Data Science Chicago brings together people interested in data science: the analytical "statistics and machine learning" side, the creative "visualization and design" side, the verbal "communication and story-telling" side, and especially the area in-between those extremes. Our members are professionals, students, consultants, and entrepreneurs that love data and understand the potential value it brings for society, business, and government. Meeting topics are varied and range from tutorials on …

Flash pros and amateurs alike joining together in organized, and unorganized, gatherings to further our goals as designers and developers. Share, learn, teach, and inspire – all are welcome. A good spot to get answers and give advice. Also good for meeting other flashers and recruiters looking for talent.

… In our Meetups, we will discuss: card sorting techniques, classification, human-computer interaction, information architecture, information design, interaction design, knowledge management, searching, taxonomies, usability testing, user experience design and web design/development.

This is a group of data visualization enthusiasts interested in networking, learning, professional development, and competing in visualization contests.

Meet other local JavaScripters to network, share knowledge, to review the state of the art, or to dream up new applications. Meetups are free (as speech and beer) while we have the corporate sponsor. Past talks and other member information is posted on our blog: http://javascriptchicago.com/ Meetups are structured as two consequential sessions with networking opportunities planned after each session. First session targets members who are new to JavaScript, the next session being for adv …

We are a community of people in web-related professions including designers, developers, SEO specialists, social networking consultants, usability experts, content developers and marketing consultants. Many of us are sole proprietors with a specific niche in design or technology, while others are "generalists," sampling and mastering a broad range of interactive tools. We seek to support, inspire, educate and collaborate. People of all levels of expertise and interest are welcome as we explore t …

This group is for people who want to find deep inner stillness in the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It's effective work, designed to develop your abilities to perceive more than is available beyond the ordinary mental consciousness. We meet weekly to help you cultivate stillness and vision through opening the third eye and other centers of perception as taught by the Clairvision School. If you want spiritual practices like you'd find in a Tibetan monastery and yet need to fun …

The main reason behind the creation of the group is social interaction for certified network engineers and IT professionals in computer networking industry. This group strives to bring network engineers of any technology together to share their know-how, expertise and experience. Although this group is named Cisco Network and Security Engineers, but it's scope is not limited to only Cisco engineers and it welcomes network engineers of other vendors such as Juniper, Nortel, Microsoft, HP, IBM, In …

Meet other local Adobe InDesign, InCopy and Acrobat users. Our meetings will focus on the core-capabilities and synergy between Adobe InDesign, InCopy, and Acrobat. We will discuss current best-practices for design and production and develop new strategies for multichannel projects. We will also have interactive industry leaders and guest speakers/presenters. The Guest-speaker presentations contain meaningful tips for all experience levels. Case-history and member presentations are encouraged …

Connect - Engage  Share Chicago International WP Expo, Conference and Awards August 25-26, 2012 Advance Registration Rates in Effect 2-Days - Full Expo & Conference Pass. Expires June 30, 2012. RSVP Today! $249.95 Advance Admission Includes: All Sessions Both Days for Newbies (just getting started) Advanced Users Developer Workshop Keynote Speaker Presentations Expo Hall Awards Ceremony And More Register and attend Chicago International WP Meetup Group's 2-Day Expo and Conference (C …

If you are Single, get ready for the most exciting new entertainment concept for Singles.   Bowl to Meet  Events are here.  Founded by Helene Weiner who started Speed Bowling, which is a form of speed dating on the lanes, created a  new form of recreation to create Bowling as a fun and new way to create new friendships and potential romance on the lanes of balls rolling and interaction.   Bowl To Meet Events will be at selected Bowling centers to have fun social nights, Bowl to Date events, …

Chicago Authors/3iBooks Meetup Group is designed for readers and aspiring writers who are passionate about literature and want to interact with established authors on a deeper, more meaningful level. Members of this group meet and mingle with local authors’ first-hand, get an inside behind-the scenes story, and hear them read their works live. All readings will be unique events, and followed in most cases by discussion and question-and-answer sessions. Authors from a wide range of disciplines, f …

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 …

… Joseph Joubert (1754-1824)   NOTE-- No worries about arriving later than the designated start time. Typical meetup usually lasts between 6-10PM. Format is an interactive, conversational style.  

This group is designed by doctors who believe in the body's ability to heal naturally.  Our goal is to educate the members of our community on how bring better health and healing into your life. Come and meet other people in your community that are interested in optimal wellness.  We have several events monthly including dinners, health lectures and interactive workshops.  In our group lectures, the topics we teach include: The Five Keys to Amazing Health, Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease, We …

This group is designed to meet other desi/muslim moms in the predominantly downtown area. It'll be a fun group where the kiddies can get to interact and the mommies can also have fun on their own! So if you are interested in meeting other moms in the area who share the same culture as yours feel free to join!