varying locations around the Chicago area. These Meetups can be tailored to best address your burning questions, issues, and hot topics relative to marketers today. This group is open to both members and non-members of the AMA. It is our hope, of course, that the experience encourages you to learn more about what the AMA has to offer for car …

Softball season is here and everyone can always use a little practice! This meetup group was created so people can coordinate practicing slowpitch softball in the Chicago area. Great way to meet other people while working on your softball skills. Some baseball, fastpitch or slowpitch softball experience is preferred, but all are welcome. Members are welcome to post softball related meetups. Please use this resource as a way to find people to catch with, go to the batting cages with, pitch and h …

“This is a group for anyone interested in drawing from a nude model. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I thought my studio would make a great intimate venue for enthusiasts to get together, whether you are just beginning or more experienced.

Open to all of my photography friends and friends I have not yet met. No matter what your camera or skill, we will get together to just have a blast shooting the wonderful sights in Chicago. No dues, no drama, no drama queens. We will just have a good time together and learn from each other. Beginners highly encouraged to meet up.

The Fairway Network is a women's golf organization for Chicago based women professionals of all skill levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced). Besides being able to play more often and improving your golf game, you will be able to meet several great women and make contacts in all areas of industry.  We have over 100 members who are attorneys, architects, financial advisors, banking and IT professionals as well as representatives from many other industries. We sponsor 4 weekend leagues  an …

Developers interested in learning about and working with graph databases for social, spatial, hierarchical or other highly connected data sets. We host hands-on lab sessions, technology reviews, topical lectures, and plenty of social beer nights. Curious about graphs, want to pimp your non-RDBMS skills? Join us! more at http://www.neo4j.org