Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi-sensei!

How do contemporary artists explore and reflect on political and environmental technologies in the global post-colonial independence period?

Ages 21+ only! Stretch, relax, and find your cannabliss at Blazed Yoga with Alyssa—the perfect way to weed out stress and start your week on a high note!

Lunch hosted by FB Chicago Foodies. Everyone is welcome. Advance tickets required. Meet other foodies. Celebrate Chicago’s robust Chinatown.

Join us for a Spectacular Lunar New Year Celebration! at 2d restaurant

Little Chef Lunar New Year Mochi Donut Workshop

Join Uptown United and the local business, non-profit, and cultural organizations on Argyle Street in 2025 as we continue the annual tradition going back 40+ years of celebrating the Lunar New Year along the Argyle commercial corridor in Uptown!

Join us for an unforgettable free event as we celebrate the vibrant Year of the Snake!

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Family Style with Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute!

Join us for the free Global Connections Lunar New Year celebration at Navy Pier!

Join us at DePaul 2025 Lunar New Year Gala for a night of festive vibes, cultural performances, and mouthwatering food. All ages allowed!

Join us for a documentary film screening of two storytellers, one community, and 150 years of untold history, followed by a panel Q&A.

We search for dragons in art, movement, music, and within ourselves. Join Irene Hsiao and eight artists in this exploratory performance.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Jewel-Osco!

Join us for a magical evening of puppetry and Japanese dance in a collaborative performance by Tom Lee and Yoshinojo Fujima, aka Rika Lin.

This playgroup is intended to help children develop confidence in their own language and culture and help kids and their parents make friends!

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

Ada Cheng maps out her journey as an Asian American immigrant and aims to provide community builders impactful storytelling skills.

This two-hour workshop explores your internal dragon through movement, qigong, and writing exercises.

We invite you to join us for an evening of fortune telling and community gathering as we explore ways to sustain our lives.

Come join us every Monday to chill with other otaku as we make our way through the best the streaming service has to offer.

Join Legler for the screening of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Come and play Mahjong at the library. With roots in 19th century China, you'll be sure to enjoy its long-lasting appeal!

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

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for a New Year's Eve author event with Gloria Chao, to celebrate the release of her newest book, Ex Marks the Spot!

Download the SFC+ app, sign up for free, and join the sweepstakes to get a chance to win these prizes!

Open to all ages! Vibrant mini market featuring AAPI-owned businesses and delicious food & boba—perfect for festive shopping!

Join us for an incredible night of comedy with Brown Noise, showcasing talented comedians from South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond!

Spread holiday cheer with our Little Chef Holiday Donut Decorating Class!

Join us at 2d restaurant for a magical holiday celebration filled with music, stories, and festive fun!

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

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.

FilAm Music Foundation presents The Evanston Chamber Music Society's 2024 Fall Concert Season Finale featuring the superstar virtuoso violinist Timothy Chooi and the newly formed Fil-Am Baroque Ensemble.

This event celebrates the foundation's mission to uplift and empower the Asian American community in Illinois.

Holiday Market on Argyle at HAIBAYO & Qideas Plant Shop. Get your holiday gifts from a variety of AANHPI Vendors! Live Music, Food, Drink, and more!

Join us for an intimate supper club celebrating the vibrant culture of Punjab, the “land of five rivers.”

SACMS is proud to present classical Indian vocalist, Ashwin Rode, with Arun Sabapathy on tabla and Vikas Falnikar on harmonium.

The comedians, all hailing from Tokyo, Japan, infuse their sketches with global sensibilities and cultural humor that transcend boundaries. This rare showcase celebrates creativity, collaboration, and laughter without borders.

An open mic for upcoming South Asian artists and performers.

Elevate your Holiday feast with our exclusive Mochi Donut Box Workshop!

Join Us for a Special Holiday Mixer: Financial Resources for Journalists

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

Join us for our 11th Annual Asian American Executive Network (AAEN) Holiday Happy Hour & Networking event. Bring your holiday SMILE !

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

Join us for an engaging conversation about heritage and the future with art and culture leaders and practitioners in our community.

A Young Life Chicago Benefit Concert featuring Suri Wong & CW Allen. Telling Stories about building community for Chicago's youth.

Join us for a celebration of Asian Arts and Friendship!

Join us for an incredible night of comedy with Brown Noise, showcasing talented comedians from South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond!

Join us for a hands-on facial demo at MAHARLIKA 360 - get ready to glow with the #1 K-Beauty skin care products.

Ages 21+ only. Get ready for Dark Mode: Chicago's Official Bollywood Black Friday Party, Hosted By Mast Be Nice at Tunnel Nightclub! Tickets are out now!

Join us at IMSS for an evening of traditional Japanese music performed by the members of Asian Improv aRts Midwest!

Join us for an in-depth conversation about heritage, the future, and how to keep it alive with seven art & culture leaders in our community.

Shoott will be taking nominations for an AAPI family that would benefit from a holiday photo session this year.

A special ArtNight event featuring some of the funniest local South Asian comics!

Get ready to celebrate the launch of Karmick's new album! Support a local Chicago band in their latest endeavor!

Join us for a super fun AAPI Mini Market with lots of POW! and WHAM! - you won't want to miss it!

Printers Row Dental Studio is offering dental care to thank our Veterans on November 15th at Printers Row Dental Studio! Call 312-435-0411 to schedule

Jade Chinese Music Ensemble at the University of Chicago is pleased to present another splendid concert featuring Chinese music infused with various flavor. Please join us for an exciting afternoon of music and joy!

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

The Air and Water talk explores various approaches to heritage and history through art, research, and physical activities.

Join us at Vice Seattle for a night of side-splitting comedy with the hilarious Rex Navarrete!

2nd Annual Diwali Fundraiser, Finding Light Through the Darkness, celebrating South Asian Mental Health! Party with a purpose at City Hall in West Loop to raise money to support causes that push our community forward around mental health and wellness.

Tatsu Aoki's The MIYUMI Project closes out this year's CAAJF at Arts + Public Life's First Monday Jazz series.

We invite you for a book club read of Kim Hoon's book, 하얼빈.

AIRMW presents the second night of the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival 2024 presenting the Joy Yang Trio.

AIRMW presents two acts for the first night of the 29th edition of the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival. The evening opens with Chien-An Yuan and Naomi Columna, followed by Francis Wong-led group with Chicago musicians.

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

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

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

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

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

Fundraising for families in Palestine

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.

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

Join us for "Trusted AANHPI Messengers and Media Sources in the Age of Election Misinformation," a webinar hosted by APIAVote, AAPI Data, and the Asian American Journalists Association.

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

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!

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

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

Project: VISION is hosting the 2024 17th Annual Fall Soiree on October 19!

We invite you to join us for a mixer and networking event to bring together AAPI founders in the consumer goods and D2C industries.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Join us as we recognize and celebrate AAPIs in fashion!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.