What we’re about
Oak Park and surrounding area locals unite around the following mission:
- Create meaningful connections
- Supporting Oak Park and surrounding area businesses
- Giving back to the community via local non-profit support
Note: this is not a hook up group. Please act accordingly keeping interactions respectful and appropriate. Persons who fail to act accordingly will be removed from the group at our sole discretion.
We do not charge for membership in the group but will occasionally ask members to support local non-profit organizations in lieu of paying any type of membership fee.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- 1/7 - Happy Hour followed by the Sean McKee Band - FitzGerald's Sidebar - BerwynFitzGerald's, Berwyn, IL
Let's join Mixers and Minglers Western Suburbs on 1/7/25 at FitzGerald's Sidebar from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, along with friends from Schaumburg Wine Meetup Group to mingle and make new friends.
Afterward, stay for Blues in the Sidebar, a fun-filled evening of live music with the 2024 Chicago Blues Challenge Winner the **Sean McKee Band ** at 8:30 pm! You won’t want to miss this show!!!
** NO COVER ** Get your FREE Reservations to attend HERE!
The event is free and doesn't need a ticket, but FitzGerald's requires an RSVP for guaranteed entry to the show.** NO RESERVED SEATING ** - Get there early!
** PARKING ** Parking is available on the street with no permit restrictions or meters; DO NOT park in business or mini-mall lots or you will be towed.
SIDEBAR
With an extensive drink menu and a relaxed atmosphere that sets it apart from the typical pub or bar atmosphere, Sidebar is a great place to Mix and Mingle!Food is available in the Sidebar from BABYGOLD BARBEQUE, a full-service American Barbecue restaurant attached to FitzGerald's. Check out their MENU.
The SEAN McKEE BAND
The Sean McKee Band is the 2024 WINNER of the Chicago Blues Challenge sponsored by the Windy City Blues Society and held at Buddy Guy's Legends. They are high energy Blues/Rock Band, mixing the styles of the Allman Brothers, BB King, Led Zeppelin, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and more into a genre medley that spans the sounds of low-down blues at The CheckerBoard Lounge to the blistering rock at the Madison Square Garden. Playing classic and deep-cut covers to original materials, it’s hard to believe a group of musicians younger than the age of 30 could emit the best sounds of a melting pot that inspires them, but doing so is what makes them an act you won’t want to miss!
The band's album "In This Life" was just reviewed by John Mitchell in Blues Blast Magazine (September 12, 2024 issue), and he concluded this about their high-energy blues/rock style..."...the playing and vocals indicate a band with talent who may well go far in the blues-rock world." ~ John Mitchel of Blues Blast Magazine
FITZGERALD's
FitzGerald's is legendary as a gathering place since it was built in the early 1900's. Since then, FitzGerald’s has gained a national reputation for excellent live music in a casual, comfortable atmosphere with great food and a warm and genuinely friendly staff.Whether you're a music enthusiast or just looking to Mingle and make new friends in a great atmosphere, this event is perfect for you!
No Cover Charge. FitzGerald's Sidebar is always Free and open to the public. If you want to support the artists and their music program, please consider adding a Voluntary Cover Charge to your bar tab.
