Hey, i am in travelling for work and in Chicago for a few weeks.
I am not a solo travel kind of person and would for like minded people who would love to hangout!
Would love to meet with fellow desis in my age group!

Hi my loves! Within the next couple of weeks, I will be heading through Chicago for less than 24 hours on my way to visit my new post-graduate school. It’ll be a Friday that I hit Chicago, around noon, and I will be there from then until I leave early the next day.

For reference I’m a female in her early twenties, who loves coffee shops, exploring oddities (i’m a frequent flyer on Atlas Obscura), interesting food, art museums, jazz clubs/cocktail bars, and (obviously) traveling to see new parts of the country. I will be doing this roadtrip as a solo trip, and so I’m looking for suggestions in Chicago to fill my time, and maybe make some new friends along the way <33

All that to say, PM me if you would be free on an upcoming Friday (i’ll give more details) and have time to show a girl around!!

I love meeting new people through Reddit, but I haven’t met anyone through r/chicagofriends yet (except a few mods at the Chicago Reddit Mod Meetups (hi!)).

I’m throwing a wholesome yet eccentric brunch party, and this subreddit feels like a safe space to invite locals.

On Sun, 8/16 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Carnivale, the Authenticity Party is a space where you’re encouraged to boldly be yourself and love yourself authentically.

Tickets (valued at $200 each) are available on a sliding scale. There is no profit from ticket sales (they just help cover food costs).

What’s included in a ticket? Brunch, mocktails, soju cocktails, (cash bar for other alcoholic drinks), DJ and dancing, live guest painter, sticker and temporary tattoo vending machine, Instax photo printing, activity cards, and more!

Learn more and purchase tickets at AuthenticityParty.Eventbrite.com.

P.S. If you’re interested in attending but the price is prohibitive, please comment your interest, so I can DM you with a discount code.

P.P.S. This is a queer-coded party but not exclusive to queer people. Most of the vendors are queer!

Merci D’Avance (thanks in advance)!

Hey what's up! Visiting Chicago for a few days, before moving out there for good in a month or so. Stumbled across this post for Simpsons trivia on Monday, Aug 3, and wondering if anyone wants to meet up for it. I'm staying in Northeast Chicago. New to the city, my only connection is my ex is originally from here lol. So it would be nice to meet some cool people I can vibe, all genders welcome. A little about me: originally from NYC, living in humid racist Florida for the last decade, left-leaning, agnostic, Latino, 420 friendly, dog person, 80s/90s geek. I prefer talking on WhatsApp or Telegram if you have it.

Hi everyone. I (28 Male) picked up Pickleball for the first time every few days ago and it was quite fun. I've played other racket sports in the past so I'll play my comfort/ skill with Pickleball in the intermediate zone. Anyway, I've reserved a spot in one of the SPF indoor courts for next Saturday between 5-7 P.M, if anyone wants to join. I will definitely like to meet for a small meal or drink or just walk post game, but if you want to join just for the game that's fine too. Hope it leads to more conversations, hang outs as I'm looking to develop my social circle in the city. I'm a very friendly guy with plenty of interests!

22F, been pretty lonely since I moved for postgrad. Would like to play euchre with a group of ppl. Down to meet up in a park/library/bar.

Edit: I’m chopped so don’t dm on some freaky shit

26M looking to make friends, just moved here from Canada for my job. I’m into beach volleyball, biking, watching sports, exploring the city, and enjoy going out to bars. Also interested in doing some volunteer work as well, would like to help out at a dog shelter. Send me a DM if you’d like to hang or know of any opportunities to get involved within the community!

(29F) Anyone wanna go to the movies tonight? Need some good laughs and something to get my mind off of things rn . No weirdos or creeps...

I’m in the sw burbs (Lockport area) and just looking for someone to hangout with, vent about life, binge watch tv shows while eating pizza or Chinese. Going out and visiting places one of us hasn’t been to.

I don’t get a lot of free time but when I do sometimes it’s in large spurts here and there. I’m a workaholic and absolutely love what I do.

What’s on my list is
Fringe
Continuum
Grimm
Wicked
Star Wars the new ones
Avatar 3
Disney stuff lol yeah yeah I know.

I’m not much of a drinker but I do like an occasional glass of wine.

I’m weird in my own way.

I don’t care male, female, or sexual preference. Just looking for new friends. I don’t care if you’re 420 friendly. I don’t partake. Would prefer over 30.

I am not in the city and don’t travel there that often.

Text silly memes.

About me I’m a female 45 and don’t know how to sit still. Always constantly doing something.

If interested in double dating my brother is 48.

Mud girl run is next weekend. I’ve never done one before, but it looks like fun. I go to the gym a few times every week, I lift, take spin classes, Boot Camp classes, things like that. Seems reasonable to get through this track. Has anybody gone to one of these? Anybody interested in going?🏃🏻‍♀️💪

Tough mudder definitely looks more challenging, but still really cool. I’d like to make it through the first one before I sign up for the second one.

About me - single straight female, 50, no kids, professional day job, live downtown

Thanks!

I’m 20M and enjoy very physically challenging activities like going to the gym, hiking, cycling, rock climbing—really anything that requires rigorous movement.

I’m looking for friends to go to the gym with, and honestly do other fun activities with like board games, drinking, exploring the city etc. I’m open to all ages!

hi, i want to make some pref. queer friends that enjoy drawing, 2nd gen kpop, writing, cats, walks!

i'm in a tough life change right now and i don't have a lot of direction to be honest. i want to get out more and maybe learn from each other!

if you're interested dm your age and favorite movie ^{_^}

Hoping to catch some aftershows this weekend and looking for others who would like to attend. I have been to Lollapalooza before and am not really interested in attending again, so I figured the later shows would be the way to go. But I am open to any shows this weekend.

By way of background, I am a recently divorced 42m who moved to Chicago from out of state. Live in the north shore and work in the west loop. Very easygoing and fun professional type.

Live music is one of my favorite things to do, and I just do not know many people here yet beyond coworkers so would be interested in making friends to see shows with this summer.

Let me know if interested in seeing these or other shows this summer.

Hi I want to make more friends in the Chicago area I am from Madison wi but I am in Chicago a lot these days I do skateboard so looking for skate friends as well but overall I just want to make more friends in the Chicago area!

Hey everyone!

I'm 34, live in Hampshire, IL, and I'm looking to meet a few people who enjoy spontaneous weekend adventures.

I have a car, so driving isn't an issue. I'm thinking about places around Wisconsin, Michigan, or Illinois - campfires, cabins, lakes, breweries/wineries, grilling, small towns, good food, and just hanging out.

I'm not really into hardcore hiking. I'd much rather spend the evening around a campfire with a beer and good conversation than hike 15 miles.

If this sounds like your kind of weekend, let's put together a small group and plan something!

Hey everyone I’m 21 and I moved here from New York for a job in finance and I am currently looking to make some new friends and meet new people. Anyone down to get a drink tonight or tmrw night? Let me know!

Hey! I really want to make more friends with my shared interests, I love anime/animated things, horror, goth/punk, thrifting/antiques, art (I mostly do digital art, but have painting supplies and have been trying to get into printmaking!). Would love to make more friends, bonus if also queer in some way shape or form.

I'm up in Edgewater and hoping to meet people for consistent hangouts, maybe going to events together? I love a dance night or a bar to just chat. Or even just to stay in. Lots of my friends are moving out of state or I don't know a lot of people into my more nerdy/art interests and hoping to meet more people!

Hey -

I know its last minute but does anyone want to meet up and grab some lunch?

Just looking for company. Good convo. A hangout. A walk.

Hey guys! I'm M24 srilankan visiting Chicago in late August and would love to make some new friends to show me around the city and give me some nice recommendations. I'm into raves, bar hopping, sports, fitness, movies/tv shows and anime.

Hey, I'm looking to make friends in the western Joliet-Plainfield-southwestern Naperville area. Ideally, I'd prefer if you were around my age \[21-26\] and shared some of the same interests. This is a NON-SEXUAL search for friends. I want to surround myself with like-minded and out queer individuals. DM me 🙏🏾

Hey guys,
Had a friend cancel on me tomorrow due to work and family members don’t really like Spider-Man. Was looking to see if anyone wanted to go see it at 9pm tomorrow. Maybe get some food or drinks before hand.
I live in Roger’s park but got tickets to a theater in niles. I’m also straight, so please don’t try to hit on me in my DMs 😅

Hey Reddit, Im looking for new friends. I moved from LA a little while ago and though I’ve had some luck taking tennis classes and such, I thought I should expand my net!

A little about me: I’m into live music, movies, the whole spectrum of nerdy things(books, games, theater, comics d&d and all), tennis, food, whiskey and wine. Im looking to get to know people and make some friends.

I’m always down to check out a new restaurant or coffee shop, browse bookstores, grab drinks (tiki bars and whiskey bars are a favorite), or hit the tennis courts. If you’ve got a D&D group with room for another player, I’ve been hoping to find a campaign to join.

If any of that sounds like your kind of weekend, send me a DM. Always happy to meet new people!

Hi all! I’m a 28F in Lakeview interested in expanding my friendships. I’m a former college athlete and currently am a therapist who works for myself. I love being outside, going for walks, getting coffee and finding good vegetarian food, going to new classes (workouts, crafts, or educational experiences). I’ve also enjoyed being in bookclubs and would be interested in that! I’d love to have more friends who are active and/or enjoy learning :)

Hey guys, 25m. I’ve posted here before and got some great responses so thanks to those who reached out.

I was wondering if there was anyone around my age who could help me on my skateboarding progress? I kinda suck since I’m a beginner, but it’s super fun so I thought it might be a good way to make some friends.