I am constantly struggling to find an Italian speaking/learning child to set up on a play date with my daughter who has been learning the language since she was 6 weeks old. This group is for mothers who are trying to raise their children through the Italian language. Even if you do not speak Italian, but your child is learning then this group is for you!

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We meet monthly to speak Italian, trade Italian restaurant names and ideas for Italian vacations. We eat Italian food, drink Italian wine and spend an enjoyable evening with old friends and new.

The goal of Gruppo di Motore Italiano is simple; To bring together Italian automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts from the Chicagoland area.   Whether a vintage FIAT 500, a Ferrari 599, or anything beyond and in between is our member base.  The group consists of beautiful low mileage show cars, track cars, project cars and daily drivers. The members of GdMI pride themselves on a friendly open atmosphere. Ideas are not to be criticized, but listened to and courteously and thoughtfully responded to …

Greetings Fiat and Lancia Owners !   We are the local chapter of FLU, Fiat-Lancia Unlimited, the largest and most active Fiat and Lancia enthusiast group in North America.  The Chicagoland Chapter was formed in 2007, and includes members from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa.  Member’s cars include Spiders, X1/9s, 500s, 850s, Fulvias, a Scorpion, and more !  We meet regularly for cruises, tech sessions, car shows … any reason to drive, enjoy and learn more about our Classic Italian …

I have traveled to Italy at least once and sometimes twice a year for the last 10 years. I always start in Rome since for the most part it's the most direct route from America. Truth be told, I think you can never get enough of this incredible city short of living there anyway. One year I was there 3 times. All of my trips have been for at least 10 days and many for 2 weeks or more. After coming into Rome and spending at least a day or two there I go on to either Florence or Sorrento. I rent an …

Professionisti italiani a Chicago (PIC) è un’associazione indipendente per professionisti, imprenditori, ricercatori e artisti italiani dell’area di Chicago che vogliono ampliare la propria rete di contatti a livello sociale e professionale. Il gruppo e' rivolto esclusivamente a professionisti italiani madrelingua che operano nell'area di Chicago.

Konnichiwa! Ogenki desuka? Meet other local Japanese Expatriates and friends of Japan who have been to Japan, who just love Japanese culture and our country, or who just would like to meet local Japanese. All those are welcome to join us. We meet once/twice a month at either Japanese(sushi, Shabu-Shabu, Yakitori, Tonkatsu, Japanese French...etc), Spanish, Italian, French, Pizza, or any other cool restaurants. Japanese don't eat Sushi everyday! Policies: 1. If you RSVP and NO Show without noti …

Are you a professional from Europe living and working in Chicago? Or are you a professional American or from some other part of the world who has European heritage, loves to travel to Europe or just wants to meet some new people and learn about their cultures! There are lots of meetups here dedicated to foreign cultures and languages but they all seem to meet in the same places every month with not much diversity or it is aimed at speaking the language.  I wanted to start a casual and friendly m …

Let's watch live International Futbal(soccer) and Rugby matches! Chicago has a huge International community that supports Soccer and Rugby teams from all around the world. Let's go to the many different Sports Pubs around the city and watch the matches live and have breakfast. And since Chicago is a big sports town in itself and we have many people from around the country living here...we will also plan to watch American sporting events! So, come on out and support your country, your city, your …

This meet up is designed for parents and children with European roots to enjoy some social time together. Children will learn more about their own heritage and make new friends.   Join for international story times, play dates and activities around the city.

Meet with local and regional dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to practice 15th and 16th century Italian, French Bransles, and English Country. Learn the works of Playford, Arbeau, Caroso, and others.

Our ladies-only book club completed  8 years together in September 2011. We will have shared almost 100 books together!  Meetings are filled with lively conversation and fun related to the theme of each book. At every meeting, we tie in food or an activity. We usually meet on the far northwest side of Chicago (near Devon & Central in the neighborhood of Edgebrook). Public transportation is excellent.  Members are all ages and stages of life, from cto retirement.  We are also on facebook as a pri …