We have come to that time of the year where the AAPI spotlight shines the brightest. To celebrate this season, here’s a list of AAPIHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) events so you don’t miss out on all the festivities. The list consists of both virtual and in-person events so you can enjoy an all-out celebration!
May 1: Breaking Down the Sacred Wall
Organizer: Kalapriya
Where: The International House of the University of Chicago (1414 East 59th StreetChicago, IL, 60637)
When: May 1, 6PM
May 2: Let Me Tell You: Stories of Asian American Authenticity
Organizer: Mia Park, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library
Where: UPTOWN’S Bezazian Library (1226 W. Ainslie Street)
When: May 2, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
May 4: NAAAP: Conversation About Toxic Invisibility
Organizer: National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
Where: Virtual
When: May 4, 5:30PM PST
May 4: NAAAP: Stories From Chinese Restaurants Around The World
Organizer: National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
Where: Virtual
When: May 5, 6PM EST
May 5: Advancing Justice Chicago's 30th Anniversary
Organizer: Advancing Justice Chicago
Where: Morgan’s on Fulton
When: May 5, 6PM
May 5: Asian Night Market At Skokie Campus!
Organizer: Oakton Community College & Everybody's Market
Where: Oakton Community College - Skokie Campus ( 7701 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077)
When: May 5, 5:30-8pm
May 7: Dim Sum & Drag - Crazy Rich Asian Dining Experience
Organizer: Dim Sum & Drag
Where: Furama Restaurant (4936 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60640)
When: May 6, 7:00 PM CDT
May 8: Chicago Cabaret Week: SamaSama Project
Organizer: Hideout Inn
Where: Hideout Inn (1354 West Wabansia Avenue Chicago, IL 60642)
When: May 8, 8:30 PM
May 8: Celebrate Asian American Month With Dancing Chakras: Bollywood With A Twist!
Organizer: Newport Theater
Where: Newport Theater (956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL)
When: May 8, 7:00 PM
May 9: No Place Like Kasama: Film Screening
Organizer: The Den Theatre
Where: The Den Theatre (1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622)
When: May 9, 7PM
May 11: NAAAP: Deconstructing The Great Resignation
Organizer: National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
Where: Virtual
When: May 11, 8PM EST
May 11: ROAR Story Slam - Call For Submissions
Organizer: Korean American Story.Org
Where: Online
When: May 11
May 12: SABA Chicago: Summer Kick Off!
Organizer: South Asian Bar Association of Chicago (SABA Chicago)
Where: Pinstripes (435 East Illinois Street Chicago, IL 60611)
When: May 12, 6PM
May 12: Chicago APA Lawyers Summit: How to Find Success
Organizer: Ice Miller Legal Council
Where: McDermott Will & Emery (444 W. Lake Street, Chicago)
When: May 12, 2-6PM
May 13-15, May 20-22: Asian Heritage Month @ VietFive Coffee
Organizer: VietFive Coffee
Where: VietFive Coffee (1116 West Madison St.Chicago, IL 60607)
When: May 13-15 & May 20-22 at 10:30AM-2PM
May 13-22: AAPI Restaurant Week 2022
Organizer: OCA Chicago
Where: AAPI-owned restaurants across the Chicago area
When: May 13-22
May 14: Asian Festival & Heath Fair
Organizer: Asian American Coalition of Chicago
Where: 2130 S Archer Avenue Chicago IL 60616
When: May 14, 12NN
May 14: Umbrella Arts Festival
Organizer: Evanston ASAPIA, City of Evanston, Asian American Caucus, Illinois Arts Council and Evanston Arts Council
Where: Downtown Evanston's Fountain Square
When: May 14, 1PM
May 14: Project: VISION’s Free Art Exhibition
Organizer: Project: VISION
Where: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago (2357 South Wentworth Avenue Chicago, IL 60616)
When: May 14, 10AM-3PM
May 18: NAAAP: Fireside Chat With Ly Tran, Author Of House Of Sticks
Organizer: National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
Where: Virtual
When: May 18, 8PM EST
May 18: Act to Change: United We Heal
Organizer: Act To Change
Where: Virtual
When: May 18, 3PM PT
May 19: JASC: 75th Anniversary Celebration: Cranes & Cocktails
Organizer: Japanese American Service Committee (JASC)
Where: Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago
When: May 19, 6PM
May 21: Chocolate Collective - Chicago
Organizer: Chocolate Collective - Chicago
Where: Lululemon Experiential Store, 944 W North Ave. Chicago, IL 60642
When: May 21
May 23: FYLPRO Roadshow in Chicago!
Organizer: FYLPRO, PACCGC, FALA Chicago
Where: Willis Tower (233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 8600, Chicago)
When: May 23, 6-8PM
May 26: Evanston Vet Center AAPI Heritage Month Veteran Luncheon!
Organizer: Evanston Vet Center
Where: Evanston Vet Center (901 W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202)
When: May 26, 11:00AM
May 26: Raks Inferno Presents Fire + Dragons (An Asian American Circus Cabaret)
Organizer: The Newport Theater
Where: The Newport Theater (956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657)
When: May 26, 7:00 PM
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