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!

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 …

The Greater Chicago Dutch Language Meetup Group is a young and growing group in the Chicago area. We facilitate meetings of Dutch, Belgian, American, Indonesian, Dutch Caribbean, and other natives with interests in Dutch language and culture. We meet every month at restaurants with some of the above cuisines, pubs, private homes, forest preserves, the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, and the beach!  This Meetup was founded in August 2009 and already can boast impressive statistics (see left-ha …

Europeans and Europhiles who want to trade ideas and secrets to bringing more Europe to everyday American life.

This is a group for people who want to explore new cultures and subcultures.  We aim to have fun experiencing new things.  This group includes a little of all sorts of different cultures from the cultures of different nations to rave, feminist, spriritual, and race sub-cultures.  Everyone is welcome to come and experience the rich variety that Chicago has to offer!   Whether you are looking for events that celebrate your culture, the culture of someone you love or some entirely new culture that …

We are specialized in 7v7 Soccer for Adults! We organize the CSL (Chicago Soccer League), the Chicago World Cup Soccer tournament, the Chicago Soccer Festival and partner with soccer clubs such as the Dynasty FC. Feel free to join this Meetup group to play pick-up games with us and find out more about how we can help you "play soccer in Chicago"!

Are you a professional from Europe living and working in Chicago? Or are you a professional American or from some other part of the world who has European heritage, loves to travel to Europe or just wants to meet some new people and learn about their cultures! There are lots of meetups here dedicated to foreign cultures and languages but they all seem to meet in the same places every month with not much diversity or it is aimed at speaking the language.  I wanted to start a casual and friendly m …

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 …

Skupina je určena pro všechny co bydllí v Chicagu a okolí, domluví se česky nebo slovensky a mají zájem o společné aktivity. Smíšené páry (us / cz) s malými dětmi jsou obzvláště vítány, ale nejsou podmínkou. Vídáme se jednou měsíčně a další se upřesňuje až podle zájmu.   Come hang out with Czech and Slovak speakers who live in Chicago. We are a Czech-American couple raising kids in Chicago taking the best from both worlds. We'll meet up at least once per month in cafes or restaurants within the …

This meet up is designed for parents and children with European roots to enjoy some social time together. Children will learn more about their own heritage and make new friends.   Join for international story times, play dates and activities around the city.

Meet other local people interested in recreations of medieval history.

Let's watch live International Futbal(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 …

SAEC is a network of meet-up groups around the world that bring together South Asians on amazing long distance trips. Skiing, the beach, hiking, European cities or safari's in Africa - we'll plan any trip thats a unique opportunity to see the world and meet great people. Come join us to travel, get info, or organize international group trips!

Hello all, This is an OPEN, co-ed and friendly PICK UP soccer club.  Through the spring and fall we play EVERYDAY! In the winter we play indoor on weekdays and outdoor on weekends if weather permits. We welcome high school students (Junior & Senior), women, beginners and all. It is my hope that this club can be a HUB for those who simply wish to play soccer.   RULE 1: If you have three no shows in four weeks period you will be banned for one month.   RULE 2: If you use bad language on the fie …

NO MONTHLY DUES, NO DRAMA – WE JUST LOVE TO RIDE! We are a community of sport & supersport motorcycle riders who gather together for Motorcycle Events as well as Weekend & Monthly group rides. If you ride a Japanese rocket, European-exotic, 2-stroke track machine, street fighter, or long-distance sport-tourer, there is a place for you here.  We ride!! Whether you’re up for a cruise across town, a day at the track, or a weekend carving up the twisties – we’d love for you to ride with us. This gro …