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Merriam-Webster defines "completist" as "one who wants to make something (as a collection) complete" [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Jul 28, 2014 - 4 comments

I can't make any of the events in the city, so let's celebrate a Month of Meetups in the Peninsula/South Bay! I'm thinking Friday evening July 25th or afternoon/evening Saturday July 26th, or July 27th in the afternoon. [more inside]
posted by sarahnade on Jul 15, 2014 - 12 comments

"On July 14th 2014 the French will take over Daley Plaza, in a celebration organized by volunteers belonging to many organizations under the umbrella of the French Consulate. Le clou du spectacle, the show stopper? It will be la Course de Garçons &; Filles de Café, bien sûr! This is when waiters or wannabe waiters compete in a 200 meters sprint that involves running as fast as you can while balancing a tray full of (plastic) glasses — without spilling a drop of grand cru." [more inside]
posted by eamondaly on Jul 10, 2014 - 5 comments

Mr. Fig and I are doing the Bastille Day 5K, so I thought I'd see if any other mefites are running (or interested in the post-race party), and turn it into a meet-up. [more inside]
posted by Fig on Jul 7, 2014 - 5 comments

So nobody in Chicago claimed the 7th yet, and I want to see this and I bet others do too. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Jul 5, 2014 - 22 comments

Let's go kayaking down to see the downtown skyscrapers and construction from the river. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Jul 1, 2014 - 25 comments

We're long overdue for a meetup! I know we've got at least a few MeFites in the area. So, first off we need to pick a date and time between July 17 and July 19 and a location. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Jun 26, 2014 - 31 comments

Come learn to Mambo and Cha Cha with us while listening to Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca play some great music. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Jun 25, 2014 - 4 comments

Let's watch a movie at Millenium Park and picnic outdoors. 20 feet from Stardom is an Oscar winner from last year. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Jun 25, 2014 - 5 comments

I was going to buy tickets for the bandshell but have realized that outdoor Janelle Monáe calls for claiming some lawn space and dancing. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Jun 25, 2014 - 5 comments

Tomeka Reid is the featured musician on July 22. Tuesday is free admission day at the MCA (if you have an ID that says you're an Illinois resident) and the concert is free with admission to the museum. They kick everyone out at 8:30. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Jun 25, 2014 - 16 comments

For those of you with a friendly competitive streak (you know who you are and I know who some of you are), I will be organizing the MetaFilter 15th Anniversary Pop-Up Mini Golf Chicago Classic -- two separate days where we play mini-golf at the pop-up courses run by City Mini Golf. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Jun 24, 2014 - 8 comments

For those of you with a friendly competitive streak (you know who you are and I know who some of you are), I will be organizing the MetaFilter 15th Anniversary Pop-Up Mini Golf Chicago Classic -- two separate days where we play mini-golf at the pop-up courses run by City Mini Golf. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Jun 24, 2014 - 21 comments

Music Improv Night-- I'll be going to the Improv Wednesday where an Awesome friend performs. BYOB. $5 to get in! We can go to Cheesie's for food before/after or something, if y'all want. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Jun 15, 2014 - 16 comments