Chicago Singles Scene

Chicago Shakers Social and Adventure Club "... Each month we assemble 8 to 10 events to choose from. Consider choosing between seasonal activities such as kayaking, concerts at Ravinia, biking, snow tubing, skiing, horse racing at Arlington, baseball games, sailing, themed dinner parties, cooking classes and attending cultural events. At Chicago Shakers we manage the entire event from planning, to scheduling and upkeep of the fine details--all that's required from you is to SIGN UP and SHOW UP for the events..."

Fun Young Foodies Club "... Our members - or Foodies, as we like to call them - are an eclectic group of Chicagoans who are passionate about experiencing the very best in restaurants, food and libations. And of course, having a fantastic time in the process... We offer several events each month centered around the experience of food. They're held in specially selected restaurants, food markets, cooking schools, wine cellars - and pretty much anywhere else foodies can be found.... Our dining events range from High End, held at the top-rated venues, to Hidden Treasures designed to undercover ethnic gems and restaurants off-the-beaten track to Themed Cuisine, featuring amazing foods like oysters, chocolates and more..."

Highlife Adventures "...the first organization to provide activities for singles where they can have fun and meet people in the process. We now have over 2500 members in the Chicagoland area. You choose the membership plan that works best for you. As a member, every month we'll send you a calendar of over 50 events to choose from..." Take a look at a Sample Calendar

It's Just Lunch! "... a specialized dating service for busy professionals. We minimize stress and maximize efficiency by sending people on casual dates over lunch, brunch, or drinks after work.... As first date specialists, we arrange quality lunch dates and drinks after work for busy professionals in a discreet, no-pressure setting..."

Single Gourmet Dining and Travel Club "... offers singles the opportunity to meet and socialize while dining together at a wide variety of exciting city and suburban restaurants. Additional events include cruises, wine tastings, visits to private clubs, sports events, theme parties and both domestic and international travel. An innovative alternative to the traditional singles scene, The Single Gourmet, provides events that are comfortable, and with a membership in excess of 1,000, there are always new people to meet...."

Social Monster "....is an activities and social club and an alternative to dating services for urban professionals....allows members to interact on a more casual basis by using social events like social parties, dinner parties, sporting events, volunteer work, travel, museums, movie nights, theater outings and really get to know other members through managed group events.... At Social Monster, we also respect your budget. Our events generally require no advance purchase which means that you pay as you go – such as most Dining Club, Monster Minglers or even Billiards Night events.... Unlike many singles groups or events and adventures clubs who hide their fees, we are up front with our membership fees because Social Monster is so affordable!..." Costs $.95 to try for first month.

Speed Dating in Chicago

ExpressDater "...a way for enthusiastic singles to meet in a no-pressure, no-strings attached environment.... You talk for three minutes. Decide whether you'd like to see that person again. Mark your preference, privately, on a sheet of paper. ExpressDater then delivers the good news, and you take it from there. ExpressDater, the newest "speed-dating" vehicle on the Chicago scene...“high-energy, almost like a cocktail party.” Eighty to 100 singles gather at parties on the South Side, in the western suburbs and in the city for 40 to 50 mini-dates each lasting three minutes. The next day, you receive an email listing your matches as well as 'missed opportunities,' the ones you nixed who put you down as a 'yes.'..."

FastDater "... is the nation's hottest abbreviated dating company that specializes in 3 minute dating and Fast-Tag happy hours. This is speed dating made fun!... Each "date" lasts 3 minutes and gives you the chance to explore the likelihood of actually connecting with that person for a "real date" when you think the time is right. The 3 minute conversation is set at a private cocktail style table that gives you the chance to get the "basics" on the person you are talking with. When it is time to switch to the next "date", all you need to do is mark your scorecard with a "yes" or "no", vote and move on. If you select someone as a "yes" and they do the same, you will be notified of this match after the event by email. Then the rest is up to you!"

HurryDate "... a super fun new way to meet people. We bring together tons of singles, a cool bar, lots of drinks and a wild, anything-goes vibe to make each HurryDate party a total head-spinning blast. It's a great way to meet lots of new people, while avoiding the agonizing four-hour blind date gone bad.... On your mini-dates you’ll have no problem weeding out the "yeah babys" from the "not if my life depended on its." It’s quick, painless and really fun! REALLY!..."

Pre-Dating "...You'll meet up to a dozen others in your age and interest group through a series of six minute "PreDates" at a local club, café, or restaurant. We facilitate the whole thing so there's no awkwardness, no pressure, no embarrassment and no games... just great fun! Cupid.com/PreDating then emails each guest a list of participants who would like to hear from them again! Odds are you'll have one or more matches (more than two-thirds of PreDaters match at least one person). Remember, now there's a better way. Before you date...Pre-Date!..."