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Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting

Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting explores the fluidity of the great books of the traditions of the subcontinent and the diaspora into the painted medium from their inception to today.

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Japan Fest Chicago 2026

Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community!
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago Artopia Presents: Duo Chinoiserie

Experience Duo Chinoiserie at the Chicago Artopia Int’l Guitar Series—where East meets West in a stunning fusion of guzheng and guitar.
Arts/Entertainment

Asian Pop-Up Cinema Film Festival: The Girl Who Stole Time (時間之子) China

Watch a film about a young woman with the power to control time wreaks havoc in the big city in this richly imaginative animated fantasy.
Arts/Entertainment

Ravi Shankar Ensemble

In the group’s debut tour, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble pays tribute to Ravi Shankar’s legacy with a presentation of his masterful compositions alongside rare archival visuals.
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Mingle, Mahjong, and Music

We're making Mahjong social again — come for open play, enjoy live DJ sets, and meet some new friends.
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AAEN @ National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission Chicago Listening

Join AAEN at the National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission in Chicago for a live community listening session!
Arts/Entertainment

Truth to Form: Selected Drawings from the Hundal Collection

This explores the connection between intimacy and artistic experience. We encourage viewers to consider how the techniques used to make drawings not only reflect the motivations of the artist, but also broader ideas about life, love, conflict, and memory.
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Truth to Form: Opening Reception & Curator Tour

South Asia Institute invites you to attend our opening reception, followed by a curator led tour!
Arts/Entertainment

LGBTQ Lunar New Year Dinner 2026

Lunar New Year Dinner and Show, featuring musical performances by members of the LGBTQ community, raffle and Cantonese-Mandarin cuisine.
Arts/Entertainment

Late Night Madness

Night Madness is coming to CHICAGO!! TWO NIGHTS of surprises in store for this sayawan - you won’t want to miss it!