About us
Chicago Events, Culture & Night Life will be putting together events and activities for 20-40 somethings that focus on one thing: Meeting people 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
Featured event
Be Active & Social this Fall! Join one of our fun, coed rec level league teams!
This August & September, join us for a season of Simply Social fun! There's absolutely nothing better than participating in a recreational, all-skill levels welcome intramural league! It's so nice getting to know new people in a really laid back way over the length of a season, playing games and then over drinks at your walkable league sponsor bar afterwards with all teams.
We've got Kickball, 16" Softball, Beach Volleyball, Singles Skeeball (for singles!) and Family Feud Trivia. They're all a blast!
REGISTER TO JOIN US by yourself or with friends and get placed on a team for the season! Want to participate but can't make it to every game? No problem! We put extra players on every team for this very reason.
NOTE: I'VE GOT A LOT OF DIFFERENT FALL LEAGUES THAT RUN FROM AUGUST-OCTOBER AND PLAY SUNDAY-FRIDAY ALL OVER THE CITY! THE DATE AND LOCATION SHOWN FOR THIS MEETUP EVENT ARE JUST A PLACEHOLDER. CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE FOR THE FULL LEAGUE OPTIONS, DETAILS & TO REGISTER FOR A SUPER FUN SEASON!! https://s3leagues.com/fall-leagues
**Send me a DM if you have any questions and I'll get back to you right away!**
WHY JOIN S3 SIMPLY SOCIAL SPORTS LEAGUES?
I started S3 Leagues 16 years ago in an effort to create more social, welcoming leagues that focus on having fun and meeting new people. Since then, over 114,000 past players (yeah that many lol) have experienced what makes them so great and popular!
Hanging out with the same group week after week for 5-7 weeks makes it pretty effortless to build lasting relationships. That's the best part :)
ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, aka no experience required! Simply register by yourself or with friends and I'll put you 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!
FULL DETAILS & REGISTRATION: https://s3leagues.com/fall-leagues
GET $20 OFF 16" SOFTBALL OR KICKBALL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP' - PLAY FOR ONLY $45-75!
PLUS GIRLS GET 50% OFF 16" SOFTBALL - PLAY FOR ONLY $32-47!
Promo codes cannot be used for Beach Volleyball ($65-70), Singles Skeeball ($65) and Family Feud Trivia ($35) which are cheap for everyone.
IF YOU'VE GOT A FULL TEAM TO SIGN UP, EMAIL BEN@S3LEAGUES.COM (THAT'S ME!) TO REGISTER AND MAKE IT EVEN CHEAPER PER PLAYER!
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 send me a message if you have any questions!
Cheers,
Ben
Upcoming events
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North Ave Beach Tues-Fri 5-Week Coed Rec 6s Leagues! Sign up solo or a full team
North Ave Beach, 1603 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, USHey all! For the past 17 years, I've been running coed 6 vs 6 leagues on Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri nights where ALL SKILL LEVELS are welcome! They're all super fun and you can join by yourself or with friends! Plus after games for each league, all teams walk to the same bar to hang out and get exclusive specials (like some free beer).
If you want to hit the beach for social volleyball games while meeting new people, these leagues are perfect for you :)------------------------------
So what makes S3 Simply Social Sports Leagues so popular and unique?
S3 Leagues are way more than just leagues. First, I run the most welcoming and organized all-levels social league experience in the city. Full teams do register a lot, but you can also join as an individual or with friends and I'll put you on a team of others around your age (teams made for ages 21-42). This provides each player with a unique experience where meeting others and having post-game drinks with everyone is just as important as the games themselves.
Gotta miss a week or two? No problem! There are 5 guys and 5 girls on each free agent team because we know people can't make it every week.
SIGN UP to play by yourself or with friends and get placed on a coed team of others around your age for the season! It's just $70 per player or $595 per full team on Tues/Wed/Thurs. And $65 per player or $525 per full team on Fridays.
CHECK OUT THE FULL DETAILS AND REGISTER FOR FALL LEAGUES STARTING IN LATE JULY & EARLY AUGUST HERE
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LEAGUES INCLUDE:- 3 week regular season, final 2 weeks are playoff tournaments and ALL teams play both weeks! Teams divided up into multiple independent playoffs divisions based on rankings and all team play for prizes the final day!
- Team player shirts in your sizes!
- Post-game hang outs and specials at our league sponsor bar!
GOT A FULL TEAM TO REGISTER? Save your spot for a $200 deposit while you finalize the roster! Email ben@s3leagues.com to sign up your team.
FULL LEAGUE DETAILS & REGISTRATION HERE
Please DM me if you have any questions at all! I hope to see you in the sand!
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!
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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
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Past events
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