- Kenwood Treasures: A Walk-Through Chicago’s Historic Southside NeighborhoodBlackstone Branch, Chicago Public Library, Chicago, IL
Are you in search of a unique activity for this Saturday? Keen on exploring the history of Chicago and its varied neighborhoods? Come along for our latest neighborhood walking tour! We're exploring a fresh area on the Southside this time, featuring the Kenwood neighborhood. For those with a love for architecture, Kenwood will captivate you!
The walk promises to be delightful on this beautiful early autumn afternoon. It's an event that brings multiple meetup groups together! Although it's not exclusively a photo walk, there will be ample chances to snap photos!
There is a $20 fee per person. THIS IS A PAID PRIVATE NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR OF THE BEAUTIFUL & HISTORIC KENWOOD DISTRICT WITH AN EXPERT CHICAGO GUIDE. Please check out another walking tour that I have developed for the Kenwood neighborhood.
Starting at the Blackstone Branch of the Chicago Public Library, the tour will showcase an array of Gilded Age mansions, Chicago's oldest synagogue, numerous buildings associated with civil rights icons, homes of renowned architects and philanthropists, and the former residence of the 44th President, Barack Obama.
The tour is approx. 2.5 miles of walking outside so wear good walking shoes and proper outdoor clothing for the Chicago fall weather.
Note that the tour ends about 6 blocks from where we start, so park accordingly if you drive. We start at the Blackstone Branch 4904 S Lake Park Ave, and end at Isidore Heller House 5132 S Woodlawn Ave. so suggest parking somewhere in the middle
EVERYONE PAYS $20 UPFRONT AT THE START OF THE TOUR.
After the walk, some of us may grab a bite at wonderful vegan Restautant Can't Believe It is Not Meat on 53rd Street https://cantbelieveitsnotmeat.com/. If they are too crowded, then we can go to Cafe 53 https://www.cafe-53.com/ or The Sit-Down Cafe https://thesitdowncafe.com/ All are welcome to join! BRING CASH IF JOINING FOR LUNCH AS VENUES WON'T DO SEPARATE CHECKS!
Kenwood was originally part of Hyde Park Township, which was annexed to the city of Chicago in 1889. It has a rich history and beautiful architecture. It’s closely linked with nearby Hyde Park and is known for its stunning residential buildings, Kenwood was once one of Chicago's most affluent neighborhoods, and it still has some of the largest single-family homes in the city. It contains two Chicago Landmark districts, Kenwood and North Kenwood. A large part of the southern half of the community area is in the Hyde Park-Kenwood Historic District. In recent years, Kenwood has received national attention as the home of former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Kenwood was settled in the 1850s by wealthy Chicagoans seeking respite from the increasing congestion of the city. The first of these residents was John A. Kennicott, who built his home near the Illinois Central Railroad at 48th Street. He named the home Kenwood after his ancestral land in Scotland, and when the Illinois Central Railroad built a small depot near 47th Street, they named the station Kenwood as well.
By the early 1860s, Kenwood was fast becoming a fashionable place for many of Chicago's most prominent residents. Enticed by the promise of increased transportation improvements, early residents of note included Lyman Trumbull, the US Senator; Norman Judd and William Rand, of the Rand McNally map corp. In 1874, one publication stated that “Kenwood is the Lake Forest of the south, without the exclusiveness of its northern rival.”
Many notable people have moved to or grew up in Kenwood. A few of these icons are Muhammad Ali, Louis Farrakhan, Valerie Jarrett, Carol Moseley Braun, Elijah Muhammad, Barack & Michelle Obama, Mandy Patinkin, Julius Rosenwald, Bill Veeck & Muddy Waters. Overall, Kenwood remains a vibrant and historically significant part of Chicago with many stories of its past and future!
Some stops featured on the walk:
Blackstone Branch, Chicago Public Library
George Blossom House - FLW Home
Warren McArthur House Frank - FLW Home
Former Elijah Muhammad House
Architect Howard Van Doren Shaw House
Former Home of Muhammad Ali
Charles Adams Goodyear house
Ezra S. Brainerd House
Rainbow PUSH Coalition,
Architects Benjamin Marshall and Horatio Wilson
Julius Rosenwald House
Gustavus Franklin Swift House
Moses Born Residence
Martin Antoine Ryerson House
Mc Gill House
Obama’s former home
KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation
Isidore H Heller House – FLW HomeIf you are taking public transportation, please use google maps or CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
If you are driving, there is metered street parking along main streets plus free on surrounding side streets but pay attention to parking signs especially permit parking! REMEMBER WALK DOES END WHERE WE START!
PLEASE KEEP RSVP UP TO DATE AND DO NOT BE A NO SHOW!
- 80s & 90s Trivia Night (Music, Movies, TV & Win Prizes!)Needs location$15.00
*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT [- https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=12022#tix(*Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a small % attending.
ABOUT:
Let's take it back to a simpler (and a lot more fun) time! Our 80s & 90s Trivia Night is of our most popular and well attended online meetups. Categories will be 80s & 90s Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Culture, Television). Prizes include Amazon Gift Cards and more!!HOW IT WORKS:
You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet.
This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants.At game time, your host will read off 80s & 90s Trivia questions. Your goal is to come up with the right answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. They will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event.
We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants.
HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM:
After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT.RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event.
*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT - https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=12022#tix
Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register.
For more fun events:
Follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283 - Play in our Indoor Leagues! Get placed on a team by yourself or with friends!Leagues played at various locations around Chicago. See league specifics for details!, Chicago, IL
When Chicago heads indoors for the winter, be active and social in our Simply Social intramural leagues! All skill levels are welcome! You can join by yourself or with friends and get placed on a coed team for the season.
Starting in late October and early November, we've got lots of great 5-7 week leagues to play in. Some are actual sports, while others are more of a super fun activity to break up the work week.
All of them are amazing for meeting new people and having fun! There's no better way to build lasting relationships than during a season getting together with the same people week after week.
WE'VE GOT INDOOR VOLLEYBALL, BOWLING, WHIRLYBALL, SINGLES SKEEBALL (FOR SINGLES!), DODGEBALL, FAMILY FEUD TRIVIA & INDOOR KICKBALL!
CHECK OUT THE FULL LEAGUE OPTIONS, DETAILS & REGISTER HERE: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues
**GET $20 OFF INDIVIDUAL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP'**
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To play, simply register on our website by yourself or with friends and I'll put you on a coed team with others around your age for the season. Then before we start I'll email EVERYTHING you need to know for the season including your teammate info, the full schedule, how/where we play and TONS more!
REGISTER HERE TO JOIN US as we MEETUP for some recreational level sports and activities! There's absolutely nothing better in the city than getting to know new people playing games and then over drinks at your nearby league sponsor bar that all teams hang out at.
*Want to get on a team but can't make it to every game? No problem! We put extra players on every team for this very reason.
****Have questions on how this works? Send me a message and I'll get back to you right away!****
LEAGUES INCLUDE:
- 5-7 Week Season! (varies by league)
- We buy your team some beer each week! (in most leagues)
- Team player shirt in your requested size! (in most leagues)
- Food and drink specials at your sponsor bar!
- Multiple champs win a prize in each league!
NOTE: I'VE GOT A LOT OF DIFFERENT INDOOR LEAGUES THAT RUN FROM JANUARY THROUGH MARCH AND PLAY DIFFERENT DAYS OF THE WEEK ALL OVER THE CITY! THE DATE AND LOCATION SHOWN FOR THIS MEETUP EVENT ARE JUST A PLACEHOLDER.
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GOT A FULL TEAM? EMAIL [email protected] (THAT'S ME!) FOR MORE INFO AND FOR AN EVEN BIGGER DISCOUNT!
FULL DETAILS & REGISTRATION: https://s3leagues.com/late-fall-early-winter-leagues
**GET $20 OFF INDIVIDUAL PLAYER FEES W/ PROMO CODE 'MEETUPHOOKUP'**
I hope you let me show you what makes S3 Simply Social Sports Leagues so popular and exciting. I guarantee it'll be a unique experience unlike anything you've ever been a part of :)
Please message me if you have any questions!
Cheers,
Ben - $5 First Fridays Stand Up Comedy Shows at Chicago's best venue!Laugh Factory, Chicago, IL
The Laugh Factory in Lakeview (Broadway & Belmont) is open for comedy and we all could use some laughs! We always get A LOT of people to attend these shows. Often times over 100 Meetup members!
If you attend by yourself or with friends and want to be seated in the Meetup group section, simply request this when you check in at the ticket booth! Then just say hi to those around you :)
Every First Friday of the month we get $5 TICKETS to their shows at 7:00, 9:15 & 11:30 pm. They're ALWAYS hilarious!
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Get your $5 tickets ASAP before the quantity they give us get sells out. And with our "laugh or get a refund" policy (that has never in 4 years been requested), I know you'll enjoy your MUCH NEEDED night out! This event is posted in lots of different Meetup groups, so the RSVP # won't show how many are actually attending.
READ THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH SHOW AND GET YOUR $5 TIX HERE: https://tinyurl.com/firstfridayslaughfactory
*You can purchase tickets for several people and multiple shows this night through the link. No physical tickets will be issued. Your name will be on a list at the door and all tickets will be under the purchaser's name. Groups of up to 6 people can be sat together if arriving together.
Please Note: These shows are for ages 18+ w/ ID. If you show up after start time you will not be able to enter. There is a 2 drink minimum per person per show (non-alcoholic or alcoholic). Drinks are reasonably priced, and a comedy show is funnier with a few drinks, so this shouldn't be an issue with how cheap our tickets are :) Also, an 18% service fee (aka gratuity) will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.
No refunds or exchanges but tickets can be transferred.
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Is there parking? Street parking and some garages are available throughout the area. However, public transit, ridesharing apps, and taxi services are highly encouraged.
What is the dress code? There is no dress code. Be comfortable!
READ THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH SHOW AND GET YOUR $5 TIX HERE: https://tinyurl.com/firstfridayslaughfactory
Enjoy the laughter!
-Ben
- Costa Rica Caribbean side: Volcanos, Waterfalls, National Parks and More!!O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL
¡¡¡ Pura Vida !!!
Come alone, leave with friends!
Join me in Costa Rica for 9 nights/10 days of exploration and tropical adventures. . . . Best Meetup ever!!
Costa Rica is a playground for the adventurous and an eco-tourist's dream! It is an unspoiled tropical paradise.- Beautiful beaches
- Rainforest biodiversity
- Misty volcanoes
- Roaring rivers
- Lush jungles
- Exotic flora and fauna
- And more!!
And we are going there to enjoy it, learn about it and make memories of a lifetime!
This event is a true Meetup. We are creating it from scratch, and bringing like-minded people together on this adventure. Along the way making lifelong memories and friendships.
Together . . . let’s make a Meetup to remember!- Poas Volcano National Park
- Arenal Volcano
- Hanging Bridges Walking Tour
- La Fortuna Waterfall Tour
- Ecotermales Hot Springs
- Tortuguero National Park Tour
- Puerto Viejo
- Cahuita National Park Tour
- Bird and Monkey sightings
- And more!
For a detailed Day By Day itinerary Click Here to fill out our info request form
Land Tour cost $2550 per person, double occupancy (we match roommates for those traveling solo, and most of us are doing just that).
If you want your own room: Solo occupancy additional $750
The only way to secure your spot for this meetup is a $300 deposit that is refundable up to 90 days before departure.
Click here for secure deposit link
When you make a deposit be sure to fill out our ATTENDEES FORM.
As we mentioned, . . . the cost is $2550. This is for the "Land" portion only. Airfare is not included. This gives you the flexibility to have a flight with timing that works best for you. Or to use points/miles.
I can also help arranging your airfare. To receive an offer, CLICK HERE and send me a message.
What is Included in this trip:- 9 Nights hotel accommodation
- 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners.
- Meet & Greet at the airport.
- Pick-up from airport to our hotel, and hotel to airport at the end of the trip
- Transportation throughout the trip
- Private naturalist English speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees and tours mentioned in the itinerary day-by-day description
- Daily water bottles for the group
- Hotel and Added Value Tax
Does not include:
x International Airfare
x Meals other than specified
x Optional Tours
x All items of personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)
x Tipping for tour guides and drivers
Want more info?
Click Here to fill out our info request form
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RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.
OR
CLICK HERE to send me a messageStill have questions?
We do a Q & A Zoom every two weeks or so.
CLICK HERE for our Q & A Zoom. RSVP on that event to get a reminder for the zoom.
Click here for the MAIN location of this event on Meetup RSVP there to post any discussion and to get notice of any comments and discussions. As well as any updates and reminders
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