Launched in February 2011, the North Side Freelance Network is a collaborative resource and community-building tool for current and fledgling freelancers and solopreneurs. NSFN aims to create a community on the far northeast side of Chicago and the near North suburbs that will: Create both online and in-person spaces for people to meet Help freelancers sustain or grow their businesses Be a resource for those who are contemplating the leap to self-employment Offer mutual support as well as oppor …

Are you WAY past the bar scene and looking to make some quality friends your own age while exploring some great venues?! Let's explore the neighborhoods, restaurants, pubs, BYOB's, festivals, theatre, coffee shops, brunches, bands and all that the Northside of the city has to offer! I am a professional living in Lincoln Square and I would like to meet other professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth... like I am! :) Please be a college educated professional in your 30's or 40's...s …

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This group is made for all the lovely ladies of Chicago in their 20's!! Join the group to get ready to make some awesome memories...and better yet awesome friends!

This is a meetup group for pug-lovers on the North Side of Chicago. Primary meet up location is Its a Paws World on Montrose. I decided to start this group as I cant always get to the west loop pug events and I am sure many people on my side of chicago feel the same way, especially in the winter! the purpose is to meet other pug lovers and let the pug fun begin!

This group is for pickers and bluegrassers - no matter what instrument you play, just play it FAST!!! We are open to anyone who has a passion for this all American music style.

The primary purpose of the group is to reduce social anxiety. The means to this end is by meeting frequently in a small group facilitated by a trained professional. The facilitator will introduce members to one another and encourage conversation with questions and comments. No pressure will be exerted, but rather periodic invitations to participate. As the group develops, members will be encouraged to take over the facilitators tasks but only if they feel comfortable doing so. If a large number …

AARP Chapters are nongovernmental, nonpartisan community service organizations. Chapters get involved in making our communities better places to live by organizing and participating in a variety of community service projects. Chapters make a difference in state and national issues as they receive state legislative alerts and information to influence policy decisions. You will make new friends by meeting with people with similar interests and areas of concern.

Do you need a Girls Night Out, but can't seem to sync calendars with your friends? Or, are you and your friends looking for some new activities that don't involve bar-hopping and guys hitting on you? Are you new to the city and want to meet a few new girlfriends? I am really tired of the bar scene, but still want to have a fun night with my girlfriends! I will be hosting a Monthly Themed Girls Night Out as well as various other activities throughout the month. This is a group for everyone, so if …

I couldn't find at meet up group that met on the north side of Chicago in Lakeview, Uptown or Edgewater at the times that I was available.  So, I decided to start my own. All people are welcome to join!  We are always looking to make new friends. We have two regularly scheduled meet ups.  There is one every other week on Sunday afternoons.  The other is on Monday evenings on the opposite weeks (so there is only one meet up per week).