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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!**

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

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!

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 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

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

### **Stretch & Slay** **A Saturday Morning Body Reset for Women Who Do It All** Saturday mornings are for **getting your body right and your mind unbothered**. **Stretch & Slay** is a high-vibe blend of **yoga, Pilates, and deep stretching** designed to help you release tension, wake up your muscles, and reconnect with your power—without rushing, performing, or proving anything. This class is for women who: * Carry stress in their shoulders, hips, and nervous system * Want strength *and* softness * Need a space that feels grown, supportive, and unapologetic * Are ready to move with intention—not punishment Expect: Slow, controlled movement Core + posture work Deep, satisfying stretches Music that sets the mood A vibe that says: *I take care of me.* No experience needed. Come exactly as you are. **$15.00 per class, payable on the day of.** 🧘🏽‍♀️ All levels welcome 🔥 Limited spots — this is intimate on purpose **Location: Gift of Hope, 7936 S Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60619** **Stretch first. Slay the rest of your day.** 👉🏽 **Register now and claim your mat.** There will also be a hula hoop class beginning at 10:30am immediately after the Yoga class! Come spend your wellness time with u@

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

Come and play American Mah Jong. This is for players who know how to play - it is **NOT lessons**. Lessons will be offered again in the future. Stay and Play has a$15 cover charge. They credit $10 of the cover charge toward food and beverage. We often have a wait list so please update RSVP by Saturday evening so someone else can plan on attending. We will have 4 - 5 tables playing with extra players rotating in.

Join Golden Glove Champ and Pro Judge Andrew for a fun and informative group boxing class at a real MMA gym. It takes a couple minutes to prep, so try to arrive no later than 8:45am sign-in! $20 for meetup members ($30 normally)

Welcome to West Loop Writers! Sunday morning, we will meet up and write from 9-10:30 a.m. at Sawada coffee shop. (Sawada is the slightly hidden coffee shop that connects with Green Street Meats). Bring your laptop, or even better a pen and an old fashioned notebook, and write with us. At 10:30 we will break from writing, introduce ourselves and what we're working on if the spirit moves us. We have people working on all types of writing, from nonfiction to kids' books and novels. From there it’s up to you to embrace the serendipity of finding fellow writers to network with! For now I will answer questions about self publishing individually but we aren’t doing any speakers or anything (yet).

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.

When Spring finally arrives in Chicago, it's our goal to be outside enjoying the weather as much as possible. And there's absolutely nothing better than joining a social intramural league that focuses on making new friends as much as the games. It's a blast getting to know new people playing and then afterwards over drinks at your league sponsor bar that all teams walk to! Hanging out with the same group week after week for 5-7 weeks makes it pretty effortless to build lasting relationships over the duration of the season. That truly is the best part of my leagues :) **ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME** (aka no experience required) and we can place anyone aged 21-42 on a team. Simply register by yourself or with friends and I'll put you with others around your age for the season. Want to get on a team but can't make it to every game? No problem! We put extra players on every team for this very reason. **[REGISTER TO JOIN US](https://s3leagues.com/spring-leagues)** as we **MEETUP** for some coed, recreational level "Simply Social" sports leagues! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **GET $20 OFF 16" SOFTBALL OR KICKBALL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP' -- \*PLUS GIRLS GET 50% OFF 16" SOFTBALL!** Play 7 weeks of softball or kickball for only $37-$80!! Price depends on the league. And 5-week Beach Volleyball seasons are cheap at only $65-70! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NOTE:** THE DATE AND LOCATION SHOWN FOR THIS MEETUP EVENT ARE JUST A PLACEHOLDER. **[CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE HERE](https://s3leagues.com/spring-leagues)** FOR THE FULL LEAGUE OPTIONS, DETAILS AND TO REGISTER FOR A FUN SEASON!! **LEAGUES INCLUDE:** * 5-7 Week Season (varies by league) * We buy your team some welcome drinks each week! * Team player shirt in your requested size! * Food and drink specials at your sponsor bar! * Team victory bar parties for multiple league champs! **GET $20 OFF 16" SOFTBALL OR KICKBALL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP' -- \*PLUS GIRLS GET 50% OFF 16" SOFTBALL!** **[SEE ALL LEAGUE OPTIONS, FULL DETAILS & REGISTRATION HERE](https://s3leagues.com/spring-leagues)** I hope you let me show you what makes S3 Simply Social Sports Leagues so popular and exciting. I guarantee it'll be a unique experience unlike anything you've ever been a part of! Over 106,000 past players (yeah that many haha) have had a blast since I started running these leagues 17 years ago :) Please message me if you have any questions. I'm here to help and get you excited to play! Cheers, Ben

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

Lets kick off 2026 with our First Monthly Happy Hour Meet and Greet in the neighborhood! Excited to meet everyone and get to know some neighbors over a drink🍸! We will have a monthly meet up on the last Friday of the month at different bars in the South Loop! Cheers! Nita

This event is held the last sunday of every month Fun crowd, dog friendly Easy parking and close to the brown and red line

February has arrived and LOVE is in the air! Join your pals at Randall's Pub to spread the love and the karaoke joy❤️ Nothing brings people together like singing a few of their favorite tunes. Join your host, Lisa Lenny, for karaoke at Randall's pub - starting at 9PM. Randall's is a fun and friendly environment where you can be comfortable to sing your heart out to a supportive crowd. Lisa Lenny runs a good vibes only room with a 2-drink minimum to participate in karaoke (drinks include non-alcoholic beverages). 🌟Karaoke is EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY and LAST FRIDAY of the month - Songs start at 9PM and karaoke runs until midnight🌟 If you'd like to check out our karaoke song list ahead of time, follow the link below: [https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-song-list.html](https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-song-list.html)

What is Contra Dancing? Fun! Exciting. Swirling. Walking. A "Caller" will lead the dancers by calling each movement throughout the dance as the dancers progressively swirl down one end of the dance floor to the other end. ALL AGES can do it. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. You DO NOT NEED TO BRING A PARTNER. CAN COME ALONE. Super Nice Folks. Experienced Dancers will help you. You will start dancing on the first song. Great exercise. Only $7-$10 (sliding scale), seniors & students $5, for hours of dancing to really great live music - banjos, fiddles and more. Be sure to bring a bottle of water, though there is water available and a pair of smooth soled shoes to glide through the dances and protect the wooden dance floor. https://vimeo.com/209144174 https://vimeo.com/251111487 COME AT 6:30 FOR DANCE LESSONS. Music and Dancing start at 7pm till 9:30pm with a 15 minute break. The dancing is continuous - once one is finished, the next one starts! \*\* THIS IS A NON HOSTED EVENT \*\* - this Contra Dance happens every Monday, with some exceptions, throughout the year. Always double check schedule at http://www.chicagobarndance.org/ . There will be Always be someone at the Check-in table to Welcome You! Feel Free to inform them that you came via Meet Up and/or this is your first Contra Dance and they will be happy to show you where to go and what to do. Free Parking in the Lot. Come on out and dance your cares away. It's a BLAST! NOTE: Masks are optional.