A call to all artists… If you would love to get to know other area artists, talk about your ideas, projects, or dreams… come join us! We will meet at 7pm on the second Saturday of every month in the Garden Gallery & Studio. Bring a snack, a drink and join us to talk about art and all that goes with it. Inspire and be inspired!

  If your goal is to get in great shape/ loose weight and learn a complete martial arts program that will help you to get respect, obtain self confidence and improve your cardio, but your too busy to train in the weekdays, you should join us!!! We train Kicking, Boxing, Trapping, Grappling, and weapons.     The systems we train: Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, The way of the Intercepting Fist "The BRUCE LEE System" Muay Thai Boxing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gracie Combatives  Kali~Eskrima~Arnis / and Penjak Si …

To promote businesses involved in the martial arts field in an ethical and productive manner. This group is open to school or club owners, trainers, retailers, and others involved in martial arts.

We are looking for new members to come and join our group. Diversity leads to better practice, and more members means new friends. Neo Tribe Kali is an aggressive system of edged weapons training and empty hand combatives. Like other systems of Filipino Martial Arts we offer training in stickwork, knifework and emptyhand; although our focus is primarily on empty hand and blade work. People who are open minded but serious about getting together to practice and learn together will be welcomed.

Studio photography I believe is frequently overlooked, underrated, and misunderstood by many photographers. I'm hoping to make this more comfortable and useful thru shoots focusing on aspects of planning, styling, and lighting the model shot. Sharing practical setups and artistic composition ideas is what Fine Art/Glam Foto Shooters is all about. This meetup group welcomes photographers of many levels but there is a camera requirement. Yours must have a hot shoe capable of tripping studio lights …

Welcome to the One World Family!   Chicago "Art Of Living" Yoga , Meditation, Satsang & Spiritual Upliftment Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential.    Do you know the power of your breath? Our life is created through the breath; our behaviors, our emotions and our thoughts. So wouldn't it be helpful to know how to better manage our emotions with breathing techniques?   Meditation has been proven to lower brain waves, release …

… Ringing Anvil events include monthly activities that are open only to members, as well as public events, classes, conferences, festivals, gatherings, and experiential arts. We use language of myth, dream, and the arts to engage all our senses. All Ringing Anvil events will support personal growth, community building, leadership development, ritual skills, and creativity. This group is open to people of any spiritual or religious path, though we will be using tools common to Pagan, Earth-Center …

  Hi, I'm Sifu Sajid. From last 17+ years, I have been into Martial arts, Fitness & Personality Development industry to help people just like you. If you are a beginner or a pro, you will find coaching, training, certifications, and resources that help you reach your personal and professional goals fast. Thanks for the opportunity to help you.   We Offer: Personal Fitness Training, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Wu Shu, Wing Chun, CMMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Interested members can contact @ 630-477-8388 or ema …

Artini Lounge is a new-concept, young professionals networking event, that mixes business professional networking with different aspect of Arts and Entertainment. Once a month, attendees gather in this recording-studio-turned-swanky-lounge, located in the basement of the Prairie Center for the Arts, to mix and mingle. There is always refreshing entertainment, food from a local restaurant, beverages, give-aways and people to meet.

Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

… I wanted to start my own Meetup Group with nothing specific in mind. I am always throwing great parties, bbq's, starting sports teams, getting a group of people together for dinner or drinks, teaching arts and crafts classes, having costume parties, having dog play dates, etc. so I thought making a Meetup called THIS N THAT would be perfect. This year I will be hosting a number of events including but not limited to Beach parties, BBQ's, All you can eat Sushi night, Kickball team, a childrens ar …

… The focus of our practice is on health, flexibility, balance, meditation, and only after that on Martial Art applications. This group is for the entire Chicago-land but we currently meet in West suburbs. If you are interested to host/organize an event in your area please feel free to contact us so we could help you to organize it.

The Twisted Easel is led by a duo of creative gals in the Oak Park/River Forest area who enjoy art, wine, and socializing. We gather once a month at House Red in Forest Park to instruct a painting, have a few glasses of wine, and meet new people. There is NO experience necessary...we will instruct you at each step of the way and a little liquid courage will help you along the way as well. There is no membership fee for this group. We charge $35pp for the class, which includes your easel, canvas, …

Mom's & Tot's Who Rock Dundee and surrounding areas is a play group where Mothers can hang out while their kids are having fun! Whether it be through special weekly play dates, out and about adventures, Birthdays, theme days, movie days, holidays, Mom's night out, music days, arts and crafts days & cupcake days...etc.  We have a variety of different age kids, although it seems like the toddler (3-5) range is dominant.  We try to schedule 2 meet ups a week.  One meetup is typically a play date at …

The crafty beavers are a group of women who are crafting for a cause. Once a month learn how to make fun, eco friendly arts and crafts and take home your crafty keepsake. Network and get to know your newly made friends. Join us as we discuss causes and organizations that tear at our hearts strings and donate not just money and tangibles, but time. Interested? For $20 per person each month we can get items together for the crafts (trying to keep it under $5 per person for a craft) and have plent …

 "Total Relaxation is Paradise" - Osho Greetings.  I am Prem -Prana. I feel under Divine Grace. I am a fortunate and blessed soul. A few years ago I found out that happiness was hidden within me. I now  feel love and joy in my heart, and peace in my soul, because I am totally relaxed. And I know that everyone can feel the same. I feel Gratitude for the opportunity to share it with others. Osho inspires me the most! Osho meditation are designed for inner transformation.  Love , compassion and inn …