Our group exists to do what art therapists love...create! Get out of the office and into creative self-care as you make art and interact with other artists. Look forward to a wide array of opportunities to get involved and satisfy that hunger to stimulate the imagination.

The Midwest is at a tipping-point. We could take another big step. Enough energy has been generated that we could expand on a higher level (like it is in other places already). I first stumbled upon the rave scene in 96, and was hopping around abandoned warehouses scattered all over Chicago for several years. Then I moved to California, and then Michigan. I connected with the scene in every location. I realize there is something supreme about the rave scene. It has the power to create true commu …

This is a meetup group for desi film/movie lovers from any culture or background. Although the primary focus will be on Hindi ("Bollywood") movies, we can change things up once in a while up with movies in other languages (Malyalam, Urdu, Tamil, etc.). We'd like to start with simple Movie outings and maybe some Dinner + Movie nights. These could be at theaters or at someone's place (it would have to be for movies that aren't newly released). However, we'd like to expand into more creative ones s …

… Other meetups include concerts, craftmaking, cultural events, dine-outs, family events, Ladies Nights Out, library programs, museums, nature centers, outdoor activities, performances and playdates.  These all help facilitate the growth of our friendships and community. Who can join? Families with children of all ages, ethnicities and abilities are welcome in our group!  That means moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, etc. with your babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-aged children, tweens a …

… Comprised of current and aspiring creative professionals, creatively oriented individuals, and enthusiasts of human creativity, the CSC meets regularly to celebrate diverse expressions of the human experience – encompassing visual arts, literary arts, performance arts, and more – while taking advantage of the exceptional social, cultural, and entertainment amenities that Chicago offers as a world-class city.  Nearly shut down when its Founder left the group in July 2009, the CSC has grown to ove …

The Long Now Foundation was established in hopes of providing a counterpoint to today's "faster/cheaper" mind set and promote "slower/better" thinking. We hope to creatively foster responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years.

Chicago Authors/3iBooks Meetup Group is designed for readers and aspiring writers who are passionate about literature and want to interact with established authors on a deeper, more meaningful level. Members of this group meet and mingle with local authors’ first-hand, get an inside behind-the scenes story, and hear them read their works live. All readings will be unique events, and followed in most cases by discussion and question-and-answer sessions. Authors from a wide range of disciplines, f …

How often do you get feelings of anxiety, being unable to concentrate? Are you familiar with a sense of being stuck in an overwhelming situation? These are emotional messages from your body and psyche that need to be heeded! 
Mandala is enabling you to discover the metaphorical meaning behind your physical symptoms and to heal them.

 Do you want to find out how to express your needs in a healthy and positive way? The Art of Mandala appeals to the inherent wisdom of your body in order to find th …

Chicago Intercultural and Interracial Explorers is a new meetup that brings people together who are interested in cross-cultural, ethnic, or racial relations and relationships. Our gatherings offer a mixture of events and open discussion on the experiences, issues, benefits and challenges of those in the mixed couples dating scene. In the process, we hope to foster a dynamic cross-cultural exchange.  If you’ve been looking for great conversations with creative, diverse people and a blend of i …

I started this group because I'm inspired by travel and would like to share my passion with a group that has similar interests...The purpose of the group is to find a common bond in order to create a fun, creative, themed event/trip such as; tasting exotic fruits, cooking Vietnamese cuisine, learning the benefits of teas from different countries, or simply finding the best places to relax and enjoy sightseeing...This group is for any travel enthusiast who would like to mix it up with travel insp …

Located in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood, the Bartitsu Club of Chicago offers regular, progressive training in the “lost martial art of Sherlock Holmes”. History At the end of the Victorian era, E. W. Barton-Wright combined jiujitsu, kickboxing and stick fighting into the “New Art of Self Defence” known as Bartitsu. Promoted via exhibitions, magazine articles and challenge contests, Barton-Wright’s New Art was offered as a means by which ladies and gentlemen could beat street hooligans and r …

The Good Times Institute (GTI) is a Meetup Group that engages in a diverse mix of fun group activities in Chicago, including but not limited to happy hours, brunches, dinners, nights out, parties, karaoke, concerts, movie get-togethers, sports watching, outdoor outings, and any other great opportunities to take advantage of the exceptional social, cultural, and entertainment amenities that Chicago offers as a world-class city. Originally named the Happy Hour Institute and founded in September 20 …

Are you an indie girl wandering the cold streets of Chicago? If so, you've come to the right place. We want together a group of music loving, bike riding, artistically inclined, pseudo weird girls to have fun!   For me this group was borne out of the desire to escape mainstream culture, how many times have I stood around in a group of women and felt like wow I just don't relate to you: no, I don't care if the Cubs won last night, not really interested in what sorority you were in, and NO …

… Our intention is spiritual growth and cultural transformation, with a focus on teaching tools for leadership, community building, event planning, facilitating workshops, designing and facilitating rituals and ceremonies. We will also teach esoteric skills in divination like Tarot and dreamwork, as well as tools such as the Chakras, Alchemy, and other skills and tools as there is interest and as we are able to bring in guest presenters. You should join Ringing Anvil if: You are a seeker, a drumm …

Anyone willing to give a thoughtful, honest, yet respectful, critique is welcome. All topics, genres and forms are welcome (Ex. chapter of a novel, short story, play, screenplay, poem, article, essay, etc.). Those concerned with poverty, and / or human and animal rights and welfare, and similar issues (i.e. social justice), are especially encouraged. The works critiqued, in this group (both Chicago and Evanston), are generally by dedicated, serious writers, though all writers are welcome. T …

We are a group of ethical, conscious and successful small business owners, consultants, professionals and philanthropists coming together to engage each other, exchange ideas and network to build a solid foundation so we can give back to the community some of the prosperity we have created. And we will have a lot of fun doing this!