Jitesh Jaggi will perform his solo storytelling show at The Second City on November 10th and November 24th.

2nd Annual Diwali Fundraiser, Finding Light Through the Darkness, celebrating South Asian Mental Health! Party with a purpose at City Hall in West Loop to raise money to support causes that push our community forward around mental health and wellness.

An event that celebrates the literary richness of South Asia. Featuring readings by Daisy Rockwell and Jayasree Kalathil and many more.

Open to all ages! Celebrate Filipino-American History Month with us at TROPA SUNDAYS: A Pop Up Market.

The first comprehensive exhibition to map and disseminate this vital chapter of Chicago’s art history.

Join us on October 25th at Macy's on State Street in Chicago, IL for a discussion on Asian American Mental Health & Intergenerational Trauma with co-authors of "Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity", Soo Jin Lee & Linda Yoon.

Fundraising for families in Palestine

October is Filipino American History Month! Celebrate with us in the most Filipino of ways- food, music, and a Lumpia Eating Contest

Join us for an unforgettable evening of [re]discovering the haunting beauty of Philippine mythology amidst the stunning artworks of the Unwrapping Lumpia exhibition!

Join us for "Trusted AANHPI Messengers and Media Sources in the Age of Election Misinformation," a webinar hosted by APIAVote, AAPI Data, and the Asian American Journalists Association.

Join us Sunday, October 20th starting at 2pm til 7pm in the main bar & patio or from 7pm to 10pm in the venue to celebrate Filipino American History Month!

Meet Little Miss Ann, a talented Chicago-based, Filipina-American kids' musician known for her award-winning family music albums and engaging performances!

Project: VISION is hosting the 2024 17th Annual Fall Soiree on October 19!

Create your own “collection” using traditional bookbinding and stitching techniques. All materials will be provided—family friendly!

Celebrating the release of my first photo book "Crumbs of Paradise" with a gallery show at my studio for Filipino-American History Month!

Brings together people in the Devon community for a participatory dance with Mandala Ensemble.

We invite you to join us for a mixer and networking event to bring together AAPI founders in the consumer goods and D2C industries.

Get into the spooky spirit with our Halloween Donut Decorating Class at the 2d restaurant!

Asian Sound Revolution: timeless sounds reimagined for the modern listener.

Join us as we recognize and celebrate AAPIs in fashion!

A witty, dark comedy about just your typical Indian metalhead and software-engineer-turned-actor who must navigate life as an immigrant.

Get ready for an afternoon of classic Filipino hits and a festival vibe like no other!

An afternoon of art exhibit opening, art demos, art talk to celebrate Filipino-American History Month.

Join us for a celebration of Filipino American History Month with Chicago public library. Witness the city effort in continuing keeping Filipino American history alive with many Chicago FilAm leaders!

You’re invited to an insightful talk by Shweta Singh, PhD, Associate Professor of Loyola University Chicago's School of Social Work, on the topic of empowerment and women focusing on the Indian Subcontinent.

Celebrate Taiwan 10-10 at 2d restaurant with Chef Kevin Yu with $1.10 Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich & Mochi Donuts!

Looking for something fun to do on a Thursday? Discover the next big comics from Chicago at Big Break Comedy!

Join us October 8 for a breakfast event that will empower small businesses and nonprofits to use AI to sustain and scale their organizations.

Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s Flee made history when it became the first movie in history to receive Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best International Feature Film.

Free performance integrating traditional Indian dance with the infrastructure of Chicago's streets.

Join us on October 5th, 2024, for the Chicago Kasam Cultural Showcase, a historic celebration of Chicago's South Asian community through inspiring performances, exhibitions, and stories, honoring 50 years of cultural contributions.

The Unity Conference 2024 is ACE NextGen's premier event, bringing together the largest gathering of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs. This three-day experience is designed to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration within the AAPI business community. Featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and inspirational sessions, the Unity Conference provides a platform to celebrate achievements, share knowledge, and build lasting connections.

This mind-blowing swan song from legendary director Satoshi Kon continues to explore his fascination with the fluidity between fantasy and reality.

Liu Jian’s Have a Nice Day (2017) is a striking animated neo-noir set in a small, rain-soaked town in Southern China.

Commemorate DVAM with KAN-WIN by supporting survivors and enjoying food, refreshments, raffles, performances, and activities for all ages around healthy relationships!

Join us for fun times, good food, and great company as we celebrate the launch of Outdoor Asian Chicago!

The Fest is a long-standing commercial corridor activation designed to support Chicago’s food truck industry while bringing new and diverse lunch options to Chicago’s Loop.

Come join us for an evening filled with culture, cuisine, and conversation! This is a unique opportunity to celebrate Filipino heritage and the culinary artistry that is flourishing in Chicago. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply curious to explore Filipino flavors, this event promises to be an enriching and delicious experience.

Experience the Filipino culture and food at SARAP!

A Queer & Trans Family Affirming Evening of Community Circle Dances from South Asia, including garba and dandiya raas.

Join this celebration of Asian women and a culmination of their months-long training program with Chicago Asian Women Empowerment (Chi-AWE)!

CAMOC presents “Sammy Yuen, Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66” from April 14, 2024, to September 28, 2024. Opening reception on April 14th at 2pm. Don’t miss this cultural journey!

The Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to an enlightening lecture hosted by Jade Expert Jun Wan. Note this lecture is in Mandarin.

Three-part workshop on developing a narrative for an expressive classical Indian dance piece.

Stir Friday Night, Chicago’s longest-running Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedy team, is hot off the wok with 60 minutes of brand-new sketch material to keep you coming back for seconds.

Free interactive live music performance at the Morse L station in Rogers Park.

Join us to create your own original moon cakes and enjoy a cultural adventure in the Heritage Museum.

Join us in celebration of our Kam L. Liu Building's 20th Anniversary (承前启后: Honoring Our Past, Illuminating Our Legacy)!

Influenced by a South Asian folk-art tradition. the Community Blessings Rangoli drawing is created from natural materials that embody wishes for the well-being of our community and demonstrate our collective hopes for a peaceful world.

Join us for a fun and delicious afternoon of donut decorating at the 2d restaurant!

Join us September 15th for a spectacular event from 12 PM to 7 PM celebrating both the Asian Moon Festival and Business Excellence.

An exclusive concert with Pakistan's legendary Qawwali singer, Ustad Naseeruddin Saami. Accompanying him on stage are Saami Brothers.

The JAF welcomes you to 'Women Center Stage', which features leading international traditional Japanese performing artists in conversation.

Join LA-based comedian, actor and tv writer Peter S. Kim as he returns to Chicago to run his hour of stand-up comedy.

Started in 2013 by Uptown United, the Argyle Night Market is an annual event that features food from local Argyle restaurants plus live cultural and musical performances on Thursday evenings each summer.

Experience Japanese arts with AIRMW: Shubukai's dance, Tsukasa Taiko's drums, and Toyoakimoto's shamisen. Don’t miss it!

Join us for a communal-style dinner inspired by our favorite Asian flavors + seasonal produce!

A storytelling event led by award-winning storyteller Jitesh Jaggi, featuring artists from What is Seen and Unseen.

Watch Murmur of the Hearts (Nian Nian) for free at Cinema/Chicago's Free Summer Screening!

Experience Chado, the Japanese tea ceremony, in our second workshop. Discover matcha preparation, philosophy, and techniques.

Pre-orders open for Over the Moon - Chicago's 4th and final season!

Join us for ASPIRE PAC's AANHPI Community Reception with local and national leaders at the Democratic National Convention!

Join us for a celebration event at the Democratic National Convention!

Congressman Danny K. Davis, Democratic Caucus Chair Ted Lieu, and Ald. Nicole Lee Salute to Asian Americans7th Congressional District (host DNC convention district) Salute to Asian Americans

Join the Asian American Caucus w/ special guest U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth for "Electing Asian Americans" dim sum discussion in Chinatown.

Register to attend APIAVote's reception and briefing on the latest research and trends on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, including data from our latest surveys.

Learn about how Filipino Americans vote and where they vote across the nation.

Join the Democratic Mayors Association, APIA Vote, and APAICS for a Reception Celebrating AANHPI Mayors and Leaders!

Join Indo-American Democratic Organization (IADO) and South Asians for Harris (SAH) at a reception for South Asian American Delegates at the 2024 Democratic National Convention!

Join us for a celebration event at the Democratic National Convention!

Get ready to experience the vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions of Asia right here in Chicago at Taste of Asia!

Aug 17, 2-4PM, Garden of the Phoenix. Dance, music, storytelling, and artmaking inspired by the four guardian animals.

A rare performance featuring Vishnu Ramprasad (navtar), Krissy Bergmark (tabla) and Shalaka Kulkarni (movement and storytelling).

Submit all performance and creative ideas for an AAPI Halloween Reimagined art event by August 15th!

Free Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of Shubukai

Jake Shimabukuro is gracing the stage of Irish American Heritage Center in August!

Watch Radiance (Hikari) for free at Cinema/Chicago's Free Summer Screening!

In these weekly concerts, Chicagoland talent performs outdoors in the lush Courtyard of the historic, Chicago Landmark, Colvin House.

The Japanese Arts Foundation is proud to welcome you to our annual Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony, in Jackson Park’s Garden of the Phoenix.

On Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, bring your family and friends to The Morton Arboretum to explore the beautiful cultures and traditions of Asia.

Grab your friends, family, co-workers and run crew to join 2,000 runners & walkers on August 3rd, with kick off at Asia on Argyle.

A talk by Madhuvanti Ghose, the Art Institute of Chicago's Inaugural Alsdorf Associate Curator of Indian, Southeast Asian and Himalayan Art

Chicago Premiere of Tadashi Endo's new solo work. The souls of the dead live in the depths of the sea. Every roar of the waves is their cry.

Join Sulhee Jessica Woo, also known as the Bento Box Queen, for a signing of her new cookbook, Let's Make Some Lunch.

Happy hour to connect with local entrepreneurs and build community

Saturday will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This neighborhood street festival will open with a lion dance procession at 12:30 p.m., a welcome at 1 p.m. on the main stage, followed by Asian performances, kung fu demonstrations, samplings from Chinatown’s restaurants & unique gift shops, arts & crafts exhibits, street vendors with an array of merchandise, and a children’s area–a fabulous family event !!!

The Leadership Convention by NAAAP is a premier event that brings together over 700 Asian and Pacific Islander (API) leaders for professional development, networking, and community building. This year marks the 37th annual convention, themed "Future Forward: Leading into the Unknown."

July 27, 2-4PM, Palmisano Park. Dance, music, storytelling, and artmaking inspired by the 4 guardian animals of the Chinese constellation.

The Jangchub Choeling nuns from India are on tour! Stop by to hear their mantras, captivating performances, and the inspiring stories.

Watch Next Sohee for free at Cinema/Chicago's Free Summer Screening!

Join us for a 2-day Summer Pop-Up in Chicago. Come shop, sip and socialize with your favorite South Asian brands.

Join us for the 4th Annual Winfield Food Truck Festival ~ during the Chicago Intelligentsia Cup bike race & Winfield Summerfest!

For the first time ever Sumo + Sushi is coming to the Windy City! July 19 - 21 at The Fields Studios. Tickets are on sale now!

The Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to join an enlightening lecture hosted by Jade Expert Jun Wan and offered in Mandarin only.

Here we go again foodies! Season 11 of one of America's top food truck festivals, the Chicago Food Truck Festival is back!

Global designer, Gaurav Gupta Trunk Show hosted by Studio East6 Chicago

July 13, 2-3PM, Calumet Park. Dance, music, and storytelling inspired by the 4 guardian animals of the Chinese constellations.

East of California West of New York is a stand-up show that features Asian American comedians in the midwest.