Come celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and culture of Filipino-American small businesses at Sariling Gawa!

The program brings together five Filipino-American creatives representing music, film, literature, food, and fashion for an engaging conversation on their craft, the influence of their Filipino heritage, and their contributions to Chicago’s cultural landscape.

Join Kalapriya Foundation at the Obama Presidential Center for an engaging evening on Emperor Ashoka, one of South Asia’s most influential rulers, with acclaimed scholar Dr. Patrick Olivelle.

A presentation by author Patrick Olivelle exploring what Ashoka’s legacy can teach us about leadership, responsibility, and living together across differences, and why these ancient questions matter now.

‍Join us for a free workshop to learn about efforts to create local Asian American community archives, and find out how to do basic research using online tools and public records to uncover your own history!

r. Ken Kikuchi & Jin Kim demonstrate therapeutic benefits of Improv for mind and body.

Join us for a Filipino night market celebrating Filipino-American History Month with food, shopping, culture, community & more.

Filipino culture, tradition, and community will take center stage this October as Tiles, Tagays (Toasts), & Traditions brings people together for an evening of mahjong, Filipino cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and meaningful connection in celebration of Filipino American History Month.