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Arts/Entertainment

Suitcase Stories: An Immigrant’s Journey of Losing One Home and Finding Two

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

Translating South Asia: An evening in Chicago

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

TROPA Sundays

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

What is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago

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

Where I Belong Conversation & Book Signing at Macy's on State Street

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.
Arts/Entertainment

KAPWA: A Filipino Cabaret

Fundraising for families in Palestine
Food

Para Sa Kultura: Filipino Night Market

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

Decolonizing Halloween: [re]Discover Philippine Folklore

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

Tita Tootsie's x Filipinx Pop-Up

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!
Arts/Entertainment

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Little Miss Ann

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

Project: VISION's 17th Annual Fall Soiree

Project: VISION is hosting the 2023 16th Annual Fall Soiree on October 21st.
Arts/Entertainment

Create Your Collection! Artist Book Workshop with Natia

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

"Crumbs of Paradise" Photo Book Release and Gallery Show

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

Garba/Dandiya

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

2d Little Chef Donut Decorating Class - Halloween Edition

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

Asian Sound Revolution

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

Asian Fashion Show Chicago 2024

Join us as we recognize and celebrate AAPIs in fashion!
Arts/Entertainment

The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty

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

The Great Filipino Songbook: Pop Up Festival

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

Sining sa Silangan | Fil-Am Art Event at Rizal Center

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

A celebration of Filipino American History in Chicago Public Library Edgewater

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!
Community

What is Empowered Identities of Women from the Indian Diaspora

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.
Food

Taiwan 10-10 National Day Celebration at 2d restaurant

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

Big Break Comedy FAHM Showcase

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

AI FOR GOOD: Demystifying Al for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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

Outside the Lines Series: Flee

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.
Arts/Entertainment

Dancing with Architecture

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

Chicago's First South Asian Festival Showcase

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.
Community

ACENextGen Unity Conference: The Power of Relationships

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.
Arts/Entertainment

Outside the Lines Series: Paprika

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

Outside the Lines Series: Have a Nice Day

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

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Garden Party

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

Launch Party Potluck

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

Chicago Food Truck Festival

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.
Food

A Celebration of Filipino Chefs

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.
Food

SARAP: Filipino Food Fest

Experience the Filipino culture and food at SARAP!
Arts/Entertainment

Satrangi Naach Night

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

Miss Asian Chicago 2024

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

Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen

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!
Arts/Entertainment

Jade Series Lesson 3: Introduction to Jade Craftsmanship 万珺: 玉器讲座第三课,玉器工艺入门

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

Abhinaya Workshop: The narrative storytelling aspect of Bharatanatyam

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

Stir Friday Night Presents: Stir Friday NightMARES A Fall Sketch Revue Weekly Friday Nights!

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.
Arts/Entertainment

Morse Train Station Activation

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

A Taste of the Dragon: Design and Eat Your Mooncake

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

CASL Kam L. Liu Building 20th Anniversary Celebration

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

Community Blessings Rangoli Drawing

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.
Food

2d Little Chef Fall Special Mochi Donut Decorating Class

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

Asian Moon Festival and Business Excellence Celebration

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

Ruhani Raag: Ustad Naseeruddin Saami Live at South Asia Institute

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

Women Center Stage: Japanese Performance Artists in Conversation

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

Peter S. Kim - Never Forget

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

2024 ARGYLE NIGHT MARKET

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.
Arts/Entertainment

North River Dance Series Program with Asian Improv aRts Midwest (AIRMW)

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

Dinner Party Series: Asian-Inspired Edition

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

Chicago Narratives: Artists Navigating South Asian Identities

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

Cinema/Chicago Free Screening: Murmur of the Hearts (Nian Nian)

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

Four-Thousand Years Blooming in a Cup: Chado Workshop with Juliann Wang

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

Over the Moon - Chicago

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

ASPIRE PAC'S Democratic National Convention Community Reception

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

Filipino Americans for Harris Walz: Kasama Namin Si Kamala Celebration

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

DNC salute to Asian Americans

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
Politics

Asian American Caucus Dim Sum Lunch

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

Democratic National Convention "Our Dreams, Our Votes" Reception & Briefing

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.
Community

Filipino Americans for Harris Walz: Filipino American Voter Data Briefing at Democratic National Convention

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

DNC AANHPI Mayors and Leaders Happy Hour

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

SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN DELEGATES RECEPTION AT 2024 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION RSVP FORM

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!
Community

AAPI Caucus Meeting

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

Taste of Asia - Chicago

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

Guardians of the Earth and Sky: Performance and Art-Making Activity

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

Beyond Boundaries: An Exploration of Music and Movement

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

Be part of APIDA Art's AAPI Halloween Reimagined Event!

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

Bon Odori Dance Class Workshop (AIRMW)

Free Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of Shubukai
Arts/Entertainment

Jake Shimabukuro in Chicago!

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

Cinema/Chicago Free Screening: Radiance (Hikari)

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

Colvin Concerts: Yoko Noge

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

Toro Nagashi (Lantern Ceremony)

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

Destination Asia Festival 2024

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.
Community

2024 Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash

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.
Arts/Entertainment

Developing Indian Modern and Contemporary Art at the AIC

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

Shinkai no tamashīi

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.
Food

Williams Sonoma Presents: Let's Make Some Lunch Book Tour with Sulhee Jessica Woo

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

AceNextGen Chicago Happy Hour

Happy hour to connect with local entrepreneurs and build community
Community

McDonald's Chinatown Summer Fair 2024

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 !!!
Business

2024 Leadership Convention by NAAAP

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."
Arts/Entertainment

Guardians of the Earth and Sky: Performance and Art-Making Activity

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

From India to Chicago: Mantras and Temple Life by Jangchub Choeling Nuns

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

Cinema/Chicago Free Screening: Next Sohee

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

Chicago Summer Pop-Up: Hosted By Merakhi, Amaaya Jewelry & Chicago Kasam

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

Winfield Food Truck Festival

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

Sumo + Sushi in Chicago

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!
Arts/Entertainment

万珺: 玉器讲座第二课,玉的文化源头 Jade Series Lesson 2: The Cultural Origins of Jade

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

Chicago Food Truck Festival - Season 11, "The Summer of the Daisy"

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

Gaurav Gupta x Studio East6 Trunk Show

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

Guardians of the Earth and Sky: Performance

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

East of California West of New York - July 2024

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

Nur Melange: A Ghazal Anthology Book Launch and Reading

Experience the unveiling of the new book 'Nur Melange' by Glass Lyre Press & SAI, featuring mesmerizing Ghazal readings by featured poets.
Arts/Entertainment

Tiger Daughter, Or: How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame

Millennial Asian American rock star Charlene Kaye shares the unhinged story of her tumultuous relationship with her immigrant Chinese mother.
Arts/Entertainment

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Chinese calligraphy is one of the oldest and most respected art forms in China - visit the HMAA and learn how to create calligraphy!