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 2010 as a spin-off of the Creative Social Club (CSC) -- the largest multi-disciplinary, eclectic Meetup Group dedicated to the arts in Chicago -- this group was intended initially to permit us to organize bourgie drinking Meetups that might be frowned upon by other creative types.  Now, with its expanded scope beyond happy hours, GTI is our blank canvas for organizing Meetups unconstrained by the necessary "creative angle" required by the CSC.  While there may be some overlap and occassional cross-postings between the two groups, GTI is a stand-alone Meetup Group with its own unique objectives and activities.  The Creative Social Club is creatively oriented while the Good Times Institute exists for the express sole purpose of having a good time.

Nevertheless, the GTI and CSC share many characteristics.  Both groups endeavor to be "well-organized and relaxed", with "fun, friendly, smart people to be around", as described by one of the CSC's group reviews.  Members tend to be smart, sociable, laid back, and happy people.  We try to do things just a little differently from other Meetup Groups – more personal, less formal/reverent, unconventional, and innovative/risk-taking.  Membership is FREE as Meetup is our labor of love; there is no special talent or interest needed to join other than the ability to pay your tab.  Also, because of our experience in organizing Meetups with the CSC's starving artists in mind, we are similarly cost-conscious in organizing Meetups for the GTI.

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Chicago Good Times Institute http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/5/6/c/global_90598732.jpeg
Chicago, IL 60613
Founded Sep 22, 2010
20100922
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