Chicago Black Literature Book Club seeks to bring together both women and men who enjoy thought-provoking black literature -- both modern and contemporary -- to partake in discussion, debate and dining!

The Chicago UX Book Club is part of the international UX Book Club network. Join us for monthly book discussions and the opportunity to interact with students and professionals looking to share their passion and knowledge of UX, IA, UI, IxD, etc. Each month, we will choose a book or article to read and discuss. You don't have to read the book to attend -- just come with an open mind and an interest in the subject. We are also open to discussion suggestions and presentations by members related to …

The objective of the Big Picture Book Club is focus on and discuss books addressing the big questions of human history, science and technology, social and political issues, the future, and how we, as individuals, can flourish and even make a difference in the Big Picture. You can check out an initial list of books we're interested in here. No one can read every book for every meeting. In each meeting notice, there are at least a few online "book content cheats," including links materials about t …

The Chicago Africentric Book Club is dedicated to the celebration of African, Caribbean, Afro-Latino and African-American culture, history and politics through spirited and idea-generating discussions of the classical authors (e.g., Carter G. Woodson, Cheikh Anta Diop and Frantz Fanon), book titles testing new intellectual ground and film works that address the issues, concerns, hopes and power of Black people across the Diaspora.

Have you ever wanted to read the books you hear everyone talking about? Here's your chance! Anyone is welcome to this casual monthly book group. Each month, we'll have an informal discussion of that month's selection. Togther we will choose next month's book. Suggestions welcome!

Welcome to the SLBC!  We are 150+ members strong... and we welcome readers of all ages, gender, and  interests.  With that in mind, there are MANY MeetUp options, the idea being that a time, topic, book, location....the timing of the universe.... will work for YOU. Regular Meetups are scheduled twice a month.  Mark your calendars and join us when you can. --1st Wednesday --3rd Monday Also, log-in to MeetUp often to see what is on the Calendar.  If you haven't already done so, go into your MeetUp …

Are you a music fan?  Are you intrigued by your music idols, curious about how they got to where they are, and what inspires and makes them tick?  Are you a former groupie, feeling nostalgic? If so, meet up at our next Rock and Roll Book Gig, where we'll read the memoirs of our favorite musicians and rap about them at a local tavern.  Hell, if they're on tour, maybe we'll catch their next show! Become a fan, suggest some artists, and let’s get rockin’.

A group to make friends with other women new to Chicago, have a cocktail or dinner, a good laugh, and enjoy an interesting read. We currently meet once a month to discuss a book selection, but are also branching out for happy hours, movies, festivals and other adventures. Our members tend to range in age from 20s to mid 30s, but all are welcome!

When is the last time you read a good book and didn't have anyone to talk to about it? When was the last time you had fun conversation, good food, and met new friends? Maybe you are new to the area such as myself and are bored with being at home. If any of those areas apply to you then join us! South Suburban Ladies of Literature is an up and coming bookclub that will allow members to venture out and read new and exciting books from all genres. We will leave no stone unturned in this bookclub an …

Guess what! You are not the only person who finds it a bit challenging to make new friends at a nightclub. You are also not the only person who is concerned with having money to pay for important things (such as shelter and the occasional dentist appointment, maybe) but unwilling to surrender to a life of Stouffer's frozen dinners! Welcome to Cheap Eats, Good Reads. Here are the goals of this group: 1) Meet friends. 2) Eat good food that is also cheap. 3) Talk about interesting things. Every mon …

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 …

The Barcodes meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's in Oak Forest (6150 159th Street). Make the Barcodes part of your summer plans! On July 11th, we will discuss The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. Then we will meet just 3 weeks later, on August 1st, to discuss The Great American Railroad War: How Amborse Bierce and Frank Norris Took on the Notorious Central Pacific Railroad by Dennis Drabelle. You don't have to be an Acorn ca …

We meet twice a month to discuss designated during the taping of Insight Radio.  (If you have not listened, here is the last show:  Insight Radio is looking for guests for our next show on current events.  Here are recent shows: Guest: Fran Hawthorne, Author of Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the Companies We Think We Love. Award-winning journalist Fran Hawthorne has been a writer or editor at Fortune, BusinessWeek, Institutional Investor, Crane's and other publications. She is the author of …

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …

Shimer College encourages dynamic and friendly conversation. Our favorite topics include: 'What is society? What is love? What does it mean to be human? What is our relationship with past and future generations? What is our responsibility to each other? What is the meaning of life?' We will be hosting events around Chicago to provide a format for open discussion.

Want to enjoy DELICIOUS meals!?Discover NEW Restaurants!? Make new FRIENDS!? JOIN US! It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! So many delicious foods, great people to meet, & cool places to see, let’s go! If that's not enough the meals are all discounted! Our FUN DINING EVENTS are for ALL BUDGETS in Chicago, Burbs, & Beyond! Chicago Vegetarians: For health, environment, or animal rights find a new great place to dine, trade tips, share recipes and meet others. Chicago Singles Dining: Meet o …

This is a group for Christian Women interested in a closer walk with God via bible study, prayer, fellowship meals, meetings and conference calls with the authors of the books. We provide the books to you at no cost and you will be required to complete a brief survey about the book that you have selected. This is a non denominational group and we are not focused on a particular denomination. All Christian Women are welcome and the main focus is learning how to walk with God day by day in the sea …

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This meetup group was originally developed to explore the meaning, possibilities and potential of time travel. Many books, movies and TV shows have been created, such as The Time Tunnel and The Time Machine, with fascinating and often absurd notions of how time travel can take place. However, can time travel even exist? If so, what is the potential for mankind? Together with time travel there are many other fascinating physical "impossibilities" such as teleportation, faster than light travel, …

Do you make comics (or want to make comics)? Webcomics, indie comics, superhero comics, mini comics, comic strips, graphic novels, zines, whatever? Do you draw, write, or both? Then this might be the meetup for you! Group critiques, workshops, work days, field trips are all things we will probably be doing, so keep an eye on upcoming meetups!

"Big Tent" liberty associations are fantastic and serve a very important functions or networking and education.  However, The Society of Libertarian Entrepreneurs has been specifically created, not as an educational group, but as a haven for those rare people who are well educated in libertarian philosophy and passionate about thriving in a peaceful and productive manner.  In the end, the material and spiritual success of Libertarian Entrepreneurs is the most potent form of education - leading b …

Do you have a hunger to study more about God that goes deeper than a simple Bible study? Would you like to be part of a group that takes a step-by-step study of God to see how various Christian doctrines are developed and what they mean for real life today? This type of approach is called 'systematic theology' and can greatly enrich your faith in Christ. This group will use the book, "Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem to explore various Christian doctrines--how they are grounded in Scripture …

SHOP (and swap) Til You Drop Are you a natural born shopper? Do you like to dress up and do some on the town shopping? Or do you like to dress down, put on some comfy walking shoes, roll up your sleeves and get ready to do battle to get the best goods at the greatest prices? Are you one of the newly emerging who has found the ease of shopping online, being able to scan for treasure trove from the convenience of your own bed while reclining and still in your jammies? Well you can be all three and …

The West Loop Families Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city an …

Come join us as we Get Together to Get Away from our everyday! This group is specifically designed for ladies in who live in the NWI area.  The goal of the group is to meet new friends, network, try new and fun places and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like comedy shows, movie nights, festivals, socializing dinners, book clubs, wine tasting, exercise, spa day, Bunco or whatever else we all think of meetups! There is something for everyone! I would love …

This is a group for anyone interested in arts, business, lectures, music, science, technology, outdoors, family events, education, book clubs and any event that can be organized with a secular approach. If you are an Agnostic, Atheist, Non-Religious, Freethinker, Rationalist, Secular, Skeptic, Cynic, Secular Humanist, Naturalist, Deist, 'Nothing,' or any number of non-religious descriptives, you belong here. Visit us at our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NOgodsLAND/3844180982 …

ADHD is as prevalent among grown-ups as children - and it's just as essential to manage the condition with a range of behavioral, organizational and other techniques. This is a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD and people who suspect they might have ADHD due to issues with procrastination, organization and time management. We usually meet 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss challenges and share information and experiences in a supportive environment. …

Whether you’re looking for a position, just starting out, or already on a career track, Young Professionals of Chicago can give you the tools to create and enhance a valuable network while providing informative and fun events to attend! Learn: Young Professionals of Chicago offers a full roster of educational and useful events to answer questions relevant to your life now. Our monthly members only Read Between the Wines events pair a professional book club with a fun atmosphere. Looking to be a …