The Good Times Institute (GTI) is a Meetup Group that engages in a diverse mix of fun group activities in Chicago, including but not limited to happy hours, brunches, dinners, nights out, parties, karaoke, concerts, movie get-togethers, sports watching, outdoor outings, and any other great opportunities to take advantage of the exceptional social, cultural, and entertainment amenities that Chicago offers as a world-class city. Originally named the Happy Hour Institute and founded in September 20 …

Missing the opportunity for good conversation, laughs that make your belly hurt, and real women who understand you? This group, generally for women aged 35+, is for you!  Meet some local women, make new friends, and visit with some you've met in the past. We will get together for drinks, dancing, movies, coffee, lunch, dinner, sporting events, wine tastings, spa outings, shopping events, TV show activities, book club and anything else that will be FUN! Both weekend and weekday dates will be chos …

Meet friendly local moms for a fun night out! Whether you're a SAHM, working mom, work-from-home mom, or whatever the case may be, all moms need an occasional night out with the girls! Join us for a variety of enjoyable events including dinner, wine tastings, movie nights, coffee chats, game nights, and other fun nights out on the town! Events will be held mainly in Clarendon Hills/Hinsdale/Oak Brook and surrounding areas, but we're always open to fun new things to do, wherever that may take us. …

… Generally, we'll go somewhere after for dinner or coffee and dessert to dissect the movie. At times meals are sold during the viewing. We host movie events at theaters all across Chicago and the surrounding areas. We'll go to almost every sort of movie theatre under the sun - classic single screen palaces; to funky neighborhood theatres; art-house theatres; state of the art megaplexes; and IMAX theaters. We'll be checking out the brand new Stadium seating styled theaters to the older Grand Dame …

We will pick various popular and/or interesting movies at the Evanston Cinemark Theater to see on either Saturday or Sunday nights. If the film we pick interests you, join us. It is also possible that we go to Bravo's after the movie for a late night snack discussion about the movie.

All are welcome to join this progressively-minded group each month for dinner, a movie, coffee after the movie or all three, whatever works for you! We'll eat at Duke of Perth in Lakeview and then see a movie across the street at the Landmark Century Centre Theatre.

Outdoor Movie Nights! When Chicago's warmer summer weather allows it, we set up an outdoor movie night each month to take advantage of the season (generally May - Sept). In October, when it gets a bit too cold for movies, we set up a haunted house and pumpkin patch.   The lawn space opens early for people to spread out their picnic blankets, mingle with their friends and neighbors, and grab a bite to eat. Before show time - we grill out and BBQ for a few hours while we wait for dusk. People are …

… We often have dinner nights at various Chicago restaurants. The annual Season Kick-off Party is the ideal time to sign up for trips taking place in August.  The End of Season Dinner Party is also a great opportunity to relish in the season's "powder stories." We have skiers and snowboarders at all levels: racers, mogul monsters, cruisers, terrain park masters, and raw beginners. We offer racing through Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC).  It's a great way to improve upon your skiing/snow …

This group has a simple theme, it's for couples who like meeting other couples for varied activities across the south west and western suburbs. If you are young, mid age, old, live together or married, it doesn't matter! "Couples" is about any twosomes who would like to join others for dinner, walking, biking and any social activities that we all share with light conversation and meeting and enjoying new friends. Let's face it there are times when you enjoy doing things with other couples as wel …

… We will do dinner, movies, plays, have rap sessions and whatever else we can think of. So, if you are a young black woman in her late 20's to Mid 30's and are SERIOUS about making lasting friendships, and are also SERIOUS about being very active with other young black women then this group is for you. You will certainly be welcomed!!   ~No Show Policy: Please be advised we do have a 3 strike no show policy.~          

I want the very best out of life...no excuses, no holding back. I'm looking to build friendships with like minded people who are interested in working out and staying fit, having dinner parties, fashion, traveling, enjoying nightlife and other social and self development activities. The goal is to evolve into more well rounded individuals physically, socially, personally and professionally. You should join if you want even more out of life, if you want to meet interesting people and enjoy fun, d …

a community for women to socialize & meet while checking out some great restaurants, businesses, and events. Where you can come alone & leave with new girlfriends to hang with. We’re not trying to compete with other social groups or events that are going on, but let’s face it? Who wants to go to a bar crawl or lounge Alone?? Wouldn’t be great to have new friends to check out the latest events, or go to dinner, or attend a networking event with?

This is a Chicago-Suburban meet-up group designed for people who enjoy the cinema, cuisine and more. Most evening events will consist of a movie, a dinner, or a combination of both. Others may include a matinee followed by a film discussion afterwards at a local cafe. From time to time there will also be a foreign film, Indie and Classic movie scheduled. The group will also have dining venues which will include diverse cuisines from around the world. In addition, other fun activities will includ …

Calling all Vikas (term coined by me:) Girls nights out clubbing, bars, going out to dinner, shopping, animal care volunteering or charity galas, running, yoga, painting, cooking parties, just exploring and enjoying the city with other health-minded, and compassionate chicas.

… We'll also visit dance/musicals, ballet productions, folk-dance festivals, catch some belly dancing along with dinner, etc.   So whether you want to jump right out onto the dance floor and immerse yourself in the fun, or take things a bit slower while watching others, this group could be for you! We'll learn anything from latin, line dancing, grape vine, folk dance, two-step, country, jive, steppin', square dancing, maybe even a polka or two. For viewing, we'll see ballet, community dancers, ren …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are …