Urban noir, subversive subculturalists. >Fire spinner performances >Burlesque >Offbeat circus >Aerial performances >Small magic shows >Odd spoken word >Culturally diverse >Freethinkers and rad speeches >Politically incorrect or alternative comedy   >Cult film >Halloween or Halloweird-O depending on your bent >Alternative theatre >Performance art >Subculture art Subversive Subculture: a group of people with a culture (whether distinct or …

  LIVE CHAT too!  I am passionate about art and some friends and I are looking to learn more about it. We are going to check out all of the great art galleries at least once a month in River North, the West Loop, Wicker Park, and anywhere else.   This Meetup Group is welcome and open to all who are residents of and visitors to Chicago. Our purpose is to meet with others who have an interest in and take enjoyment in appreciating art. The benefits are to enjoy and learn more about art, art galleri …

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/ …

Let's get our music together and blast the local scene to the next level with music, comedy, dance and amazing performances. Together Each Acheive More (Team) is our motto. What good would  musicals be without the actors, singers, musicians or clowns. WE NEED music organizers, so please volunteer. We can promote each other through collobration, social networks, web, radio, and TV. This group is for musical artist to develop performances and marketing campaigns. We will organize group and individ …

This group is for performers who act or improvise and who want to be better at their craft. Our events are like workshops. We get on our feet and try things out. We practice improv comedy, work on audition monologues, read plays together, etc. Some events are free, others have a fee to cover the costs of space rental and to pay for the coach, if applicable. Most events are led by Kevin Mullaney, the organizer, an actor and improvisor with over fifteen year's experience teaching improv and leadin …

Visual artists, installation artist, performance artists...poets, writers, singers, performers...activists, change agents, drummers, dancers...what is your art? How does art change the world around you, the people around you? How does art change you? Perhaps in this group you will meet artists to collaborate with to bring to life that vision you have of a giant installation piece...perhaps in this group you will find others interested in joining together to form a troupe for street theater prote …

Opera Club for Gay Men is a social group for gay men who enjoy Opera or may be curious to learn about this exciting world. This group is open to all levels of experience with Opera. You can be a beginner or an expert. If you are looking for a group to watch Opera and discuss topics related to Opera or just meet some nice people come  join our group. 

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are …

This group is dedicated to Chicago Comedians and Comedy Lovers of improvisation, sketch, comedy writing, stand-up, comedic digital shorts, and any other medium focusing on comedy. If you are a performer or fan of comedy, join this group and get to know like-minded people in Chicago.   Most workshops and events will be $10-$20 and take place at The Second City Training Center. For more information, email Andrew!

We are a fun, energetic and highly entertaining group of dancers who love to perform. Flash mobs are a great way to get the public's attention and show them a good time. Who needs a stage and lights? All we have to do is stop you in your tracks on your way to lunch and make your day. Simple. Wanna join us? This summer, we will create up to 5 flash mobs and by September, I hope to create a company out of this. If you're passionate, that's all we need. Come join the mob fam. -D

Do you wish that you knew more people who shared your love of musicals? Join our group! Make new friends as you check out musical theater, film, and concerts. All are welcome!

The Singer's Salon is an opportunity to sing for your peers and others, in a safe and nurturing setting. It is a place to refine your performance skills, try out new material, or just get more comfortable in front of an audience.

  Meet others who are interested in local Night Life events which contribute to a better world. This is a place to find out about performances, bar nights, parties, groovy volunteer events and other doings that will be fun and also make a contribution to a good cause.  

    Let me start by saying WE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE WHO ATTEND MEETUP EVENTS!!! Yes, you will feel included, yes you will be encouraged to join into the conversations... Yes, you will be introduced around.... (now here are some specifics as to what this group is about)   There is a treasure trove of free and or very cheap events and cultural activities in the Chicagoland area that include but is not limited to: circus performances, concerts, lectures, art openings and other activiti …

We are a group of insanely fun friends that meet regularly at different places around the burbs. Most of us are in the age range of 50+ but we do have some mature 40-somethings and some very alive 60-somethings.  We invite all our  friends---SINGLE, WIDOWED, COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS AND EVEN THOSE THAT ARE MARRIED AND WANT A FUN NIGHT OUT- to invite their  friends to come and hang out with us and meet our friends and make new friends. It is through friends that almost all our friends have found i …

This group welcomes everyone who enjoys a good laugh. A sense of humor is all that you need. We'll get together and share laughs at local comedy clubs whether its improv theater or stand up, major headline acts or local talent.