This group is for Chicago's painters and visual artists to meet each other and create a community. We will meet for group outings, salons, plein air painting trips, discussion, gallery visits, and seminars with local artists. You'll get to discuss painting techniques, creative ideas, current art world trends, professional opportunities, and have fun at the same time!

… CSN offers a script exchange, networking with film industry peers, a monthly speaker’s program, and a sense of community to members. We encourage meetings of all sorts -- small, large, anything that helps you finish your screenplay.

Let's get our music together and blast the local scene to the next level with music, comedy, dance and amazing performances. Together Each Acheive More (Team) is our motto. What good would  musicals be without the actors, singers, musicians or clowns. WE NEED music organizers, so please volunteer. We can promote each other through collobration, social networks, web, radio, and TV. This group is for musical artist to develop performances and marketing campaigns. We will organize group and individ …

… their event more successful, and want to take on other jobs Fashion Designers: Want to really market your designs to the right people, participate in shows and events Models: Want to constantly stay ahead of the industry and stay working Make-up Artist: Be constantly called for work by belonging to a network of those looking for you When you belong to the Fashion Vendor Network, you get first hand information about events, get the opportunity to participate as a vendor for lower costs thr …

Meet other local Drummers to talk about gigs, gear, and techniques! This is open to drummers of all ages and skill levels. Here is your chance to: *Meet other great drummers around Chicago *Talk about equipment with professionals *Find a teacher to help you improve your skills *Network within the Chicago music community. *Swap bass player jokes... We are open to all aspects drumming and welcome all those who hit things in a musical manner. However, if you are primarily interested in …

Join this group if: You live in Chicago You are musician: singer, play an instrument, beat-maker, lyricist, band-member or are apart of the business of music in some capacity. You want to be able to specify who you are interested in collaborating with instead of having to sift through different kinds of performers.   This group is meant to be a hub for musicians in Chicago to post their projects and set-up meet-ups for those projects. I started this group because I have often found that when I …

… Also, because of our experience in organizing Meetups with the CSC's starving artists in mind, we are similarly cost-conscious in organizing Meetups for the GTI. Welcome to the Good Times Institute!

I LOVE LIVE MUSIC. Do YOU? This meetup is for people that love going out to live music, meeting new friends, or hanging out with your group. We will be going to different music venues with every style under the sun like Rock, R&b, Pop, Old School, Alternative, blue grass and gospel friends. We will create and support local artists that depends on our friendly support to develop their craft and radio play request. It is awesome to hear fresh music that is good enough to win music awards but so ne …

Meet with Chicagoland people who write and perform songs! Our motto is, "Where songwriters gather and grow". All singers and songwriters in all genres are welcome! Network, collaborate, and learn the craft of songwriting. Our monthly meetings (known as 4th Sunday Song Sharing) typically include song circles where you can share your music and get positive feedback. We also provide performance opportunities at venues across the area along with your own page on our web site - Visit www.chicag …

… Membership is FREE as Meetup is our labor of love, and we are also cost-conscious in organizing Meetups with starving artists in mind.  For a more detailed description including an overview of the variety of Meetups we organize, click here.  See the video below for a fun moment from one of our Meetups. Our motto is "Be Creative. Be Social".  If you are worried that you are not creative enough to join, just be more social.  And remember: Membership in the CSC is free, but you only enjoy its full …

We are a group of enthusiastic entrepreneurs - independent business owners, creative and handmade artists, fashion designers, potographers, cupcake genius, mobile spa, you name it we got it! We are here to showcase our businesses at local trunk shows, home parties, public events, and our vision is to help people shop at ease and be inspired by the many unique products and services that we can offer. If you are one of us, join in the group and let's roll! Cheers, Anne Founder of GoBlingGirl.com * …

… By creating events and supporting local artists' appearances around town, we best show our love for this truly American-born art form.     Let me conclude by saying, WE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE WHO ATTEND MEETUP EVENTS!!! Yes, you will feel included, yes you will be encouraged to join into the conversations... Yes, you will be introduced around....       Visitor Counter

… By creating events and supporting local artists' appearances around town, we best show our love of music and keep this lovely expressive artform alive.   Let me conclude by saying, WE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE WHO ATTEND MEETUP EVENTS!!! Yes, you will feel included, yes you will be encouraged to join into the conversations... Yes, you will be introduced around....             :)

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to some of the finest musicians performing at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene!We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz c …

Are you a music fan?  Are you intrigued by your musical idols, curious about how they got to where they are and what makes them tick?  Are you a former groupie, feeling nostalgic? If so, meet up at our next Rock and Roll Book Gig, where we'll read the memoirs of our favorite musicians and rap about them at a local tavern.  Hell, if they're on tour, maybe we'll catch their next show! Become a fan, suggest some artists, and let’s get rockin’.              

My vision for this group is to bring everyone together from photographers to models, and makeup artists to fashion designers- working together and helping one another build portfolios, expand your network, help those with less experience, and schmooze with others in the industry. I want to welcome everyone from professionals to those who are just trying to get their foot in the door by organizing themed photography events and workshops in the Chicago Metro area. If you are a photographer, model, …