Exploring the culture and night life of Chicago can get expensive. This is a meetup group for things a little more on the inexpensive side- a great for parties, discount theatre tickets, bar discounts, free billiards nights, free days at museums, trips to the zoo, etc. The less expensive it is to go out, the *more* we can all get together! We'll see if we can get group discounts to some events, explore some "free days" at museums, go visit cheap greasy spoon diners, throw parties, etc. I'm a …

This meetup is for anyone interested in learning WingTsun Kung Fu. WingTsun is a southern Chinese martial arts system. WT is ideal for self defense and practitioners can learn effective techniques in a short amount of time. Training consists of forms, drills and applications including free sparring. WT was created specifically for use against stronger opponents so, although being in great shape helps, it's not a requirement to utilize the techniques. WT is more about qualities than about movemen …

Meetup at lakes, rivers and streams around Chicagoland to Paddle board/Paddle surf and meet others interested in this great sport and lifestyle.  Come and learn how if you have never tried, or just come out and paddle!

A well organized pick up basketball program managed by All City Sportz. If you like organized events, easy registration and a great work out, register to attend one of our sessions.

This group is for anyone and everyone who wants to play volleyball with a great, friendly group of people. We welcome everyone from total beginners to very advanced, and everyone gets to play with people of their own skill level. It is our self styled mission to get as many people playing the great game of volleyball in Chicago as possible, so whether you are an old pro, or have never even touched a ball before - we are the place for you. Come along and check us out, nobody ever walks away witho …

Looking for a place to play tennis without the commitment of a full season? We offer pickup games, weekly tournaments, fitness classes and lessons in the wonderful city of Chicago. Or, if you're new in town and looking to meet other tennis players, this is a great way to get out and make new friends! You'll love the group of fun and friendly people who just want to get out and play like you do. We welcome all levels of players including beginner, recreational, intermediate, and competitive. Our …

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.GATCHICAGO.COM Push your training to a new level! Learn a system that teaches you not only how to defend yourself, but how to avoid attacks and to dominate your opponent. Learn an art proven in modern warfare! Special force operatives from all branches of the military extensively use techniques from Filipino Martial Arts in Close Quarter Combat. Test yourself while learning new skills! FMA integrates easily with all styles of martial arts. Further, unlike othe …

Looking for a place to play soccer without the commitment of a full season? We offer pickup games and weekly tournaments in Chicago every week. Or, if you're new in town and looking to meet other soccer players, this is a great way to get on a team or form a new one! You'll love the group of fun and friendly people who just want to get out and play like you do. We welcome all levels of players including beginner, recreational, intermediate, and competitive. Our Sports Monster staff love running …

Welcome to the Chicago Basketball Club! This group is for anyone and everyone who wants to play basketball with a great, friendly group of people. We welcome everyone from total beginners to very advanced, and everyone gets to play with people of their own skill level. It is our mission to get as many people playing basketball in Chicago as possible. So whether you are an old pro, or have never even touched a ball before - we are the place for you. Come along and check us out, nobody ever walks …

Chikangoo is a new Kangoo group based out of Chicago. If you are looking for a way to have fun while exercising, join us! Kangoo is half workout, half party. Several of us take Kangoo classes at the FFC Lincoln Park, where we met and decided it would be fun to try to do our own thang. We're fun-loving and just getting started! Hope you'll join us! Need to buy some boots? Click here for more info.

Underwater WHAT? Underwater Hockey is a co-ed, non-contact, water sport played on the bottom of the pool. It is a very unique game in that it is 3-dimensional and requires you to play while holding your breath. Players wear fins, for speed, as well as masks, snorkels, and protective gloves and headgear. The sticks are short -- about one foot long -- so players can move them quickly through the water. Sticks flick and flash as players maneuver the puck on the bottom, shoot the puck past (or over …

Join L.L. Bean of Skokie for Weekend Adventures, Weekly Clinics, and the L.L. Bean Outing Club! Clinics and Outings are FREE and open to adventurers of all ages. Call the store for more details. 888-552-5564 .

Welcome to the Chicago Kickball Club! Our mission is to provide you with the most fun, social, kickball leagues, pickup games, tournaments, etc... in the wonderful city of Chicago. What can you expect to find here? Check it out: Leagues -- Organized 9-week leagues with a playoff tournament, umpires for all games, bases and balls provided, 1-hour games, state of the art website with team photos, schedules, standings, results and even weekly articles recapping matches Pickup games -- We'll reserv …

Let's watch live International Futbol (soccer) and Rugby matches! Chicago has a huge International community that supports Soccer and Rugby teams from all around the world. Let's go to the many different Sports Pubs around the city and watch the matches live and have breakfast. And since Chicago is a big sports town in itself and we have many people from around the country living here...we will also plan to watch American sporting events! So, come on out and support your country, your city, your …

I have decided to start this group because the weather is fine and I enjoy playing a casual game of tennis. I live within view of the South Park tennis courts on Devon Ave 1/2 block east of Cumberland, and find the courts empty often. This group will be for Adults who have the basic skills and score counting to play as many games as you and your meetup partner(s) agree upon. I am asking that each member please provide: Name you want to be called, your skill level (beginner, intermediate, adv …

Tennis Player, We're connecting players on the tennis courts throughout Chicago from North Suburbs, North Chicagoland, Mid Chicagoland, West Chicagoland and South Chicagoland. We allow players to put post meetups. So feel that it is acceptable to promote an event that you will take ownership of and we'll let the meetup group know about it. We'll be running certain tennis socials, weekend tournaments and get togethers for the passion tennis players who want to play competitive tennis. If you want …

I'm intend for this group to feel less formally organized by a leader/organizer. Remember when you were seven years old and you went down to the field on Saturday and people were just there and you had no difficulty finding someone to play catch with? Remember how therapeutic it felt? My sense is that there are quite a few people who like to throw a ball back and forth and, gee, wouldn't it be fun to know you can go somewhere during a particular timeframe and there'll be people who want to …

Everyone knows the 5 rules of dodgeball: Dodge Duck Dip Dive Dodge And that's basically it! Never played dodgeball before, who cares! Can you move? Can you throw? Can you go out after the matches for a beer? Then you're good to go! Sign-up today and see what everyone is talking about.

Bocce fanatics unite!! This group is focused on meeting up in-person. If you've never played bocce you're more than welcome to come watch a round, or just jump in and learn as you go. This is not a competitive group, and we welcome all skill levels. You just have to be willing to learn, play by the rules, and most of all, have a great time meeting others who enjoy bocce as much as you. No bocce set needed. (The group organizer will bring a set to outdoor bocce meetups, or we'll meet at facilitie …

We are group of fun loving volleyball players that like to play competitive volleyball. We play indoor and beach volleyball on a regular basis around the City of Chicago. We play hard, but play for fun and exercise more than anything else. We also generally try to have social outings together to encourage team bonding, meet and get to know one another, form new friendships and expand our social circles. All our teams are generally co-ed. We play 6's indoors and 2's for beach volleyball. If you a …

The Chicago Sport and Social Club is the nation's largest provider of recreational sports leagues, premier social events and local social networking! With over 70,000 annual participants, the Sport and Social Club has become the place to meet and compete with active young professionals all over the city. Our number one priority is giving you places to play your favorite sports and places to meet up with new and old friends every day of the week! Chicago Sport and Social Club strives to provide h …

The Chicago Chiefs is a new meetup for all Chiefs fans that live in the greater Chicagoland area. This is a great group for all pro football fans even if you don't follow a favorite club. There is no better time to be a KC fan or adopt the Chiefs as your new team. With a dismal record last season, the Chiefs future is bright with new GM John Dorsey and Head Coach Andy Reid leading the way for a far improved franchise. During the offseason this meetup will debate topics such as: the Chiefs upcomi …