From a runway honoring Filipino heritage to an Asian-owned bridal brand redefining wedding fashion, these events offer a different way to experience Chicago Fashion Week. If you're looking to support AANHPI talent or simply discover some of the festival's most unique experiences, here are a few highlights to add to your itinerary.

Step onto Argyle Street on a Thursday evening, and you'll quickly understand why the Argyle Night Market has become a summer favorite. Neighbors gather over dinner, local artists welcome visitors to their booths, live performances fill the street, and for a few hours, everyone feels like part of the community.

Every anime season has its breakout hits, but plenty of fantastic fantasy series quietly slip under the radar. If you've already finished the biggest titles and are looking for something a little different, these five anime deserve a spot on your watchlist. You might end up discovering your next favorite series here.

When you step into the world of family law, you expect to talk about assets, custody, and procedural filings. But for Janice Dantes, founder of Chicago-based Pinay Law, the conversations run much deeper. They are about cultural shame, immigration realities, and holding space for women navigating a system that wasn't built for them.

Cameron Chung is officially the 2026 Gerber Baby, becoming the newest face of one of America's most iconic baby brands and marking a meaningful moment of Asian American representation.

Whether you are already planning a day downtown or simply looking for a break from the summer heat, this exhibition offers something beyond a cool place to spend an afternoon. It is a rare chance to see some of Korea's greatest cultural treasures without leaving Chicago, and an experience that may not come around again for many years.‍

Hosted by the Chicago Asian Network alongside Chef Thai Dang, Do-Rite Donuts, Cà Phê Đá Vietnamese Coffee, Chicago Water Taxi, and Wendella Tours & Cruises, the Industry Gratitude Cruise brought together culinary professionals for a well-deserved moment of connection, appreciation, and community.

Learning each other's histories is more than an academic exercise. It helps us understand why certain symbols carry deep wounds and why accountability matters. It also reminds us that relationships built through education, dialogue, and shared purpose can withstand moments that might otherwise pull communities apart.

Writing may begin in solitude, but Mia Chung believes a play ultimately belongs to everyone who helps bring it to life.

The Foundation has officially unveiled its 2026-2027 TasteTwenty cohort, an exclusive group of 20 chefs selected from across the country to headline the highly anticipated Taste America national tour. This annual program spotlights visionary culinary leaders who are actively shaping the future of American dining through immense creativity, community impact, and rich cultural storytelling.

The culinary industry's biggest night just wrapped up in Chicago, and the results are in. Asian chefs, authors, and journalists delivered an impressive showing at the 2026 James Beard Awards, earning recognition across some of the food world's most prestigious categories.