23 years ago we started a movement to bring a focused effort to have an Asian presence in Chicago's nightlife. Over 2,500 events later and over 2 million attendees, we're just getting started. This Meetup group is less about being informed about such events, and more about finding like minds within the events. With social being so synonymous with digital nowadays, it only follows that we have a proper medium to organize a party within the party. Whether you are new to Chicago or have been here y …

This group is created to provide a great networking opportunity for Chinese professionals in Chicago. We welcome people in different fields to join us!

Official Filipino American Network (FAN) website -- http://www.FAN-Chicago.org/ We invite you to meet, find, have fun with, help out, educate, learn from and network with other Filipino American's in the Chicagoland area! We are not your parent's organization. We are a mix of professional, entrepreurial, not-for-profit, 1st+ generation, expat, Mestizos who believe in unity and want to do our community good! (http://www.FAN-Chicago.org/) To accomplish this mission, we have launched several initia …

Our events are for South Asian single professionals from the Chicago metro and suburban area. We organize and host South Asian events to introduce singles to each other for love, friendship, business, or any other type of social relationship.

SAEC is a network of meet-up groups around the world that bring together South Asians on amazing long distance trips. Skiing, the beach, hiking, European cities or safari's in Africa - we'll plan any trip thats a unique opportunity to see the world and meet great people. Come join us to travel, get info, or organize international group trips!

This group is being created to meet other Pakistani professionals (and friends of) in Chicago and surrounding suburbs in an informal, social setting. Our primary focus will be to network, discuss culture (language, music, politics, etc.), make new friends and contacts. We hope this group can help each individual in their personal and professional domain. This group is not affiliated with any religious or political party. Anyone and everyone is welcome even if you don’t have any ties with Pakista …

Welcome to the Chinese (primarily Mandarin) Meetup Group. This is a small organization built by people with a common interest (Chinese) to meet each other, share thoughts on China, speak Mandarin, find language partners, find classes, and share stories and resources for people who plan on going to China.

Sisters Providing Intelligence, Creativity and Empowerment (S.P.I.C.E) is a group for all LGBTQ Women of Color (Latinas, Asian, African American, Middle Eastern, etc…) and Those Who Love Them. We are creating S.P.I.C.E. to meet the social, psychological and spiritual needs of the LGBTQ women of color community. The group holds biweekly peer discussions, headed by rotating co-facilitators, that touch on the artistic, spiritual, educational, cultural and political elements of our lives. S.P.I.C.E. …

Asalam Alakum Sisters This group is designed to bring women of muslim faith together to promote learning , social outings, picnics, summer events ,etc. I would like it to be a group where women can meet true friends and bond with women who share some of same values. I would like this group to be made up of women from all nationalities African american, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Arab etc..... Women who are born muslim, new converts, women who are not new but want to know more & and just want to be …

You have international mind and have the desires to explore different cultures. You are educated SINGLE professionals who are passionate about what you do and want to live the life to the fullest. In general, you are content with your life. Yet, there are times you wish there is that special someone you could share your life with and you feel the frustration to find someone to foster a meaningful relationship within your own ethnical group. Globalization has not only made the world smaller, but …

Silk Road Rising (formerly known as Silk Road Theatre Project) creates live theatre and online videos that tell stories through primarily Asian American and Middle Eastern American lenses. In representing communities that intersect and overlap, we advance a polycultural worldview. Silk Road Rising understands that cultures are inherently linked. We seek the intersections of cultures without denying the specificities of cultures. And we strive to create a world that values art over ideology and i …

Even in 1,000+ member groups there are very few people whom you really get to know as good friends. The problem is that most groups are open to anyone, so you end up with a large group, low participation, a lot of "no shows", and a bunch of people with nothing in common. This is a group of awesome desis out of Chicago & suburbs and it is intended to be exclusive. It is a smaller tight knit group making it easier to make friends not just acquaintances and intended to build genuine long lasting f …

The Chicago Indians Meetup Group is for anyone who wishes to meet and socialize with others who share an interest, a connection, or a passion with Indian culture! Whether you were born in the motherland or you've recently grown fond of Hindi films and samosas, you can count on CIMG to put together a cool/fun/interesting meetup to get your dose of Indian-ness. See you soon yaar!

If you're Desi (folks of India/Pakistan Subcontinent origin) or if just want to hang out with some cool and cute Indians in and around Chicago land, let's meet and hangout! Instead of making the trip to downtown Chicago all the time, it might be nice to explore what the suburbs have to offer too! ;) We will hangout to Movies, Dinners, Shows, BBQs,Skiing, Outdoors and you name it. This group is intended to be tailored around all our interests so please feel free to contribute meetup ideas or you …

This group is basically formed to promote friendship, companionship and to have FUN. We hope to have all singles ,married couples, dating couples, divorced Indians/desis to come out,  mingle and have a great time.  We plan various activities to tailor towards all ages.  We have members of various ages  - some younger and some not so younger - and of different cultural backgrounds.  Dance parties,  Karaoke ,  dinner outings , outdoor picnics, Bowling are just some of the activites that we do.  Pl …

Learn to play the ancient Asian game of Go, also known as Wei Chi and Baduk. Go is the oldest board game in the world, estimated to be 4,000 years old. It is a game of pure skill. The rules are simple, and can be learned in a few minutes, but mastering the game can take a lifetime. The Evanston Go Club is the oldest Go club in the Chicagoland area, having met continuously every week for the past 15 years. We have a wide range of players, from novices to strong amateurs. We are a free club, we we …

Let's have fun with some groovy Indian music and spicy food! The Chicago West Indian Community is for anyone who wishes to meet and socialize with other Indians in the Western Suburbs (Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Lisle, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg) who share an interest, a connection, or a passion with ! Let's have some really cool meetups and enjoy each other's company.