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Chicago, Illinois

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Fri, Dec 26 · 5:30 PM CST

Chicago Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data) 💻🌐✨ Chicago Connect

by Chicago Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data) 💻🌐✨

Fri, Dec 26 · 6:30 PM CST

Let’s watch ‘NO OTHER CHOICE” by Park Chan-wook @ MUSIC BOX + DINNER

by Chicago Film Lover Meetup

Fri, Dec 26 · 9:00 PM CST

Karaoke at Randall's Pub!

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

Fri, Dec 26 · 5:30 PM CST

Chicago Meet People Social + Language Exchange🌎 Make New Friends! ✨

by Chicago Meet People Social & Language Exchange 🌎✨

Fri, Dec 26 · 3:00 PM CST

Holiday Pop-Up Bar Crawl To Christkindlmarket In Wrigleyville Wonderland

by Fun People - Fun Events! - Chicago

Fri, Dec 26 · 6:30 PM CST

Guided Buddhist Meditation | Diamond Way Buddhist Center Chicago

by Chicago Diamond Way Buddhist Center

Fri, Dec 26 · 6:30 PM CST

Lead & Top Rope @ First Ascent Avondale!

by Rock Climbing at First Ascent Meetup Group

Fri, Dec 26 · 8:00 PM CST

Online Game Night - A social party from home!

by Really Fun Things To Do In Chicago

Events in Chicago this weekend

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Sat, Dec 27 · 5:00 PM CST

Chicago Wine Fest at Hubbard Inn - Tastings Included

by Fun People - Fun Events! - Chicago

Sat, Dec 27 · 3:00 PM CST

South Side Spanish (Bridgeport)

by The Chicago Spanish Language Meetup Group

Sun, Dec 28 · 4:30 PM CST

Ice Skating @ McFetridge Sports Center (Irving Park)

by Chicago Anime Hangouts

Sun, Dec 28 · 12:00 PM CST

French Language Exchange Meetup

by Fluent in the City Meetup Group

Sat, Dec 27 · 9:00 AM CST

Craft & Chat (Bring Your Own Craft)

by Young and Crafty (20s and 30s+)

Sun, Dec 28 · 10:00 AM CST

Feed the Hungry

by Chicago Fun Volunteers

Sat, Dec 27 · 6:30 PM CST

Bingo Loco ! Fun and lively music dance and bingo with prizes!!!

by Chicago Female Professionals Friends and Fun

Sun, Dec 28 · 3:30 PM CST

Sunday Funday!

by Chicago Creative Collaborators

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you want to meet new people, socialize more, or even explore dating-friendly events in Chicago, you'll find plenty of group activities or singles-friendly meetups here. These events are a great way to connect naturally and avoid feeling lonely while having fun.

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Yes! From running and yoga to football, volleyball, and fitness classes, you can discover a wide range of sports and active meetups in Chicago here

You can discover concerts, open-mic nights, DJ sets, and other live music events in Chicago right here

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