LIVE CHATROOM too!  Meet other fine wine & dining enthusiasts in your area! Make new friends and have fun whether it's sipping wine, taste-testing a flight of beer/ale, or sampling from other types of libations...single malt scotch, cognacs, etc. Some of our adventures will have us in a fine dining establishment, other times rolling up our sleeves and elbowing up to the bar in a local brewpub. This group was established not just to have a good time "meeting up" but it was put in place to enjoy d …

Welcome! We are very excited to launch the Taste of France in Chicago Meetup – the group for English-speakers of all backgrounds who wish to eat, drink and shop à la française in Chicago. Are you looking to infuse taste into your life? The Taste of France Meetup brings together budding connoisseurs of French culture and foodies looking to journey into sumptuous French cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. Let us introduce you to French art de vivre! Equipped with a passionate knowledge of French c …

Love good wine, reading books, & discussing ideas with other friendly people? Then come join us at our monthly discussions while enjoying wine at House Red! The goal is to have fun discussing & sharing our thoughts & ideas on the literature we've read over glasses of wine. The group is new (Spring 2012) & was started with a small group that met at a wine bar. We're growing now & would like to welcome new members. I've noticed many groups are women only; we aren't gender restrictive, but you must …

A group dedicated to the wine lovers of the Chicago West Suburbs. We are mothers, fathers, sons & daughters, writers, teachers, bartenders & accountants. We. Love. Wine. Paso Robles, Sonoma, Williamette. We crave it, sip it, chug it, love, love, love it! And now we have a group, a wine lovers not-so-anonymous, don't hide your passion for the grape-celebrate it!

LIVE CHAT too!   Calling All Ladies in Lil' Black Dresses! Join other fun, smart, wine-loving and cocktail sipping women in the Chicagoland area who are interested in enjoying wine and learning about it with their girlfriends. We will also be checking out bars with really good mixologists for some divine cocktails too! Our group will meet once a month for casual and/or 'all out' events. Excited about new friendships! Women, Wine, Cocktails and food (or chocolate), the perfect pairings! We'll h …

This is a group that will meet once a month or more at a members home, bring wine, cook a dish and meet new and interesting women. We may also meet at resturants, wine tastings and the like. Conversation, games, good food and a glass of wine! We are not wine experts by any means, this is just a way to meet new women and create new friendships. The group is for women 30+ from all different walks of life. Our membership is limited as these are small gatherings of 10-15. When you RSVP ‘Yes’ to an …

The Windy City Wineaux was previously known as the What’s Pouring Chicago Meetup Group and changed organizers as of Jan 25, 2012. This group has a love of wine, socializing and new experiences. Please join us for tastings, public events, BYOB dinners and any other reason we can think of get together. Don't forget to pay the $2 annual membership dues - we will be using this money for another table and items for this summer's BYOW events at Millennium Park!

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 …

312 SOCIAL/AFTER HOURS: WHERE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PEOPLE MEET,MINGLE AND SOCIALIZE AFTER-WORK & AFTER DARK This is a group where people can meet, mingle and socialize in pressure free upscale environments. We know you like to hang at cool spots so we make sure that we are meeting at some nice venues the city has to offer. 90 % of the group is between 25-49. If you are thinking about joining the group, these are some of the activities that we will be engaged in from  April till July. -"312 …

This social group is for people in their 20s and 30s, in the Chicago metro area, who enjoy dancing, dining, pubs, clubs, the outdoors, dinner parties, and other local activities. This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the Chicago area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with. Membership is FREE, and you only have to be friendly and fun to join! Join the social circle that you can really get to know and hang out with o …

GUTSY GAL PALS 50UP TRAVEL & SOCIAL CLUB Life is too short not to have a pink umbrella in your drink! This is a group for women 45 & over to make new girlfriends for socializing & travel! There aren't many groups for those of us who remember the Beatles, Rob & Laura Petrie & white go-go boots. Many of our Meetups are just for ladies, but we will also have events where husbands or significant others are welcome. Our events range from wine tasting to international travel! You name it, we just may …

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, …

Welcome to "Chicago Singles" The Happy Hour Singles Group dedicated to providing fun opportunities for Chicago Single Professionals looking to mingle with others of the like!  Grab a cocktail, make some new friends and have fun looking for the 1!  (whether it be the NEXT 1 or THE 1!) Of course we will not limit the fun to Happy Hour!  We offer all types of events ranging from mixers, wine tastings, tours, travel, theme parties, and MORE! JOIN now if you are looking for something FRESH & fun in C …

This group is for ladies who are 20-something to 30ish and would like to get together and have some fun! Perhaps you are sick of the monotony of your daily life and would like to get out of the house and hang out with a group of ladies in a more stimulating and creative setting.  Some things we have done in the past:  Boxing class, Game night, brunch, Pumpkin carving for Halloween, tea party, wine tasting, cookie exchange, Morton Arboretum, dinner & drinks, Progressive Dinner, Pinterest Party, C …

Membership is temporarily closed to new members. Please check back periodically to see if we are accepting new members again. Thanks! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are a group of people who have chosen not to have children (not just "for now," but ever). It can be hard in a baby-centric society to find others who have made similar decisions! The majority of us are in our 30's and 40's; both singles and couples are welcome. We have …

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 …

I am excited that YOU are here on this page and are wanting to join this fabulous group of women.  I know that you will bring with you some awesome ideas and we can't wait to meet you!!! We are a social circle of 30 to 40 something women Geting together to do fun, creative, artsy, tasty, social, athletic and adventurous activities!   We are all about bringing women together and creating GREAT friendships.  Whether you’re new in town like me, or because some of your friends are moving away, whate …

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.

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, fe …

Hi, I am Vanessa Moses the creator and founder of The Cooking Chicks! We are a community of professional women who love to eat, create, cook and share our love of food! Whether you like to cook or want to learn or just like to eat - our group was created to inspire and connect talented home cooks, chefs, food entrepreneurs and anyone who calls themselves "Foodie" - we just ask you always come hungry! I honestly always loved to entertain but actually hated cooking - crazy for some to believe, rig …

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. …

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 …

This is a group for Streeterville residents to get to know their neighbors, the neighborhood and support the various business and cultural venues together. But if you live elsewhere and really want to learn more about the neighborhood and its fine residents, you're welcome too! These meetups will intentionally be small in number, 1 - 30 people, to facilitate conversation and insure that all the local venues can accomodate our group. However, exceptions are always likely from time to time. Also, …

Enjoy a happy fun atmosphere at upscale locations for professional people to network and relax. We are seeking professional people over 30 years old that are interested in dating and socializing after work. The events will be held in the city and on a weekly basis. From time to time we may have fee based events. We want fun upscale members that enjoy good wines and even better conversations. Typical activities will be wine tasting, happy hours, and live music events.

This is a group for Streeterville residents to get to know their neighbors, the neighborhood and support the various business and cultural venues together. But if you live elsewhere and really want to learn more about the neighborhood and its fine residents, you're welcome too! These meetups will intentionally be small in number, 1 - 30 people, to facilitate conversation and insure that all the local venues can accomodate our group. However, exceptions are always likely from time to time. Also, …

ChickChat’s monthly Women’s Networking Soirees bring women together in interesting and inspiring venues to try new products, learn about topics and meet local entrepreneurs and each other; all while sipping delectable cocktails and noshing on great food. ChickChat also helps women connect with local and international charities dedicated to improving the lives of people all over the world. In addition, a few vendors show off truly unique wares and, a bit of shopping might occur. For a night, …

Want to stay in the neighborhood? Are you a professional in your 20's, 30's or 40's? Let's Hang out at the local bars, restaurants and coffee shops and explore all the new venues opening up in the West Loop. I am a professional living in the West Loop and I would like to meet professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth.....

This group is for women in their 20s and early 30s in Oak Park and its surrounding areas who want to get out of the house and have fun! I hope to create an awesome community of women for you to connect with, become friends with, and pretty much just have a good time. We plan many of our meetups in Oak Park and Forest Park such as dining out, movies, festivals, book discussions, wine tasting, hiking, arts and crafts, and many more. We also plan meetups in Chicago and other areas. All relationship …