Come explore the Chicago city and what It has to offer with your fellow Desi friends The Chicago Desi Masti Group aims to bring together internationally-minded people with a Desi (something or someone who is from the Indian subcontinent) affinity. Join this circle of wonderful people if you want to - make new friends - Watch Bollywood/Hollywood movies - Take Road Trips - Partay till 4 am on the grooviest desi songs - Experience indian cultural events - Attend concerts or headbang to rock bands - …

Group for those who miss living in Europe and want to hang out with like-minded people.  Europeans and non-Europeans who have been to Europe and have an appreciation for the euro life style and european culture are welcome to join us for fun.  We're simply a laid back group of down to earth people looking to meet other similar people. http://www.europeansatlarge.com/

Want to practice your Korean? Meet others in your area who are also interested in the Korean language and culture. Korean speakers who want to practice English and help others with learning the Korean language are also encouraged to join this group. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome. This group will address the unique needs of those residing in Naperville and surrounding SW suburbs - finding classes, language exchange partners and exploring Korean culture together when feasible. …

This is a new meetup group for Brits and Irish who live in Chicago and would like to meet people who are also from across the pond. Hoping to arrange pub nights, go to see live bands and try out restaurants around chicago. I recently moved to Chicago and am missing British humour :-) Anybody who likes British and Irish culture also welcome!

Let's meet to speak and teach Cantonese, share culture, history, and have fun together.  (Please sign up for the group and you'll automatically be a member!  We only made this a Private group, to balance a little privacy with the publicity Meetup provides.)

This is a group for all Urban Grandparents or just older folks seeking to connect and stay active. I started this group to provide a social outlet for my Mother who moved from Florida to help with my Son. Planned activities and outings will, for the most part take place in the city and revolve around indian culture, movies, food/restaurants, music, meditation, yoga, spirituality, and anything else that members want to discover! Please join us!!!

Do you enjoy events featuring the richness of African American culture in all forms including plays, parties, shows, festivals, dining, classes and more? If so, this is the perfect group for you. We are dedicated to meeting new people and supporting African-American events and venues, particularly in Chicago and in the South Suburban area.  Come with an open mind and willingness to participate. Please feel free to share your ideas and interests. If you are ready to get this party started...Let's …

Basically, I'm organizing this group to expand my friends circle, to meet new people with the same cultural background. This meetup is for Ukrainian or Russian speaking girls only. Please, don't apply if you don't speak the language fluently! If you are from Chicago and nearby suburbs, welcome! A bit about myself: I am Ukrainian, moved to Chicago a year ago and would like to meet people who speak my language and share similar interests. The activities of the group vary and I'm pretty much opened …

Hey Everyone! The idea behind this group is to bring together people learning Brazilian Portuguese and Brazilians trying to improve their English. Although there are great schools teaching Portuguese in Chicago (including my favorite, Brazil in Chicago), there is a strong demand from students to supplement their studies with additional practice outside the classroom. Additionally, there are many Brazilians who come to Chicago in hopes of learning or improving their English. This group is intende …

Exploring the culture and night life of Chicago can get expensive. This is a meetup group for things a little more on the inexpensive side- a great for parties, discount theatre tickets, bar discounts, free billiards nights, free days at museums, trips to the zoo, etc. The less expensive it is to go out, the *more* we can all get together! We'll see if we can get group discounts to some events, explore some "free days" at museums, go visit cheap greasy spoon diners, throw parties, etc. I'm a …

Let's enjoy cultural events together. we will go to concerts of classical music, world music, Jazz; modern dance; regional theaters; summer art fairs; gallery openings and out door concerts. I may also organize craft parties for pottery and fabric dyeing.

Interested in Japanese culture and want to explore in Chicago? Join us!

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Chicago! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ages and …

We are Cultured Cuties, Service Sistas, Donating Divas, and Word of Mouth Women engaged in both cultural discussions and community service projects, which has an overall empact of strengthening the family, particularly within the African American community. This is achieved through partnering with local nonprofits and assisting with their efforts to positively affect this community directly. Vision: To sustain and expand the African American Commitment to our families. Our Community. And our Cu …

Konnichiwa! Ogenki desuka? Meet other local Japanese Expatriates and friends of Japan who have been to Japan, who just love Japanese culture and our country, or who just would like to meet local Japanese. All those are welcome to join us. We meet once/twice a month at either Japanese(sushi, Shabu-Shabu, Yakitori, Tonkatsu, Japanese French...etc), Spanish, Italian, French, Pizza, or any other cool restaurants. Japanese don't eat Sushi everyday! Policies: 1. If you RSVP and NO Show without …

Started out as a seasonal group, to pass the winter with new friends out and about at dining and cultural events in the city. By popular demand, the season has been extended! The group is centered around dining in Chicago, but extends to other cultural social events in the city. The dining focus is on finding the best combination of fine food at prices reasonable enough to attend these as often as you can. That means a selection of BYOB's, events on specials night at some of the best restaur …

Europeans and Europhiles who want to trade ideas and secrets to bringing more Europe to everyday American life.

CHICAS LATINAS IN CHI Meet other Latinas in the Chicago area for friendship, learning, networking, and fun! Chicas Latinas promotes not just connecting with each other, but also improving, connecting and embracing our culture and community. This group is designed for Latinas who want to expand their circle of friends with women who can share and relate to their life experiences, goals, and interests. Whether you are single or married, come out and join us for a multitude of events including dinn …

This is a group for anyone interested in having fun in this magnificent city. We will organize hikes, discover culturally significant and overlooked gems, visit ethnic restaurants, book signings, have a monthly movie matinee and more. This group isn't age specific. As long as you are a fun, nice person, you are welcome in this group. A photo of yourself in your profile is required to join. We have a no show policy that requires notification if you are unable to attend by the RSVP deadline.  Canc …

We are trying to bring together professionals from the Romanian speaking community and build strong networks in different fields of interest. Whether you are a student trying to get your first job or working in the academia, whether you are a professional that would like to change industries, or an industry veteran, this is the right place for you! We are welcoming highly competent, talented, passionate people willing to exchange industry news, discuss the latest trends, share ideas or just soci …

This group is for professionals who have grown up outside the U.S. The goal is to have a social networking and support platform. We will share and learn the ropes together, make the holidays less lonely, explore the U.S. or simply just hang out. You’re welcome to join if you closely identify with the life in any way.

Chicago Japanese Language Meet Up group is for... Practicing speaking Japanese, finding out more about the culture or just hanging out and trading travel stories from Japan.  It is a very relaxed group with speakers of all levels. To join our Meet Up group, please send your photo, self introduction and answer a few basic questions. Once you are accepted, you will have full access to all the member profiles and access to our discussion boards. You will see some of the events we offer below... p …

The virtual 'home' of Greeks, Hellenes and lovers of Greece, Greek culture, food and language. Chicago is not just Greek-town. It is home to some of America's most progressive non-profits (i.e Greek America Foundation) and boasts its own museum preserving the ethnic identity of Greek-American community (i.e National Hellenic Museum). Additionally, it has vibrant Hellenic student community that organizes the annual Pan-Hellenic Youth Ball. This group is meant to promote events of Greek/ Hellenic …

Want to meet other women who love to travel, share travel stories and intercultural experiences, try ethnic dining, find travel companions or join other women on a trip. Then this is the group for you. It is open to women of all cultures, countries, ethnicities, religions, creed, sexual orientation, etc.

Welcome! We are very excited to launch the Taste of France in Chicago Meetup – the group for English-speakers of all backgrounds who wish to eat, drink and shop à la française in Chicago. Are you looking to infuse taste into your life? The Taste of France Meetup brings together budding connoisseurs of French culture and foodies looking to journey into sumptuous French cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. Let us introduce you to French art de vivre! Equipped with a passionate knowledge of French c …

The Greater Chicago Dutch Language Meetup is a young and growing club in the Chicago area. We facilitate meetings of Dutch, Belgian, American, Indonesian, Dutch Caribbean, and other natives with interests in Dutch language and culture. We meet every month at restaurants with some of the above cuisines, pubs, private homes, parks, forest preserves, and the beach! This club was founded in August 2009 and already can boast impressive statistics: It is by now the largest Netherlands and Belgium-orie …

Are you interested in the ancient heritage and beliefs of Northern European heathenry? Are you interested in Northern European history before the arrival of Christianity? Are you interested in the cultural contributions of Northern Europeans (Germans, Scandinavians, Saxons, Dutch …)? Do you value the Norse/Germanic virtues of loyalty, independence, responsibility, and honor? Are the Norse gods (Odin, Thor, Freya …) a part of your life? Do you want to discuss these interests with like-minded folk …

Meet with other local saké enthusiasts! Gather to taste, discuss and share your favorite types of saké, as well as interesting aspects of Japanese culture, history and cuisine. This Sake Meetup group will be casual, social and educational. The group is intended to bring people together to share their knowledge and curiosity regarding all things having to do with saké, the people who make it and the land that it comes from. We also have some sub-groups which cover Raku Pottery, Japanese Tea Servi …