A group dedicated to hosting sex positive and open events without discrimination or bias. We welcome all walks of sexuality, from vanilla to kinky. Bring an open mind and positive spin, and have some sexy geeky fun.

This group will meet to discuss and discover the d'Odalisque lifestyle. Taken from the Gild of the Black Pearl "Code d' Odalisque is a genre or style of non-violent consensual slave play engaged in by willing adult men and women. It is a modern revival of aspects of the historical institution of odalisque (female sexual servant) in a consensual form. Play is guided by a written code of rules, etiquette and protocols. The genre or style is an alternative sub-culture within the broader BDSM commun …

Welcome to the Chicago Polyamory Community, We are open to all who are poly and poly friendly, without any restrictions. Every month we host a half dozen events, including Dinner parties Cocktail parties Movie night Potlucks Karaoke night Picnics Support Groups and major theme parties (e.g.,Halloween, New Year's, Mardi Gras, Poly Prom, etc) ->Join us<- to learn more, or visit any of our special interest polyamory groups below....

Are you proud to be LGBTQ? Do you believe it's possible to love more than one person? If so, then this meetup group is for you! LGBTQ Polyamory Chicago is a community for Chicago polyamorists who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, of Queer (Basically just something other than straight or "almost straight") This meetup group is a venue especially for Chicago's LGBTQ polyamorists to connect with each other in a community especially for us.  We meet up through parties, discussion …

We welcome people in sex-positive jobs or lifestyles, or those who are just interested in sex-positive discussion and activities. This can include members of the following communities: BDSM, Swingers, Sex Workers, Pornographers, Academics, Gay, Lesbian, Queer, Intersexed, Trans People, Poly, AIDS Workers, Feminists, Students, Tantra, Free Speech, etc. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy our open, pro-sex community.

This is a group for anyone interested in creating friendships as well as growing their business. The group will get together twice a month. The set up would be one professional or business owner from one industry. At each event one industry will do a brief presentation on who they are, what they do, and what they need to grow their business. At that point the participants will take about thirty minutes to have an open discussion and brainstorm on how to help that particular individual. After we …

Every woman is awesome! We're awesome in that 1950's housewife or girlfriend type of way. *Single women are also welcome to join! Who We Are: We’re smart, sexy, modern day 1950’s housewives & girlfriends! We respect our partners as the head-of-the house & support their decisions. Whether we are career women, housewives, or stay-at-home moms, we're all happy to wear an apron and live the idealistic, 1950's lifestyle of "Yes, Dear" and good housekeeping. What We Do: Our goal is to build close f …

Let's connect on occasion to discuss Open Source CRM. This meetup is run by Zurmo, so that will be the Open Source Community we'll focus on the most. But anyone who is interested in what Zurmo stands for is welcome to attend. From a user perspective, we'll not just talk about Customer Relationship Management, but also motivating people through gamification, salesforce automation best practices and Social CRM. From a tech perspective, we'll address Test Driven Development, PHP coding best practic …

Polyamory, kinky, swingers & more provides a common calendar for lots of interesting events in and around Chicago. Whatever you're into, we're here to help you find it. It's all about options, and knowing that you have the right to make the choices that work for you. Polyamory, kinky, swingers & more members attend dozens of free events every month. If you are an event promoter and have a relevant free event to share, then come on in and share it! If it's a paid event, then contact the organize …

Come meet local Polyamorists and other supporters of multipartner relationships and their families in a variety of social settings. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, raising children in an alternative family environment, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Kids are welcomed and often do attend events. "Fox Valley" is the rather vaguely defined area along the Fox River. A map of the Fox Valley area can be found at http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fa/Fox …

Be a part of this exciting Tantra community in Chicago! We are a diverse group comprised of brand new beginners to tantric teachers and adepts, we are singles, couples, or more, and whatever your sexual orientation - all are welcome!  We offer a wide variety of events, from social monthly potlucks, to mini-workshops on compassionate communication, massage, meditation/breathing, partner yoga, and tantric teachings and practices.  We also offer longer weekend workshops led by our local teacher …

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 …

Join us as we explore the diversity of TASTE, TOPIC & FASHION. GIRL TALK is a meet up group of 20 to 30's woman that wish to come together monthly for cocktails and conversation. Ladies that attend will anonymously submit questions about DATING, BEAUTY, FASHION etc. These questions will be presented and openly discussed among the group. Please join and gather your questions for the next Meet up!

Hello! Are you ready to revolutionize the way in which you are dating? Are you tired of the same ole meetup scene with the same faces? Do the bars and clubs fail to satisfy your dating needs? Do you feel as though eharmony and match.com is just not your cup of tea? Then welcome to my world! BEBWSM was created to change they way you approach dating while at the same time providing you with new faces, professional attitudes and beautiful people. There is a need within the minority community that n …

Okay ladies are you ready to meet more men in one night and be swept off your feet with compliments, dancing, dates and even a possible kiss? How many of us ladies have gone to many events and experienced too many women, very few select men that appeal to us, way too many old men, and not enough guys that could keep up with us. Its always been a stigma, that older men go after the younger women because they feel young and alive again, they are going through a mid life crisis, need a sports car …

This group's primary focus is to provide safe, non-judgmental social experiences for Chicago-based HIV+ men, seeking other HIV+ men for friendship, dating, playmates, or a LTR. The goal is to provide a fun, unique and exciting way for single poz men of all ages to meet other poz or poz-friendly single men. Perhaps meetings can include movie nights, game nights, plays, theater events, sporting activities, bowling, tours of the city, Sunday brunches, weekend breakfast/brunches or dinner gatherings …

This is a chance for artists of all sorts in the West Suburbs of Chicago -- whether your medium is expressed visually, verbally, sonically, or some combination -- to cross-pollinate, gather ideas and energy, and find inspiration, consolation and encouragement. The hope is to gather regularly as a group, creating opportunities to organize smaller klatches, as well as opportunities to find like spirit and lasting artistic relationships. We may even be able to organize readings, performances and sh …

WELCOME TO TRIFECTA CONNECTIONS NORTHSHORE We a group of FUN Singles  that will be  meeting regularly at different places around the Burbs and Chicagoland area.   Our group includes adults that are Single, separated,  Divorced, Widowed and people looking to have fun times and creating new friendships. Age is just an attitude and this group is open to adults 40 and over.  Majority of our members are in their fifties, and even in their sixties.  With all the anti-wrinkle creams, and Health and wel …

This meetup group is intended to bring Single Men & Women (Ages 30+) together for fun, no pressure events & adventures! While enjoying exclusive Singles Events such as: Mixers/Cocktail Parties, Wine & Chocolate Tastings, Live Performances, Dance Parties, Charity Fundraisers, Networking Events, Community Outreach Volunteer Work, Lectures, Seminars, Speed Dating, Group Vacation Getaways, Singles Cruises and more, our gatherings offer a mixture of social events and activities that afford great oppo …

Welcome to the Windy City Singles Group! This is a group open to singles who are looking for a refreshing alternative to the bar scene and the various online dating sites. Become a part of this interesting and diverse group of individuals! Whether you are single and have recently moved to the Chicagoland area or are looking for something more than just casual dating, come and join us. All we ask is that you bring a good attitude and a desire to have fun! Coming together is a beginning, socializi …

Are you looking for more rich, rewarding connections in your life? Would you like to deepen your relationships with friends, family and loved ones? Are you: New in town, wanting to find a new social circle? Single, wanting more romance? In a relationship, wanting deeper connection and greater intimacy? Unemployed, looking to expand your job-searching network? Employed, wanting more effective communication with empolyers, employees or coworkers? If so, this group is for you! We meet once a week …

If you are Single, get ready for the most exciting new entertainment concept for Singles. Bowl to Meet  Events are here.  Founded by Helene Weiner who started Speed Bowling, which is a form of speed dating on the lanes, created a  new form of recreation to create Bowling as a fun and new way to create new friendships and potential romance on the lanes of balls rolling and interaction. Bowl To Meet Events will be at selected Bowling centers to have fun social nights, Bowl to Date events, and …

As a survivor of domestic violence I find myself wishing I had more friends who understood what I have been through. Tired of constantly being asked why I stayed, why I didn't leave sooner, what I was thinking, I am starting this group in the hopes that more women with similar experiences will join me in helping others (and ourselves) who may be in similar situations (or have been in the past), and to raise awareness in the community. More than the average support group, I am hoping that this wi …

Chicago ACT! CRM User Group ACT! by SAGE is the #1 Contact management system. It is used in increase sales and customer service. Join us to exchange ideas, learn shortcuts, and keep abreast of the latest developments. Both novice and experienced ACT! users are welcome. Meetings start with a lecture/demonstration and conclude with an open question and answer session. Meetings in Schaumburg run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Meetings are free and open to the public. No reservations are required. Discu …

The Chicago Mobile Security Group is an informal professional group focused on developing relationships, exchanging ideas, and fostering Mobile Security innovation. We provide an open, comfortable environment for Mobile security enthusiasts to meet and discuss related news, best practices, tips and anything else that might arise in this fundamental and evolving Mobile security niche. We welcome people from all backgrounds, not just IT, to come learn and network in the community. This group will …

This group has a simple theme, it's for couples who like meeting other couples for varied activities across the south west and western suburbs. If you are young, mid age, old, live together or married, it doesn't matter! "Couples" is about any twosomes who would like to join others for dinner, walking, biking and any social activities that we all share with light conversation and meeting and enjoying new friends. Let's face it there are times when you enjoy doing things with other couples as wel …

We are a group of unbelievably 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. www.FriendsFirstSocialGroups.com It is through friends tha …

Fox Valley Area Networking Events! Always Open Networking - Bring plenty of business cards! It's been said time and time again from business coaches, mentors and highly regarded speakers, that if your business requires customers in order to survive (which includes most, if not every one of us)... then a great way to build a strong referral relationship is to Never Eat Alone. You were going to eat anyway, right? Maybe your lunch buddy made other plans or had to work through lunch. Have no fear …