Messages & Mediums explores the portrayal of South Asian themes across seemingly common items such as posters, stamps, and calendars.

South Asia Institute is proud to present Of Women by Women: South Asian Feminist Art and Artists from the Hundal Collection.

Messages & Mediums explores the portrayal of South Asian themes across seemingly common items such as posters, stamps, and calendars.

Asian Improv aRts Midwest (AIRMW), directed by multi-instrumentalist and media artist Tatsu Aoki, presents the 4-day 30th Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival.

Join translators Daisy Rockwell, Shabnam Nadiya, and others, in readings from translated works of South Asian literature.

Join Chicago Mehfil for an afternoon of joyful dance, including performances, open mic, and dance party at a stunning location!

Emil De Guzman shares his recollections of the 1968-1977 fight to save the International Hotel, on the last remaining block of Manilatown district in San Francisco, and the 36 year long campaign to rebuild it.

Celebrate the 2025 South Asian Festival season with an unforgettable showcase of dance, music, fashion, film, storytelling, and changemaking.

Join us as we discuss The Eyes Are The Best Part by Monika Kim!

The language conventionally used to describe the Cold War era—metaphors like "iron curtain" or "bamboo curtain"—suggest a world divided up into clearly distinct ideological realms.

A Bollywood Star. A French Fairy Tale. A Diwali Celebration. All in One Night. North American Bollywood star Juju Palakurthi performs in Selections from Symphony Masala, followed by a festive Afterbeat celebration with music, sweets, and special guests.

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop. Our October featured readers are Rhoni Blankenhorn & Alicia Wright.

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Chicago with a free screening of UPSTREAM presented by Asian Pop-Up Cinema!

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Chicago with a free screening of I AM WHAT I AM 2 presented by Asian Pop-Up Cinema!

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Chicago with a free screening of A SUMMER TRIP at the Chicago Cultural Center!

Hands-on workshop exploring the art of kimono dressing through the lens of seasonality and traditional accessories. All are welcomed.

Mandala Arts proudly presents Homeward, a transformative community dance workshop and performance project that brings together dancers of all levels—from community participants to seasoned professionals—to explore the profound themes of migration, identity, belonging, and the concept of “home.”

For one night only, Jay Badlani will be performing hilarious standup comedy at The Lincoln Lodge!

Celebrate Filipino American History Month at Outset with Noodles, Esta, Yeek (DJ set), Miles Medina, and King Marie. 18+.

Discover the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku (魚拓 — fish printing), an age-old technique of creating detailed ink impressions from real fish. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore its history, learn the step-by-step process, and make your own stunning prints to take home.

Join us for the largest Korean event honoring our seniors in the Chicagoland area!

The Rebirth of Apsara: Beyond Genocide is an innovate dance-theatre production that commemorates the resurrection of Cambodian arts.

Join us for the opening of Gyotaku Impressions of the Sea, an exhibition showcasing the work of Gyotaku Master Dwight Hwang, renowned for preserving the authenticity and artistry of this traditional Japanese practice.

The Foundation for Asian American Media and HAIBAYO proudly present a night of humor and healing, with an exclusive screening of the documentary The Empathizer followed by a live comedy show starring the comedians from the film!

Discover the fundamentals of artifact restoration, exploring the techniques, tools, and principles used to preserve cultural heritage. This introduction provides insight into how experts restore and protect objects, ensuring their stories endure for generations.

For the fifth year in a row, FALA Chicago will host an afternoon of golf and other friendly competitions, followed by a networking reception and dinner, which will take place at China Chef in Morton Grove.

Chicago's only Filipino Cultural Festival presented by Chicago Park District.

Filipino-American country artist David Unlayao brings his Nashville sound to Chicago for one unforgettable night.

The 9th Annual Taste of Uptown is an event that celebrates Uptown's amazing cultural and culinary diversity.

Don't miss the largest South Asian Independent Cinema, Art, and Culture event!

Screening of the groundbreaking feature documentary LOVE CHAOS KIN that examines contemporary South Asian identity through an intersectional lens.

This lecture is in English. The Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to join us for an enlightening jade lecture hosted by Jade Expert Jun Wan.

During the Ramadan dinner, a Bangladeshi American family thresh out their quirky differences with Nani (the maternal grandmother) as witness.

On Friday, September 19, we will have a special Bon Odori Workshop and Prelude to the Spiral Performance Performance.

Join us every 3rd Friday for Free Admission Museum Nights from 5-8 pm, with a guided tour at 6:00 pm. The event offers wine and appetizers.

Join us for the first session of the BAIL Program hosted by Chinese Mutual Aid's EDC. Meet with bankers, accountants, insurers, and lawyers.

Turn your workout into a mental recharge...learn how kickboxing, paired with mindfulness, can help you stay focused, release stress, and build resilience.

Ochin Pakhi blends Bengali folk songs including those from Baul or Fakiri traditions with a Chicago twist, uniting cultures through music.

Join us for an inspiring day empowering and connecting small businesses with industry leaders, prime contractors, consultants, and agencies.

"To Our Grandmothers" is an interactive performance art piece commemorating the legacies of the "Comfort Women," debuting at Awakenings.

Mandala Makers Festival is an annual platform that supports multidisciplinary South Asian performing artists.

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.

North Coast Music Festival, Chicago's favorite Labor Day Weekend party, affectionately nicknamed by attendees (Coasties) as "Summer's Last Stand", will take place August 29-31 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL.

Learn how to play and test your skill at this fun strategy game and other board games.

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.

Mond(e): 月亮代表我的心 is a performance installation and community art project created by Irene Hsiao as part of her year-long residency at Hyde Park Art Center.

Join us on Monday, August 25 at Bloomingdale Golf Club for a day of golf, networking, and giving back. Hosted by the AREAA Greater Chicago Chapter, this event brings together industry professionals and community leaders to “Swing For A Cause,” with proceeds benefiting the AREAA Foundation. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, awards, prizes, and an unforgettable day on the course.

​Sip, sway, and soak up the vibes at Boba & Beats and get a chance to Win North Coast Music Fest Passes!

Open to all ages. Come on an adventure with the Four Celestial Guardians! Explore seasons, elements, and colors through storytelling, music, and dance!

Learn the basics of Chinese conversation for everyone.

Open to all ages. Come on an adventure with the Four Celestial Guardians! Explore seasons, elements, and colors through storytelling, music, and dance!

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.

Exhibition tickets for South Asia Institute.

Open to all ages! Join us for a free evening at the museum, including a guided tour of our collection and a special walkthrough of the Chinese Lotus Shoes.

Join us every 3rd Friday for Free Admission Museum Nights from 5-8 pm, with a guided tour at 6:00 pm. The event offers wine and appetizers.

Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate.

Get ready to kickstart your career with Jacobs & Chicago Transit Authority at AAEN-Asian American Career Launch!

Live Music Show & Jam featuring Rosalba Valdex x Jack Sundstrom, Shruthi x Hasani. Doors 7:00 / Show 7:30.

Celebrate 25 years of Dynasty Entertainment at REUNION: A Dynasty Homecoming—a throwback day party featuring live performances by KAI and Jocelyn Enriquez, plus top DJs spinning hits from the 80s to 2000s.

Join us for a bilingual workshop to explore the environmental history of Greater Chinatown and its impact on the Asian American community.

A comedy variety show every second Sunday of every month at Kamehachi hosted by Chicago's all-Asian improv team, Asian Takeout.

DoYeon Kim performs "Silk Echoes Beneath the Light,” an improvisational work that explores the intricate resonance of the 12-string gayageum.

Celebrate The Chicago Kasam's 1st Birthday!

Along with the Chicago River, move/dance with the wind, light, and grasses, finding symbiotic nature within and around yourself in a city!

Learn about the Ten Thousand Ripples project and its guiding principles through a healing community discussion about peace.

Open to all ages. Come on an adventure with the Four Celestial Guardians! Explore seasons, elements, and colors through storytelling, music, and dance!

Casting "Reconnect," a student thesis film made in partial completion of the MFA Film and Television Directing Degree at DePaul University.

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

Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi-sensei! Participants can use green leaves, sands from beach, etc for decorations!

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

What is the 78? What is the timeline for Chicago Fire's proposal? How will a stadium just half a mile away impact Chinatown?

The 46th Annual Chinatown Summer Fair is one of the most ethnically unique outdoor events in Chicago and the Midwest.

Lincolnwood Fest is our community’s premier summer event, bringing together residents and visitors for four days of fun, food, and entertainment.

A Summer Pop-Up Celebration of Taiwanese Street Culture.

A heartfelt Chicago-set drama about food, family, and legacy, Dhaba on Devon Avenue follows a daughter’s fight to save her father’s beloved Sindhi restaurant as it faces foreclosure and fading traditions.

Please join us in person on Saturday, July 26th at 7:00pm central to help celebrate Katie Yee's new novel, Maggie; Or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar. Katie will be in conversation with Jessamine Chan!

Immerse Yourself in Traditional Fan Painting. Led by a master artist, this hands-on workshop guides you through painting and calligraphy techniques on a Chinese fan. All materials are provided—and you’ll take home your own artistic fan, perfect for cooling off this summer.

Step Into a World of Wonder at the 4th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival! Join us on the South Side of Chicago for a one-of-a-kind celebration where imagination runs wild and stories come to life!

Combines culture, sport & international flavors that incorporates a 2,500-year-old tradition with fun & excitement of an outdoor festival.

Open to all ages! Catch comedian Alvin Kuai for one night only at the historic Lincoln Lodge comedy club!

Daisuke Muramoto Stand-Up Comedy Show “Hands Off My Jokes” on July 24 (ticketed) and July 25 (donation-based)

A one-night workshop and mixer in Chicago that breaks down the business side of indie filmmaking—covering insurance, SAG, gear, and funding—while connecting creatives across the city.

Please note that this lecture is in Mandarin. The Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to join us for an enlightening jade lecture hosted by Jade Expert Jun Wan.

Open to all ages! Get ready for a blast of all things Japan at Japan Festival 2025 - from food to music, we've got it all!

Join us every 3rd Friday for Free Admission Museum Nights from 5-8 pm, with a guided tour at 6:00 pm. The event offers wine and appetizers.

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

Erick Esteban returns to celebrate the release of his second comedy special with Four By Three Comedy, MORE MISCELLANEOUS filmed right here at the Comedyplex.

A screening of three short films shot in Chicago / the Chicagoland area by Korean and Korean-American filmmakers.

Homeward blends contemporary, modern, ballet, and African diasporic movement with pedestrian gesture and classical South Asian dance traditions.

Ceramic food sculptures and South Asian street food!

Get ready to taste the delicious flavors of the Philippines at our events!

The Chinese American Museum of Chicago and Nothing Without a Company proudly present the play reading of Ada Cheng’s solo performance.

Get ready to groove and have a blast at Yo Yo Get Funky - the ultimate party where we'll be jamming to funky beats all night long!

Award-winning documentary following Afghan archaeologist as he races against time to save a 5,000-year-old site from demolition.

Join us Kalapriya's 3rd Annual South Asian Mela featuring live music & dance performances, amazing food, and activities for the whole family!

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.

Vibrant, emotional, and infused with humor, THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS is a heartfelt mother-daughter dramedy that bridges continents and generations.

Think Asian mom realness meets stand-up brilliance. Stick around for audience games, prizes, and a night of smart, spicy fun!

Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate.

Your child learns best when having fun! Support your child’s pre-literacy skills through songs, stories and play.