LIVE CHAT too!  Beer n BBQ (Chicagoland) We are BBQ Masters (if only in our own minds) and Tenders of grills - United in Smoke! We venture out to barbeque joints and rib shacks to search the best of barbecue. Briskets, links, shoulders, butts, ribs, sausage, hot links, ham, pulled pork, even smoked turkeys, sides...We smoke it all -- beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, cheese... We are Passionate--We will taste it all. All of this makes us very thirsty! We seek out lovely selections of beer and wi …

Meet other singles near you! Or maybe just some new friends! Hang out, make new friends and keep up with those you've already met.  Not so single, but want a great group of friends to share activities with?  Feel free to join as well.  Although we do have events in Chicago, the near west burbs are our base, and most meet-ups will there. This means Berwyn, Westchester, Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Park, Forest Park, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Melrose Park... Man, that's a lot of parks!

The Chicago Beer Runners "Taking cool down to a new level" Looking for fun, social runners interested in meeting other fellow runners in a relaxed, noncompetitive environment? Join us for biweekly runs around Lakeview, followed by a cold beverage or three. All abilities from beginner to experienced welcome. We don't break into pace groups, but with people who average anywhere between 7 and 14 minute miles, you'll usually find someone to run with. We meet year-round and have a lot of fun whet …

Beer.....Good! We love good beer, and Chicago has good beer. Let's brew our own, visit other breweries, and share our knowledge. Please suggest a meetup. What should we do tomorrow?

Thanks The Day of Games (www.thedayofgames.com) for sponsoring the group! Bocce, Horseshoes, Bags, Beer Pong, and more! The awesome group........Targeting, but not limited to, those who are new in town and mainly in their 20's or 30's, here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows in the Chicago area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hour, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, baseball/basketball games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds …

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.

Each month we will feature segmented discussions on three topics: Beer – We will feature a beer style with varying commercial and (when available) homebrewed samples. We will also cover the beer style’s history, ingredients, brewing process, and suggested food pairings. Samples will be served throughout the entire Summit session. We may pair the appetizer with the beer style when available. Financial – We will address a topic dealing in the areas personal finance, insurance, and investments. Spe …

This is a Chicago-Suburban meet-up group designed for people who enjoy the cinema, fine cuisine and more.  Most evening events will consist of a movie, dinner, or a combination of both. Others may include a matinee followed by a film discussion afterwards at a local cafe. From time to time there will also be a foreign film, Indie or Classic movie scheduled, or even live theater. We will have dining venues which will include diverse cuisines from around the world or around the block. In addition, …

This meetup is specifically for those interested in the western suburbs. Interested in joining us for a Grillers Anonymous event? Contact us at info@grillersanonymous.com or hit us up on facebook! MY FIRST GRILLERS ANONYMOUS MEATING Q&A Q: So what the heck is this Grillers Anonymous thing? A: Grillers Anonymous is a not for profit society of gentlemen grillers dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of grilling, BBQ and beer.  The mission is to encourage fellowship and camaraderie among f …

Being bored means you're boring.... get out of the house and Mingle! We host hot singles parties, fun social events and free singles mixers every month in Chicago and the suburbs. Over 8,000 members for you to mingle with on facebook, the official website and here on meetup. Our events are both tame and insane...we leave the decision up to you what ones to RSVP for. The events are held in both Chicago and the suburbs, so don't be shy to join if you live in Joliet, Niles, Skokie or Oak Park. …

Are you looking to expand your circle of friends and enjoy the great places to catch a drink or a bite in the Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park area, then this is the group for you! We especially cater to singles looking but couples and groups welcome! Fun and great conversation is the goal! We will rotate our Meetups at various local restaurants and bars, and suggestions are welcome! Come out and have some fun!

Our mission is to take gluten out of the equation of leading a normal life. We make it easy to meet with others while enjoying a gluten free beverage to wash down your worry free meal. We bring gluten free people together at restaurants that truly want to provide good gluten free food with a worry free experience. Our restaurants have a gluten free menu, a trained and caring staff, and an open ear. Our attendees are people that require gluten free meals or those whom know others that do. The res …

We're a bunch of hackers, pirates, ninjas, thinkers, tinkerers, inventors, engineers, explorers, and makers. We're known for our thought-provoking beer and delicious content. We love security. Come at your risk.

The purpose of this Meet-Up Community is simply to organize fun events for singles in the Burbs to meet and mingle over cocktails once a month.  Our first event is a mixer at Vibe Lounge, Wednesday, December 21st in Schaumburg.  We've also arranged a special drink package with the lounge for all our members that evening...$5 Martinis / Cocktails and $3.00 Beers! Are you tired of all the blind dates that friends and family set you up on, or the creeps you meet on dating sites?  Let's face it, it' …

Who We Are We're poly, kinky, queer, and on the weekends we're flying down the highway on two wheels.  We're tearing down the foundations of the heteronormative patriarchy brick by brick.  With a firm hand on the throttle, we're letting our engines roar and our freak flags fly free.  Well, okay, maybe we let our freak flags fly discretely.  We keep ourselves surrounded by supportive people, and we support the people around us, riders and non-riders alike. Why We're Here The purpose of this grou …

Are you a Cubs fan in search of other Cub fans to have a beer (or five) and talk baseball with? Are you a baseball fan that simply appreciates the one-of-a-kind ballpark atmosphere that Wrigley Field provides? Do you just want to find some new people to hang out at Wrigley Field with? Did you say 'yes' to any of those, or all three? Great, join the group and look forward to some good times this spring and summer (and maybe fall??). Hey, we're Cub fans, what are we without a little blind hope! My …

Cocktail Couture is a lifestyle blog created for the diverse society of alcohol enthusiast. Developed to help sprits enthusiasts navigate the art and cultures of the world of alcohol, Cocktail Couture builds a community to share the diverse social traditions of wine, beer and spirits. Cocktail Couture presents lifestyle beyond the glass exploring and celebrating culture, style, sophistication and all the people that simply enjoy a good drink.

We're just a bunch of average people brewing great beer! Our brew club is still relatively new, we had our first meeting in March of 2011. What's different about our club is that we actually brew at our meetings, as our philosophy is to educate as we improve our own skills.  Wingnut is perfect for those who are just getting into brewing! We meet on the third Saturday of every month, starting at 11:00am, and finishing up when the brewing is finished. Wingnut Brewing Club is open to anyone who has …

Chicago's Ember.js group is committed to creating a robust community built around the philosophy of building beautifully crafted web applications with the help of ember.js.  Meetups should be fun and engaging to promote a wealth of knowledge among your peers, we will always keep this as a core concept.  Naturally we will also never let the coolers run low on beer.

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 …

BroClub was created to solve a common problem we experience in our late 20's.  You may be new in town or your buddies may have relocated, married, or vanished off the face of the earth.  Guys tend to stick together much closer than women who rotate friends every six months, so this is your opportunity to form some good buddies in Chicago. The goal is to form a core group of like-minded bro's that are looking to build new friendships in Chicago.   We aim to do at least one event per week.  This g …

Do you like meeting new people? Blowing off steam after a hard days work with a few beers? Playing a fun and competitive game? Then The Chicago Skeeball League is just for you! The SKEE League is the first and largest adult SKEEBALL league in Chicago! With more than 300 active league members and past participants, The SKEE League has everything you could ever want in a sport and social league! We keep your stats online and provide entertainment. You can play to become a champion or just socializ …

I couldn't find any beer pong tournaments, leagues, or nights in chicago. Doesn't make any sense there should be one right? Well instead of looking lets just make one!

This is a group for all Detroit Red Wings fans that have somehow been transplanted in Chicago, or just love the Wings. I would like organize watching some of the games at local bars or even catching a game in person when the Wings are in town. I cannot thin of anything better than catching a game and drinking a few beers. I was shocked when a search on Meetup did not yield any results, but I am sure there are a ton of Red Wings fans here in Chicago. Please suggest any ideas that you may have to …

The official meetup for the Chicago Foosball Community. There are several quality tables hidden around the city, we get together and play foosball, and drink good beer! By the way, check out the perks. Newcomers get 1 free beer on me.

Looking to get people together for affordable activities. Either free or low-cost. Outdoor activities, wine/beer tastings, trying new restaurants, etc. I have been looking to do all these new things and would love people who share my enthusiasm!

Love beer, volunteering, free tee shirts and fun? This is the meet up for you! We're looking to connect Chicago residents who love giving back to their community as much as they love beer!

Running for Brews Chicago - Cheaper Than Therapy A social running club that loves drinking craft brews! Who ever said that you can't mix fun (running) with pleasure (good beer)...no one! Running For Brews is for all of those who enjoy getting out and breaking a sweat amongst the company of other fellow runners and then topping it off with an awesome craft brew and some great conversation. We meet up at Emporium Arcade Bar and then proceed to run a beautiful 5k route in and around the Wicke …