“ I am new to Chicago and I want to take advantage of everything the big city has to offer. I am an actor. I love reading!! Books, plays, magazines, anything with words.am really interested in meeting new people with my common interests. ”

“ Just looking for fun-loving people to have a good time with. I'm interested in social activities, trips, sports, games, and new things I've never done before. ”

“ I am a teacher aide for children with special needs. I am shy at first but open up once I get to know people. I like to dances, movies, game nights or sporting events. I am looking to meet new people and have fun. ”

“ Hi. I am looking to meet new people and take the poker world by storm!! Okay at least the poker meetups. Hey I have to start somewhere. World Series bracelet here I come! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I absolutely LOVE poker. ”

“ chicagoland native, scubadiver, engineer, agnostic. ”

“ I just moved here from Chicago and would like to meet new people who enjoy playing games like I do. ”

“ Hi, I'm Alison. I'm an advertising writer (currently between jobs). I love writing, live music, coffee shops & people watching among many other things. I've lived in Boston for 3+ years and still feel like a newbie, & would love to meet new people. ”

“ I hate autobiographies, self-profiles, or anything where I have to reveal myself. I am shy and quirky. I love music, reading, and travel (though I have not been to many places) because I like learning about different cultures. ”

“ I am in ESL teacher looking for a Japanese speaking partner in Chicago. I'm 31 and VERY into music of all kinds especially Rock&Pop. I play the drums & played taiko while in Japan, love food, dive bars, and parks & the beach. ”

“ The mark of a local is knowing where the good food spots are. So I should come along to some of these so I can fake knowing what I'm doing. ”

“ I like walking, and talking, music in Italian, and eating yummy food. I like going to free events, and I only listen to NPR by accident because WXRT is always on. ”