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**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

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!

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

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!**

Come join other parents after drop off at The People's Cafe! Talk school shop on all the happenings, events and current events. Parents go through very similar experiences and it's great to connect to your school community. Mondays and Fridays after drop off!

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

Hi let’s meet at Mirabella Italian restaurant for a pre-Valentine’s Day. I hear their food is pretty good . I already made a reservation for 10 people. Hope to see you there on Friday.

**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Friendly reminder** This group is for vegans, or those who are interested in learning about veganism and/or going vegan. The goal of this group is to build a community of vegans who meet up mostly in the NW suburbs. **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Lunch** At 12:00pm, let's meet at Blind Faith Cafe, an iconic vegetarian restaurant and one of the OGs! Blind Faith Cafe is located at 525 Dempster St, Evanston. This is not a 100% vegan place, but there are lots of vegan options. If you aren't vegan, please order vegan to be considerate to those who are and to respect the mission of the group. Check out the menu here: [https://www.blindfaithcafe.com/menus/lunch](https://www.blindfaithcafe.com/menus/lunch).

**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, and music. 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! :)

Join The Chicago Spanish Language Meetup Group for a flavorful dining and conversational experience in the heart of the Rogers Park Neighborhood. Immerse yourself in Latino culture through delicious traditional dishes and engaging conversations in Spanish. Meet fellow members of the group, both new in town and long-time residents, while exploring the vibrant Spanish culinary scene of the city. Whether you're a native Spanish speaker or a beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in Latino cuisine and connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this unique blend of food, fun, and friendship, all happening at a central location in the North Side of Chicago. Let's make unforgettable memories together and celebrate the beauty of Spanish culture in a welcoming and inclusive environment! **P.S. A food purchase is encouraged out of respect to the restaurant. Restaurant staff have agreed to issue separate checks, so please tip individually at the table.** **BYOB if you need some liquid courage.** **Please RSVP so we can secure enough tables/chairs.** **The restaurant is accessible via the 22 Clark Bus or the Morse Red Line.**

Sean Baker has one of the most fascinating director trajectories in recent history - from microscopically-budgeted independent efforts to Oscar winners, and in between advancing the possibilities of filmmaking with "Tangerine" (made entirely with footage from iPhone cameras). Throughout he's shown an emphasis (and empathy) with people and groups on the margins of society. This month we'll take a look at how he maintained that focus while growing as a filmmaker, as we look at these following films of his: "Hi Fi" (2000 - short): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lyADpeQHJw "Take Out" (2004 - co-directed with Shih-Ching Tsou): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMp5Vw6FfWE "Prince of Broadway" (2008): https://fawesome.tv/movies/10376378/prince-of-broadway "Starlet" (2012): https://canela.tv/player/movie/starlet-2013 (Spanish-language site, but film is in English, also on Apple and Criterion) "Tangerine" (2015) (Free on Kanopy and Hoopla, also Amazon, Apple & YouTube) "The Florida Project" (2017) (Free on Hoopla, also Amazon, Apple & YouTube) "Red Rocket (2021): https://watch.plex.tv/watch/movie/red-rocket (Free on Hooplah, also Amazon, Apple, & Netflix) "Anora" (2024): (Free on Kanopy, also on Amazon, Apple, and Disney+ (For maximum irony))

Discover simple ways to relax and recharge in this interactive workshop. Learn how your body’s energy system works and how to bring your energy into balance. You will leave the workshop feeling relaxed and empowered with a toolkit of strategies to help deal with any future stressful challenges. (CC) Register here: https://www.itascaparkdistrict.com/680/Stress-Relief-Through-Chakra-Balance

Join the **Elastic Chicago User Group** on **Thursday, February 26th** for a meetup. Terry Dupureur (Elastic) and Saurin Patel (Data Scientist) will present, followed by networking, refreshments, and pizza. *Thank you to [Improving](https://www.improving.com/locations/chicago/) for hosting our meetup. Improving is* *a modern* *digital services consulting firm focused on solving business problems with innovative technical solutions.* **RSVP Instructions:** Please provide your email when you register for this event. **Please bring an ID to the event for check-in.** 📅 **Date and Time:** Thursday, February 26th from 5:30-8:00 pm 📍 **Location:** Improving - 222 S Riverside Plaza 15th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 **🚗 Parking:** * [SpotHero](https://spothero.com/search?kind=address&latitude=41.87850760000001&longitude=-87.63932179999999&search_string=222+South+Riverside+Plaza+15th+floor%2C+Chicago%2C+IL+60606%2C+USA&ends=2025-11-05T20%3A00&starts=2025-11-05T17%3A00&view=dl) is a great option to resvere parking in advance * Improving recommends the following parking garages: 229 S. Desplaines St (which is also the 625 W. Adams building), 500 West Monroe, and the outdoor lot at 718 W Monroe. 📝**Agenda:** * 5:30 PM – Doors open, grab a seat, and enjoy some pizza! * 6:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction by Improving * 6:05 PM – Building AI-Powered Search & RAG Systems with Elastic: From Logs to LLMs - Saurin Patel (Data Scientist) * 6:30 PM – Lightning talk & demo on Elastic Workflow Terry Dupureur (Elastic) * 7:00 - 7:30 PM – Networking & refreshments **Arrival Instructions:** * **Please bring an ID for check-in** * Upon arrival at 222 Riverside, check in at the **Improving table** * Take the elevator to the 15th floor - the meetup will be in the common area through the doors. 💭**Talk Abstracts:** **Building AI-Powered Search & RAG Systems with Elastic: From Logs to LLMs -** Saurin Patel (Data Scientist) *Modern AI systems are only as good as the data they can retrieve. In this talk, I’ll walk through how I’ve used Elastic as the backbone for AI-powered search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems — combining logs, documents, and real-time signals with LLMs. We’ll cover practical indexing strategies, vector + hybrid search, relevance tuning, and lessons learned from deploying Elastic-backed AI systems in production.*

This monthly project has grown to be the Chicago's largest feeding project on a single morning, with an impact of helping over 24 different sites across the city. Come volunteer with your friends and family. This event is handicap accessible and appropriate for all ages. Saturday from 7 am to 11 am. We are making 7100+ lunch bags for 24+ shelters and sites to assist Veterans, seniors, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, refugee and migrant locations, and other supportive organizations. Location: St. Andrews Orthodox church, from 7 am to 11 am. All are welcome to participate. This volunteer event is family friendly, all kids can participate and be helpful. Gymnasium is wheelchair accessible. They can join us anytime in that time window. Free parking South of the church and entrance on the south side kitchen door of the gymnasium building. 5631 N. Sheridan Ave Chicago , IL 60660 if you are available to help deliver some lunch bags to a shelter or site, please come with an empty car and trunk, we will try to match you with a site that is along your route home. Typical delivery may be 2 to 4 giant garbage bags in size.