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Hi everyone!!! This is Geekson! We've opened our first showroom in the USA and we warmly invite all board game enthusiasts to join us for some fun at our tables this beautiful holiday season. We are a company that has been producing high-quality board game tables for over a decade. Be sure to bring your favorite games – if not, that's okay too, we also have games available at the store! We encourage you to come with friends or by yourself – it's a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests. ⚡️⚡️We also offer snacks and drinks. ⏰We start at 4:30 PM and finish at 11:00 PM⏰ 📍2750 N Elston Ave 60647 Chicago

Looking for a spot to run your D&D campaign? We have a great table ready to host! We are keeping the time open for you to choose what works for you and your players. Reach out with any questions or suggestions! Zemi Coffee offers a wide range of drink options from coffee, to tea, to hot chocolate. Along with Puerto Rican empanadas and pastries to fuel your players! Email [email protected] with any questions!

Join us in Millennium Park for a **FREE** workout at The Bean. We are an inclusive workout group with chapters throughout the world. Whether you are a multi-marathon runner or a mom just getting back into the swing of things, and everything in between, we only ask of everyone to **#JustShowUp!**

**Join us at our TECH MIXER AND SOCIAL for afterwork drinks, networking with tech workers in Chicago and meet people from Chicago and all over the world 🌏🎉** Tech, AI, Data, and more \~ Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Chicago! 🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks 📍 **Hopsmith Tavern** \- 15 W Division St\, Chicago 🕕 **5:30pm** onwards **every** **Friday** 🎫 just $4 entry online or $8 at the door! (helps us to run the event inc. Meetup costs etc!) 🔗 [Link to Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1379224400309?aff=meetup) WhatsApp community in the Eventbrite link above *Chicago tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community career jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup Chicago tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community career jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup*z

Life is better with friends and photos! So grab your favorite people and join us to create your own "love story" scrapbooks that celebrate friendship, community, and personal memories. Where: Little Italy Branch Library When: February 13th, 2-4 pm We will provide essential scrapbooking materials, including paper, scissors, a variety of adhesives, markers, and decorative supplies. You are encouraged to bring any personal photos or mementos you wish to include in your project. Sign up mandatory -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemKtm2eIXwDIpRvQS8n2r4X9PiAeKQ9sYW8ccC4Ui39Mb-tA/viewform

A wood-fired, social sauna seating 16 people, along the lake and inside Chicago's parks, with an Aufguss session to cap off every sauna day. What to bring: \- Water\, preferably with electrolytes/lemon to replenish\. \- Swimsuit/athletic clothes\. \- Towel\(s\) for sitting inside the sauna and for drying off\. There is a changing tent and a shower for rinsing off available. Looking forward to welcoming you! \- Maria Tkacz\, Founder of Harbor & Hoyage @harborandvoyage More info & booking at harborandyoyage.com

Don’t miss out!!! It’s the Sunday Foosball TOURNEY!!!!! THAT’s RIGHT EVERY SUNDAY WE MEET UP at 5:30pm FOR THE Fun FOOSBALL action!!! We get a great crew of 20 plus people so Don’t miss on the thrills ,spills and good times. The Sundays FOOSBALL ACTION all happens over at the EMPORIUM LOGAN SQUARE. It’s FOOS monster meet up STARTING AT 5:30pm!!!!! All skill levels welcome! So come out and get your game

$20.00/person
-SINGLES 
ALL NEW players MUST prepay for the event by venmo or zelle
If you have any questions or concerns please text me 847-962-8906. 
Games start time is 6:00 pm PROMPTLY
If you sign up PLEASE stay until the end.
We hope to see you guys....
Let's have fun meet people and play Euchre.
The basic (Hoyle) rules of Euchre apply.

Event address - **925 W Diversey Pkwy** ([google maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/925+W+Diversey+Pkwy,+Chicago,+IL+60614)) **Space & Rules** * Suggested Donation of $10 * You can join anytime and regardless of registration status (as long as we are under space capacity, 50 people) We provide games, soft drinks, seltzers, and water. We may not have all the games you are looking for so PLEASE feel free to bring any game(s) you'd like to play and/or drinks (non-alcoholic) and food. You'll see silly, social party games, European economic simulators, social deduction experiences, and everything in-between. We love teaching the games, so even if you're not familiar (yet!) with what games can do lately, you'll come away having learned something new. Your suggested donation of $10 (Venmo or cash) includes hours of gaming and all the beverages you care to drink, and it directly benefits the space rental fee and continued success of the event. Looking forward to seeing you all for the 5th installment of this local board game meetup!

You must sign up using the URL in this event description to join! **NEW: Ladder Tournament at Big City Pickle – West Loop!** Get ready for fast games, new partners, and nonstop action with our **ladder-style mini tourneys**—running **weeknights**! **How it works:** • Games start on **all courts at the same time** • Each round lasts \~**15 minutes** • **Win = move up a court** • **Lose = move down a court** • Top court winners stay, bottom court teams stay Come with a partner or pair up on-site Match up with new opponents every round Naturally sorts players by level as you climb https://bigcitypickle.podplay.app/community/events

**CALLING ALL WITCHES, PAGANS, & FOLLOWERS OF THE OLD WAYS** Join us for the ancient celebration of Lupercalia (with a modern twist)! Lupercalia is an ancient Roman festival of purification and fertility. The festival is so old that it was believed that even the Romans forgot from where the festival originated and to which gods it was affiliated, although many speculate. Given that Lupercalia falls on February 15, the holiday was often thought to coincide with Valentine’s Day. Festivities will begin at 7:00pm which will include refreshments, food, music, and donation based tarot readings. We will discuss the historical Lupercalia rites before performing our own ritual. We will model our own ritual off the ancient rites performed to purify ourselves of curses, bad luck, misfortune, and other hardships before encouraging the fertile reawakening of our dormant powers. There's no charge for this event, but we ask that you buy local and support your local Witch Shop! :)

To officially register and pay for this game, please sign up through the Grab A Game app or online at https://grabagame.com/basketball/. Each player must register and pay for themselves. Your RSVP on this meetup listing does not save you a spot in the game. Join us for 90-minutes of well-organized Pickup Basketball. Space is limited to 15 players and and games are to 11 by 1's and 2's. Space is limited to guarantee plenty of playing time. Sign up by yourself or with friends. The Grab A Game host will check players in, form teams, and make sure everything is organized and fun. All you have to do is show up ready to play! **Pricing** The cost to play is $15 per person and payment is required to register. First time players will have the option to purchase two games for $25 when checking out. For discounted pricing, purchase a 5-pack for $65. **What to Expect:** Show up 5-10 minutes early and check in with the host on the court. The game will begin at the time listed for this event. Please be ready to start on time and stay until the end. The Grab A Game host will check players in and make sure everything runs smoothly. **Level of Play:** We generally attract intermediate level players. We make teams on site and do our best to make them even. There are no referees, so players need to play with sportsmanship and make their own calls. We aim to make everyone feel welcome at these events. **About this Facility:** Street parking is available but may be difficult to find. A parking garage around the corner is also available. The main entrance is on Eastman Street. You will need to show a photo ID at the front desk to enter this location. After you receive your visitor pass, take the elevator to the fourth floor. The gym is at the end of the hall to the left. Check in with the Grab A Game host on the court when you arrive. **Minimum Number of Players and Playing Formats:** This event needs a minimum of 8 people (not including the host) signed up before the start of the event in order to run. While highly unlikely, we will play with a minimum of 4 players per team. An email notification will be sent 2 hours in advance to all registered participants if we need to cancel. Credits will be issued if we cancel the event. Sign up early to encourage more people to sign up!! **Do Your Part! Help us keep an accurate guest count!** If you sign up, we're counting on you to be there. If you need to cancel, you'll automatically receive your Grab A Game account if you cancel 2 or more hours in advance. **Requirement to play:** This is an adult basketball group and player must be 18 or older. Males and females are welcome to play. There is no required gender ratio. **What's included in the price?** Your payment helps to cover the rental costs, the hourly pay for your event host, and ensures a well-organized event. Questions? Email [email protected] or call M-F 9:00am-5:00pm: 312-850-8167.

**Build Your Knitting Skills One Beautiful Square at a Time! 🧶✨** **Ready to move beyond basic stitches and unlock the full potential of your needles? Our comprehensive Knitting Skill Builder Course is designed for beginners who know the basics and are ready to become confident, versatile knitters. This progressive series is the perfect way to systematically learn essential techniques in a fun, supportive environment.** You'll master 12 stunning stitch patterns, from simple textures to intricate **cables** and **lace**, all while creating a gorgeous sampler you can assemble into an afghan, pillow, or blanket. Your knitting journey starts here! **In this sequential course, you will learn:** **· 12+ Foundational Skills:** Includes increases, decreases, bobbles, and twisted stitches. **· How to Read Patterns & Charts:** Unlock the ability to tackle thousands of new projects with confidence. **· Iconic Stitch Patterns:** Master ribbing, moss stitch, lace, cables, and more. **· Professional Finishing:** Learn how to seam your beautiful squares into a finished heirloom piece. **This class is perfect for you if:** You can cast on, knit, and bind off (we can refresh these!) and are ready to tackle your first patterns. **Class Details:** · **When:** Every Sunday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM · **Format:** Drop-in, at-your-own-pace series. Jump in any time! **Materials Needed (Please Bring):** · US 6 - 9 **[knitting needles](https://dyehardyarns.com/collections/chiaogoo "Chiaogoo Knitting Needles, Crochet hooks and Tools from Dye Hard Yarns Oak Park in Chicago")** · **[DK](https://dyehardyarns.com/collections/dk-weight-yarns "DK Weight yarn from Dye Hard Yarns Oak Park in Chicago")** or **[Worsted weight](https://dyehardyarns.com/collections/worsted-weight-yarn "Worsted Weight yarn from Dye Hard Yarns Oak Park in Chicago")** yarn (approx. 140 yds per square; light-medium solid colors show stitches best) · **[Cable needle](https://dyehardyarns.com/collections/stitch-marker-and-progress-keepers/products/cocoknits-tools-notions-and-accessories?_pos=1&_sid=cb430c75b&_ss=r&variant=37797535187121 "Cocoknits Cable Needles from Dye Hard Yarns Oak Park in Chicago")**, **[tapestry needle](https://dyehardyarns.com/products/darning-needle-tapestry-needle?_pos=1&_psq=tap&_ss=e&_v=1.0 "Darning Needles and Tapestry Needles from Dye Hard Yarns Oak Park in Chicago")**, **[stitch markers](https://dyehardyarns.com/collections/stitch-marker-and-progress-keepers "Stitch Markers and Progress Keepers from Dye Hard Yarns Oak Park in Chicago")**, **[scissors](https://dyehardyarns.com/products/scissors-chiaogoo?_pos=1&_psq=sciss&_ss=e&_v=1.0 "Chiaogoo Scissors from Dye Hard Yarns Oak Park in Chicago")** **Investment:** · Drop-in Rate: $35 per session (single Square) · **SAVE BIG!** Pre-pay for the full series and receive the pattern booklet + a **BONUS Finishing Lesson** for free! Stop dreaming about complex patterns and start knitting them. Build your skills, your confidence, and your community with us every Sunday! **Paying in installments?** Select **[Shop Pay](https://dyehardyarns.com/products/knitting-skill-builder-course-in-chicago-learn-cables-lace-charts)** at checkout on our website: Dyehardyarns.com to split your fee into 4 interest-free payments! **Transform Your Knitting. One Stitch at a Time.** *7yrs to adult. \*Children must be old enough to sit comfortably focused and intent on learning for an hour.\**

A fun-filled evening at the Driftwood tavern, featuring the classic card game of Hearts. This is a perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and showcase your strategic gaming skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. Whether you are an experienced card player or a newbie looking to learn the ropes, everyone is invited to join for an evening of card playing and socializing.

You must sign up using the URL in this event description to join! **NEW: Ladder Tournament at Big City Pickle – West Loop!** Get ready for fast games, new partners, and nonstop action with our **ladder-style mini tourneys**—running **weeknights**! **How it works:** • Games start on **all courts at the same time** • Each round lasts \~**15 minutes** • **Win = move up a court** • **Lose = move down a court** • Top court winners stay, bottom court teams stay Come with a partner or pair up on-site Match up with new opponents every round Naturally sorts players by level as you climb https://bigcitypickle.podplay.app/community/events

Dear Illinois Prairie PUG members, Thank you so much for the great start to 2026! Coming up next: our February meetup will take place on February 18. We heard an overwhelming request for a talk on the most popular topic of our times, and here it is! Shaun Thomas is up for the challenge! **Speaker:** Shaun Thomas, pgEdge **Talk title:** The New Postgres AI Ecosystem **Talk Description:** We all know about pgvector these days; it's what makes AI on Postgres possible. There have been so many conference talks driven by this extension that it's easy to take for granted. But what do you do *after* pgvector? Is it enough to create embeddings for your content and call it a day? Of course not! Even if you know what an embedding is, that's merely the tip of the Postgres AI iceberg. Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) servers come next since LLMs are *fantastic* at sounding confident but absolutely terrible at being *correct*, and adding references to their context dramatically reduces hallucinations and increases output relevance. What about Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers? You need those to act as a bridge between data and actions, allowing LLMs to reason over your real schema, run queries, and trigger actions securely. It's easy to talk about these things and theory-craft, but why imagine? PgEdge has recently introduced a content vectorizer, RAG, and MCP servers, and other related tools that make producing a full AI app stack *much* easier. Let me tell you about them, and how Postgres sits at the center of a whole new world, not just vibe-coded vapor-ware. **About the Speaker** Shaun has spent decades working in the Postgres ecosystem, specializing in architecture and high availability. His "PostgreSQL High Availability Cookbook" serves as a treatise to the lessons he learned over that time. Perhaps you've read something from his PG Phriday blog series over the years? Currently, he serves as a Principal Software Engineer and Postgres SME at pgEdge, striving to help make Postgres the distributed cluster-aware platform he knows it can be! **Event location:** DRW Training Center, 540 W. Madison, 25th floor. **A reminder about our venu**e: \- This is a high\-security building\, which means the names of all participants should be communicated no later than **7:30 AM on the day of the event**, and all participants must present a government-issued ID to be admitted. **If your meetup profile does not list your full name, please send a DM with the required information to me (Hettie)**. **Please make sure to do so not later than the day before the meetup**. Registration for all in-person events will be closed by 7-30 AM the day of the event. \- The food order will be placed a day before the event\, so I strongly encourage everybody planning to attend to RSVP at least a day before\. Please RSVP to this event **only if you are attending in person**. If you are planning to attend virtually, please RSVP [here](https://www.meetup.com/illinois-prairie-postgresql-user-group/events/313316391/). Hope to see you there! Hettie Dombrovskaya Illinois Prairie PostgreSQL User Group Organizer

To officially register and pay for this game, please sign up through the Grab A Game app or online at https://grabagame.com/basketball/. Each player must register and pay for themselves. Your RSVP on this meetup listing does not save you a spot in the game. Join us for 90-minutes of well-organized Pickup Basketball. Space is limited to 15 players and and games are to 11 by 1's and 2's. Space is limited to guarantee plenty of playing time. Sign up by yourself or with friends. The Grab A Game host will check players in, form teams, and make sure everything is organized and fun. All you have to do is show up ready to play! **Pricing** The cost to play is $15 per person and payment is required to register. First time players will have the option to purchase two games for $25 when checking out. For discounted pricing, purchase a 5-pack for $65. **What to Expect:** Show up 5-10 minutes early and check in with the host on the court. The game will begin at the time listed for this event. Please be ready to start on time and stay until the end. The Grab A Game host will check players in and make sure everything runs smoothly. **Level of Play:** We generally attract intermediate level players. We make teams on site and do our best to make them even. There are no referees, so players need to play with sportsmanship and make their own calls. We aim to make everyone feel welcome at these events. **About this Facility:** Street parking is available but may be difficult to find. A parking garage around the corner is also available. The main entrance is on Eastman Street. You will need to show a photo ID at the front desk to enter this location. After you receive your visitor pass, take the elevator to the fourth floor. The gym is at the end of the hall to the left. Check in with the Grab A Game host on the court when you arrive. **Minimum Number of Players and Playing Formats:** This event needs a minimum of 8 people (not including the host) signed up before the start of the event in order to run. While highly unlikely, we will play with a minimum of 4 players per team. An email notification will be sent 2 hours in advance to all registered participants if we need to cancel. Credits will be issued if we cancel the event. Sign up early to encourage more people to sign up!! **Do Your Part! Help us keep an accurate guest count!** If you sign up, we're counting on you to be there. If you need to cancel, you'll automatically receive your Grab A Game account if you cancel 2 or more hours in advance. **Requirement to play:** This is an adult basketball group and player must be 18 or older. Males and females are welcome to play. There is no required gender ratio. **What's included in the price?** Your payment helps to cover the rental costs, the hourly pay for your event host, and ensures a well-organized event. Questions? Email [email protected] or call M-F 9:00am-5:00pm: 312-850-8167.

We've updated our Ladies and Non-binary night to be more inclusive of the wider LGBTQIA community. Either bring some friends, or make some new ones at our monthly mixer. Reservation fee: $7 per person Deposit fully refundable if cancelled before event start time. Reserve your seat: https://www.exploretock.com/bonusroundgamecafe/event/387346?date=2025-07-17&size=1&time=12%3A00

**\*\*Register for this [individual classes](https://grabagame.com/volleyball-skills-drills/) through the Grab A Game app or Website.** *This meetup listing is only an advertisement and does not reflect the headcount for the game. If you RSVP on Meetup, it does not hold you a spot in the class.* **Are you looking to improve your volleyball skills?** Join us on Sundays for a comprehensive training session that includes drills for passing, serving, setting, and attacking. This 2-Hour session will include skill and drills as well as a scrimmage game with light coaching organized by skill level. **Location:** **The Ray Meyer Fitness Center is located at 2235 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614.** Some free street parking is available in the area, but it may be difficult to find. There is a paid parking garage down the street. You'll be playing on a wood court. Most players wear volleyball-specific shoes, though they're not required. We prefer you bring your game shoes with you and change into them when you arrive to help us keep the court clean and dry. **Pricing -** $25 per person *\*Plus 9% City of Chicago Amusement Tax and 5% Processing Fee.* **What to Expect:** Arrive 10-15 minutes before game time and check in with the Grab A Game host in the gym. **Questions?** Email us at [[email protected]](http://[email protected]/) or call 312-850-8167 during business hours (M-F 9 am-5 pm)

To officially register and pay for this game, please sign up through the Grab A Game app or online at [https://grabagame.com/basketball/.](https://grabagame.com/basketball/) Each player must register and pay for themselves. Your RSVP on this meetup listing does not save you a spot in the game. Join us for 90-minutes of well-organized Pickup Basketball. Space is limited to 15 players and and games are to 11 by 1's and 2's. Space is limited to guarantee plenty of playing time. Sign up by yourself or with friends. The Grab A Game host will check players in, form teams, and make sure everything is organized and fun. All you have to do is show up ready to play! **Pricing** The cost to play is $15 per person and payment is required to register. First time players will have the option to purchase two games for $25 when checking out. For discounted pricing, purchase a 5-pack for $65. **What to Expect:** Show up 5-10 minutes early and check in with the host on the court. The game will begin at the time listed for this event. Please be ready to start on time and stay until the end. The Grab A Game host will check players in and make sure everything runs smoothly. **Level of Play:** We generally attract intermediate level players. We make teams on site and do our best to make them even. There are no referees, so players need to play with sportsmanship and make their own calls. We aim to make everyone feel welcome at these events. **About this Facility:** Street parking is available but may be difficult to find. A parking garage around the corner is also available. The main entrance is on Eastman Street. You will need to show a photo ID at the front desk to enter this location. After you receive your visitor pass, take the elevator to the fourth floor. The gym is at the end of the hall to the left. Check in with the Grab A Game host on the court when you arrive. **Minimum Number of Players and Playing Formats:** This event needs a minimum of 8 people (not including the host) signed up before the start of the event in order to run. While highly unlikely, we will play with a minimum of 4 players per team. An email notification will be sent 2 hours in advance to all registered participants if we need to cancel. Credits will be issued if we cancel the event. Sign up early to encourage more people to sign up!! **Do Your Part! Help us keep an accurate guest count!** If you sign up, we're counting on you to be there. If you need to cancel, you'll automatically receive your Grab A Game account if you cancel 2 or more hours in advance. **Requirement to play:** This is an adult basketball group and player must be 18 or older. Males and females are welcome to play. There is no required gender ratio. **What's included in the price?** Your payment helps to cover the rental costs, the hourly pay for your event host, and ensures a well-organized event. Questions? Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or call M-F 9:00am-5:00pm: 312-850-8167.