Events & Adventures Chicago - Chicago, Illinois

Patrick ?. O. L. M.

I joined E&A a year ago because I lacked the means of finding new friends/activities. It was not a question of having time but rather not knowing what was out there. I was also kind of shy as just showing up to a new spot not knowing anyone there was daunting. Wanting a way to meet new people while being exposed to new places and stuff to do I gave E&A a chance because they did exactly that. There is a cost to the membership AND TO SOME of the events.

This is not some hyper exclusive club where everyone has super sophisticated social skills and every event is a five star premium experience. Most people are normal working adults who are on their own journey to figuring themselves out. Always communicate and do not assume what is obvious to you might not be to the group. RESPECT boundaries and set your own (speaking it aloud helps) . Like you, other members/hosts like you have flaws, weaknesses and fears but why let that stop you. There could be an event where you sort of know one or two people going and if you rather not be alone that day, so why not go? That's E&A in a nutshell

Carlos T.

E&A has been a positive experience thus far. As a social butterfly, I love meeting new people and having a good time. At the end of the day it is what you put into it. So go out there, socialize and enjoy the time with cool peeps.

There are a lot of events going on most days of the week and it's nice to have those options to go hang and do a variety different things.

Tyronne M.

I don’t like the “boiler room style sales tactics” and they tried to pressure me into paying a large amount of money immediately before I could think about it. They obviously work on commission. I asked for a document to read up on the options which the sales person declined to send me. Even the tone of the sales pitch I didn’t like where they evaluate me to see if I could afford it and as if they are doing me a favour by allowing me to join. It was an insult to my intelligence. Not to mention the sales person was an hour late for our meeting. I would have liked to have been to a few events where I would pay to attend and then if I saw VALUE I would have joined. Glad I decided to come read the comments on Google as it confirmed my suspicion. Very disappointed. You need to change your wolf of Wall Street sales pitch and rather work on the value of your product.

Kevin J.

Great way to meet people! Whether you're looking to date or just make new friends, Events and Adventures provides a common ground from all over Chicago/Chicagoland to meet and mingle. Your experience is only limited by the events you're willing to go to, which are wide ranging from adventurous excursions such as traveling to Thailand or Morocco and skydiving to casual board game nights and pick-up games of beach volleyball. There is turly a little of something for everyone!

angel T.

I hope I could read the comments before I signed up the membership. It doesn't work as what they described, it doesn't worth it at all! I joined 3 events, the first time, I couldn't find the group of people, I tried to contact the event organizer, he replied me the next day!!! The second event was boring in a bar, and I needed to pay extra $15 without even a free drink. The third time was even worse, the sales person told me it was very common for people in the group help each other, no need to worry about the transportation since people usually carpooling, however, the reality is nobody even responded/ talked in the group, I paid another $199 to join the event, had to cancel. I tried to reach out to the manager ask for assistance, she said it is not her responsible. My suggestion is don't register! don't register! don't register!

Razia T.

Events and Adventures is awesome. It's a social club where you get to meet a bunch of new people at every activity you attend. There are tons of different options you can choose from every month. There is always a good variety of activities that anyone can be interested in. I have met a few people that I keep in touch with. The event manager, Michelle, is very easy to talk to and very welcoming. Every event has a host that helps to coordinate activities and they always make sure that no one is left out and that everyone is having a great time. I am so happy that I joined Events and Adventures.

Anna P.

PLEASE HEAR ME. HORRIBLE!!! Total money scam, and no apparent vetting of its (male) members. I attended two events the first month of membership, and after multiple encounters with male members who clearly viewed these events as “showcases” of “female options” for them to forcibly harass and make extremely inappropriate overtures to. I contacted customer service 3x to discuss my discomfort and desire to cancel membership only go be told I was locked in for the full 18 month commitment (even tho my dissatisfaction with the program was articulated and well documented).

Ladies: Please believe me-there are far BETTER and SAFER options to meet people, make connections, and whatever else you desire.

Drew U.

I really do enjoy this group being an outsider to Chicago. As long you are willing to be outward, friendly, and easy-going you will find at least some level of social engagement at their activities. Mostly I've enjoyed the events that I've attended. Michelle, the manager, is freaking amazing and congenial! It is certainly a superior alternative to online dating matchups.

Its dues are a serious expense for my own budget. A portion of the events are out of my price range (divorced, single father).

The group at times seems geared toward a childless, middle class income or higher, with a significant level of disposable income. Reality, in my experience you need to live in the city to reap the maximum benefits of this group. I live on the far northside and that has made the facility and expense of reaching many events a bit tenuous. They do not allow kids under any circumstances, please be mindful of that if you do.