Meet with other local fans of Live Music Bands and Concerts. Plan social outings to see live music of all genres! Music outings will focus primarily on gay, lesbian, and transgender musicians and bands. We will also include musicians and performers with a large gay following. We will follow indie and local music as well as mainstream. As a woman, I will primarily plan and attend lesbian specific events, I encourage others to become Assistant Organizers and I am specifically looking for a man …

LIVE CHATROOM too!   Meet with other Blues fans in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs once a month for blues, jazz, and other soulful music. This MeetUp is geared toward providing a touch point for Chicago area music lovers. If you are a musician trying to meet others to jam and/or gig with; or just want be informed about Performances & Events around town, you more than likely have a passion for the Blues, Jazz, and other soulful music. By creating events and supporting local artists' a …

Meet others who love the classical music! Attend concerts and events at locations throughout Chicagoland! We recently had a new leadership group more in. The first thing I did upon taking the Organizer role is choose a qualified and classical-savvy co-Orgonizer.  The second thing I did was read the group reviews. I am going to endeavor to make every event I attend one in which the group is easy to find and there is social time planned before and/or after the concert. Stay tuned, and please provi …

Chicago Modern Orchestra Project is the nation's most ethnically diverse new music ensemble. Based in Chicago, our meetups introduce new patrons to the orchestra and each other..Learning about pieces to be presented on future concerts, exploring what's new in the music world, socializing with the musicians and music director Renee' Baker, this meetup group takes music from the stage and brings it eye-level to music lovers of all genres..Meetups are bi-monthly and held at South Shore Cultural Cen …

The goal of this group is to put together several microbands that will unite to play 15 minutes of music each during open mics/jams and shows.  It is designed to match musicians with similar musical tastes. The suggested progression of forming the microbands is to: 1) Find musicians on this site (by viewing their profiles and an excel spreadsheet in the "file" section which will be updated occasionally) and build the groups based on instruments played and musical tastes, 2) Get a rough idea of w …

Do you like the idea of 19th century performances in a house? Are you someone that after an entire week of hard work, you want to sit back and relax, enjoying listening to live music or playing music? Do you love piano? Then this group is for you. This is also your opportunity to meet other people to discuss the piano and other music, and techniques. We play on a brand new Boston designed by Steinway 7'1" grand piano. All genres including classical, jazz, acoustic, rock, hip-hop are accepted. …

This meetup group is here to bring Chicago turntable.fm DJ/fans together to meet each other and play their favorite music for each other using turntable.fm of course. We'll have both a virtual and physical space set-up for you to come and enjoy. While we meet let's vote with awesomes and get to know other turntable.fm fans.

Let's enjoy cultural events together. we will go to concerts of classical music, world music, Jazz; modern dance; regional theaters; summer art fairs; gallery openings and out door concerts. I may also organize craft parties for pottery and fabric dyeing.

Hi Everyone, I am a local DJ (DJ Zita Zie), who spins all sorts of music, but really loves progressive and trance genres. If you know who is Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, Paul Van Dyke, Oakenfold, and know what a Sensation party, WMC, and an Ultra fest is, this is the group for you. The goal is to eventually create club events, at least one every so often, where trance music can spin all night long. Until then, we can all go see concerts together when a guest DJ comes to town. Please join my initia …

For users of the online sound and music sharing community Soundcloud. This means musicians (pro and amateur), sound/podcast creators and Soundcloud fans in Chicago (and those that are curious) are welcome to join and participate! We share tracks that we've created and we will occasionally have guest speakers to talk about topics concerning music and audio creation

Are you a music fan?  Are you intrigued by your music idols, curious about how they got to where they are, and what inspires and makes them tick?  Are you a former groupie, feeling nostalgic? If so, meet up at our next Rock and Roll Book Gig, where we'll read the memoirs of our favorite musicians and rap about them at a local tavern.  Hell, if they're on tour, maybe we'll catch their next show! Become a fan, suggest some artists, and let’s get rockin’.

This group is for people that want to concerts while meeting other people that enjoy live music. I strongly favor shows at smaller all general admission shows, but other suggestions are always welcome.

Meet with Chicagoland people who write and perform songs! Our motto is, "Where songwriters gather and grow". All singers and songwriters in all genres are welcome! Network, collaborate, and learn the craft of songwriting. Our monthly meetings around the Chicago area ( also known as Song Sharing) typically include song circles where you can share your music and get positive feedback. We also provide performance opportunities at venues across the area.

Chicago Harmonica Meetup is a relaxed community of men and women who play the harmonica. We welcome harmonica players of all ages and abilities, from the first time novice to the advanced player. All members are treated with respect and encouraged to grow. Much of our focus is on new player development; this is the perfect starting point for the interested beginner. Come on out and get started! There are no dues or fees to join the Chicago Harmonica Meetup community. Membership is free. Our Meet …

A network of young jazz or blues enthusiasts in the Chicago area. We will be scheduling events to explore live jazz, funk, reggae, soul, and experimental music in the area. All ages are welcome to join with an emphasis to promote jazz and blues among younger people. We will schedule events as soon as we have 200 members.

312 SOCIAL/AFTER HOURS: WHERE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PEOPLE MEET,MINGLE AND SOCIALIZE AFTER-WORK & AFTER DARK This is a group where people can meet, mingle and socialize in pressure free upscale environments. We know you like to hang at cool spots so we make sure that we are meeting at some nice venues the city has to offer. 90 % of the group is between 25-49. If you are thinking about joining the group, these are some of the activities that we will be engaged in from  April till July. -"312 …

This is a Chicago-Suburban meet-up group designed for people who enjoy the cinema, fine cuisine and more.  Most evening events will consist of a movie, dinner, or a combination of both. Others may include a matinee followed by a film discussion afterwards at a local cafe. From time to time there will also be a foreign film, Indie or Classic movie scheduled, or even live theater. We will have dining venues which will include diverse cuisines from around the world or around the block. In addition, …

Our Vision is to create a spiritual community of musicians, artists, singers, chanters, and dancers who come together on mother earth under our father sky. We will play the rhythms and sounds of ancient & modern tribes, aboriginal groups and devotional music. The musicians will play music, while the artists are welcome to paint or sculpt their visions. The chanters will immerse their vocals to the ethnic vibes while the dancers will move their bodies beautifully. Some of the various sounds will …

Art Appreciation is the understanding of the timeless qualities that characterise all great art. So too is philosophy concerned with universality and truth. What is your relationship to art? Why is art meaningful to you? This group explores the great world of art, aesthetic experience, and its relation to philosophy.  We will be looking at all types of media from painting to music, poetry and film. Also see these other philosophy groups in Chicago: Greek Philosophy: http://www.meetup.com/So …

This is a group for all Urban Grandparents or just older folks seeking to connect and stay active. I started this group to provide a social outlet for my Mother who moved from Florida to help with my Son. Planned activities and outings will, for the most part take place in the city and revolve around indian culture, movies, food/restaurants, music, meditation, yoga, spirituality, and anything else that members want to discover! Please join us!!!

Are you a Chicago-area fan of indie, underground rock, imports, and other "non-major label" music? We'll be meeting up to see shows by interesting bands at smaller venues like the Vic, the Riv, Metro, the Empty Bottle, etc. Members can suggest bands they've heard, heard about, or even just heard of. The plan is to have some fun listening to indie rock, discover stuff we may not have heard before, and meet some new people. We now have our own internet radio station, WCIRF-- pull up User ID WCIRF …

The name says it all! This is meant to be a clearinghouse of all the wonderful FREE events that go on in Chicago. Let's get together and explore the city without breaking the bank, support the arts, learn something new, meet some new faces, see some movies, listen to music, play some games- anything you can think of that's free. Join up, post events, get out and explore the city!

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are w …

Welcome to the Soul Swing Dance Group! This group is the place for SOUL Music Lovers who appreciate the Sounds of Yahzarah, Geno Young, Sy Smith, Darien Brockington, Rahsaan Patterson, Avery Sunshine, Eric Roberson, and Conya Doss...just to name a few! BUT, it's also for those who also enjoy the beauty of Smooth & Cool Couple Dance, Chic Fashion, Luxury Venues, and Networking with Urban Professionals! The Soul Xperience Entertainment Group is proud to introduce Soul Swing! The classy, mature & t …

This is a group for anyone interested in arts, business, lectures, music, science, technology, outdoors, family events, education, book clubs and any event that can be organized with a secular approach. If you are an Agnostic, Atheist, Non-Religious, Freethinker, Rationalist, Secular, Skeptic, Cynic, Secular Humanist, Naturalist, Deist, 'Nothing,' or any number of non-religious descriptives, you belong here. Visit us at our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NOgodsLAND/3844180982 …

Dedicated to a harmonious yoga lifestyle, this group is for you if you love to chant, sing, play music, or dance! If you want a way to meditate using sound and silence, movement and stillness, community and self-reflection. If you want to deepen your yoga experience, spiritual connectedness, or mental clarity. We participate in kirtan and chanting events around Chicagoland with fierce joy, peace, and love in our hearts. Namaste.

Are you an indie girl wandering the cold streets of Chicago? If so, you've come to the right place. We want together a group of music loving, bike riding, artistically inclined, pseudo weird girls to have fun! For me this group was born out of the desire to escape mainstream culture, how many times have I stood around in a group of women and felt like wow I just don't relate to you: no, I don't care if the Cubs won last night, not really interested in what sorority you were in, and NO I didn't …

We welcome anyone interested in outdoor fitness. We attempt to do meet-ups from the Chicago land area and outward to the furthermost points that members are willing to travel to accomplish our goals of brisk outdoor exercise and fun. Members of the Wandering Nomad Group bike, hike, walk and most anything in outdoor activities for health, fitness and enjoyment of the beauty of the nature around us. Some members are into historical music as well. We plan accordingly. We all enjoy pleasant socializ …