The Gay and Lesbian community in Chicago is among the strongest in the nation. We foster this growth through professional and social networking for Gay and Gay friendly Chicagoland individuals. We combine the best of professional networking with social activities to assist in building strong partnerships.

Greetings! My partner and I reside in the Indian Head Park / Burr Ridge area. We are looking for other gay couples, or gay men for friendship, dinners, movies, clubbing, wine tastings, antique shopping, playing cards......

GENERATE MORE REFERRAL BUSINESS! The goal of this group is to give Gay & Lesbian and Gay-Friendly Business Professionals the opportunity to build relationships with Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses and other like–minded Professionals to collaborate, share ideas and help each other Grow their Businesses and build their Referral Network. In our Community we have hundreds of Business Owners, Sales professionals, Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups, ready to network and engage in business with others. We are …

As a gay, bisexual or socially straight man attracted to men in the Chicago area, you have a positive outlook on life and want to get the most out of life and relationships. Personal growth, meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life are important to you.

This group was formed for gay and lesbian singles to meet and network at events held in the Chicagoland area.

Chicagoland Professionals is a social group which provides gay and lesbian professionals the opportunity to meet and network. We are opening the door for networking and discussion with like-minded individuals in a safe environment that respects each individual. We engage in a number of social activities designed to encourage interaction and enjoyment. Continued membership in the group requires all members to actively participate in group activities on at least a regular basis. Always feel free t …

I'm interested in meeting other Out (semi/ fully, home/work) Professional, Gay, Black Men (OPGBM). My desire to create this Meet Up group stems primarily from feeling like I'm the only 'OPGBM' on the planet. While it's easy to connect with my caucasian counterparts...in the 10 yrs I've lived in Chicago...I can't say the same about meeting other OPGBMs. I'm a successful, well-educated, ambitous, out, professional, gay, black man. I would love to meet other OPGBMs in the world to discuss music, la …

Are you more Silicon than silicone? Did you play saxophone instead of point guard in high school? Gay, single and ready to mingle? Get your geek on with other sharp LGBT singles at our monthly Dating for Gay Nerds and Dating for Lesbian Nerds singles mixers– where trivia quizzes and ferocious board gaming wins you fun nerdy prizes as well as hearts! Here's how it works: after each round of games and trivia, the host will rotate the groups until all the singles have met. It's like speed dating, b …

Do something.  Learn something.  Share something. Change something…. and play games!  We remember times we've had game night with friends, and now, perhaps game night with Meetup friends works even better.  Join for an easy evening of board games.  We plan to hang at a bar, sip at a coffee house, lounge on a friend's sofa with sparkling conversation and a languid competitive effort.  Break out.  Toss some dice.  Join us for some family-fun styled adult diversion.

Our program is a powerful combination of weekend trainings, personalized coaching, and ongoing learning labs. You'll learn the principles and skills to envision and realize a deeply satisfying life, apply those principles and skills in your everyday work and family life, and get the ongoing support and challenge to become the powerful, vibrant man you always dreamed you could be.

Any gay man with children who wants to meet other gay dads for support, friendship, socializing and/or dating. Any gay man planning to have children. Any gay man without children who wants to meet gay dads for support, friendship, socializing and/or dating. Anyone who wants to support gay dads and their children.

The group joins the LGBT community in what I think is the most diverse and greatest suburb of Chicago. All welcome, no matter where you live.

We are a group of fun-loving gay professional women of all ages and races. We primarily focus on organizing women-only events outside bars and non-traditional gay & lesbian venues. If you are not into bars or clubs, new to Chicago, disappointed with online personal sites, feeling too "straight" for the glbt community and/or seeking real women who can hold a conversation, this is a place to start. Our members' age distribution is as follows: Under 25: 2.1% 26 - 35: 22.9% 36 - 45: 33.3% 46 - 55: 2 …

Meet with other local fans of Live Music Bands and Concerts. Plan social outings to see live music of all genres! Music outings will focus primarily on gay, lesbian, and transgender musicians and bands. We will also include musicians and performers with a large gay following. We will follow indie and local music as well as mainstream. As a woman, I will primarily plan and attend lesbian specific events, I encourage others to become Assistant Organizers and I am specifically looking for a man …

GENERATE MORE REFERRAL BUSINESS! The goal of this group is to give Gay & Lesbian and Gay-Friendly Business Professionals the opportunity to build relationships with Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses and other like–minded Professionals to collaborate, share ideas and help each other Grow their Businesses and build their Referral Network. In our Community we have hundreds of Business Owners, Sales professionals, Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups, ready to network and engage in business with others. We a …

Powerful, beautiful, successful and feminine! Do you think of yourself as a Professional Lipstick Lesbian and wonder where all the other Chicago lipstick lesbians are? Well we hope to meet and congregate here with this group. The first and foremost aim of this group is to have fun! Do you enjoy mani’s and pedi’s, current fashion trends, local trendy restaurants, make up, heels, fine wine, live music, an occasional night out dancing? We are a very small, selective group of attractive, 25 - 50, fe …

I Like Red (and white) Wine is a group for GAY wine and food lovers. The idea is to provide an alternative outlet for GAY MEN to meet to pursue this interest and to also provide other social opportunities. Learning about legs and noses is great but getting together because you simply enjoy wine/food and to meet people is better. This isn't so much about learning but getting together because of a common theme. The idea is to create a community with a real life outlet. Hopefully, we will be able t …

West Suburban Senior Services is proud to host a weekly lunch and discussion group geared toward Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Seniors (55 and over). Each Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM the group meets in Forest Park for coffee, lunch, and a discussion group. New members are welcome! The mission of the West Suburban LGBT Seniors Program is to understand and meet the growing needs of the LGBT and allied senior community in the Western Suburbs through outreach and programming delivered with k …

Meet with locals in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, allies who value spirituality, diversity, love, faith-exploration, and community! Explore progressive Christianity, Grow Spiritually and Make new friends!

Join us to meet other gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans*, and queer families living in the Chicagoland area.  Allies and extended family are also welcome to join the group or come to events. We have a range of activities for all ages, including weekend getaways, camping, potlucks, beach trips, restaurant meals, museum and zoo outings, and anything else we can think up!  The group is a great way to come together and meet other families for social outings and to form long lasting friendships.

First 25 in FREE!* Free LIVE chat too! Drag City (Chicagolands T-girls, transsexuals, and transgenders) Transsexuals, transgender, t-gurls, queens, homosexuals, bisexuals, heterosexuals, androgynous, and the people who love them! There ARE fees to apply/join, see note below on how to pay. (*the first fifteen to apply will have the application fee waived!) This is a group for support, dating, and fun. Whether you like to dress up and parade around, glamming it up to be the belle of the ball, or j …

This group is for queer people (Gay, Lesbian, Bi-, and Trans*, GNC, Genderqueer, Allies, and all in between and beyond) who are interested in exploring the many neighborhoods of our city through amateur photography, meeting others with like interests and identities, and having a good time. We will try to meet up once or twice a month in various locations to take pictures, socialize, and end with a meal or drinks. Photographers with all levels of experience are welcome. From iPhone shooters, to t …

Are you proud to be LGBTQ? Do you believe it's possible to love more than one person? If so, then this meetup group is for you! LGBTQ Polyamory Chicago is a community for Chicago polyamorists who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, of Queer (Basically just something other than straight or "almost straight") This meetup group is a venue especially for Chicago's LGBTQ polyamorists to connect with each other in a community especially for us.  We meet up through parties, discussion …

We're a committed group of seekers.  Doubters and believers who are unafraid to make space for faith and sexuality to live in vibrant relationship with one another.  Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, Rainbow Circle is a group for all;  a place in which we can unashamedly gather and journey alongside one another as learn to love God and one another more.  We're committed to relationships, through conversation and play developing friendships and relationships that feed the soul. And we …

We are a social organization of like-minded people who enjoy the game of Euchre. Our members come from all walks of life, and while most of our members are gay/lesbian, everyone is welcome at the Euchre Club. Although we are new to meetup.com, our club has been around for over 20 years. We have over 100 active members who play on a regular or semi-regular basis. We meet to play euchre 4 times a week and on an average night 15-30 euchre players attend. Many of them are not on meetup.com so we usu …

Let's get active!!!!!! This is a lesbian only meetup getting together to do outdoor/indoor activities as well as different kinds of social events as a group. Do you like to hike? Do you like to have new experiences? Do you like to help support all women sports? Do you like to attend gay/lesbian events? Then this is the place for YOU! uhhh ...that is if you are a lesbian. I envision a lesbian group where we have lots of organizers doing lots of different things! If you have an idea for an even …

We welcome people in sex-positive jobs or lifestyles, or those who are just interested in sex-positive discussion and activities. This can include members of the following communities: BDSM, Swingers, Sex Workers, Pornographers, Academics, Gay, Lesbian, Queer, Intersexed, Trans People, Poly, AIDS Workers, Feminists, Students, Tantra, Free Speech, etc. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy our open, pro-sex community.

This group is for GLBT people that work, live, or study in and around downtown Chicago, in the loop. We schedule regular activities such as dinner, coffee, and cultural events for GLBT people of the loop to attend together. We'll make new friends and have a lot of fun!