Chicago Social Guide

The Chicago Nightclubs contains a list of popular night spots in the Chicagoland area.

Events and Promotions

Mailing lists are an excellent way to stay on top of upcoming events in the Chicago area and get reduced or VIP admission to various clubs with your RSVP. Promoters are often hired to drive attendance at new clubs so you are likely get notified of club openings and special events.

Nightlife Directories

When exploring new nightclubs it helps to have a sense of the club’s style, appropriate attire, price range, and any cover. These directories do a good job covering Chicago’s nightlife scene.

Online and Speed Dating

Busy and selective people have the option to meet people online rather than in clubs and bars. Speed dating can also be a fun way to quickly meet a lot of single people. If your sense of adventure permits, try it once or twice to decide if it works for you.

Dating Forums and Lairs

A lot of useful insight can be gleaned from the experience of other people as they take control of their love lives. Lairs and forums can be used as a support network for men seeking better results attracting and dating women.

Improvisation and Comedy Classes

Improvisation informs an "acceptance mindset" where the actor learns to go with whatever they’re given. This is a useful insight in many social interactions where being unreactive is attractive. Comedy classes can enhance creativity, timing, wittiness, and sense of humor.

Clubs, Groups and Public Speaking

People who are shy around others in general will often find it extremely uncomfortable to approach and interact with other people. Clubs that interest you and public speaking groups can help overcome generalized social anxiety and make it more comfortable to interact with both men and women. Having a well-rounded social life makes it possible to date the men and women you meet in the day or in your social circle.