The Cleve Carney Museum of Art will feature over 60 original works and artifacts by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868).

South Asia Institute and Gandharva Mahavidyalaya North America are proud to present Ravi Chary on sitar and Amit Kavthekar on tabla.

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, Sunda New Asian is showcasing a limited-time lineup of chef-driven dishes that honor bold Filipino flavors with a modern twist.

The Umbrella Arts Festival is a celebration of Asian American history, culture and art.

Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi-sensei!

In celebration of AAPI Heritage month, let's cut beautiful lanterns using the Silhouette Cameo. Tealight provided. One person per appointment.

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Board Secretary Jane Hseu will host a showcase of Chicago's Asian American literary community.

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

Join us for a film screening of Spirited Away.

Come listen to poet Franny Choi read from their work, followed by a Q&A and book signing!

Fans are invited to Wrigley Field Wednesday, May 28, to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States with a dedicated theme game including special entertainment, music and other recognitions.

Sing and move to seasonal songs and nursery rhymes with Ms. Doremi!

See the great new pieces from the students of Victor Wong Fellowship!

Join us in celebrating AAPI Restaurants Week 2025, hosted by OCA Greater Chicago for the fourth consecutive year in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month!

Join us on May 24, 2025, from 2 PM - 7 PM CST at Pacifica Square in Aurora, IL, for a dynamic celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures!

Join us for a special workshop led by Jenin of 'Tatreez Jenin', where participants will learn about the rich history of this traditional craft and experience hands-on instruction in basic tatreez techniques.

Featuring a panel discussion and tasting by leading local journalists and chefs on the evolution of Chicago’s South Asian food scene.

In this teach-in, Dr. Roche wants to focus on one of the barriers to developing an anti-colonial analysis of China that arises not from the Chinese state, but from sections of the Left outside China.

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!

For all ages. Join the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Join us at CMAA's signature Small Business Expo to connect with small businesses, banks, government agencies, and prime contractors!

Join us to watch and then discuss a foreign film led by members of Geneva's International Cultural Exchange Committee (ICEC).

Join AAPIP in Chicago as we honor 35 years of seeding and cultivating long-term partnerships between Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and institutional philanthropy!

Yatra: A Classical Exploration, an immersive cultural experience displaying a collaborative Indian classical dance and music performance

Each day this week, try a different Asian snack and learn about Asian American and Pacific Islander history and pop culture.

This luncheon is a chance to come together as a community, honor the voices that have shaped us, and inspire the stories yet to be told. Let's come together and celebrate the threads that unite us all!

Join us for a screening of Better Luck Tomorrow.

For ages 21+ only. Join us at the 2025 Taste of Asia（Chicago) to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge trends and innovation in Asian cuisine!

Calling 2025, 2026 South Asian and Western Brides to Meet the Vendors Face to Face. Get Inspired and Create Your Perfect Wedding with Us.

Join us to watch and then discuss a foreign film led by members of Geneva's International Cultural Exchange Committee (ICEC).

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

Join us for a hands-on experience of Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement. Kids will learn how to construct a basic arrangement style. All materials will be provided and kids will be able to take home their flower creations.

Join us for a screening of the film Umma.

Join us for Skokie’s Festival of Cultures on May 17 & 18, 2025, 11AM–6PM at Oakton Park! Celebrate global traditions with music, dance, food, cultural booths, and the iconic flag display.

Enjoy the different styles of guzheng music from east to west, traditional to contemporary with Menghua Guan.

Join a cast of nationally-touring Asian American performers fusing the East and West with burlesque, variété, and live music! This is for ages 21+ only.

Enjoy the different styles of guzheng music from east to west, traditional to contemporary with Menghua Guan.

Enjoy the different styles of guzheng music from east to west, traditional to contemporary with Menghua Guan.

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a literary-inspired route with Kara Eng, visiting several Chinatown locations featured in her books! Under 18 should be with a parent or legal guardian.

Join sarod master Alam Khan for a concert of hindustani classical ragas at South Asia Institute.

Join us for an in-person Multi-level 2 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.

Join a cast of nationally-touring Asian American performers fusing the East and West with burlesque, variété, and live music! This is for ages 21+ only.

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

Learn the basics and foundation of Hindustani classical music on this deeper dive into the history and scales of ragas with Alam Khan.

Offering a deep dive into the coercive nature of capitalism and the historically specific ways global capital reproduction took root in Qing China, Coercive Commerce will interest historians of capital and modern China alike.

In celebration of Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month, NAAAP-Chicago’s Asian American Group Leaders (AAGL) cohort is excited to bring forth an enthusiastic celebration of heritage.

Yoga sessions are led by Vanessa De Leon (she/hers), LCPC, BC-DMT, RYT, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Self Reclaimed!

Join us for a screening of Searching (2018).

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

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

Explore a new artist and create a project inspired by their work. Learn about Ruth Asawa, a Japanese American artist best known for her abstract wire sculptures.

Let's explore Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage. Drop by to talk, learn more about key moments in history, and engage in an interactive timeline game.

Performing Identity : Navigation Visibility, Violence and Resistance.

Stir Friday Night is the longest running Asian American comedy troupe with nearly three decades of existence that includes notable alumni such as Steven Yeun and Danny Pudi.

Stir Friday Night is the longest running Asian American comedy troupe with nearly three decades of existence that includes notable alumni such as Steven Yeun and Danny Pudi.

We’ll demonstrate different dances including the use of instruments such as the Ipu-heke (double headed gourd), ili ili (river rocks), Puili (bamboo rattle), and Uli Uli (feather gourd) and then have time for group participation.

The CEAS Lecture Series is an initiative that advances the University of Chicago's Center for East Asian Studies' mission in fostering dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Acclaimed films featuring Japanese food, such as Tampopo and Jiro Dreams of Sushi, highlight individuals with zealous attitudes toward food appreciation.

A Pop-Up Queer Strip Club and Mutual Aid Benefit for age 21+ only!

For ages 21+ only. Join us for a night of performances from the queer South Asian community! Performance opportunities available to interested guests.

Grounded in having fun and broadening horizons, Bollywood dance blends traditional Indian classical styles with modern, upbeat movements

This year’s event will highlight the powerful stories of Sikh Americans from the Midwest, and feature the talented individuals and groups shaping the future of our community’s representation through art, entertainment, and culture.

Join us for a Mother’s Day celebration through a hands-on card-making workshop, using repurposed fabric, we’ll craft one-of-a-kind cards

Introduce yourself or your child to this tradition through a guided tutorial on how to make a "sempuyo," a Japanese book with accordion-style pages.

Join us in a creative healing space Saturday, May 10th from 5-7pm at Amber Agave in Wicker Park. This free workshop will introduce you to therapeutic art and writing with facilitators Elizabeth Yoo-lae Cho, MA, ATR-P and Mrinal Gokhale.

Our annual Benefit highlights the things that make Elastic Arts such a vibrant place: boundary-defying performances and art, a rich variety of creative expressions, and a deep sense of commitment among a very diverse community.

Join us for language conversation practice and intercultural exchange.

Join us for a comprehensive workshop that will guide you through the naturalization process, help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare you for the citizenship interview, and connect you with valuable community resources.

A conversation between revered Indian parliamentarian Najma Heptulla and Art Institute of Chicago curator Madhuvanti Ghose.

This event will look at music, dance, poems and paintings to showcase how South Asia has always been a queer subcontinent.

Join the South Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (SAACCIL) for Masala Fest 2025, a vibrant festival celebrating South Asian culture, business, and community!

Join us as we honor and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) chefs in the United States.

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an intimate circus speakeasy featuring Asian American artists who have performed around the world! This is for ages 16+ only.

Open to all ages! Join us for a night of delicious AAPI food, vibrant cultural performances, and unique shopping at our Asian Night Market!

For ages 21+ only. Support JACL Chicago's Kansha Project by coming out to our guest bartending night! All tips go towards the program.

An emotionally textured story about a Hmong-American divorcée finding equilibrium and Morel mushrooms amidst the Rocky Mountains of Montana.

Embark on a Culinary Journey Like No Other!

We invite you to join the HWLC Korean Book Club. This month, in celebration of Asian Heritage Month, we will read and discuss Yoon Heung-gil's 완장.

Join author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai & Randy Kim to discuss Vietnamese storytelling and her award-winning books followed by a book signing.

Join us for a unique Ikebana Sake Tasting Event, where the art of Japanese flower arrangement meets the exquisite flavors of sake.

This annual event recognizes esteemed colleagues in our legal community as well as our officers, board of directors, and honorary directors.

Take a break and connect with fellow Asian American professionals at our upcoming happy hour, hosted by the Women in NAAAP (WiN) Committee of the National Association of Asian American Professionals – Chicago.

Throughout this interactive readaloud, CPL readers will feature stories honoring Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month.

Learn the basics of Chinese conversation for everyone.

Join us for a screening of Joy Luck Club.

Join Mr. James of Sulzer Regional Library and friends from Field Museum for a special story time for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Vietnam Society is pleased to present a special event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Join Us for an Interactive Book Club & Conversation with Author Rosa Kwon Easton!

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, CPL welcomes journalist Michael Luo to discuss his new book Strangers In The Land: Exclusion, Belonging, And The Epic Story Of The Chinese In America.

Get creative and join us in making mini Koinobori, Japanese carp streamers.

Join us for a special film screening of Lion, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Join us for a second screening of Yellow Rose!

Discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy in our Virtual Shodo Class—a meditative art form that blends elegance, focus, and tradition.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll craft artful mobiles inspired by the peaceful nostalgia of childhood. Guided by the spirit of sustainability, we’ll repurpose fabric scraps into vibrant, hanging sculptures—breathing new life into once-forgotten materials and celebrating creativity that cares for our planet.

Savor Asia will be a celebration of renowned chefs and their Asian-inspired signature dishes.

Ages 12+ In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Peace of Cake Productions and FAAIM present Chicago's top Asian performers! Three shows only!

Join us for a screening of Didi.

Join us for a screening of the film Blue Bayou.

Hosted at CoffeeLab, you're invited to meet emerging artists and make new art friends! FREE to attend.

In celebration of the Healing from Racism Through the Arts Series, we are thrilled to offer this unique experience!