The Good Times Institute (GTI) is a Meetup Group that engages in a diverse mix of fun group activities in Chicago, including but not limited to happy hours, brunches, dinners, nights out, parties, karaoke, concerts, movie get-togethers, sports watching, outdoor outings, and any other great opportunities to take advantage of the exceptional social, cultural, and entertainment amenities that Chicago offers as a world-class city. Originally named the Happy Hour Institute and founded in September 20 …

… Our upcoming events: Trivia Nights/Pub Quiz once a month Dinner and Belly Dancing Cabaret at Alahambra Palace Brunch at Marmalade Green Mill Sunday Night Poetry Slam Afterwork drinks at The Leader Bar Chartered and guided Ghost Tour $5 Martini's Happy Hour at The Latitude International Movie nights at The Landmark Lots of dinners at restaurants and BYOB's all over! Any suggestion you have...I am happy to add to the calendar!   ABSOLUTELY NO CREEPY BEHAVIOR IS ALLOWED!    

We are an adult ski/snowboarding/social club with year round activities like: biking, camping, hiking, boating, racing and skiing. We also gather for picnics, pub crawls, happy hours, charity events and banquets. Check us out on the Internet at www.piccadillyskiclub.com or email us at comeskiwithus@piccadillyskiclub.com

… We do all sorts of activities that include happy hours, kayaking/canoeing, camping, cooking events, concerts , BBQ's, poker nights, going on road trips, and trying new restaurants and just about anything to do with socializing.     Make the choice...come meet some new people!       

… Our Meetup's purpose would be to provide Fox Valley Area singles the opportunity to go to events such as Happy Hours, Live Music performances, Wine Tasting events, Outdoor events (volleyball, softball, Frisbee, walking, biking, etc), Poker nights, Bunco nights, house parties, Sporting events, Gym nights, Trivia nights, Movie nights, really any event that's fun and exciting. We can even include events for the whole family (minus the ex's of course!). Our Meetup group will also provide single prof …

Looking to meet new people between the ages of 20-40 but tired of always trekking back and forth to the city? Then this is the group for you! We will have happy hours, trivia nights, movie nights, dinners, and more all without the long commute. Downtown Arlington will be our base as there are bars, restaurants, live theater, movies,  and parks all within walking distance. However, we will expand to nearby suburbs in search of the best possible nights out!    

… I picture wine tastings, ball games, happy hours, group dinners, etc. If there can be mommy groups and play dates, why can't there be kid free gatherings as well!

Thanks The Day of Games (www.thedayofgames.com) for sponsoring the group!       Bocce, Horseshoes, Bags, Beer Pong, and more! The awesome group........Targeting, but not limited to, those who are new in town and mainly in their 20's or 30's, here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows in the Chicago area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hour, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, baseball/basketball games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that s …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Chicago! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ages and …

Get to know your neighbors in the West Loop of Chicago and explore local hangouts together. Make some new friends, find a potential dating interest, and just have some fun! Events will include brunches, happy hours, and other outings that may be outside the West Loop.

This group is made for 20s & 30s somethings, whether they are new to the area or not, looking for new Chitown adventures. The ultimate plan is to have a healthy mixture of happy hour/social get togethers, street fests, sports, and more to experience Chicago together. If you are interested in organizing events or have ideas, I am all ears to hear your thoughts

A group to make friends with other women new to Chicago, have a cocktail or dinner, a good laugh, and enjoy an interesting read. We currently meet once a month to discuss a book selection, but are also branching out for happy hours, movies, festivals and other adventures. Our members tend to range in age from 20s to mid 30s, but all are welcome!

… There is no "concentration", anything goes: wine tastings, happy hours, gun shooting, archery, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, poker nights, paint ball, and anything else you guys can come up with.

If you love books, wine and cheese and/or trying new restaurants join me in starting a new young and fun book club and foodie club in Chicago for women!!! The Chicago book club meets once a month and in between meetups, we will try new restaurants, go to wine tastings, happy hours, events happening around the city and more. If you are a young woman (20s or 30s) looking to make new friends while reading books and taking advantage of everything the city has to offer, this club is for you!

… These activities that we will be engaging in include:   wine tastings&lectures, art galleries, some after work events, art museums, museums, upscale lounge's, karaoke, singles mixers, charity events, nightclub visits, live jazz and other music,group discussions&debates on topics having to do with anything but religion (no fighting) , dancing, and going out to various restaurants,    Because various people can approve you into the group, you will be approved within 1-8 hours. Thank you for unders …

… In each instance, you are allowed to submit comments with your RSVP, and you may also change your RSVP up to 24 hours prior to an event. - Yes RSVPS! If you RSVP "YES," then the organizer and other attendees of the event are expecting you to come to the event. We are looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you. Please make every effort to honor your "yes" RSVP. The other attendees would like to meet you, and it disappoints everyone when you do not show up. *Please be courteous a …