Are you interested in the ancient heritage and beliefs of Northern European heathenry? Are you interested in Northern European history before the arrival of Christianity? Are you interested in the cultural contributions of Northern Europeans (Germans, Scandinavians, Saxons, Dutch …)? Do you value the Norse/Germanic virtues of loyalty, independence, responsibility, and honor? Are the Norse gods (Odin, Thor, Freya …) a part of your life? Do you want to discuss these interests with li …

Are you interested in exploring the great cultural events that are available in Chicago and the surrounding area? Have you missed one too many exhibits because you were trying to find someone to attend with and share the experience. Let's seek out the interesting and unique exhibits at the major museums and also explore some of the museums and exhibits that are off the beaten path. Be sure to head over to the Chicago Museum Blog to get the latest scoop in Chicago's museum scene and join our VI …

Welcome to Urbex - Explore Chicago! This MeetUp group will be shutting down as of March 23, 2012. Please join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/urbex.chicago/

NERO Chicago is Chicagoland's premier Live Action Role Playing (LARP) Group. We have been serving the greater Chicago area since 1994. NERO is a high fantasy LARP group where you can be the bringer of justice or the sneaky thief. The only limitation is your imagination. Events are held at Stone House Park where you are your character for up to 36 hours straight. For more information please see our other website at www.nerochicago.com.

The goal of Gruppo di Motore Italiano is simple; To bring together Italian automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts from the Chicagoland area. Whether a vintage FIAT 500, a Ferrari 599, or anything beyond and in between is our member base. The group consists of beautiful low mileage show cars, track cars, project cars and daily drivers. The members of GdMI pride themselves on a friendly open atmosphere. Ideas are not to be criticized, but listened to and courteously and thoughtfully responded to …

Meet with other local saké enthusiasts! Gather to taste, discuss and share your favorite types of saké, as well as interesting aspects of Japanese culture, history and cuisine. This Sake Meetup group will be casual, social and educational. The group is intended to bring people together to share their knowledge and curiosity regarding all things having to do with saké, the people who make it and the land that it comes from. Please fill out your introduction, add a pic or …

Let's explore all the wonderful Italian restaurants, films, language, wine, history, culture and people that are in Chicago. If you are from Italy and are living in Chicago, have Italian ancestry or just love the country and its food and culture, this group is for you. We will have a restaurant outing and social event every month. We will be having some events will other Italian and European meetup groups, so there will be a wide variety of people to meet!

Soccer/Futbol/Football are just some of the names our "God" is called around the globe. We could not live without it and that is why we are starting this organization. This is the new home of soccer in Chicago. Kick It Social! Become a member and enjoy the most beautiful game in history with friends, meet new people, play hard, go out and celebrate, play beautifully! Our organization is committed to bring to the players what belongs to the players: the feeling of importance on and off the field. …

*Membership for this group has closed* This meetup group is for young, professional women in the West Town area (or people willing to take the blue line!) We are a group of young women who want to talk deeply about books and issues--over a glass of wine or three! Possible topics include: Love Sex Religion Gender relations Politics History Race Relationships Death Books: Book 1: Devil in the White City (Larson)--Discussion December 8th at 7PM Book 2: The Wind Up Bird Chron …

Are you a professional from Europe living and working in Chicago? Or are you a professional American or from some other part of the world who has European heritage, loves to travel to Europe or just wants to meet some new people and learn about their cultures! There are lots of meetups here dedicated to foreign cultures and languages but they all seem to meet in the same places every month with not much diversity or it is aimed at speaking the language. I wanted to start a casual and friendly m …

Located in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood, the Bartitsu Club of Chicago offers regular, progressive training in the "lost martial art of Sherlock Holmes". History At the end of the Victorian era, E. W. Barton-Wright combined jiujitsu, kickboxing and stick fighting into the "New Art of Self Defence" known as Bartitsu. Promoted via exhibitions, magazine articles and challenge contests, Barton-Wright's New Art was offered as a means by which ladies and gentlemen could beat street hooligans and r …

Meet other local Documentary Film Fans. Discuss docs and the subjects they deal with and recommend documentary films to one another. Make selections to watch and discuss at your Meetup. -------------- Please email Organizer DIRECTLY with questions / replies ------------ ---- Please adjust your communication settings if you want fewer messages ----

Meet with local and regional dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to practice 15th and 16th century Italian, French Bransles, and English Country. Learn the works of Playford, Arbeau, Caroso, and others.

Chicago Metro Chorus has a long history as a chapter of what is now known as the Barbershop Harmony Society. Our men sing songs from many eras in close four-part a cappella harmony, and we entertain appreciative audiences throughout the area. We have a group of enthusiastic, hard working singers. We have a gifted and highly experienced leader in our director, Jarmela Speta. Jarmela is an award-winning chorus director, arranger, vocal instructor and friend to anyone with a passion for singing. Wh …

… The Chicago Regional Alliance of gamers meets one Saturday each month for a wide variety of boardgames. Our members range in age from 17 to over 70. All ages and experience levels are welcome.