Meet other local people interested in recreations of medieval history.

Sacred Harp singing is a form of 'a cappella' singing that regularly takes place in communities across the United States and beyond.  It has brought people together to sing in living rooms, churches, and community centers since 1844.  It is rich in history and tradition, and it continues to be a thriving form of American shape note singing.  Its distinctive melodies and harmonies attract many singers for a lifelong journey of singing.  You are welcome to join in the journey.  To find out more, p …

The objective of the Big Picture Book Club is to provide a forum for having fun, with friends old and new, while reading and discussing the best, serious, non-fiction books about the Big Picture questions of our history, our time, and our lives.  It's focused on books addressing the big questions of human history, science and technology, social and political issues, the future, and how we, as individuals, can flourish and even make a difference in the Big Picture. You can check out an initial l …

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/ …

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 …

We like reading compelling books on feats of science, technology and engineering derring-do! If you love reading about the amazing lives of radical inventors, laboratory wizards, eccentric investigators, audacious builders and their triumphs and tragedies, then you've found your club! We'll pick out a book, devour it cover-to-cover, and then meetup to discuss what we really liked about it. We'll pick different meeting places in or around Chicago, so everyone's welcome!

We want to look at and explore the effects of Gangsters, G-men and Gun Molls during the 1920's and 1930's. These two decades took decadence to a new level. It was a perfect storm of demon alcohol being banned, corrupt government officials, and a public that was thirsty to first have fun in the 20's Jazz age and then escape the misery of the Great Depression. These two decades changed everything about Chicago and the US. Anybody who has an interest in the era, or a relative who stirred bathtub gi …

… If you enjoy discussing the history of Italian motor vehicles and their culture, embark on short and or long road trips, performance events or just plain hanging out at car shows and eateries we aim to be just that. We look forward to hearing from and seeing you soon. Gruppo di Motore Italiano

  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 two (Please do NOT ad …

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 like-minded folk …

… We host events such as:    - Movie Outings; Gay film fest; Gay movie nights    - Concerts; Music festivals; Open Mic; Explore local Live music venues    - Art Museums; Chicago History LGBT lectures, Photography exhibits; Fashion shows    - LGBT Charity events; Political fundraising events; volunteering opportunities    - Brunch and dinners, Wine Tasting and Lectures   - Hiking our lovely State parks, cycling outings - Salsa, Art lessons, Group Boxing exercise class - And we will always b …

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!

I am a yoga teacher. I believe in the raw power of yoga to transform, empower, and return us to a sense of aliveness. But I also think that yoga is exclusive. In studios, yoga is too fast, too expensive, and too intimidating to be of use to those who could most use it. Return Yoga (ie, me) is not a studio, but the practices of yoga brought into the world. I am new to Chicagoland area and slowly finding spaces in which to teach. Yoga has scientifically proven results in terms of chronic pain and …

… It is through this that true and inspiring social development can take place. History has shown that social change starts with ideas both large and small and film has been a major player in relaying new ideas to the world. Without ideas, society would be without the great strides that have been taken in recent decades to solve many of the world’s problems. Through this Chicago festival, filmmakers are able to translate their ideas onto the big screen and expose themselves and those ideas t …

… We will explore many different types, learn some of the history and origins about where a particular style came from... For Bands, Orchestras, LIVE MUSIC, people who love seeing bands, people who want to out and goof around singing karaoke... We will hit it all at some point. So, if you are musician, a photographer who wants to wants to work on their low-light photography skills or just plain likes to shoot bands -- join now! If you are a supporter of Music in any and all of it's formats, stand …

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. …