
What we’re about
This is a group for folks who have just moved to Chicago, or who aren't originally from here. If you've chosen to make Chicago your home, it's a great place to be- there's lots of friendly faces, tons of culture, and so much to do. Join us for chances to meet new people and get to know this new city.
We have a discussion group on facebook, if you would like to join and discuss upcoming event ideas and things like that: https://www.facebook.com/groups/889303217815912/
Anyone can join, so please come on by!
If you've been here a while, or even if you're a native Chicagoan, you are certainly welcome. After all, it's nice to have a bit of a guide in checking out this wonderful, cosmopolitan city.
For those of you who want to know:
Is this a singles group? No, not exclusively. People might meet others to date, certainly, but that's not the point of this group.
Is this a networking group? Again, not exclusively, but if you make some good business connecting or find a job through this group, that's great!
Is this a Chicago-centric group? Yes. It's just easier to focus the group on the city area. Events outside the city are welcome, but be aware that the majority of folks on this group are likely to live within the city itself. Thanks.
When Chicago heads indoors for the winter, be active and social in our Simply Social intramural leagues! All skill levels are welcome! You can join by yourself or with friends and get placed on a coed team for the season.
Starting in late October and early November, we've got lots of great 5-7 week leagues to play in. Some are actual sports, while others are more of a super fun activity to break up the work week.
All of them are amazing for meeting new people and having fun! There's no better way to build lasting relationships than during a season getting together with the same people week after week.
WE'VE GOT INDOOR VOLLEYBALL, BOWLING, WHIRLYBALL, SINGLES SKEEBALL (FOR SINGLES!), DODGEBALL, FAMILY FEUD TRIVIA & INDOOR KICKBALL!
CHECK OUT THE FULL LEAGUE OPTIONS, DETAILS & REGISTER HERE: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues
**GET $20 OFF INDIVIDUAL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP'**
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To play, simply register on our website by yourself or with friends and I'll put you on a coed team with others around your age for the season. Then before we start I'll email EVERYTHING you need to know for the season including your teammate info, the full schedule, how/where we play and TONS more!
REGISTER HERE TO JOIN US as we MEETUP for some recreational level sports and activities! There's absolutely nothing better in the city than getting to know new people playing games and then over drinks at your nearby league sponsor bar that all teams hang out at.
*Want to get on a team but can't make it to every game? No problem! We put extra players on every team for this very reason.
****Have questions on how this works? Send me a message and I'll get back to you right away!****
LEAGUES INCLUDE:
- 5-7 Week Season! (varies by league)
- We buy your team some drinks each week! (in most leagues)
- Team player shirt in your requested size! (in most leagues)
- Food and drink specials at your sponsor bar!
- Multiple champs win a prize in each league!
NOTE: I'VE GOT A LOT OF DIFFERENT INDOOR LEAGUES THAT RUN FROM JANUARY THROUGH MARCH AND PLAY DIFFERENT DAYS OF THE WEEK ALL OVER THE CITY! THE DATE AND LOCATION SHOWN FOR THIS MEETUP EVENT ARE JUST A PLACEHOLDER.
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GOT A FULL TEAM? EMAIL BEN@S3LEAGUES.COM (THAT'S ME!) FOR MORE INFO AND FOR AN EVEN BIGGER DISCOUNT!
FULL DETAILS & REGISTRATION: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues
**GET $20 OFF INDIVIDUAL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP'**
I hope you let me show you what makes S3 Simply Social Sports Leagues so popular and exciting. I guarantee it'll be a unique experience unlike anything you've ever been a part of :)
Please message me if you have any questions!
Cheers,
Ben
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- $5 First Fridays Stand Up Comedy Shows at Chicago's best venue!Laugh Factory, Chicago, IL
The Laugh Factory in Lakeview (Broadway & Belmont) is open for comedy and we all could use some laughs! We always get A LOT of people to attend these shows. Often times over 100 Meetup members!
If you attend by yourself or with friends and want to be seated in the Meetup group section, simply request this when you check in at the ticket booth! Then just say hi to those around you :)
Every First Friday of the month we get $5 TICKETS to their shows at 7:00, 9:15 & 11:30 pm. They're ALWAYS hilarious!
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Get your $5 tickets ASAP before the quantity they give us get sells out. And with our "laugh or get a refund" policy (that has never in 4 years been requested), I know you'll enjoy your MUCH NEEDED night out! This event is posted in lots of different Meetup groups, so the RSVP # won't show how many are actually attending.
READ THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH SHOW AND GET YOUR $5 TIX HERE: https://tinyurl.com/firstfridayslaughfactory
*You can purchase tickets for several people and multiple shows this night through the link. No physical tickets will be issued. Your name will be on a list at the door and all tickets will be under the purchaser's name. Groups of up to 6 people can be sat together if arriving together.
Please Note: These shows are for ages 18+ w/ ID. If you show up after start time you will not be able to enter. There is a 2 drink minimum per person per show (non-alcoholic or alcoholic). Drinks are reasonably priced, and a comedy show is funnier with a few drinks, so this shouldn't be an issue with how cheap our tickets are :) Also, an 18% service fee (aka gratuity) will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.
No refunds or exchanges but tickets can be transferred.
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Is there parking? Street parking and some garages are available throughout the area. However, public transit, ridesharing apps, and taxi services are highly encouraged.
What is the dress code? There is no dress code. Be comfortable!
READ THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH SHOW AND GET YOUR $5 TIX HERE: https://tinyurl.com/firstfridayslaughfactory
Enjoy the laughter!
-Ben
- Join our Indoor Leagues! Get placed on a coed team to play! All skills welcomeLeagues played at various locations around Chicago. See league specifics for details!, Chicago, IL
When Chicago heads indoors for the winter, be active and social in our Simply Social intramural leagues! All skill levels are welcome! You can join by yourself or with friends and get placed on a coed team for the season.
Starting in late October and early November, we've got lots of great 5-7 week leagues to play in. Some are actual sports, while others are more of a super fun activity to break up the work week.
All of them are amazing for meeting new people and having fun! There's no better way to build lasting relationships than during a season getting together with the same people week after week.
WE'VE GOT INDOOR VOLLEYBALL, BOWLING, WHIRLYBALL, SINGLES SKEEBALL (FOR SINGLES!), DODGEBALL, FAMILY FEUD TRIVIA & INDOOR KICKBALL!
CHECK OUT THE FULL LEAGUE OPTIONS, DETAILS & REGISTER HERE: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues
**GET $20 OFF INDIVIDUAL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP'**
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To play, simply register on our website by yourself or with friends and I'll put you on a coed team with others around your age for the season. Then before we start I'll email EVERYTHING you need to know for the season including your teammate info, the full schedule, how/where we play and TONS more!
REGISTER HERE TO JOIN US as we MEETUP for some recreational level sports and activities! There's absolutely nothing better in the city than getting to know new people playing games and then over drinks at your nearby league sponsor bar that all teams hang out at.
*Want to get on a team but can't make it to every game? No problem! We put extra players on every team for this very reason.
****Have questions on how this works? Send me a message and I'll get back to you right away!****
LEAGUES INCLUDE:
- 5-7 Week Season! (varies by league)
- We buy your team some drinks each week! (in most leagues)
- Team player shirt in your requested size! (in most leagues)
- Food and drink specials at your sponsor bar!
- Multiple champs win a prize in each league!
NOTE: I'VE GOT A LOT OF DIFFERENT INDOOR LEAGUES THAT RUN FROM JANUARY THROUGH MARCH AND PLAY DIFFERENT DAYS OF THE WEEK ALL OVER THE CITY! THE DATE AND LOCATION SHOWN FOR THIS MEETUP EVENT ARE JUST A PLACEHOLDER.
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GOT A FULL TEAM? EMAIL BEN@S3LEAGUES.COM (THAT'S ME!) FOR MORE INFO AND FOR AN EVEN BIGGER DISCOUNT!
FULL DETAILS & REGISTRATION: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues
**GET $20 OFF INDIVIDUAL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP'**
I hope you let me show you what makes S3 Simply Social Sports Leagues so popular and exciting. I guarantee it'll be a unique experience unlike anything you've ever been a part of :)
Please message me if you have any questions!
Cheers,
Ben - NEW Logan Square League! Thursday Indoor Volleyball - Discounted player fees!Armitage Baptist Church, Chicago, IL
When it's cold in Chicago and everything fun heads indoors, let's MEETUP and play Indoor Volleyball on Thursday nights in Logan Square! This is the only league I have west of the highway and I'm super excited to be running it again for its 2nd season :) PLUS, I'm once again offering discounted player fees!
TONS OF PEOPLE JOIN BY THEMSELVES OR WITH A FRIEND OR A FEW TO GET PLACED ON A TEAM OF OTHERS AROUND THEIR AGE!
*Want to get placed on a team but can't make it to every game? No problem! We put extra players on every team for this very reason.
There's nothing better than playing in one of my coed, all skill levels welcome "Simply Social" intramural league to break up the week. For the past 16 years, people have been joining by themselves or with friends because we create a welcoming environment where meeting people is just as important as the games themselves!
We get super cool, super friendly people to sign up, not overly competitive folks. Hanging out with the same group week after week on Thursday nights over the season makes it effortless to build lasting relationships. That really is the best part :)
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FULL LEAGUE DETAILS & HOW TO REGISTER HERE: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues/thursday-logan-square-indoor-volleyball
PLAY 7 WEEKS FOR JUST $65 W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP'!
Or send me a DM to register a full team and get even lower per person player fees!
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*Don't pay attention to the RSVP #. People find out about and join these leagues from many places and they always fill up fast!
Before the season starts, you'll get an email with TONS of important info including your teammates' names and emails, the full schedule, how we play, sponsor bar location more.
Let me know if you have any questions at all! I promise you'll love either of these leagues so don't hesitate to reach out so I can convince you of that if you're not already :)
I hope to see you there!
Cheers,
Ben - The Best Way to Meet Singles! Join our 5-Week Thursday Singles Skeeball LeagueSluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill & Dueling Pianos, Chicago, IL
If you're single and looking to mingle in Chicago, MEETUP with us on Thursday Nights starting November 6th for a 5-week, 80-100 player skeeball league where EVERYONE IS SINGLE! We'll place you on a coed team of 8-9 guys and 8-9 girls around your age, and it's THE BEST thing ever!! And you definitely don't need skeeball skills to join, it's just for fun :)
Forget about other singles events because our skeeball league is way better! Seeing the same people for 5 weeks in a row in a laid back, welcoming environment makes it really easy to get to know each other over the season and build relationships.
FULL DETAILS & SIGN UP HERE: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues/thursday-sluggers-singles-skeeball
REGISTER BY YOURSELF OR WITH FRIENDS. Team are made by age group (generally within ~7 year age range) for anyone aged 21-48. Every night you play a skeeball match against a different team, have a few drinks, get FREE batting cages and enjoy dueling pianos afterward to keep hanging out! And it's totally okay to miss a night here and there if you need to.
Maybe you meet someone you vibe with to go on a date, maybe you make some new single friends. Either way you will have an amazing season and make lots of new connections! There's a reason why this league has filled up every time for the last 38 seasons.
THE BEST PART: IT'S ONLY $65 FOR ALL 5-WEEKS! That's just $13 per night for the best way to meet other singles in Chicago :)
ADDITIONAL LEAGUE DETAILS:
*Don't pay attention to the RSVP #. I promote this league in many places and it always sells out!
First Games: Thursday, November 6th - 5 week season ending Dec 11th (no games Nov 27th for Thanksgiving)
Games Start: 6:40, 7:50 or 8:30 pm (your game time changes each week)
Length: 5 Weeks. The final night is a playoffs tournament!
Location: Sluggers (3540 N Clark St) in Wrigleyville
League Fees: Only $65 total per player for all 5 weeks!
FULL DETAILS & SIGN UP HERE: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues/thursday-sluggers-singles-skeeball
Send me a direct message if you have any questions at all. I hope to see you there ;)
Cheers, Ben