Events & Adventures

In went in in February for an appointment, and was so unbelievable disappointed. The staff is unprofessional and dishonest. I was actually TURNED AWAY from my appointment because i was not able to have payment ready that day. In addition, they require 3 forms of ID when you go for your «appointment», and do not tell you ahead of time.
The weekend before i had my appointment, i was pick pocketed downtown and as such did not have my debit or credit cards available. I was able to muster up 3 forms of ID (again, this is not mentioned that you need in in the 6 confirmation calls that i received), but was taken back into an office and informed that they «just couldn’t save my appointment because there are certain „new member“ incentives that you can only receive if you put down a payment that day». I explained my situation, and that should i decide to move forward i could contact them later in the week with payment information, and they wouldn’t hear of it. I also showed the girl who was to interview me the email confirmations to prove that they are not stating that 3 forms of ID are required on the day of your appointment and i was waved off. i drove an hour in rush hour traffic and paid for parking for THIS??? thank you very much for being professionals at wasting someone’s time.
TBH, she could have even saved the appointment had i been escorted to the front desk and they tried to make me another appointment on the spot. But she walked me straight to the elevator and showed me out. The whole thing seemed dishonest and like a scam, stay away!
Side Notes: the office was run down and dingy, not at all professional or even looking like a reputable business.

I’m super happy with my time in the club. It’s been a good time. I think I will even renew. I’ve met a lot of chill people. It really makes me break out of my shell I love it.

I am so glad I joined this club. The events are great. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

Advents and Adventures has been a great way to get out and do a lot of
Different and interesting things that
I would have never done on my own and in the process meet a lot of interesting
People I never would have come in
Contact with. There is so much
Variety in the the things you can choose
To do. I have played whirlyball, sand volleyball, snow tubing, gone horse back
Riding. There are play’s, game nights,
With bowling and bocee ball, museums,
Different restaurants. I really have loved
It. The best thing is I feel safe because
Everything has been interviewed, and
Background checked.

Entertainment overload! It’s real. There’s so much to do in Chicago it is hard to choose. It’s easy to just go to the places near you and fall into a pattern. You just need a reason or people to go with. Every time I visit Chicago I get to experience different parts of the city because of E&A that I would never visit. I used to just stick around the hotel but now when I visit I have a reason to really check out the city! There is an event planned every day so whenever i’m there I get to have fun. Plus! Summer is coming! mmmmmm… Chicago in Summertime!

I am so happy I joined Events and adventures, it was a great decision. It’s exactly what I was looking for going out trying new things and being around positive people!

Amazing people! This is a private social club with plenty of mingles, game nights, wine/​beer tastings, theater outings, themed parties, and trips local and abroad. You meet singles from all over Chicago who share similar goals of getting out, having fun, and meeting other single professionals. Your entire social calendar is planned out for you where all you have to do is show up and enjoy the best life has to offer. I have met countless new friends and have had genuine and thoughtful conversations with teachers and CEOs, doctors to lawyers, engineers, scientists, and simply really good human beings. Higly recommend to anyone who is bored of sitting at home, is seeking some new excitement in their life, and/​or who is new to the windy city.

So,; Be4 Events & Adventures@#=
I’d Go out on my own {NO~BODY} and Act wild and Crazy & Fun, but no one would get it or it would just end!.; cuz of (the concept of) Strangership! #StarWars
But now I have a G/​reat D/​iverse, R: andom Fun; exciting, multiple, people/​personalities to — have fun with and still Act wild&crazy to strangers; but always have that membership to connect with! #Events&Adventures

I first heard about Events & Adventures on the radio and thought to myself, «Hm. Sounds expensive. No thanks.» I have a fairly busy social life as it is, and plenty of friends. Thing is… most of my friends my age are married with small children, while most of my single friends are in college or just out of college. It’s kind of hard to get out and socialize with that kind of demographic.
So, once I found myself in a better spot financially, I figured, «Why not?» I knew it would cost some $$, but the events sounded like fun (trivia night, bowling, karaōke, hiking, camping, etc). All of those things I could do on my own, sure, but it’s more fun when you’re part of a group. The New Year’s Eve party was a blast, I’ve met some interesting new people, and I’m looking forward to hanging out again soon. If you have some extra money to burn and want to get out into the community and meet new people, I say go for it!
So far, I have only one minor complaint, and that is their membership hold policy. I want to get my money’s worth out of the club, so I decided to put my account on hold for the month of January, since I’ll be very busy with other things. I was under the impression that to put my account on hold, all I had to do was contact the main office at any time, and they’ll simply freeze my account for a month. I called corporate and left a message on Jan 1 (Since it was New Year’s, I figured the office would be closed. No biggie.) Then I called the office the next day to confirm my request and make sure my account was put on hold. The receptionist told me she’d already submitted the hold list for January, but she’ll see what she could do. Since I was told I could freeze my account anytime, not just the beginning of each month, I was a bit surprised. Luckily, I had also emailed one of the event coordinators about my membership hold too, just to cover my bases. They seem to be taking care of it now, but the ease of putting my membership on hold was a bit exaggerated.

When I first joined Events and Adventures, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But I thought, why not? Having lived in Chicago practically my whole life, I would say that I have done more with E&A than I ever would I have done on my own. I have also had the chance to make lifelong friends that I never would have met unless I had taken that chance, and for that reason alone I am glad that I joined. Skydiving, camping, cruises, masquerades, theatre and comedy shows, Netflix and … But seriously, this is one of the best decisions I have ever made and would definitely recommend it to all my friends. And I have met someone that I care about more than anything!

My updated rating is based on the business practices and customer support of this business. I still standby my original comments on my experiences with events and making friendships.
My membership expired a bit over a year ago (Sept 2014). When my membership expired and I did not reach out to review the only communication I received was an email in which I was bcc’d that said «hey — corporate notified us your membership expired. Call us if you want to renew». Really?!? I was one of the first 50 members in Chicago and this is the «effort» to get my renewal. In addition, I had about $ 40 in credits on my account that to date has not been refunded. Note: I have not pursued this as it is not worth my time. I think it should have simply been refunded to my card on file or they should have reached out to send me a check.
My other issue is their inconsistent approach to following up with expired memberships. Earlier in 2015, I had multiple friends receive emails offering significant discounts if they came back. I received nothing. Upon hearing this I had a friend reach directly providing my name as someone else to contact (I was bcc’d on the email). Again, no contact was made.
Basically, don’t expect to see consistent customer service experiences from this company.

I joined Events & Adventures almost a year ago. I was single at the time and I was looking for new experiences. This singles/​social club was great addition to my life. I made a lot of friends. I got to do many things that I always wanted to do but never got around to it. Finding like minded people really opened the door to many activities and trips. I don’t always have time to make plans and I find it to be a huge convenience to have each month planned out with events for me to pick from. Just like other reviewers have stated, I also believe joining was the best decision i have made since moving to Chicago.

E and A is a wonderful social club where everyone is there to meet new people and try new adventures. I have been a member for almost a year and I can honestly say its been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made to join this wonderful club. If you are the type of person who wants to try new things, and meet new people this club id for you! I’ve crossed off a good amount of bucket list activities from white water rafting to bubble soccer to whirleyball to jumping out of an airplane! And some days we just have events where we go hang out and drink or see a movie. Its perfect for anyone and everyone and I don’t know where i’d be without E and A. I’ve made some great friends through the club and always meet new people every event.
The negative reviews on here are typically people who arent members or who didnt really give the club a fair shot. Listen to the reviewers that have been members for a long time, thats where you’ll find the honest reviews.
Amazing experiences await!

I joined this group after my divorce. I wasn’t looking for just dating, I wanted meet friends who were available to do things on days where I didn’t have my kids. All of my other friends were still married or had other commitments. I’m about 9 months in and I’ve met a great group of friends. It’s amazing how approachable everyone was initially and then, relationships really do evolve naturally. I’ve participated in events ranging from Las Vegas, camping, tubing, zip lining to your simple dinner or bar nights. It’s been a rewarding experience for me thus far and I highly recommend for all ages.

Being a thirty-​something woman in Chicago, one may find it difficult to get out and meet new people, especially when all friends are married and having babies. Instead of spending another night, watching a movie at a friend’s house, I decided to try this club.
I have been a member for over two years and I find it to be one of the best decisions I have ever made! Not only have a tried activities that were on my «bucket list,» I have also been able to do things in Chicago that I never new existed! More importantly, I have met amazing people who have become some of my closest friends. I feel that this club gave me a new perspective of Chicago and myself.

DO NOT EVER GIVE YOUR INFORMATION TO THIS COMPANY. I would give one star if I could.
I made the mistake of signing up on their website for more information. After reading the reviews here, I decided that it was not worth pursuing membership. They called me a couple of times, which I ignored (and then blocked). They then e-​mailed me to say they couldn’t reach me by phone, blah blah sales pitch blah. I e-​mailed back indicating my disinterest. I then received several calls from them from a NEW number. I received another sales pitch-​y e-​mail telling me to include «unsubscribe» in the subject line if I didn’t want to get further e-​mails. I did so. I received another call, which I finally answered to say that, no, I’m not interested, please stop calling. He tried to throw another sales pitch in there, and I again stated my disinterest. Not 5 minutes later, I got a phone call from another person at the company, and demanded that they stop calling me. She was apologetic and said that they would take me off of their list. An hour or two later, I got ANOTHER e-​mail with their sales pitch, and telling me to unsubscribe if I wished.
This company has harassed me for far too long now. This is ridiculous. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau, and leaving any other reviews I can find. I will never try out this company now. Learn how to take «no» for an answer.

I’ve been a member two years and I don’t regret joining. i was actually one of the youngest members. I’ve read the bad reviews and I can only conclude that they did not give the club a change. Most of the people are in the club either because they are new to the city, their friends already started a family, or simply are bored of doing the same things over and over again.
I joined because, although i was quite young, all my friends had already started their families. i found myself being single and bored. in my first event, I was the youngest among 30 and 40 something members. had i not joined the club with an open mind and a positive attitude, i would have been one of the bad reviews. i decided to give the club some time and the following events i started to meet younger and people i could relate to. I have made many friends in the club and have experience many activities.
I totally recommend joining, but only if you have an open mind and a positive attitude. many of the people in the club are friendly and welcoming.
the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because they have had management problems in the past, but they are working hard to actually fix issues and put the members first.

I worked there for a short time. Our training consist of learning how to make people feel like losers. Horrible people. All that matters is telling people what they want to hear to get their money.

Ok, so I have been contemplating this for some time. I am a 40 something transplant to the beautiful city of Chicago from MI. I didn’t really know anyone except for work colleagues that I didn’t necessarily want to spend my free time with. I heard this ad on the radio & it sounded like they were talking directly to me. I went downtown, had an interview & after agonizing over whether I could afford it… got «gently nudged» to dive in!
I’ve met a few friends (that I hang out with outside the group), & gone to some places that I probably would not have on my own. However, I usually leave disappointed. The diverse age group, variety of events & discounted group rates were grossly over estimated! If you are a 20 something girl looking for girlfriends… you may be in luck! Otherwise, find another way to spend your money!
We live in a beautiful city with SO many options… why so many repeats & weekend events in the burbs!!! Not to mention, the changes in management…3^rd event manger in 15 months! Oh, & it’s ¹¹⁄₀₃ & the calendar is only posted through mid month! I have tried to call & voice my concerns to no avail… money wasted!

I’m updating this review because I’ve decided not to renew my membership and I wanted to explain my decision. First off, I still believe that joining was the best decision I’ve made since coming to Chicago. The friends I’ve made are incredible and I am forever grateful for the last 18 months. I also feel that E&A did an incredible job in hiring the event coordinators. April and Chelsea did/​do an amazing job at putting up fun events for members to participate in while meeting cool people. They also look to their members for ideas on what we want to see on the calendar. Keep up the fabulous job, Chelsea!
I was torn on whether or not I would be renewing my membership. I kept thinking that I’ve already made some great friends and I no longer needed the club. On the other hand, the events are great and I really think continuing would have been fun. However, no one seemed interested in keeping me as a member. On my expiration date I was locked out of the site with not so much as a phone call. I feel the club should reach out to their members at least 2 weeks before their time runs out to discuss options. If someone had contacted me then there was a 90% chance of me continuing on with E&A. You may want to think about this in the future with your other members. Show interest in the person, not just the money.