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Meet Friends for 20s - 30s

Chicago, IL

Meet Friends for 20s - 30s

Meet Friends is part of MPCEvents, Chicago's largest social group. All our events have 60 - 120 people in attendance, most who are new to the city and many come solo. Find out why we have connected thousands. Be a member for as low as $9.99 a month and go to most of our events for free!

"Peter - I want to say thank you. All my good friends and the love of my life, I have met through your events. Now I have a beautiful baby and it's all because of you!" - Jill 

"Before I found out about your events, I stayed home and was a loner. Now I find myself being a social butterfly. My confidence level has never been higher. I've met so many friends and wonderful people. Thank you for what you have done!" - Sarah

"Peter, you probably don't remember me but I went to last year's Division Street Bar Crawl. I met this girl from Dubai and I had the week of my life. I just want to say thank you." - Tall young guy 

The three above comments were made by our members. These are just three out of hundreds I have gotten over the last several years. It's hard to explain to people over a web page on why we're different and why I started this group in the first place. And to be honest, it's almost impossible to explain. I see so many comments on Meetup about how to meet people, on doing a "pre-meetup" before a meetup, on how to even show up at an event. It's because these people have never been to my events. And they think, accurately for the most part, that it's not just hard to meet people, but scary too. Who wouldn't be? But our meetups are not like any others. We're genuine, authentic and real. All our members are no different than other meetups that are disappointing but what makes us different is in our culture. We are an inclusive, friendly and social group. Why and how? Because we created this culture since our first meetup 4 years ago. And since then thousands have been to our events, thousands more have connected, hundreds have met their best friends and even over a dozen have gotten married. Yup, all this because of a passion to connect others. Read my two blogs and you will understand why I did all this: How It All Started and Creating a Phenomenon.

Now, creating all these events hundreds of them a year so we can connect thousands of Chicagoans take much effort and time. That's why for the most part we charge a small fee, usually $10 for our events for our hosting and organizing services as well as event expenses. Or if you want to save money, subscribe for just $9.99 a month and go to our events at no extra charge. We hope you understand for a small amount we are able to change lives for the better.

So, don't worry about meeting people here. I guarantee you that you will have a good time and that you will meet interesting people. If you are still nervous (and it's okay) just direct message me and I will try my best to answer your questions. 

-Peter Shen, Founder of MPCEvents


Welcome to New Bar Meet Friends Every Two Weeks for 20's and 30's!  We are one of the fastest growing meetup groups.  Why?  Simple.  Unlike other social meetup groups, where they recycle 2-3 places, we will actually do what we promise to do in our name; new bar, meet friends, every two weeks.  Awesome and Brilliant!

We are an adventurous group.  Besides meeting new people and making new friends, we actually explore Chicago by going to new neighborhoods, trying out new bars, new beers, and new drinks.  If you are a fun, outgoing, and friendly person, this meetup is for you.  Or if you like to be more fun and adventurous, join us too!  You will be among friends.

Every two weeks, young professionals come together to drink, socialize and to explore Chicago.  For example, have you always wanted to visit a Chicago neighborhood but never gotten the chance?  Always wanted to do a pub crawl with an awesome group of people?  Check out rooftop bars, riverfront bars, beer gardens?  How about something different like Jazzin' at the Shedd?  Hanging out with friends at a street festival?  Heck, how about going to the most fun block party in Chicago?  Yes! Yes! Yes!

In short, New Bar outings are the best social events to meet people and make new friends. 

Join us and RSVP to our events to see how much fun you'll be having.  Our unique events are always packed and our members always have a great time.  We're all cool and friendly.  In fact, many of our members are already friends.  At the minimum you'll be having a great time exploring Chicago (for real!) and meeting new people.  C'mon and hop in the fun train!

New Bar events are hosted by MPCEvents.com.  Welcome to the Phenomenon.

About MPCEvents

Every week, 100s of people join Chicago's number social party group. Everybody is welcome, so tell your friends and join us!

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As soon as we reach 10000 Facebook "likes", we will say "Thank You" by inviting all of our members to a completely FREE Party!!! In case you haven't clicked "Like" yet, you can still do so now in order to get a FREE Admission ticket for the upcoming Facebook Party. https://www.facebook.com/MPCLike

Most of our events are only $10 but you can become a MPC member for just $9.99 a month and go to events for free! Go to https://www.mpcevents.com/join to find out more and start meeting new friends!


17370 members · Public

Exploring Chicago with Friends!

Chicago, IL

Exploring Chicago with Friends!
Welcome to our fun & active group! Whether you are new to Chicago or have been around awhile, by becoming a member of this group you will get a chance to explore the Chicago area beyond what the typical Chicago area resident normally does. It is like being a tourist in your city, as we discover a lot of hidden gems and unique experiences . This is a sister group to the original, 1001 Things to See in Chicago Before You Die so we will be doing a lot of joint events together. We want to have a club where we can have many enjoyable events; giving you the opportunity to meet new people while partaking in unique & diverse outings all over Chicagoland. This will also be a year round group as winter does not slow us down! Annual dues are $12 per member. You get a 90 day free trial to see if you like the group! If you decide to become an event host, then your annual dues are waived. We are an extremely active and social group with a wide range of activities all over Chicago. Most of our events take place in Chicago or nearby suburbs like Evanston, Oak Park and Park Ridge. ALL events are accessible by public transportation, which is why we mainly focus on Chicago. Please note that we also have a firm 3 strikes, no show policy. If you do not show up for an event without updating your RSVP, you earn a strike. After 3 strikes, you are put on 3 months suspension. We do not want to be disciplinarians but are trying to keep things fair and fun for all our members. If you have any questions about the group, suggestions on events or, would like to lead an outing, please let me know. Those who host an event, get their annual dues waived. Giovina Romandine Organizer for Exploring Chicago with Friends!
195 members · Public

Friends of the Forest Preserves

Chicago, IL

Friends of the Forest Preserves
Calling nature-lovers of all ages! This group celebrates the many ways we enjoy the forest preserves in Cook County. Our meetup events are welcome to everyone - trail-walkers, picnickers, volunteers, tree-huggers, cyclists - basically anyone who enjoys being outside in nature. Check out our upcoming events for opportunities to meet like-minded people in a forest preserve near you.  As Friends of the Forest Preserves, we bring people together to learn about, use, and celebrate the forest preserves of Cook County.  -Nature enhances our physical, mental, and economic well being, and our group is dedicated to making it easier for all individuals to enjoy the natural world, regardless of where they live. -Hands-on learning and service gives us the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to care for and connect with nature. Together, we can make an impact by thinking globally and acting locally. Community Guidelines: -Our group is a community. All events are welcoming, safe, and inclusive for everyone to participate.  -Our meetup group, events, and membership are open to the public. All members are welcome, regardless of age, identity, ability, and experience level.  -Meetup events are an opportunity to meet like-minded community members and enjoy new experiences in a safe, judgement-free space. Language or actions that are harmful, inappropriate, or otherwise not in the spirit of the group will not be tolerated on Meetup.com or at our events.  -Members that violate our community guidelines will be reported to Meetup and immediately removed from the group.  -If you feel that any members have acted inappropriately or violated the guidelines of our group, please contact a group Organizer. Our meetup group would not be possible without the wonderful forest preserves, nature centers, trails, and people of Cook County. Thank you, Forest Preserves of Cook County!
1971 members · Public

Chicagoland Young Professionals Hiking Outdoor & Social Meet

Chicago, IL

Chicagoland Young Professionals Hiking Outdoor & Social Meet
“We're a meetup of likeminded Young Professionals looking to go on outdoor adventures with people our age. If you're looking to hike, run, bike, kayak, rock climb, snowboard or any other outdoor activity this is the group for you. We are also looking to expand into other social “group” activities like festivals, trivia, concerts and possibly sporting events. Via this group, We hope to create an inclusive, friendly, and welcoming environment to connect people through hiking and other activities. To achieve this, we need help from all of you. So please be kind and nice, be active and respectful; don't hesitate to reach out if you have any ideas or suggestions, or want to be involved as an event organizer. We don’t always know all the events that are going on. We do not charge for our events. The organizer is paying for the cost and will host fund raising events once or twice a year to raise money for keeping this meetup page alive (which is $200/year). All the event hosts are doing this on volunteer basis. We only have a few strict rules. No-shows will not be allowed in future events. Avoid changing your RSVP at the LAST minutes -- These are to make sure everybody has their fair share of going. Sometimes keeping the event a small group allows for better conversations.   Some activities have limited spots or require tickets. Please don’t be that member who signs up without purchasing your ticket and cancels at the last minute. Please allow for other members to signup and plan accordingly for our events. If the event requires “tickets” to join, please purchase your ticket before you RSVP. And, be a decent human being -- We have no tolerance toward any kind of bullying, discrimination, or harassment. //Thao, Ingrid, and Jeremiah”
7336 members · Public