Three Title Bracelets will be on the line Jan. 15 & 16 as players from around the world meet for Chicagolands most prestigious championship poker series. The Quad-States Poker Grand Championships are sanctioned by Chicago Poker News as the Official Championship of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Both a No-Limit Texas Holdem event and a Mixed Games (No-Limit HOSE) event are scheduled. Title bracelets will be awarded for the champion of each of these tournaments and to the player with …

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST TRAVEL MEETUP for INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, we REALLY deliver on the cool trips!  Some things we've done? Hot Air Balloon over the Great Migration, Hike Machu Picchu, Ride camels through the Sahara desert, fly over Mt. Everest & Annapurna in Nepal, Ride Elephants thru the jungles of Thailand, take cooking classes in India, visit stud farms in Ireland, cruise Galapagos Islands on a Yacht, Sail the Nile River on a felucca, fish for Piranha in the Amazon Jungle, wine tastings in …

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 …

This group is a learning and networking Meetup for professionals who live or work in the West Suburbs. I'm launching the group to see where interest lies. Topics may include Social Media Marketing, Web 2.0, small business, corporate and brand marketing challenges, solutions and technologies. We'll mix up coffee/daytime meetings with after work times to see what works best.

Chicago Intercultural and Interracial Explorers is a new meetup that brings people together who are interested in cross-cultural, ethnic, or racial relations and relationships. Our gatherings offer a mixture of events and open discussion on the experiences, issues, benefits and challenges of those in the mixed couples dating scene. In the process, we hope to foster a dynamic cross-cultural exchange.  If you’ve been looking for great conversations with creative, diverse people and a blend of inte …

After a short break, we will again accept new member applications. However, to maintain the intimacy that makes our group what it is, we are not planning to accept an abundance of new members. We mean this in the nicest way possible, and if you feel you would be actively engaged in PLOP, then we do want to meet you. When you complete your profile to apply to the group, please put some effort into it so that we see how much you care. If you find that the group is closed when you try to apply, che …

TheCity to Suburb Moms group will encompass 3 very important values and is part of our mission: - Offer Mom to Mom Support - Provide Kids Connection and Enrichment - Community The Mom to Mom Support and the Kids Connection is obvious but the one trait that may not be so obvious is the “community.” Giving back to the community is important and as a member, your participation is highly encouraged. Your participation can be monetary or in the form of your time. Before you join, please ensure th …

This meetup is specifically for those interested in the western suburbs. Interested in joining us for a Grillers Anonymous event? Contact us at info@grillersanonymous.com or hit us up on facebook! MY FIRST GRILLERS ANONYMOUS MEATING Q&A Q: So what the heck is this Grillers Anonymous thing? A: Grillers Anonymous is a not for profit society of gentlemen grillers dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of grilling, BBQ and beer.  The mission is to encourage fellowship and camaraderie among f …

Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

I started this group to network with other E-commerce owners and Sr. Marketing Managers who are responsible for growing their businesses. This is not a group for vendors or those selling to our membership. If you are not an online retailer, we don't want you in this group. The plan is to host monthly meetings in or near Elmhurst, IL and discuss topics like Facebook, Twitter, SEO, SEM, Email and all things related to Internet marketing. We had a more informal group of about 8 to 10 business owne …

Hi, I'm Sifu Sajid. From last 17+ years, I have been into Martial arts, Fitness & Personality Development industry to help people just like you. If you are a beginner or a pro, you will find coaching, training, certifications, and resources that help you reach your personal and professional goals fast. Thanks for the opportunity to help you. We Offer: Personal Fitness Training, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Wu Shu, Wing Chun, CMMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Interested members can contact @ 630-477-8388 or ema …

We started this group to be able to leisurely explore the Parks and Forest Preserves in the Fox River Valley Area with our pug mixes - Guinness & Dunkel and other dogs while socializing with their owners for about an hour. We have walks on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons in winter (weather permitting).  We also offer walks on weeknights and weekends in the Fox River Valley Area during spring, summer and autumn. The walks are usually scheduled within Kane County Forest Preserves, parks an …

This group is for women in their 20s and early 30s in Oak Park and its surrounding areas who want to get out of the house and have fun! I hope to create an awesome community of women for you to connect with, become friends with, and pretty much just have a good time. We plan many of our meetups in Oak Park and Forest Park such as dining out, movies, festivals, book discussions, wine tasting, hiking, arts and crafts, and many more. We also plan meetups in Chicago and other areas. All relationship …

Artini Lounge is a new-concept, young professionals networking event, that mixes business professional networking with different aspect of Arts and Entertainment. Once a month, attendees gather in this recording-studio-turned-swanky-lounge, located in the basement of the Prairie Center for the Arts, to mix and mingle. There is always refreshing entertainment, food from a local restaurant, beverages, give-aways and people to meet.

If you like to ride bicycles, this is the group for you. From taking a ride in the park to trail ride. This is a mix bag of riding experience. If you have an interest in meeting new friends with the same experience. Please join us.

Do you like to play tennis, get exercise and have fun, but often find you don't have a playing partner/s?  This is open to people of all skill levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced players.  You will play with others of your ability.  My thought is to play as mixed doubles- We will meet up on Wed. evenings at a local High School- I will be supplying plenty of new tennis balls, a jug of water, sunscreen and bug spray-

Exploring abandoned and other interesting locations in Chicagoland, from Rockford to Gary, Chicago to Harvey and all points in-between. This is a group for photographers of all levels to explore and shoot these interesting and picturesque locations. We're not just about abandoned buildings - we're about photography first, and exploration second. So the goal is to balance our meetups between abandoned locations and other sites. Often we hold meetups with multiple locations with a mix of both. If …

Looking to get out of the studio and meet other creative people in the Chicago burbs? Designers from all walks of life (graphic, package, product, interior, etc.) can gather and talk about projects, business, inspiration, and anything else that tickles your fancy! This group was started because it's hard to get downtown for all the wonderful, creative events, and I knew there were others like me who were looking for something more local! We can mix it up and meet at the attendees' offices someti …

This group is for people who like to mix philosophical discourse and drinking. If you're looking for carefully moderated debate, look elsewhere. These discussions are unstructured intellectual free-for-alls - the only two constants are booze and a keen interest in the nature of reality and human existence. We take philosophy very seriously, but we don't think taking it seriously demands that you act like an academic when discussing it. No formal training is necessary - no one will be expected to …

Nearparkers Family Workshop is the working title of a community tinkerer/maker/hacker/creator space being planned to be located near Oak Park and Forest Park. The goal is to have equipment and a family friendly space to share, and to feed off of each other’s creative juices. We are looking for people to follow along as progress updates come out and also looking for people to actively drive the creation of this cool space. The space will have members who pay a monthly fee to have 24 hour access, …

Meetup Group for people interested in learning about American Kenpo, based on Ed Parker's system of self-defense.

Looking to expand your social circle, have fun, and get off the couch? This is a group for adults in their 20's and 30's in the Plainfield area that mixes going out, volunteering, staying active, and meeting new friends. Meetups are open for physical activities, such as trampoline dodgeball, hiking, biking, and sporting events. As the weather warms up, we will also be doing activities like BBQ’s, festivals, and tubing down the Dupage River. Other meetups will include snow tubing, get-togethers a …

It's tough to be "different." It's good to have friends. Young adults with disabilities want and need social interaction and often find it difficult to interact with their peers. This group will plan social events and activities for the group where they can mix and mingle and enjoy each other's company, making new friends.

A Group designed to accommodate the training goals of inspired martial artists. To collaborate and share martial arts techniques and training which lead to an enlightened self. A place to develop ones skills and self awareness in a humble environment, All skill levels welcome. We explore different martial arts styles and focus on movement skill, striking basics, self defense awareness/fundamentals, and conditioning at 7:30pm And at 8:30pm, shift to training the Afro-Brazilian Art form Capoeira. …

The goal is to set up a community of like minded people interested in a variety of martial arts or martial sport looking to grow and develop together. This will also facilitate the ability to spar different body types and styles in a safe fun environment, with highly skilled, trained,experienced instructors and coaches supervising .

The sweetest Taboo is a group for professional men and women to get together and interact with the opposite sex of another race. How many times have you passed by a man or woman of another race and wanted to approach them but you don't because your not sure if they are interested in dating outside of their race. Well there is no guessing game with this group! LOL! Interracial friendship and romance is possible and it is know longer taboo. It can be the sweetest thing. This group is for anyone in …