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

This is a "Working Actors Only" group and more than a networking group. It is for the actors out there who are doing more work than their agent is giving them, and know it's going to take that kind of determination and strength to actually make a career in this business. This group is NOT for the consultant who wants to start acting, nor is it for the waiter who hasn't done a job in the last 9 months. At this time we are also not accepting College Students, unless they are members of the union a …

When I first moved to Chicago 3 years ago, there was a group that met at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema once a month. That group moved too far into the art house scene for my taste, so I'm making my own. The plan: One Tuesday a month, descend on the Landmark at 7pm. Break up into groups based on the film, that way you can see whatever you want. Afterwards, reconvene at a bar around the corner to chat. Plus more. Suggested meetups are for people who want to organize an actual meetup, not prom …

This is a meetup group for desi film/movie lovers from any culture or background. Although the primary focus will be on Hindi ("Bollywood") movies, we can change things up once in a while up with movies in other languages (Malyalam, Urdu, Tamil, etc.). We'd like to start with simple Movie outings and maybe some Dinner + Movie nights. These could be at theaters or at someone's place (it would have to be for movies that aren't newly released). However, we'd like to expand into more creative ones s …

This is a group for people who love cinema and love talking about it... Don't be intimidated about your level of trivia knowledge as a movie geek and don't be bashful about your favorite genre choices. We'll take an eclectic approach to the aesthetics of cinema. Meetups can either be held to see a movie and discuss it afterwards, discuss movies without screening one, or attending one and discussing it at a later date in a separate Meetup...

The Book (Was Better) Club is for cinephiles and bookworms alike. Each month, members will select a book for which a film adaptation was (or will be) made. To keep discussions productive, caps will be placed on how many may attend a given meeting, but meet-ups will be held at least twice a month. So if you don't R.S.V.P. in time for one, just join another! Events will range from discussions (over coffee, tea, wine, or my personal favorite: FOOD) to in-home movie viewings and trips to the cinema.

Vuoi parlare italiano come un madrelingua? Do you want to speak Italian like a native? Se stai cercando un gruppo che ti aiuti a migliorare il tuo italiano... If you are looking for a group that will help you improve your Italian, not only practice what you already know... Questo è il gruppo per te! This is the group for you!! Come and practice your language skills, in a RELAXED setting, with other Italian speakers and enthusiasts, and the SUPERVISION OF A MOTHER-TONGUE TEACHER. The CONVERSATION …

This bimonthly networking event provides a chance for filmmakers to meet and collaborate on projects. Are you a screenwriter looking for a producer? A director looking for a director of photography? This event is open to all talents and disciplines who are interested in making independent media: editors, actors, art directors, composers, make-up artists... Bring your resume and business cards, and we’ll handle the rest.

Official Filipino American Network (FAN) website -- http://www.FAN-Chicago.org/ We invite you to meet, find, have fun with, help out, educate, learn from and network with other Filipino American's in the Chicagoland area! We are not your parent's organization. We are a mix of professional, entrepreurial, not-for-profit, 1st+ generation, expat, Mestizos who believe in unity and want to do our community good! (http://www.FAN-Chicago.org/) To accomplish this mission, we have launched several initia …

Outdoor Movie Nights! When Chicago's warmer summer weather allows it, we set up an outdoor movie night each month to take advantage of the season (generally May - Sept). In October, when it gets a bit too cold for movies, we set up a haunted house and pumpkin patch. The lawn space opens early for people to spread out their picnic blankets, mingle with their friends and neighbors, and grab a bite to eat. Before show time - we grill out and BBQ for a few hours while we wait for dusk. People are e …

Inspired by Kinna Reads' Africa Reading Challenge, I decided to create an offline space to share my newfound appreciation for African literature. If you are interested in reading books from the African diaspora (with emphasis on authors from Africa and the Caribbean), join us! Check us out on Tumblr: http://CHI-ReadingAfrica.tumblr.com & on GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/87568-chicago-reading-africa

A group for those interested in leading a healthy and enjoyable life! Real whole food is delicious and good for you, and it should be fun to prepare and eat with friends and family. Learn about what "real food" is and why it is so important for our health. We are focused on helping people eat fresh whole foods on a local and sustainable scale as much as possible. We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and bad …

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 …

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 me …

Serious screenwriters helping other serious screenwriters with their work. We meet monthly to discuss and critique our work. Interested in finding out about joining our group? Please email our organizer, and we will get back to you to discuss the group. New members should have completed at least one feature length screenplay and/or 2-3 short scripts.  It's also really important for new members to have completed a course, a seminar, or a program. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Chicago Padmasambhava Buddhist Center practices Tibetan Buddhism according to the wishes of Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. We practice at the Truc Lam temple on Chicago's North Side every Tuesday. We also host webcasts of Ven. Khenpo Rinpoches giving teachings from various PBC Centers, and meet at various locations throughout the city and surrounding suburbs for additional practice, discussion, potlucks, and to view Tibetan and Buddhi …

This group is for published, established and working writers who seek fraternity, conversation and friendship. Join if you're a published/established/working writer looking for the company of your peers, and seeking like-minded companions for talk, dining, museums, films, concerts, travel and other activities.

Random evanston! Random Evanston is open to 30-45 year olds (new or old to Evanston) who enjoy life, creativity, eclecticism and randomness. This group encourages socially and positively engaging other people who share the same passion. Our meetups will be anything from going out for a drink, art shows, music, bars, theater, film, brunch, wine tasting, happy hour, dancing lessons, dancing summer festivals, coffee events, dinner and other fun, eclectic or whatever random activities that look awe …

We're a group of people who are interested in checking out the various cultural and art offerings of Chicago, which includes concerts, art shows, visits to museums, open mike nights, and even culinary experiences. We want to make new friends and form of community of people sharing common interest in the arts. We want to explore Chicago together!

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

The Chicagoland Nutrition Meetup Group provides educational and hands-on programs about nutrition and wellness: high-quality lectures, cooking classes, film screenings, dine-outs, and more. It is hosted by American Nutrition Association, a 501c3 non-profit. We serve individuals, professionals and organizations. Become active in the Chicagoland nutrition community – learn and network at our events and at our website www.AmericanNutritionAssociation.org . This is not multi-level mktg. We ar …

The Illinois Energy Forum MeetUp page is a forum for people interested in expanding energy efficiency, renewables and other forms of sustainable energy in Illinois.  The MeetUp is now administered by Nuclear Energy Information Service (www.neis.org) of Chicago.  It no longer has any connection with its previous host group -- Illinois Energy Forum. Participants will be invited to energy related events, discussions, films and presentations in the Chicagoland area.  These events will provide opport …

Witamy! Zapraszamy do nowej grupy dla wszystkich, ktorzy maja chec porozmawiac po polsku. Meet fellow Polish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! This group is for speakers, listeners, and students of Polish of all levels and ages. Come to our meetup and make new przyjaciele, while practicing your Polish skills. We organize various meetings, depending on what's happening around town (e.g. Polish Film Festival, Taste of Polonia, etc.). Please reach out if you'd like to organiz …

This group is for queer people (Gay, Lesbian, Bi-, and Trans*, GNC, Genderqueer, Allies, and all in between and beyond) who are interested in exploring the many neighborhoods of our city through amateur photography, meeting others with like interests and identities, and having a good time. We will try to meet up once or twice a month in various locations to take pictures, socialize, and end with a meal or drinks. Photographers with all levels of experience are welcome. From iPhone shooters, to t …

Meet other singles near you! Come join the Chicago Suburban Singles, a social group for single professionals from the city or suburbs. Join us in our Social Hours & dining, dancing, film, sports, wine tastings & other types of fun events.

Amateur photographers over 50. Let's get together and take pictures, share photos, talk about photography, see exhibits, socialize.