Join us as we recognize and celebrate AAPIs in fashion!

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!

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.

ENERI Communications presents The ENERI Access Series Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2024 Edition: “Coast to Coast”!

Join us for a panel discussion and a 20-minute screening by Man-Sung Son, a retired Columbia Film School professor and filmmaker. The film documents the Korean community in Chicago.

Join us for a second screening of Yellow Rose!

Susanna Kim Vitayaudom, a featured artist of 2024 AAPIHM's coloring sheet, talks about her artistic journey and the process of making art.

Join us for an online webinar to learn about the Friends of the National Asian Pacific American Museum!

A timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, & standing up for what you believe.

Explore South Asian culture through storytelling and dance with the Meher Dance Company in this interactive family program.

Join us for a screening of Yellow Rose.

Join Dr. Lee Hee Soo as he talks about his personal fascination with and dedication to Turkey, Turkey's special geopolitical position, and Turkish culture and history.

Join us for our annual 2024 AAPI Restaurant Weeks in Chicago!

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!

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, iO presents The Asian Persuasion Comedy Variety Showcase in partnership with The Foundation For Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM).

Want to explore Indian dance and storytelling? Try it out in an hour-long beginner's workshop of Bharatanatyam dance with Shalaka Kulkarni!

Come join the National Association of Asian Professionals (Chicago) for a lively discussion of "Arsenic and Adobo" by Mia Manansala.

Experience spectacular performances from Chicago’s Asian American Pacific Islander community!

Movie Screening and Discussion with KAN-WIN.

Join us for a story time especially for our littlest patrons!

"Sinag - Ray Of Light” is a show featuring works of the Sinag Art Group, an art collective of 40 Filipino-American artists based in greater Chicago.

This concert brings East and South Asian music elements together, especially elements from Taiwan and South India!

Join a cast of nationally- and internationally-touring Asian American performers for drag, burlesque, traditional music, comedy, and more!

Join us for the groundbreaking thriller from legendary director Sam Fuller, The Crimson Kimono.

Be part of the 2024 Installation Ceremony of the Asian American Judges Association of Illinois celebrating President Justice Sanjay Tailor!

Join Humboldt Park Branch for a screening of 95 and 6 to Go!

Please join us in person for Author on Tap featuring Shze-Hui Tjoa and Lindsay Hunter!

Join us for a free film screening of Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066!

Join the Weird Book Club on May 20 as they discuss Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu!

Learn the Art of Ribbon Stitchery, an ancient form of art decor with colorful silk ribbons in lieu of pallet and paint brush.

Join us for a screening of Crazy Rich Asians.

On Sunday, May 19, the Cubs will host a new ballpark celebration during the 2024 regular season in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage.

Immerse yourself in the captivating arts of Asia with a unique opportunity to sketch in our galleries. All materials will be provided.

Celebrate Diversity: AANHPI Extravaganza at Pacifica Square, Aurora - Saturday May 18th, 2024 - Free to All

Uptown's asia on argyle district hosting argyle aanhpi block party in May!

To celebrate cultural diversity, HWLC Popular Library will discuss Human Acts by Han, Kang.

oin Menghua Guan as she presents Chinese zither (Guzheng) music, from traditional to contemporary, from western to eastern pieces.

Join us on May 18 at the Harold Washington Library Center where we’ll discuss the novel The Storm, by Arif Anwar.

Join Jean Mishima, president of Chicago Japanese American Historical Society, for a presentation on the internment of Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II.

The world premiere of Panther in the Sky by Lani T. Montreal, a co-production with Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble will be shown every Friday and Saturday at 8PM!

Join us as we celebrate the launch of PTCS's capital campaign, Project Nehemiah Phase II! Featuring Jeanette Wang and Two Piano Journey.

Join Paper-Cutting Artist Lucy P. Liu in this dynamic and hands-on workshop. All materials will be provided and beginners are welcomed!

Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi-sensei!

Come dance! Celebrate Diversity: AANHPI Extravaganza at Pacifica Square, Aurora - Saturday May 18th, 2024 - Free to All

Celebrate Diversity: AANHPI Extravaganza at Pacifica Square, Aurora - Saturday May 18th, 2024 - Free to All

Join us for a celebration of culture and cuisine with our Taste of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) & Business Expo!

Come to the LGBTQ Prom of your dreams to raise funds for Asians and Friends Chicago's 2024 Pride Parade float.

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

The South Asian cast world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize & three-time Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal.

Join the celebration and help raise vital funding for JASC's diverse programs and community service work.

Join the Chinese American Service League for an introduction to the geographic, linguistic, and culturally diverse histories and traditions that comprise Asian communities in America.

Join Humboldt Park Branch for a screening of Raya and the Last Dragon!

Please join the Richard J. Daley Library and Bridgeport community for a book discussion of Flawless by Elise Hu.

Come and check out the latest collection by Priya Chhabria at the trunk show in Chicago!

Ready to play the game everyone is talking about? Join us for a night of fun and learn the magical game of mahjong!

Join the Smart Museum of Art for an exploration of the intricacies of dress and identity during Meiji-era Japan.

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by delving into the history of Chicago's Filipino American community with Block Club Chicago.

AAEN - Asian American Author Series (AAAS-2024) where we will celebrate talented Asian American writers and their stories during APAHM!

Join Yamamoto Sensei from Japanese Culture Center for a one-hour introduction to the art form.

The Chicago Federation of Labor celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month by remembering the Filipino Pullman Porters.

The MWRD will host Mia Park, a multi-dimensional Korean American artist, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Celebrate the year of the dragon by creating a festive red wreath featuring a golden dragon with the support and expertise from maker, creator and workshop instructor Annie Chu.

Join us for a screening of Mulan (2020).

Drop in for an afternoon snack activity creating colorful candy sushi for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Join us for our book discussion in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We are excited to be reading Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara.

Join the Toman Branch for a discussion of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.

Join us for a night of storytelling and inspiration with bestselling author Amy Tan.

As part of DePaul’s 2024 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, please join a panel discussion featuring three Asian American film professionals.

Join us for a screening of Enter the Dragon.

Join us for a screening of the film Lilo & Stitch.

RSVP Encouraged! Tailored for Children, this 1-hour tour offers a captivating exploration through Asia's rich cultures across Asia。

Join us to explore the artistry of Kintsugi on Mother's Day! All levels are welcome.

This is a one-class ticket. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for body and mind.

Get ready for a night of laughter and cultural exploration at the all-Asian comedy show!

Join us for the 4th annual Umbrella Arts Festival to celebrate Asian American art, music, dance, food and culture in downtown Evanston’s Fountain Square!

Join us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Hula dancing!

Join our 2024 Resident Artist Irene Hsiao in a performance with guest, and a discussion about her process of performance & installation.

Join us as we discuss The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka.

An open mic for upcoming South Asian artists and performers.

Fulton Street Collective presents From the Mainland to the Islands: Louis & Ella + Lou Ella Rose and the SamaSama Project Cabaret Week!

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, David Heo warmly invites fellow Chicagoans to engage the world of his art practice in this studio event.

Kiran Ahluwalia’s open-hearted vocals have established her as one of global music’s most compelling and contemporary voices of South Asia.

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Celebrate with us at this year's Asian Night Market!

Advancing Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies for Gambling Disorder!

Join Project: VISION's We Run Chinatown's 3rd annual fitness challenge to honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an intimate circus speakeasy featuring Asian American artists who have performed around the world!

Our 2024 Spring Social, A Celebration of Community and Cuisine will be held in the gorgeous G.A.R. Hall of the Chicago Cultural Center.

A timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, & standing up for what you believe.

SamaSama Project showcases a fusion of Filipino traditional folk and contemporary music live at the Baxter Auditorium!

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

Join Gauri Jog for a colorful and creative introduction to Kathak, a traditional dance from India. The program will feature dance performances, sharing of Indian culture, and Q & A.

Join us for a screening of There Once Was an Island: Te Henua e Noho

Open your minds to an informative presentation of Supreme Court cases concerning the WWII internment of Japanese-Americans.

Drop in and learn about visual artists who draw from repeating symbols and create your own piece of art with InsomniaBirdArt!

Join us for a special film screening of Poetic Eat Drink Man Woman, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Learn about the story and process of Henna through this interactive program for adults!

Join Community Cinema King Branch for a screening of Joy Ride.

This is a one-class ticket. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for body and mind.