Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to the Writers Circle to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! The best way to develop your skills as a writer is to practice, practice, and practice some more. Yet we all know that writing by yourself can be a lonely occupation, that misses out on the all-important motivation component. Therefore, it may help to join the writers circle--a band of peers who will rea …

Anyone willing to give a thoughtful, honest, yet respectful, critique is welcome. All topics, genres and forms are welcome (Ex. chapter of a novel, short story, play, screenplay, poem, article, essay, etc.). Those concerned with poverty, and / or human and animal rights and welfare, and similar issues (i.e. social justice), are especially encouraged. The works critiqued, in this group (both Chicago and Evanston), are generally by dedicated, serious writers, though all writers are welcome. T …

A group of writers, whether published or not, who support all kinds of heroes including the brave members of our armed forces to those on the front lines in hospitals, fire stations, police departments, schools, and so much more. Our support ranges from donating books, supporting literacy efforts, and helping those who face danger and difficult challenges to explore their experiences through the power of telling their story.

Our Vision is to create a spiritual community of musicians, artists, singers, chanters, and dancers who come together on mother earth under our father sky. We will play the rhythms and sounds of ancient & modern tribes, aboriginal groups and devotional music. The musicians will play music, while the artists are welcome to paint or sculpt their visions. The chanters will immerse their vocals to the ethnic vibes while the dancers will move their bodies beautifully. Some of the various sounds will …

  LIVE CHATROOM too!  The group will be aimed at LIVE music, encouraging professional musicians looking to connect, people playing in garage bands looking for additional members, and people just looking to "jam" for a night or two. The message boards will be developed more fully so that one can find equipment for sale, listings of upcoming gigs, discounted tickets, music lessons, etc. Hopefully this will make this 'new' group a thriving and exciting music vehicle on this site. Expect a lot of ch …

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’.              

… 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

… Also a section where bands can call for new players, and musicians can list equipment for sale, or in search of. 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.... *Please fill out your introduction, add a pic or two NO posting of .com, or any kind of links in your profile introduction or you will be removed from the group! :) …

Live Irish Music Gigs @ Chicago & Suburb Area Venues. Started in The Harcourt Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. Bringing you the the best Irish artist from Ireland and around the world. For those who want to experience true Irish Culture in the Chicago area.

A call to all artists… If you would love to get to know other area artists, talk about your ideas, projects, or dreams… come join us! We will meet at 7pm on the second Saturday of every month in the Garden Gallery & Studio. Bring a snack, a drink and join us to talk about art and all that goes with it. Inspire and be inspired!

… Basically anyone who has any space they can offer, even if it can holds only a couple of artists, could host a session. As the host, of course, you would not have to pay a fee. There are also some volunteer models availabel on here, so you could potentially just have a session with a few of your friends at no cost. Anyone want to try out this concept? If so drop me a line! Thank you! Virgil

After searching Meetup I was too floored to find that there were no meetup groups for Real Hip Hop Lovers. Therefore, what other choice did I have but to start my own? This group is dedicated to the real Hip Hop Heads out there. If your idea of Real Hip Hop is Gucci Mane or Waka Flaka then you are definitely in the wrong group. When I say real Hip Hop I mean you love the 'Golden Era' of hip hop, when artists like Eric B. & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and KRS-One …

… This is also a place where artists can make contacts with the people who appreciate art!   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.... (please no .com or links in your profile description)  

… 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 decided to start this group to create an opportunity to meet new, creative people in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. This group will be focused on coming together and sharing our talents in a positive way--whether that be painting (artful, or home-improvement), gardening, organizing a fundraising event, decorating, ect. Starting out, we're looking to find out what would most interest you. What talents or new skills would you like to explore? Many of our volunteer-based meetups will focus on helpi …

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.