Open to ALL AGES! Ochin Pakhi blends Bengali folk songs including those from Baul or Fakiri traditions with a Chicago twist, uniting cultures through music.
ALL AGES welcome! A heartwarming art show centered on the theme of Asian comfort food, childhood nostalgia & more, featuring local Chicagoland AAPI Artists.
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, Sunda New Asian is showcasing a limited-time lineup of chef-driven dishes that honor bold Filipino flavors with a modern twist.
OCA Greater Chicago, in collaboration with Raven Theatre Company and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, invites you to a new play by Keiko Green titled 'Gorgeous" in celebration of AANHP Heritage Month.
Fans are invited to Wrigley Field Wednesday, May 28, to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States with a dedicated theme game including special entertainment, music and other recognitions.
eady to play? Save the date for our AAPI Month Mahjong Party on Sunday, May 25th at Kapitan! $20 for a great time with friends and fellow mahjong lovers.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a special event exploring leadership and resilience through the lens of Aikido, a Japanese martial art rooted in harmony, presence, and non-resistance.
Join us in celebrating AAPI Restaurants Week 2025, hosted by OCA Greater Chicago for the fourth consecutive year in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month!
Join us on May 24, 2025, from 2 PM - 7 PM CST at Pacifica Square in Aurora, IL, for a dynamic celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures!
Join us for a special workshop led by Jenin of 'Tatreez Jenin', where participants will learn about the rich history of this traditional craft and experience hands-on instruction in basic tatreez techniques.
In this teach-in, Dr. Roche wants to focus on one of the barriers to developing an anti-colonial analysis of China that arises not from the Chinese state, but from sections of the Left outside China.
The official lineup for The 27th Annual Asian American Showcase is now here. All of the fun and films will take place at the Gene Siskel Film Center with a closing comedy show at iO Theater!
For all ages. Join the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Join AAPIP in Chicago as we honor 35 years of seeding and cultivating long-term partnerships between Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and institutional philanthropy!
This luncheon is a chance to come together as a community, honor the voices that have shaped us, and inspire the stories yet to be told. Let's come together and celebrate the threads that unite us all!
For ages 21+ only. Join us at the 2025 Taste of Asia（Chicago) to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge trends and innovation in Asian cuisine!
Join us for a hands-on experience of Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement. Kids will learn how to construct a basic arrangement style. All materials will be provided and kids will be able to take home their flower creations.
Join us for Skokie’s Festival of Cultures on May 17 & 18, 2025, 11AM–6PM at Oakton Park! Celebrate global traditions with music, dance, food, cultural booths, and the iconic flag display.
Join a cast of nationally-touring Asian American performers fusing the East and West with burlesque, variété, and live music! This is for ages 21+ only.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a literary-inspired route with Kara Eng, visiting several Chinatown locations featured in her books! Under 18 should be with a parent or legal guardian.
Join a cast of nationally-touring Asian American performers fusing the East and West with burlesque, variété, and live music! This is for ages 21+ only.
Offering a deep dive into the coercive nature of capitalism and the historically specific ways global capital reproduction took root in Qing China, Coercive Commerce will interest historians of capital and modern China alike.
In celebration of Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month, NAAAP-Chicago’s Asian American Group Leaders (AAGL) cohort is excited to bring forth an enthusiastic celebration of heritage.
Explore a new artist and create a project inspired by their work. Learn about Ruth Asawa, a Japanese American artist best known for her abstract wire sculptures.
Let's explore Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage. Drop by to talk, learn more about key moments in history, and engage in an interactive timeline game.
Stir Friday Night is the longest running Asian American comedy troupe with nearly three decades of existence that includes notable alumni such as Steven Yeun and Danny Pudi.
Stir Friday Night is the longest running Asian American comedy troupe with nearly three decades of existence that includes notable alumni such as Steven Yeun and Danny Pudi.
We’ll demonstrate different dances including the use of instruments such as the Ipu-heke (double headed gourd), ili ili (river rocks), Puili (bamboo rattle), and Uli Uli (feather gourd) and then have time for group participation.
The CEAS Lecture Series is an initiative that advances the University of Chicago's Center for East Asian Studies' mission in fostering dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Acclaimed films featuring Japanese food, such as Tampopo and Jiro Dreams of Sushi, highlight individuals with zealous attitudes toward food appreciation.
This year’s event will highlight the powerful stories of Sikh Americans from the Midwest, and feature the talented individuals and groups shaping the future of our community’s representation through art, entertainment, and culture.
Join us in a creative healing space Saturday, May 10th from 5-7pm at Amber Agave in Wicker Park. This free workshop will introduce you to therapeutic art and writing with facilitators Elizabeth Yoo-lae Cho, MA, ATR-P and Mrinal Gokhale.
Our annual Benefit highlights the things that make Elastic Arts such a vibrant place: boundary-defying performances and art, a rich variety of creative expressions, and a deep sense of commitment among a very diverse community.
Join us for a comprehensive workshop that will guide you through the naturalization process, help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare you for the citizenship interview, and connect you with valuable community resources.
Join the South Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (SAACCIL) for Masala Fest 2025, a vibrant festival celebrating South Asian culture, business, and community!
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an intimate circus speakeasy featuring Asian American artists who have performed around the world! This is for ages 16+ only.
Take a break and connect with fellow Asian American professionals at our upcoming happy hour, hosted by the Women in NAAAP (WiN) Committee of the National Association of Asian American Professionals – Chicago.
