About us
Chicago New in Town (or not so new) is a group designed for those new to Chicago or those who have been living here but want to meet new people to, well, meet new people! Making friends when we're older can be tough. So we will be putting together events and activities for 20-40 somethings that focus on one thing: Making new connections and having fun. Well, that's kind of two things...Our group will live by the motto "A good time is all about who you share it with". And I want YOU to help us organize events too! Have an idea for one, email me (Ben, the group Organizer) and we'll get it set up!
We'll be organizing groups to do things like happy hours, trivia nights, go to comedy shows, do simple get-togethers, play in intramural sports leagues and more! So if you're fresh in town (welcome!), are looking to make some new friends, and/or simply just want to spice things up and do something other than sitting in a bar with the same ol' folks, we're gonna be that spice.
I also run S3 Simply Social Sports Leagues (s3leagues.com), which offers THE BEST coed rec sports leagues in the city. Sure I'm biased, but the sweet thing is they really are amazing. These leagues allow you to join by yourself or with friends and we create teams by age group for anyone aged 21-42, with post-game festivities at a near-by bar.
My leagues welcome all skill levels too! Rather than a one time event, they last 5-8 weeks and allow you to foster stronger relationships as you come together every week during the season. Being new to town myself years ago, I made all my best friends by joining a coed softball team. I knew I could make it better, and now many years later with tens of thousands of past alum, tons of new friends made, couples formed, and several marriages! I'll be posting these leagues to the group as well.
Sometimes the best connections come from simply expanding your social circle and getting out more. This is our goal, and we're excited to see you at an event or league!
Cheers,
Ben
Upcoming events
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$5 First Fridays Stand Up Comedy Shows at Chicago's best venue!
Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, USThe 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
1 attendee$5 First Fridays Stand Up Comedy Shows at Chicago's best venue!
Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, USThe 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
1 attendee
Our 13th Annual AMAZING River Tubing BYOB Float Trip w/ All You Can Eat Taco Bar
Riverside Rentals, 589 E Old State Rd 14, Winamac, IN, USGrab your floaties and coolers and JOIN US on our 13th annual float trip! Hang out with 2 busloads (110 people!) of fun-loving and friendly Meetup folks for THE BEST day trip EVERRRRR!
This trip is an amazing way to get out of the city and onto tubes floating down a river with a drink in hand under the warm summer sun. You just can't beat it :) And these trips sell out REALLY early, so SAVE YOUR SPOTS here right away!
THE TRIP INCLUDES OUR DELICIOUS ALL YOU CAN EAT TACO BAR LUNCH! After a float and some drinks, there's nothing better than chowing down on an all you can eat taco bar lunch! This includes hard and soft shells, ground beef, shredded chicken, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, rice, and chips & salsa!! Yummmmmmm.
It's only $93 to attend! Well actually $96.73 because there's a $3.73 processing fee per ticket that we have to pay. Also, the cost of our buses went up $7/person & lunch up $4/person, so we had to increase the price to cover that. Thankfully, it's still worth it for what will absolutely be the best day of your summer!
REGISTER FOR YOUR SPOTS HERE!!!
THE TRIP INCLUDES:
- Round trip coach bus transportation. We ride in super nice buses, aka way more expensive, but worth it! They've got bathrooms and TVs (to watch movies there/back!) for a higher level of comfort.
- Your personal float tube is included. Tubes that hold your cooler can be shared and purchased for $20 cash upon arrival. Each cooler tube can hold 2 large standard sized coolers so you can share with others.
- Lunch. Delicious ALL YOU CAN EAT taco bar when we get out of the river after floating.
The event in a nutshell:
- Show up to the bus with your own BYOB cooler and snacks.
- We drive ~2 hours into Indiana watching movies, then arrive at the river and float with Riverside Rentals.
- Grab our tubes and float/drink/chat/relax for ~3 hours.
- Get out of the river and chow down on all you can eat tacos.
- Board the bus and head back to sweet home Chicago!
The Schedule:
*All times are listed in Chicago time (Central Standard Time)9:15 am SHARP - Buses Depart Chicago
(meet on the NW corner of Sheffield and Fullerton, you'll see big coach buses and we'll check you in)12:00 pm - Buses arrive at the river and we float!
3:30 pm - Float ends at the tubing place, get out, eat lunch, freshen up and finish your drinks.
4:30-5:00 pm - Head back to Chicago
(drop off at the same place we started the day)~6:30-7:00 pm - Arrive in Chicago
REGISTER FOR YOUR SPOTS HERE!!!
A COUPLE FINAL THINGS:
- You can leave anything you'd like on the bus while we're floating. They'll be locked and waiting for us right when we get out.
- No hard liquor allowed. No exceptions. No glass containers.
- Drinking alcohol isn't allowed on the bus rides.
- DO NOT sign up for this trip if you plan to get drunk. We will all get a nice buzz going on the trip but don't need anyone being irresponsible.
- This is a rain or shine event. That means if there is light or normal rain forecast we still go on the trip. If the rain is severe or there is potential for lightning, we of course will not go.
- Due to insurance underwriting limitations, only attendees up to the age of 59 are able to attend.
I look forward to enjoying the day with everyone! Please send me a message if you have any questions at all.
REGISTER FOR YOUR SPOTS HERE!!!
Cheers,
Ben1 attendee$5 First Fridays Stand Up Comedy Shows at Chicago's best venue!
Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, USThe 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!
--------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------
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
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