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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

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

**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

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!**

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!

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!

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.**

**Valentine’s Sound Bath** Doors open at **7:30 PM** We’ll begin at **8:00 PM** with a light, playful connection ritual, followed by an **hour-long immersive sound bath** you can melt into. Skip the clichés and do Valentine’s Day differently. Come after dinner, get cozy, and sink into an experience designed for closeness, ease, and shared presence. Whether you arrive with a partner, partners, friends, or solo, this night is about slowing down, feeling good, and enjoying the moment. No fixing. No forcing intimacy. Just warmth, sound, and space to land. **Pricing:** **$45 per person** *Sliding scale available - [reach out](https://www.guideandseekchicago.com/contact) if cost is a barrier.* Bring **yoga mats, pillows, and blankets**\- the cozier\, the better\. **Space is limited**, so RSVP early. An evening for slowing down and being close, however that looks for you. .. Please **Dial #307** on the intercom when you arrive. Session will happen in suite 309

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

**Quick Note: This event is in person and on zoom. Although we would love to see you, we are providing the zoom link here for those of you can't come: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88158217522?pwd=cGxNeDR2eCthN0k2d2tlSk1sMnViQT09** Today, we see that injustice abounds, in many forms, throughout our society. The most visible forms all have racial undercurrents. If this is surprising, it shouldn’t be. Various segments of our American society have historically been perpetrators of egregious racial attacks, upon people of color since its inception – especially Black people. Unfortunately, not enough people in our society accepted the reality of the country’s unwarranted persecution upon some of their fellow citizens as fact. Now, a wave of egregious disenfranchisement attacks are being experienced by others, in much the same way that Black people have endured for many decades. As a society, in the past, we never accepted the fact that such a thing could happen in America. As we watch this violence unfolding in our “protected” communities, are we ready, today, to believe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s admonition that, “injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere”?; are we ready to cross those artificial barriers of race, to take counsel and establish true friendships with people of all races, so that we can build stronger and better communities, which promote justice and equity for all? …. Bahá’ís are encouraged to see in the revolutionary changes taking place in every sphere of life the interaction of two fundamental processes. One is destructive… the other… integrative; both serve to carry humanity, each in its own way, along the path leading towards its full maturity. The operation of the former is everywhere apparent--in the vicissitudes that have afflicted time-honoured institutions, in the impotence of leaders at all levels to mend the fractures appearing in the structure of society, in the dismantling of social norms that have long held in check unseemly passions, and in the despondency and indifference exhibited… by individuals… also by entire societies that have lost any vital sense of purpose. Though devastating in their effects, the forces of disintegration tend to sweep away barriers that block humanity's progress, opening space for the process of integration to draw diverse groups together and disclosing new opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. Bahá’ís,.. strive to align themselves, individually and collectively, with forces associated with the process of integration, which,… will continue to gain in strength, no matter how bleak the immediate horizons.... (Universal House of Justice) The Baha’i teachings advocate for racial amity as a fundamental aspect of humanity's unity and progress towards equality and justice: “…Racism is a profound deviation from the standard of true morality. It deprives a portion of humanity of the opportunity to cultivate and express the full range of their capability and to live a meaningful and flourishing life, while blighting the progress of the rest of humankind. It cannot be rooted out by contest and conflict. It must be supplanted by the establishment of just relationships among individuals, communities, and institutions of society that will uplift all and will not designate anyone as “other”. The change required is not merely social and economic…, above all moral and spiritual….” (Universal House of Justice, 2020, July) Let’s explore ways that we can develop and maintain the kinds of cross-racial friendships needed to build and sustain a unified and peaceful society. Baha’is are working through-out the world to advance all of humankind toward unity and justice. This is a safe space. All respectfully shared views are welcome.

Let’s meet for a language exchange! How it works: We meet at the **7th floor** of the **Harold Washington Public Library** (400 S State St, Chicago) for conversation practice. After brief introductions, we will alternate between 15 minutes of English and 15 minutes of Korean (up to 90 minutes). For those who are new to Korean, we have a separate group that focuses on Korean vocab and basic grammar. Since space is limited, **please RSVP ASAP.** Please contact Tasnim at 614-260-4591 if you have trouble finding us! Also, we highly recommend that you **bring a notebook** with you to jot down new vocabulary words that you learn during conversation (you should then try to master those words as you will use many of the same words over and over again in real-life conversation!). For more information about our group (we also have [dinner parties](https://photos.app.goo.gl/QHvsF1puf4iDupJd7), K-drama discussions, [karaoke](https://photos.app.goo.gl/KKMdzmgwd6v8PQUg6), etc.), visit us on **Instagram** at [https://www.instagram.com/koreanconversationtable/](https://www.instagram.com/koreanconversationtable/) and at our website at [www.koreanconversationtable.org](www.koreanconversationtable.org)

Level 1 Foundations – Community Class *"Build your practice from the ground up"* This donation-based, beginner-friendly class is designed to support students of all levels who are looking to reconnect with the foundations of yoga. With an emphasis on breath, alignment, and intentional movement, we explore classic postures step-by-step, offering modifications and guidance to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or revisiting the basics with fresh eyes, this class creates a supportive space to cultivate strength, balance, and awareness—both on and off the mat. Expect a slower pace, clear instruction, and time to truly understand the how and why behind each pose. 🧘 Open to all bodies and backgrounds 🌱 Come curious, leave grounded

KIRTAN EXPERIENCE at Moksha Yoga Center Heart-opening mantra meditation • Live music • Community Dear friends, you’re warmly invited to an uplifting evening of call-and-response kīrtan, reflection, and shared spiritual atmosphere with the Bhakti Life Network. Saturday, February 21, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Moksha Yoga Center 2528 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 773-235-9642 [email protected] Register here: [https://www.mokshayoga.com/.../kirtan-experience-dec.../...](https://www.mokshayoga.com/mec-events/kirtan-experience-dec-2025-600/?occurrence=2026-02-28&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQ2tPSEc1c1dEd05jaWdsTXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7rbCBpfveRmNUYj0QXVYd6UFZbdD1L6ukIdhik89owkGUiO02VJqflq8yeZg_aem_OGB34w5XglkOIEH4TVmSvg) What to expect: 1) Guided mantra meditation 2) Live kīrtan with harmonium, mṛdaṅga & voices 3) Short spiritual insights to deepen the experience 4) A welcoming, peaceful space for all backgrounds FREE vegetarian dinner served This is a donation-based program — your contributions help us continue offering these uplifting gatherings to the community. No experience with yoga, chanting, or meditation is needed. Just come as you are. Bring a friend and let sacred sound open the heart.

We'll start off with introductions to help build the community, and by sending Reiki out into the world, then we'll share Reiki with each other. Following the Reiki, we'll share experiences, feedback, knowledge, and community with others on their Reiki path. We look forward to sharing with you! If you're new to Reiki, come with an open heart and questions. If you've taken Reiki class(es), come to practice what you've learned in a supportive space—and receive some Reiki in the bargain. Either way, it'll be a healing adventure. If it's your first time, please continue reading. The Reiki Brigade has offered nearly 8,000 Reiki sessions to highly stressed communities (CPD, CFD, incarcerated youth, homeless veterans, violence interrupters, etc.) since 2011. As part of our outreach, we invite recipients to join us at our monthly Reiki Shares, and encourage them to take a Reiki class, as a means to help them be more self-sufficient in their healing process. More than 30 volunteers are active in the Reiki Brigade. These Shares are open to anyone who has taken at least one Reiki class. Reiki-curious folks are welcome to attend one Share to get a feel for the practice. We ask that you take a class if you'd like to participate beyond one event, as these are meant for receiving and giving Reiki. Classes are listed in this Meetup calendar. **ADDITIONAL DETAILS:** » The event begins at 7:00pm. There is a security system and you will need to be buzzed in (Here's the Rub: #019), therefore arrive after introductions at your own risk. The buzzer inner may be blissing out with Reiki. =0) » Contribution: $10 donation suggested to help defer Reiki Brigade operating expenses (no one turned away for lack of funds) » Travel: There is plenty of free parking, and we're around the corner from the Irving Park Brown Line stop. It's easy. » Please Note: Photography, audio and/or video recording may take place at this event; your participation grants the host irrevocable and unrestricted rights to use and publish these materials.

Creating a world where our yonis are respected & honored. We will be exploring feminine power through watercolors and sharing experiences. Reclaiming our YONI (vagina). You're encouraged to take a picture of your or loves ones' to paint. Ages 18+ All genders are welcome No art experience is needed. You will be guided basic drawing and watercolor painting. There will be floor and table seating. Must arrive by 6:55p. Bring a picture of a yoni (outside gentiles, labia), additional floor cushions, beverage/ alcohol beverage is allowed if over 21 $30 per person. Event caps at 20. Register: [https://forms.gle/sKULxFyXSXN6c72d9](https://forms.gle/sKULxFyXSXN6c72d9?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaE5hSjJKSjZ6SVZ2R211NHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4fRjDt23nkiiNp3Lj9KYueeLk3xG75FNHliKJrG4FTzq7LWMo4Tk3lb1sdhQ_aem_64Wjb5-4tMO8SD2BDUKJ6Q) 1 volunteer is needed to help set up, greet door, clean up in exchange for admission. email [email protected] : Soma Gardens (formerly Soma Arts), 5215 N Ravenswood Ave unit 309 · Chicago. dial #307 on intercom. Take 3 flights of stairs to suite 309. plenty of off-street free parking \*Email [email protected] if interested in getting on the list for a women only Paint Yoni. Refunds are granted upon canceled events only. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Vibrant Arts is a creative force dedicated to infusing communities with creative engagement for yOur well-being. Rhiannon Gurley is an Expressive Arts Facilitator. [https://linktr.ee/vibrantartswithrhiannon](https://linktr.ee/vibrantartswithrhiannon?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWlgyMEVtVllnYjZHV1Y2bXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5xRXOYWy86E3GNLZpIL0NEkGbSr3WYDMyhtTAaHnAVLJqjVtVFSuHLrQXG8Q_aem_nYfP8913THEr8cAejW-Cwg)

Estás invitado a un grupo de habla español. Aquí no se juzga, es bienvenido/a el que sea nativo/a o al que este recién empezando. Lo único que te pedimos es que hagas un esfuerzo ya que es primordial que español sea el idioma que se esté utilizando. **Nos veremos en el Unity Center ubicado en 3339 s Halsted**. Trae tu propia bebida (BYOB), trae tu propia comida si quieres. Hay varios restaurantes donde se puede comprar comida para traer. Hay estacionamiento de paga sobre la Halsted o puedes encontrar estacionamiento gratis en una calle residencial. You are invited to a Spanish speaking group. There is no judgment here, you are welcome to join if you are a native speaker or if you are just starting out. The only thing we ask is that you make an effort, as it is essential that Spanish is the language being used. **We will meet at the Unity Center located at 3339 s Halsted**. Bring your own beverage (BYOB), bring your own food. There are several restaurants where you can purchase food to bring. There is paid parking on Halsted or you can find free parking on a residential street.

Everyone is welcome to join our weekly meditation on Monday evening at 7:00pm. All levels of experience are welcome. **If you are new to meditation, make that known to the facilitator so we can provide some guidance for you.** We have up to 30 minute silent sitting sessions, so some level of acclimation to stillness is helpful. Though we are secular, you'll find Buddhism, Vipassana, and mindfulness are common themes here. THIS MEETING WILL BE LIVE AT HOLY TRINITY, 1218 ADDISON, CHICAGO, 2ND FLOOR, ST. MARK'S ROOM. The evening will include silent sitting meditation, walking meditation, a reading and reflection with time to share with one another. Some times there is very accessible Qigong as a way to tune into the body. Parking passes are available for the lot behind Missio Dei, 1242 Addison (the lot is accessed from the alley behind Missio Dei). 383 neighborhood parking passes are available for $1. A NOTE ABOUT COVID SAFETY: Please be vaccinated as fully as the Illinois Department of Public Health allows. MASKING IS OPTIONAL. For more information on Covid safety practices for this group, please read [here](https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/respiratory-disease/faq/vaccine-faq.html). FOR THOSE WHO WISH, A HANDFUL OF US ARE MEETING AT 6PM FOR DINNER BEFORE MEDITATION! BRING A SANDWICH, SALAD OR WHATEVER YOU WISH AND JOIN US! There is a $1 voluntary donation for the evening to help defray the cost of our rent at Holy Trinity. Those who would like to join us by Zoom can join using the link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89486909390?pwd=zitbdRiFgIB8sOmefmr1xbwDYzuP2G.1 Meeting ID: 894 8690 9390 Passcode: 519383 Please be on time and have your camera on. Late joiners will not be able to access the Zoom.