Robb Murray

ADDers, Loved ones, Partners and Friends .. This group is for ADDers or Partners to share ideas. Ex's are also invited whether or not having ADD. Discuss any troubles .. obtain information .. find resources. For those with ADD or ADHD who wish to consider these concerns, you are welcome. At times those with ADHD keep others most si…

Get an insider's view on what it takes to develop a successful career from local Chicago experts. Each meeting will focus on a specific career and detail the job responsibilities, capabilities, intrinsic value and work environment of the expert's career focus. The meetings are offered as part of AltaStaff's CareerFocus program, a training pr…

We are taking the enjoyment of social insights out of the university classroom and into our lives where the real fun happens. We will discuss the social sciences broadly and make visits to interesting or unusual sites. These might include alternative schools, intentional communities, corporate board meetings, or a tour on the Green Bus.

Our group is created to provide fun and unique opportunities for local Asian professionals to network and interact. Through our social events, we strive to promote Asian/Asian-American cultural awareness and bring our unique, ethnic communities a step closer.

For over 2 years we've been meeting to help long-time bloggers and wannabe bloggers meet, learn new things, and have an opportunity to "talk shop" about blogging. Check out our wiki at http://chicagobloggers.pbwiki.com/New-for-Summer

Get in on the ground floor of this group~one of the most effectual resources available for bootstrapping entrepreneurs. If you are an entrepreneur, out there risking it all and operating on your own dime you should join this powerful group. Our members are entrepreneurs, founders and company owners who are currently active in a new venture. Me…

Meet other local people who want to discuss what they can do about global warming on a local and national level.

This group is for Web Designers, SEO Specialists, Developers, Online Marketers, Information Architects, Usability Experts, e-Learning Specialists, Project Managers, Producers, Programmers, Flash Animators, Web Analytics Pros - anyone involved in the research, planning, designing, developing, programming and implementation of web sites. At our me…

Meet with other local IT professionals, contractors / consultants, recruiters, and all those with an interest in the field. Initially this was a consultants-only group, but we have since expanded it and now everyone is welcome.

~Welcome~ Meet other local Meetup Organizers and Asst Organizers. Enhance your organizing skills, get ideas on events and venues, exchange tips on improving your Meetups, and schedule joint events. Open to all Meetup Organizers and Asst Organizers.

Social change makers and web innovators have come together in cities across the nation to share ideas, network, and build community web resources and network. Now join us, so Chicago can grow more technology savvy social change organizations that benefit our local communities. Staff and volunteers of non-profits, web innovators, and any individua…

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for sustainable human existence.

Free dance Lesson daily @ these venues by Milly "La Salsera Sensual" However, nothing is free in life, please support the venue by making a purchase and/or tip ur instructor, thank u. Book ur prty, or get on my VIP guest list: Milly@ChicagosLatinEntertainment.com Web: http://www.ChicagosLatinEntertainment.com Salsa Mondays @ Aquarius Restau…

Enjoy meeting other science enthusiasts as we visit great science-related sites in Chicagoland. Members suggest, and we schedule, cool events.

The purpose of this group is, as the Buddha said, to seek out "wise & beneficial friends" who support us and our Meditation practice. Namely we are looking for a group of beginning & advanced students, and anyone interested who is willing to learn, to motivate each other by coming to (and becoming a regular part of) a weekly sitting meditation gro…

Meet with other local people who are interested in practicing Essential Self Yoga to feel more balance, focus, and inspiration regularly throughout every moment of life. Through yoga, breath work, friendship, inspiration, living foods, prayer, and meditation we build a tool kit of techniques that manage stresses of life in this awesome city. G…

Meet other local IT Execs to discuss events and topics affecting decision makers in IT. Network with other people in information technology. Meet face to face with reps from top IT companies.

This MeetUp provides a forum wherein Chicago-area screenwriters will find a safe, nurturing environment (a) to learn and exercise the craft of screenwriting, (b) obtain feedback and critiques of their work, and (c) to discuss all aspects of screenwriting -- from the most basic to the most esoteric. We welcome the participation of screenwriters of…

This is a different kind of singles group oriented to heathens of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you call yourself an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, secular humanist, bright, freethinker, nonbeliever, disbeliever, pastafarian, "spiritual but not religious," or simply were not raised in with an organized religion and have no interest in one, you ar…

This group is for anyone seeking to discover and project his or her authentic image. Meet other people interested in starting on the path to a more powerful and authentic personal and professional lifestyle. Design or refine your personal and business identity. In a fun and comfortable environment, discover how changing how you THINK can change how…

Elite Chicago Singles hosts events at various locations around Chicago. We'll host wine tastings, parties, and art, music, other events. Come out and meet other quality singles in Chicago!

It’s been a really fun year organizing Globally Intrepid Gourmets! However, a commitment to my job and a desire to seek more life balance mean I must close the group at this time. Thank you for all of your participation and enthusiasm. In the future, I may bring back Globally Intrepid Gourmets in one form or another. The August 17 dinner at Spo…

IF you could grow by leaps and bounds? IF you could empower yourself and others? IF you could choose life to be like this always? Would You? Our belief at Intentional Fun is that this life is given to us as an opportunity to create true desires and the joy that we deserve. We know that we can be limited by our beliefs... or we can be inspire…

Do you want to become active in the 9/11 Truth Movement? Do you want to make a change, but don't know how? Then this is the meet-up group for you! It's OK to ask questions. Now is the time to get active and connected here in Chicago. The Lone Lantern Society is a non-partisan, grassroots activist organization designed around 9/11 Trut…

Virtual breakfasts and drinks after work served up in the real Chicago since November 2007. We want to bring together people from across the industry and academia who share an interest in virtual worlds. Glad you're here and look forward to meeting you!

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Come to a monthly Midwest Adventure Travelers Club meeting to relive adventures, share photos from around the world and get first-hand recommendations on new exotic destinations. Find fun, laughs -- and maybe even a new travel buddy!

Come to one of our frequent fun events and meet other like-minded, active, professional Chicago singles (35 and up). Choose from a selection of 8 -12 activities a month .... dining at trendy and fun places around the city and suburbs, wine and margarita-tastings, festivals, theater and art gallery openings, volunteer and charity events, lessons (…

Meet other local fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (a/k/a MST3k). Yes, the show has been off the air for over ten years, but that just means that the jokes will sound fresh again! I have all of the available DVDs (as I'm sure you might, too), so let's get together at a location with a TV, food and drink to reexperience the fun.

Meet, network, socialize with and get to know other single professionals near you! Come to the New Single Friends Meetup and develop new friends...and maybe more! We host 2-4 social events in Chicago and the suburbs each month for singles in the 30-59 age range. These include cocktail parties, theme parties and dances, "big game" gatherings and…

Meet local people to discuss environmental issues on a global and local level. Help us live our motto to "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet" by involvement in activist, social and outdoor events in the Chicagoland area. Also view the Chicago Group website http://illinois.sierraclub.org/chicago/ for much much more info on our activists event…

Join us for meditations and group discussions on a variety of Buddhist teachings. We have a friendly and community oriented environment that is open to beginners as well as advanced practioners. Our meetings are a very organized and authentic approach to learn various meditation and wisdom teachings from experienced practioners. Our facili…

Meet other local mountain bikers to ride Chicago area trails and travel to more distant trails such as Kettle Moraine and Peoria. In addition we'll have whitewater rafting, canoe and kayak events. In the winter we can offer a few ski events and whatever the membership proposes. We'll cross-post events from another club such as Cycling and Midwest…

The Chicago Podcasters Network is a gathering of Chicago-area podcast hosts and producers to grow the community and share experiences and best practices. Our next meeting will be held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library on Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00pm. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is located at 500 N Dunton Avenue, 2 blocks west…

The Chicago Backpackers is a club for those who share an enthusiasm for backpacking. The club helps introduce people who are new to backpacking to the sport, organize trips for members, and encourage networking amongst backpackers to help facilitate further enjoyment of the sport. The primary focus of the group is backpacking, which is where one hi…

Here in Chicago, the group meets along with the Chicago Secular Humanists every 4th Monday of the month. Agnostics, atheists, humanists, naturalists, skeptics, freethinkers, etc. joining together for good food, drink and lively conversation. If you haven't already, please take a moment to learn more about the Brights at www.the-brights.net and b…

Meet other local comedians and fans of comedy to network, laugh, and discuss current and past comedy!

This group will provide a respectful and open outlet for the discussion of consciousness. Our experience of reality, and thus our understanding of consciousness, is shaped by the very monster we seek to understand! It is no surprise that tools ranging from MRI's to sensory deprivation, from neural modeling to meditation, and from ascetic practic…

Meet others in your local area that are interested in exploring the cultural treasures of Chicago. If you have a curious mind, an appetite for learning, and enjoy the thrill of discovery, this is a group you will enjoy. Join us as we explore all that makes Chicago a world class city.

Video Blogs are the rage, and we meet to share our ideas and experiences.

Meet other local Documentary Film Fans. Discuss docs and the subjects they deal with and recommend documentary films to one another. Make selections to watch and discuss at your Meetup.

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

Meet with local professional and aspiring video game developers who are interested in experimenting new ways to develop video games.

Meet other local atheists, agnostics and secular humanists. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, and make new friends.

Four years ago while I was idly looking for the tiny owl that is on the dollar bill I noticed as if for the first time the pyramid and latin writings on the back. Curious, I did some research to find out what it was all about. Since then we have been led down what seems to be an endless rabbit hole filled with secrecy, conspiracy, shock and horror…

Meet other Chicago area marketing analytics professionals to discuss the latest trends, tactics, and techniques in "Data analytics". The new organizer of this group does not currently have time to be an aggressive organizer, so members will need to take the lead. I will gladly grant you access to admin tools-just ask! I should have a little m…

Looking to get maximum value out of your SharePoint application? Want to use SharePoint to build a competitive advantage for your organization? Not getting the usability or user adoption that you desire out of SharePoint? Join this group. This group is focused less on the intricate technical details of SharePoint development and more on th…

Are you interested in exploring the great cultural events that are available in Chicago and the surrounding area? Have you missed one too many exhibits because you were trying to find someone to attend with and share the experience. Let's seek out the interesting and unique exhibits at the major museums and also explore some of the museu…

Meet other local researchers, students, and people who are interested in the brain and Neuroscience.

Meet other professional locals who work from or at home to discuss business, strategies, and the need to get out of the HOUSE!

This is the place for experienced and beginner runners to get together with one another in the city, to run, keep fit, and make new friends. Our goal is to meet up at races and organize periodic running groups in different parts of the city to keep running social and fun, with occasional social events (i.e.-meeting up at a restaurant or bar afte…

Meet other local people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and more general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines.

Meet other local people interested in the Semantic Web, an initiative to bring machine understanding to create "one giant database" of the web.

Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Do you love the scientific method? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation.

Meet other locals who love Stand-Up Comedy! Whether you're a seasoned Comic, an up-and-coming comedian, or a big fan of stand-up comedy, this is the Group for you. Gather to share stand-up rountines and attend performances!

Meet other local Transhumanists to discuss topics such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, immortality, and the emerging global superorganism.

Exchange ideas about places to go, how to get there. Meet potential travel companions, other travelbugs. See where they've been. Provide input for future programs, meeting location, etc. Just have fun!

Dedicated to games involving Trivia: Board, Online, Bar Trivia Outings and other contests

Meet other locals who are interested in Urban Exploration, Photography and Abandoned Buildings. Or anyone who can see beauty in abandonment

Meet others interested in all aspects of Web Analytics. Gather to discuss key and upcoming web analytics software (Web Trends, Google Analytics, Net Insight, Omniture, etc.) Open to anyone interested in learning more about web analytics and SEO as it relates to web design and customer marketing strategy!

Ever wish you had some moral support to help lose weight? Now there is a way! The Weight Loss Support Group / Challenge starts this spring! It's like the biggest loser - pay in to participate, and winners (those who lose the most based on body composition) go home with cash prizes! With this comes Friendship and Accountability! Every week we co…

Meet with others in your local area interested in Writers, Artists & Musicians. Join a group near you to make friends and form a support network.

Meet other local movie fans! Get together for movie outings and to discuss the hot movies of the month. Events are held in Chicago, Schaumburg, Evanston, and other locations in the Chicago area.

Meet others interested in all aspects of Web Identity . Gather to discuss the best way to both develop and control your web identity. This meetup is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, independent agents and decision makers who are looking for ways to control and develop their online identity using the many tools available ou…

Get together with beginning and experienced stock market investors in Chicago (not suburbs!). Sponsored by Investors Business Daily, a financial newspaper. You do not need to be an IBD reader to join. Although stocks are not appropriate for all investors, and no investor should be 100% invested in stocks, the purpose of this group is to talk onl…

Meet other fabulous people who like to have fun! Come out and enjoy a wide range of activities - from bowling to dining to white water rafting - and meet great, fun, and active friends of all ages!

This meetup has been going for about six months now. We've had a variety of folks come over to share their new concepts and see waht others are doing. One cool thing we heard about was the radio with a built in delay so you could watch the game on TV but get the play by play call on the radio. Another was a lawn mower that was also a portable gener…

We are a group of can do positive thinkers who is determined to make a difference in this world. We will unite and be a solution to the global warming, peak oil, sustainability and environmental challenges our world faces. This group is a safe haven for anyone who is trying to make a positive difference, or just wants to learn. You are supported an…

Trek the parks and lakefront of Chicago, as well as Chicagoland walking-friendly communities, while enjoying the company of like-minded walking enthusiasts! This meetup is for people who want to incorporate regular exercise into their lives as part of a group. It is geared toward "leisurely" walkers, those just beginning a walking program, an…

Learn how to get paid traveling to dream vacation resorts, turning your fun for travel into a fortune.

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! My name is Sylvia Welsh and I own Straightline Travel Group. We focus on group cultural tours around the World. I have been to over 30 countries and have not paid for my travels. Along with my tourist board representatives and special guests, we can get you familiar with a destination and teach you how you c…

Windy City Hikers is an outdoors group active in the Chicagoland area. We have no membership dues. We're all about getting outside; hiking, camping, canoeing...but hiking is cheap and easy! Please visit our 'About Us' section for more info and group policy information.