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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 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!

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 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

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

Kaia String Quartet + Fareed Haque This Valentine’s week, we are turning up the romance with a concert that feels like a love letter in sound. The Kaia String Quartet joins forces with the brilliant guitarist Fareed Haque for an evening that blends passion, virtuosity, and pure joy. At the heart of the program is Haque’s own Quintet for Guitar and Strings, Op. 60, a piece that showcases his signature blend of lyricism and fire. The journey continues with music by Latin American icons Ricardo Lorenz and Astor Piazzolla, whose tangos are equal parts smoldering and tender. Eduardo Angulo’s El Alevín (The Minnow) adds playful sparkle to the mix, proof that even the smallest notes can carry big emotion. Margie Criner Sculptor The night’s visual counterpart is sculptor Margie Criner. From a distance, her works appear sleek and abstract, but each piece hides a lens portal that reveals an entire miniature world inside. These tiny universes explore themes of waiting, traveling, commuting, and dreaming—moments we all share yet rarely stop to notice. Criner’s art bridges design, play, and discovery, inviting viewers to pause, peer closer, and uncover stories hidden in plain sight. Music that speaks in thousands of notes. Art that asks you to look twice and see more. It’s the kind of Valentine you’ll remember long after the last chord fades. 💖

Supposed to pop-up to 45F on Saturday... anyone want to dust off the bike for a fun "pre-season" ride? Idea would be to ride from the north side down to Northerly Island, to see this less well-known Chicago nature preserve (thanks Mayor Daley, and who needed Meigs Field anyway?), taking the trail onto the island, stopping to enjoy the views, and heading back north. If there is interest, we may stop at Navy Pier for food so consider bringing a lock & some money. Look for parking on Simonds Dr near Lawrence Av (just E of Lake Shore Drive), then meet where Lakefront Trail crosses Lawrence (same Lawrence & Simonds intersection). Allow for traffic if driving into the city as it can get busy this time of day. Exact details TBD depending who shows up, but likely a 15-20 mi loop. If we have lots of folks we can consider multiple groups by speed, if not, my typical pace is about 10-12 mph, and we won't leave anyone behind so it could vary a little off that at points. As always, rides are subject to change, so watch Meetup for updates! Other reminders: HELMET IS MANDATORY. As is a properly maintained bike. No earbuds, earphones, or speakers please. Also recommend you carry (1) photo ID, emergency contact info & insurance card, (2) spare tube & pump/CO2 (3) water bottle. Of course dress for weather (sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, rain poncho, etc). While this is a daylight ride, headlight and taillight are recommended to make you more visible. NOTE: All riders participate at their own risk. Neither Meetup.com nor Let's Ride organizers are responsible for your safety or enjoyment on this ride.

💗 Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day starting with a yummy breakfast. Yay! 💗 LOCATION Portage Park Breakfast Place 5040 W Montrose Ave, Chicago **meeting 915 for 930 seating** **It's cash only as we will have separate checks.** Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XnGCasE2Vr7BoBYE7?g_st=ic Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays and getting people together to celebrate is the best. Come celebrate with us. After breakfast if anyone wants to continue with more spontaneous fun I’m a yes. Let’s bring ideas to breakfast. 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day. We look forward to celebrating with you. 💗

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

We are back, now in person. Come practice your Spanish & and hang out with us!—-Saturday Spanish Speakout. Join us for an hour or two of Spanish speaking space—interacting and having fun with host, Cristobal Cavazos from Ole Spanish School, poyglot and native Spanish speaker, and language enthusiast from Wheaton. The goal of the meeting is create an intentional community -- a local Spanish speaking space in a comfortable environment, for the local Spanish learning community to hang out--- speaking, hearing and bringing out our communication skills in Spanish to the next level. Meanwhile learning new vocabulary, putting in into practice what we know and just having fun with our friends. All Spanish levels welcome! Sponsored by Ole Spanish School Wheaton, y sí free!

*This is only 1 (very large) volume in English at least.* *A Drifting Life* known in Japan as 「劇画漂流」is an autobiographical manga by Yoshihiro Tatsumi 「辰巳 ヨシヒロ」about how he and a group of like minded artists started "Gekiga" or Japan's equivalent to "Graphic Novels" with Manga meaning "Frivolous pictures" and Gekiga meaning "Dramatic Imagery". The manga was published in the US with the help of Indie American cartoonist Adrian Tomine who cited an odd Tatsumi work that was published back in the 1980s as an inspiration to his work. Animechicago actually read this selection over a decade ago and decided to give it a revisit thanks to the new edition and many new members... The Manga a partial autobiography about Yoshiharu Tatsumi who in this work assumes a pseudonym Hiroshi Katsumi. The manga chronicles how "Katsumi" got interested in creating manga (including a very interesting cameo from Osamu Tezuka), and how he wound up developing manga aimed at older readers and experimenting with the form culminating in him and like minded artists drafting a "Gekiga Manifesto". While the work he did started as hard boiled crime thrillers pulled from classic film noir movies, it would later through the work of many other artists inspired by this manifesto lead to a broad based adoption of manga as a popular pastime for people of all ages in Japan! **★★★ IF LOGGING IN - [SETUP DISCORD](https://animechicago.com/discord) BEFORE EVENT ★★★** DISCORD LINK: https://discord.gg/KMtNz4P (Please show up in person if you can!) Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed! Manga Circle typically meets on second Sundays to discuss a selected work of manga and its international relevance. This event is suitable for attendees 18+ with any level of manga knowledge or experience. We recommend reading the entire selection beforehand – spoilers guaranteed! \-\-\-\-\- **Getting the Comic** Please support Goblin Market if you can as they are our gracious hosts, they'll be more than happy to get you the title if its not in stock.

hi - bring what you've been reading whether it's manga, light novels, manhwa, and more. hope to talk about what we've been reading, exchange recommendations, and more. just show up :D this will be a reoccurring monthly event at Goblin Market, a manga shop located in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. once you enter, head down to their basement with seating. outside food is allowed but please be respectful of the venue. \-\-\- From Goblin Market: for curious minds seeking a curated selection of manga, comics, games and more—Goblin Market is Chicago’s destination for first-timers and enthusiasts alike. Step inside, explore our collection and always ask us questions. We’re delighted you are here. \~\~\~ we hope to see you there!

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)

This is a series of events with focus on international food restaurants where we try food from another culture each month with a different country. We accept recommendations for future. Please bring card, cash or have Venmo. \~\~\~ please try to update your RSVP at least 12 hours before an event if you can't make it to be respectful of the people on waitlist. \~\~\~ we hope to see you there!