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Africa ⟺ Asia: Political and Environmental Technologies in Contemporary Art

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

[Puppetry with Japanese Dance] The Great Zodiac Animal Race

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

[Workshop with Movement] We Have All Been Transformed by Dragons

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

SFC+ Suki Condo Sweepstakes

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

Author Event with Gloria Chao/Ex Marks the Spot

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!
Business

A Very Asian Holiday: A Mini AAPI Market

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

Brown Noise - A Kinda Brown Comedy Show 12/26

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

2d Little Chef Donut Decorating Class - Holiday Lane Edition

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

Holiday Costume & Musical Story Time Party with Author Laura Bityou Beriau and Musician Mr. Ray

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

Drop-In Sketching Day

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

FilAm Music Foundation's Holiday Concert

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.
Arts/Entertainment

3rd Fridays Free Admission Night with Museum Tour - December 2024

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.
Community

IAALCF Inaugural Reception

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

Ashwin Rode and Friends in the Penthouse

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

Folk & Flavors of Punjab

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

Holiday Market on Argyle at HAIBAYO & Qideas Plant Shop

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!
Arts/Entertainment

South Asians On The Mic - Dec 2024

An open mic for upcoming South Asian artists and performers.
Arts/Entertainment

Tokyo Sketchers in Chicago

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.
Food

2d Holiday Mochi Donut Box Making Workshop

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

East of California West of New York - December 2024

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

Financial Resources for Journalists

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

2024 Asian American Executive Network Holiday Happy Hour & Networking

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

Today's Specials: A Delicious Comedy Variety Show

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

Heritage and Future - Community Discussion

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

East Winds - December First Friday

Join us for a celebration of Asian Arts and Friendship!
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago Young Life Benefit Concert

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

MAHARLIKA 360 GUIDED FACIAL DEMO

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

Brown Noise - A Kinda Brown Comedy Show

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

Bollywood Black Friday Party: Dark Mode @ Tunnel Nightclub by Mast Be Nice

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!
Arts/Entertainment

Performance: AIRMW (Shubukai and Toyoaki Shamisen)

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

Let's Talk about Heritage - Community Discussion

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.
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago Asian Network x Shoott Giveaway

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

ArtNight Presents: South Asian Occasion

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

Karmick Album Pre-release Show

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

Free Dental Day for Veterans

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
Food

POW! WHAM!: An AAPI Mini Market

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

Suitcase Stories: An Immigrant's Journey of Losing One Home and Finding Two

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

Jade Chinese Music Ensemble Autumn 2024 Concert

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!
Community

Air and Water Talk

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

Rex Navarrete Takes Over Vice Seattle

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

2024 Finding Light Through the Darkness Diwali Fundraiser

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.
Arts/Entertainment

Korean Book Discussion: 하얼빈

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

Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival Night 3 w/ Tatsu Aoki's The MIYUMI Project

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

Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival Night 2 w/ Joy Yang Trio

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

Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival Night 1 w/ Francis Wong, Chien-an Yuan & Naomi Columna

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.
Community

Translating South Asia: An evening in Chicago

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

TROPA Sundays

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

What is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago

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

Where I Belong Conversation & Book Signing at Macy's on State Street

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.
Arts/Entertainment

KAPWA: A Filipino Cabaret

Fundraising for families in Palestine
Food

Para Sa Kultura: Filipino Night Market

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

Decolonizing Halloween: [re]Discover Philippine Folklore

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

Trusted AANHPI messengers and media sources in the Age of Election Misinformation

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.
Community

Tita Tootsie's x Filipinx Pop-Up

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!
Arts/Entertainment

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Little Miss Ann

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

Project: VISION's 17th Annual Fall Soiree

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

Create Your Collection! Artist Book Workshop with Natia

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

"Crumbs of Paradise" Photo Book Release and Gallery Show

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

Garba/Dandiya

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

AAPI Founders Mixer & Networking Event

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

2d Little Chef Donut Decorating Class - Halloween Edition

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

Asian Sound Revolution

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

Asian Fashion Show Chicago 2024

Join us as we recognize and celebrate AAPIs in fashion!
Arts/Entertainment

The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty

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

The Great Filipino Songbook: Pop Up Festival

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

Sining sa Silangan | Fil-Am Art Event at Rizal Center

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

A celebration of Filipino American History in Chicago Public Library Edgewater

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!
Community

What is Empowered Identities of Women from the Indian Diaspora

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.
Food

Taiwan 10-10 National Day Celebration at 2d restaurant

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

Big Break Comedy FAHM Showcase

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

AI FOR GOOD: Demystifying Al for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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

Outside the Lines Series: Flee

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.
Arts/Entertainment

Dancing with Architecture

Free performance integrating traditional Indian dance with the infrastructure of Chicago's streets.
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago's First South Asian Festival Showcase

Join us on October 5th, 2024, for the Chicago Kasam Cultural Showcase, a historic celebration of Chicago's South Asian community through inspiring performances, exhibitions, and stories, honoring 50 years of cultural contributions.
Community

ACENextGen Unity Conference: The Power of Relationships

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.
Arts/Entertainment

Outside the Lines Series: Paprika

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

Outside the Lines Series: Have a Nice Day

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

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Garden Party

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

Launch Party Potluck

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

Chicago Food Truck Festival

The Fest is a long-standing commercial corridor activation designed to support Chicago’s food truck industry while bringing new and diverse lunch options to Chicago’s Loop.
Food

A Celebration of Filipino Chefs

Come join us for an evening filled with culture, cuisine, and conversation! This is a unique opportunity to celebrate Filipino heritage and the culinary artistry that is flourishing in Chicago. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply curious to explore Filipino flavors, this event promises to be an enriching and delicious experience.
Food

SARAP: Filipino Food Fest

Experience the Filipino culture and food at SARAP!
Arts/Entertainment

Satrangi Naach Night

A Queer & Trans Family Affirming Evening of Community Circle Dances from South Asia, including garba and dandiya raas.
Arts/Entertainment

Miss Asian Chicago 2024

Join this celebration of Asian women and a culmination of their months-long training program with Chicago Asian Women Empowerment (Chi-AWE)!
Arts/Entertainment

Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen

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!
Arts/Entertainment

Jade Series Lesson 3: Introduction to Jade Craftsmanship 万珺: 玉器讲座第三课,玉器工艺入门

The Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to an enlightening lecture hosted by Jade Expert Jun Wan. Note this lecture is in Mandarin.
Arts/Entertainment

Abhinaya Workshop: The narrative storytelling aspect of Bharatanatyam

Three-part workshop on developing a narrative for an expressive classical Indian dance piece.
Arts/Entertainment

Stir Friday Night Presents: Stir Friday NightMARES A Fall Sketch Revue Weekly Friday Nights!

Stir Friday Night, Chicago’s longest-running Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedy team, is hot off the wok with 60 minutes of brand-new sketch material to keep you coming back for seconds.
Arts/Entertainment

Morse Train Station Activation

Free interactive live music performance at the Morse L station in Rogers Park.
Food

A Taste of the Dragon: Design and Eat Your Mooncake

Join us to create your own original moon cakes and enjoy a cultural adventure in the Heritage Museum.
Community

CASL Kam L. Liu Building 20th Anniversary Celebration

Join us in celebration of our Kam L. Liu Building's 20th Anniversary (承前启后: Honoring Our Past, Illuminating Our Legacy)!
Community

Community Blessings Rangoli Drawing

Influenced by a South Asian folk-art tradition. the Community Blessings Rangoli drawing is created from natural materials that embody wishes for the well-being of our community and demonstrate our collective hopes for a peaceful world.
Food

2d Little Chef Fall Special Mochi Donut Decorating Class

Join us for a fun and delicious afternoon of donut decorating at the 2d restaurant!
Arts/Entertainment

Asian Moon Festival and Business Excellence Celebration

Join us September 15th for a spectacular event from 12 PM to 7 PM celebrating both the Asian Moon Festival and Business Excellence.
Arts/Entertainment

Ruhani Raag: Ustad Naseeruddin Saami Live at South Asia Institute

An exclusive concert with Pakistan's legendary Qawwali singer, Ustad Naseeruddin Saami. Accompanying him on stage are Saami Brothers.
Arts/Entertainment

Women Center Stage: Japanese Performance Artists in Conversation

The JAF welcomes you to 'Women Center Stage', which features leading international traditional Japanese performing artists in conversation.
Arts/Entertainment

Peter S. Kim - Never Forget

Join LA-based comedian, actor and tv writer Peter S. Kim as he returns to Chicago to run his hour of stand-up comedy.