This Meetup is a place for people to find out about and attend townhall meetings held by representatives from the US Senate and House of Representatives surrounding the bills "Protect IP Act" or PIPA and the "Stop Online Piracy Act," or "SOPA." Because the Senate will resume and take action on the bill January 23rd and 24th, it is important to link Senators with their constituents. Creative America is a grassroots organization uniting the entertainment community and others against content theft. …

… All those of Irish descent are welcome to join us for pints and craic at a local pub, great live music and entertainment, family fun at Irish festivals and exciting games of GAA sport. If you decide to join us, come prepared to offer suggestions, business cards and your sense of humor, because that's how Irish "business" gets done!

Single men and women gather for sporting activities, parties, performances, art evenings, lectures, seminars, courses, volunteer vacations, weekend getaways, dining in favorite restaurants, entertainment events suggested by members of the Tribe of positive, successful singles.

… Comprised of current and aspiring creative professionals, creatively oriented individuals, and enthusiasts of human creativity, the CSC meets regularly to celebrate diverse expressions of the human experience – encompassing visual arts, literary arts, performance arts, and more – while taking advantage of the exceptional social, cultural, and entertainment amenities that Chicago offers as a world-class city.  Nearly shut down when its Founder left the group in July 2009, the CSC has grown to ove …

This group is founded for those people who want to be, do and have more in their life. More happiness and success, more fun and satisfaction, more friends and rich experiences. Please join us to meet like minded people ready to get the most out of life. We will participate in fun and interesting outings try new things together, challenge and support each other and laugh and have a good time.

Visual artists, installation artist, performance artists...poets, writers, singers, performers...activists, change agents, drummers, dancers...what is your art? How does art change the world around you, the people around you? How does art change you? Perhaps in this group you will meet artists to collaborate with to bring to life that vision you have of a giant installation piece...perhaps in this group you will find others interested in joining together to form a troupe for street theater prote …

Songsalive! is a non profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Chicago IL, we have songwriting critique workshops with guest speakers the second Saturday of each month. We also have a songwriters showcase on the fourth Thursday of every other month.  www.songsalive.org/group/chicago for more details. Our official website is www.songsalive.org.

The goal of this group is to meet locals by enjoying the outdoors, sharing a meal together, socializing, networking, and making friends. This group is open to anyone in there 20's & 30's & we hope to meet a few times a month. We will focus on several areas: Fitness, Entertainment, & Education. For the fitness aspect we will schedule a weekly run, typically on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm & the locations will be in the St. Charles to Batavia area. Varying levels are welcome to attend. Once a mont …

Meet others in your local area interested in Acting on all levels. We'll talk about the business and set some goals to accomplish before next months meeting. It's highly motivating to meet other actors who are making it work and to encourage each other to get the most out of this business. Let's get together.

Inspired by the crazy group on How I Met Your Mother... We’re a fun, rowdy bunch… Think... that big, random group of crazy friends in college that always had the best stories. We're 25-40 mostly, men & women, gay, straight, single, coupled… as long as you can hold your own at a Karaoke bar, tell a good dirty joke or pull the crazy answer to that final trivia question out of your a**, you’ll fit right in.   I have a feeling you'll enjoy Bros & Chicks if... You find the only word in the Urban Dict …

Artini Lounge is a new-concept, young professionals networking event, that mixes business professional networking with different aspect of Arts and Entertainment. Once a month, attendees gather in this recording-studio-turned-swanky-lounge, located in the basement of the Prairie Center for the Arts, to mix and mingle. There is always refreshing entertainment, food from a local restaurant, beverages, give-aways and people to meet.

… Members range in experience from student filmmakers to professionals and include writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, actors, all crew roles, entertainment attorneys and more. **PLEASE NOTE: The group is currently only accepting members who want to actively participate in building the foundation of the group and its projects. Please do not apply at this time if you do not have the desire/time to volunteer or get involved in one of the many areas. this group welcomes both fe …

This group was created by a mom who left city life behind to tackle new adventures in suburbia.  And what a blessing!  HAMs has been a great resource for our beautiful children, and for ourselves as young mothers, connecting with ladies in similar life settings. We love venturing out to parks, pools, splash pads, the zoo, children's museum, rec centers, etc. as well as gathering for mom time to socialize without distraction. If you are looking for fun ways to entertain your little one and share …

This group welcomes everyone who enjoys a good laugh. A sense of humor is all that you need. We'll get together and share laughs at local comedy clubs whether its improv theater or stand up, major headline acts or local talent.

¡Hola bailarines! Welcome to Sultry Salsa, your best source of information for sizzling Latin dance lessons and information about the hottest Latin nightclubs in Chicago & the Chicago Suburbs. Sultry Salsa! ¡Salsa es Vida! We organize and promote Latin dancing events, primarily nightclub Salsa nights, throughout Chicago and the Midwest. In addition, we conduct lessons in Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha and other Latin dances in various locations, including dance studios and nightclubs …

¡Hola bailarines! Welcome to Sultry Salsa, your best source of information for sizzling Latin dance lessons and information about the hottest Latin nightclubs in Chicago & the Chicago Suburbs. Sultry Salsa! ¡Salsa es Vida! We organize and promote Latin dancing events, primarily nightclub Salsa nights, throughout Chicago and the Midwest. In addition, we conduct lessons in Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha and other Latin dances in various locations, including dance studios and nightclubs …