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Socialize

Social events and activities in Des Plaines

Wrigleyville Neighbors Assemble 🎉 for Social Sundays @ Trace

Hosted by: Dive Bar Fun in Wrigley

3 going
Free
Wrigleyville Neighbors Assemble 🎉 for Social Sundays @ Trace

Karaoke at Randall's Pub!

Hosted by: ! Chicago Is My Oyster!! There Is Always More To Explore!!

2 going
Free
Karaoke at Randall's Pub!

KiZomba Dance Social Friday June 27 @ 7:00 PM

Hosted by: Salsa Mambo Bachata Cumbia Dance Social Chicago

4 going
Free
KiZomba Dance Social Friday June 27 @ 7:00 PM

Portugal & Spain with Running of the Bulls! Gaudi, Paella, Sintra & more!!

Hosted by: " ¡ ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ TO ᗪO TᕼᗩT . . . ᒍᑌᔕT ᑎOT ᗩᒪOᑎE ! ! ! ℠ " Chicago

3 going
Free
Portugal & Spain with Running of the Bulls! Gaudi, Paella, Sintra & more!!

Games

Play group games in Des Plaines

Blackstone Library Board Game Meetup!

Hosted by: South Side/Hyde Park Board Game Group

4 going
Free
Blackstone Library Board Game Meetup!

16th Annual Summer Nerd Night

Hosted by: Board Game Nights

2 going
Free
16th Annual Summer Nerd Night

Chicago IV Game Night @ Dice Dojo with Realm of Reckoning!

Hosted by: Chicago Tabletop & Board Games

2 going
Free
Chicago IV Game Night @ Dice Dojo with Realm of Reckoning!

Tabletop Tuesday at Nellie's [toggle Gaming]

Hosted by: [toggle Gaming]

3 going
Free
Tabletop Tuesday at Nellie's [toggle Gaming]

Singles and speed dating

Meet new people and attend single-friendly events in Des Plaines

Remote Match Mixer for Singles Ages 27-47

Hosted by: Game On Singles Club

1 going
Free
Remote Match Mixer for Singles Ages 27-47

Chicago Singles Game Night - A Fun Alternative To Speed Dating

Hosted by: Really Fun Things To Do In Chicago

12 going
From $15.95
Chicago Singles Game Night - A Fun Alternative To Speed Dating

BINGO Online (Win Prizes!)

Hosted by: " ¡ ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ TO ᗪO TᕼᗩT . . . ᒍᑌᔕT ᑎOT ᗩᒪOᑎE ! ! ! ℠ " Chicago

21 going
From $15.00
BINGO Online (Win Prizes!)

Digital Romance: Chicago Speed Dating for Introverts

Hosted by: Meet New Introvert Friends

7 going
Free
Digital Romance: Chicago Speed Dating for Introverts

Language exchange

Language Exchange 语言交换

Hosted by: Chinese/English Language Corner - 中/英文角

6 going
Free
Language Exchange 语言交换

NEW DATE: Ticket of No Return | Free Film Screening

Hosted by: Goethe-Institut Chicago

8 going
Free
NEW DATE: Ticket of No Return | Free Film Screening

GAME NIGHT, TRIVIA, HAPPY HOUR LANGUAGE EXCHANGE! MAKE NEW FRIENDS! NETWORK!😃🤗

Hosted by: Let's Be Friends in Chicago and Suburbs

20 going
Free
GAME NIGHT, TRIVIA, HAPPY HOUR LANGUAGE EXCHANGE! MAKE NEW FRIENDS! NETWORK!😃🤗

Language Exchange III Summer 2025

Hosted by: Language Buddies

8 going
Free
Language Exchange III Summer 2025