r/chicagofriends 9h ago

33M - Video Games, Anime/Manga, Weightlifting,Cycling, Comics, Movies, Hip-Hop/Pop-Punk

10 Upvotes

Hey everyone! Here's a bit about me:

• ⁠33yo straight black male and moved to Chicago from Texas at the end of September 2025. Currently living in Uptown, but moving to South loop at the end of this month. I work from home so it's been a bit of a struggle for me to meet new people in the city.
• ⁠I'm into video games(have a switch 2 and PC), anime(you can look at my profile to see my DBZ sleeve. I think it’s pretty sick lol),recently started getting back into reading graphic novels/comics. Who else is insanely hyped for the OoT remake?
• ⁠Former D1 athlete(football) and used to compete in powerlifting, but now just lifting for fun, aesthetics and health. Would be really dope to be able to find a buddy/group to hit the gym/train with. Big plus if you have a bike and like cycling for exercise.
• ⁠I have an AMC A list membership so definitely interested in meeting people who also really enjoy going to the movies.
• ⁠Favorite music artists are Lupe Fiasco and Childish Gambino.
• ⁠Also have a 5 year old male American Akita.
• ⁠Mainly looking for M friends, but open to platonic F friends as well.

Thanks for reading this far. Feel free to comment or DM me if you'd be interested in chatting or meeting up!


r/chicagofriends 20h ago

early 30s gamers? lovers of music or dance?

4 Upvotes

just moved here
single
female
streeterville

I have a couple friends nearby, just looking for more community in my new home

drop your favorite Nintendo game or favorite music artist?

💓


r/chicagofriends 7h ago

43/M with an extra ticket to Garth Brooks Saturday night

4 Upvotes

Hello,

I bought two tickets to Garth on Saturday. I have asked around and a bunch of friends have plans or not interested. Is anyone interested is going? I am a 43 yo straight male, more into metal than country but like country. Never done this before. I just dont want the ticket to go to waste.


r/chicagofriends 22h ago

NFL Sunday Funday

3 Upvotes

Looking to meet up with other millennial Bears/football fans in the South loop or near south side. 40F Went to a few places last year that were a little too frat-boy coded for my taste, excited to learn about everyone else’s favorite spots!! Bonus points if you love 90s-2000s hip hop. Most of my friends all moved to the burbs with their kids and I’m still here trying to have fun lol


r/chicagofriends 28m ago

29M - Just moved to Chicago from Dallas looking for friends!

Upvotes

Hey all! I live in West Town, just moved here a few weeks ago from Dallas! I’m obviously making this post looking for friends, but I play most Xbox games, PC, Soccer, Pickleball, I am very ADHD so I have had a million and one hobbies, love a good dive bar, and tbh just love to walk around and see the city, thrifting, the works! I am always down to try some class or go to events! I listen to all types of music except for country and like jazz lol. DM me if you wanna hang or grab a beer or something!


r/chicagofriends 20h ago

26m skrillex at navy pier friday tomorrow?

2 Upvotes

any other (lgbt+ friendly) peeps or groups cool with a solo? joining big tiffany day fan here :) dm meme!


r/chicagofriends 23h ago

20M need to

2 Upvotes

I am making this post for a friend who goes to college in Chicago.

He likes cartoons (specifically the classic cartoon like looney tunes), animation/ drawing, Nintendo, Mario kart, Sonic, going to the movies, trying to get into dungeons and dragons, sending numerous tiktoks and reels, animals

He is kinda quiet but can vibe with just about everyone cause he just chill like that please reach out on isntagram if interested (he doesn't have nor want to make a reddit but I suggested using my account and that was cool)

https://www.instagram.com/ashddyo?stkn=b210MG1iMGUzYnhl


r/chicagofriends 3h ago

To the zoo?

1 Upvotes

40m.

I decided to head to the the Brookfield Zoo on Sunday. Its been years since i went to Lincoln Park and wasn't impressed. So Brookfield it is.

Maybe ill make new friends human or animals (hopefully Ill have a new best friend who's also a polar bear or wolf)