Featured Asian Event

Arts/Entertainment

Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting

Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting explores the fluidity of the great books of the traditions of the subcontinent and the diaspora into the painted medium from their inception to today.

More Asian American Events

Community

Japan Fest Chicago 2026

Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community!
Arts/Entertainment

Umbrella Arts Festival 2026

Come enjoy over 60 artist and artisan booths, hands-on art making activities, multicultural performances and an array of food and drinks representing different cultures and ethnicities.
Community

LGBTQ+ Meetup

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with LGBTQ+ community at the queer, Black women-owned bar Nobody's Darling, where they serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Food

Matchafest Chicago 2026

MatchaFest Chicago is a one day celebration of matcha culture bringing together some of the best matcha brands, coffee shops, and local vendors from across the region.
Arts/Entertainment

Pan-Asian Music, Dance, and Storytelling in Forest Preserves

Through live interviews collected by Mandala team, musicians, dancers, and narrators transform these stories into a vibrant, immersive performance experience.
Food

Asian Night Market 2026

Dive into a vibrant evening filled with tasty bites, cool crafts, and nonstop fun at the Asian Night Market!
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago Critics Film Festival 2026: Happyend

Experience the thought-provoking sci-fi drama Happyend at the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival.
Arts/Entertainment

Where Our Voices Unite: A Community Exhibition

‍Inspired by this year’s national theme, Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together, the exhibition highlights the importance of storytelling, shared experiences, and collective voices.
Arts/Entertainment

EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival 2026

From explosive performances, fine art, and independent film to a curated food and craft marketplace, join us in celebrating the growing legacy of Asian American, Pacific Island, Native Hawaiian AAPINH artistry.