WELCOME PADDLERS! Changes for 2012: Float Your Boat has celebrated it's 5 year Anniversary last month! After feedback from almost all members, FYB is now returning to a "Grass-Roots" group and will no longer be "Commercialized" Please welcome your new Organizer: Leigh Although we are primarily a club for boat owners who want to get together and paddle, we will still work in conjunction with partnered outfitters as event organizers to coordinate rental boats when appropriate. If you are interes …

The Chicago GIS Network is born from the idea that the Chicago area is in need of a group which can bring together its GIS community. The goal is to create a network which would enable GIS users to connect with others for support with GIS issues, to learn about new developments in the GIS fields, and to share our work and experiences. The Chicago GIS Network works to establish a thriving network of GIS professionals and enthusiasts in the Chicago area. Goal 1 : Establish a network of GIS profess …

This is a group for those who want to learn to improvise or already do it. Learn basic skills and principles of improvisation. We start with some warm-up exercises, groups games, and activities in a casual and relaxed environment! It's Fun!

Hey you sassy, creative, dynamic Chicago woman! Yeah, you. This group is a place for you to share, develop, test, express your ideas, projects and creativity. A group who will support you in your daring efforts big and small. A forum for feedback, ideas and inspiration. Maybe you write, sing, dance, act, make films, bake cakes, teach workshops, paint, sculpt, take photos, knit, build things, design, volunteer for amazing organizations... whatever the format you use your wild feminine energy to …

This group is for improvisers and who want to be better at their craft. Our events are like workshops. We get on our feet and try things out. Typically, events will have a small fee to cover the cost of the room rental and to pay a coach or teacher to lead the rehearsal. Many events are led by Kevin Mullaney, the Artistic Director of the Chicago Improv Festival and the former Artistic Director of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York.

Chicago has a vibrant indie filmmaking scene. If you're part of it, we invite you to tap into the Filmmakers in Action network to find likeminded filmmakers and screenwriters developing their craft and building their portfolio/reels. Whether you want to produce your own short (or feature) film or get experience on someone else's, you'll find plenty of opportunities in this MeetUp group. MONTHLY MEETUPS Pencil in the 2nd Tuesday of each month and make a point to join us for our monthly presenta …

Serious screenwriters helping other serious screenwriters with their work. We meet monthly to discuss and critique our work. Interested in finding out about joining our group? Please email our organizer, and we will get back to you to discuss the group. New members should have completed at least one feature length screenplay and/or 2-3 short scripts.  It's also really important for new members to have completed a course, a seminar, or a program. We look forward to hearing from you.

Angry Black Women Poem By L. Aaron As much as I hate to say it and add fuel to the flames that singes away at the souls of a race of beautiful women. I must confess that I am an angry black woman. She and I are one in the same and yet one of many. I accept this title with acknowledgement and realization that it does not define me and the essence of my being. It is not the single most relevant characteristic of who I am as a woman of African decent. It is however an identifying emotion of my lif …

Chicago Adverlytics is for digital media and ad analytics professionals. It has a unique educational and networking purpose: provide a peer-oriented forum where digital marketing minded professionals can meet, learn and share from other Chicago-area and visiting analytics leaders. The group will offer members a chance to discuss the latest trends, tactics, and techniques related to the measurement of online media, ecommerce and Internet advertising. CHICAGO ADVERLYTICS HAS A ZERO-TOLERANCE POLIC …

DennySocial Presents: Improv Party!! May 16th Come out to 4115 N Lincoln Ave for a free Improv Jam! Eat BBQ, drink $3 PBR's, and do scenes with other Chicago Improvisers. Bring a friend or just show up. Starts at 8pm and goes until 12am

Positive Focus, NFP Living Life Fulfilled Positive Focus, a 501c3 non-profit organization headquartered in Chicago, spreads positivity globally through virtual and physical communities allowing people to see love over fear, abundance over lack, diversity over differences, and peace over conflict. By: · Inspiring and empowering all who seek us out through mind-body-spirit, service-charity, and fun-social events · Seeing the world as 1 person 7 billion times rather than seeing the world as 7 bill …

Are you a Chicago-area fan of indie, underground rock, imports, and other "non-major label" music? We'll be meeting up to see shows by interesting bands at smaller venues like the Vic, the Riv, Metro, the Empty Bottle, etc. Members can suggest bands they've heard, heard about, or even just heard of. The plan is to have some fun listening to indie rock, discover stuff we may not have heard before, and meet some new people. We now have our own internet radio station, WCIRF-- pull up User ID WCIRF …

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 …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to master their own mind and reduce stress in our very complicated world. Our group focuses on learning and sharing about qigong, tai chi and mindfulness (or insight) meditation. I started this group because my own life has been transformed by learning, practicing and incorporating these practices into my every day life and I'm very excited to share them with others. We'll meet at various locations around Chicago, as much as possible outside, …

" We are an urban melting pot of comedians, improvisers of color, musicians, diverse actors, poets, storytellers and professionals who love art, comedy, culture, storytelling, conversation and people. We use our art, conversation, point of view, to "REACH" and have an impact on our community and the world around us. We are a funny, serious, risky, ecelectic and prolific group . Meet up with us to network, improvise, share industry news, perform build business and play!"

We are a group of Students, Alumni and prospective students enrolled in, graduated from and/or is intersted in the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. This is a great way to Network with each other and get together to explore ways that we can help each other succeed in powerfully helping others heal and live their best lives! What is IIN? Teaching the Future of Nutrition Are you ready to transform your mind, body and career with a world-class education that supports you on every level?If it …

Just like the classic television show that everyone adores, The Golden Girls is an Exclusive Women's Group filled with various personalities and great energy. Some of us are sassy and extroverted, while others are more demure and unassuming, but we are all GROWN *** WOMEN and we act accordingly. We are between the ages of 30-40yrs old, educated, independent, and confident. Believing that living a life that's golden is impossible without great friends, we're dedicated to growing our relationships …

This group is dedicated to Chicago Comedians and Comedy Lovers of improvisation, sketch, comedy writing, stand-up, comedic digital shorts, and any other medium focusing on comedy. If you are a performer or fan of comedy, join this group and get to know like-minded people in Chicago. Most workshops and events will be $10-$20 and take place at The Second City Training Center. For more information, email Andrew!

Founder Sensei is a voluntary mentorship program for founders who want to improve themselves and the businesses they create. Mentors act as facilitators with small groups of founding teams to help them through their journey to startup success. By combining the Art of Customer Development, Business Model Design and Agile Engineering together with fellowship and mentor support, entrepreneurs can discover what is missing in their startups and how they can take their businesses to the next level.

ChicagoVeg Outreach is an extension of ChicagoVeg – Chicagoland Vegetarian, Vegan, & Raw Food Community that brings together people who chose being vegan/vegetarian for variety of reasons (for the sake of the animals, environment, personal health/health of their loved ones). The mission of the ChicagoVeg Outreach is to enable members make a positive difference by educating others that we can all live happy and healthy lives following vegan/vegetarian diet. We know there are numerous benefits of …

This group meets regularly to study the Bible in the western suburbs of Chicago. Those of us who decided to start this group don't have any belief or creed to defend other than the Bible. It is our belief that through the Bible and Jesus Christ we have been given "the words of eternal life" (John 6:68). Each time we meet, It will be our goal to carefully study these words as the Bereans did in Acts 17:11 who, "examined the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so." We hope to "test o …

If you are a representative/consultant of a home based direct sales/party plan business (i.e. Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc.) in the Chicago area and would like to network with other vendors then the Chicago Vendors Network is the place for you. The goals of Chicago Vendors Network is to 1) connect with vendors of various companies for sharing ideas & 2) Share and hold events in the Chicago area in order to showcase our companies and expand our businesses by reaching new customers and potential recr …

Who We Are The Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup & Festival is a group of film industry artists who are interested in actively participating in the creation, support, development, and promotion of films and screenplays that offer increased opportunities for women in film, especially in broadening the types of roles, stories, ages, body-types, diversity and the overall presence and number of women in film. Members range in experience from student filmmakers to professionals and include writers …

We are a group of World Music Lovers. We welcome those who share our passion for music; are willing to broaden their musical horizons and enjoying making new friends. Let your ears transport you to distant places as you enjoy live music from around the world. What better way to learn about different cultures than immersing yourself in music while seeing great live performances and making new friends. We enjoy music from all parts of the world Nordic, Celtic, Latin, African, Arabic, Asian, Indian …

We are a selective group of people who want to have fun in Chicago. We will go beyond the typical venues of bars and clubs and include events like beach parties, movie/dinner nights, festival Meetups, bbq’s in the park, sports, etc. in order to get to know each other in relaxed, social atmospheres. We will try to keep events as free/affordable as possible. This group will be very interactive and we encourage members to organize their own fun activities throughout the week. This group will be wha …

This group is for people who like to mix philosophical discourse and drinking. If you're looking for carefully moderated debate, look elsewhere. These discussions are unstructured intellectual free-for-alls - the only two constants are booze and a keen interest in the nature of reality and human existence. We take philosophy very seriously, but we don't think taking it seriously demands that you act like an academic when discussing it. No formal training is necessary - no one will be expected to …

Open to any and all who would like to practice their improv skills, have fun and meet people.

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