Join TAP-Chicago and Kollaboration to celebrate the return of the summer at our July happy hour mixer. Vertigo Sky Lounge is a rooftop bar featuring custom crafted cocktails and spectacular views from both inside and out, making it one of the best places to hang out in River North. Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle and network with new/old friends.
$6 “Sky Pina Coladas”
$2/each Shrimp Cocktail
$2/each Angus Beef Slider
$5 Citrus Salmon Roll
$6 Hamachi Roll
$6 Spicy Tuna Roll
Free ticket in advance by Tuesday, July 16th 3pm, $5 afterward and at the door:
http://www.wepay.com/events/july-happy-hour-at-vertigo-sky-lounge
Grand or Chicago stop Red Line; and #22 Clark, #125 Water Tower Express, #36 Broadway CTA buses; Limited street parking. View map
Yen-Chih Tsai 312-257-7075 | yen@tapchicago.org
Daisy Yang 616-308-8271 | daisy@tapchciago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, see recaps of our past events, upcoming events, check out our website:
http://www.tapchicago.org or https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
More about Kollaboration: http://kollaborationchicago.org
Come join your friends from TAP-Chicago as we come together to celebrate another beautiful evening in one of the greatest summer cities in the world – Chicago. We have a private reserved area for our members and guests at one of the newest hot spots in the city – Municipal Bar & Dining Co. This industrial gastro-pub / upscale sports bar features a progressive American menu and a “rugged” decor. Look for a clear glass wall covered with an elevated train line map, ceiling fixtures made from reclaimed conduit that looks like an industrial sprinkler system, and weathered iron wall panels. You don’t want to miss your opportunity to catch up with old friends and new in this hip and new hot spot!
We will be teaming up with one our dearest community partners, Project Vision, to help raise awareness for their organization and their upcoming fundraising events. Project Vision is a non-profit organization which provides tools for educational, civic, and personal development to students in the Chinatown and Bridgeport communities. They have helped positively shape the lives of so many kids.
Drink specials:
$4 coors light draft
$5 Absolute mixers
$6 mark west Pinot Noir, Brancott Sauvignon Blanc
Cost: Free ticket in advance by Tuesday June 25th by 12 pm or $5 afterward and at the door.
Free tickets @ https://www.wepay.com/events/tapmunicipal
Getting There: Red Line (Grand), Brown Line (Chicago)
Questions? Call or email:
Daisy Yang 616-308-8271 | daisy@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Yen-Chih Tsai 352.870.6256 | yen@tapchicago.org
More info about TAP-Chicago:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
More info about Project Vision:
http://www.projectvisionchicago.org/
or contact: karen@projectvisionchicago.org
TAP-Chicago is volunteering with Horizons for Youth for their next mentorship outing. Volunteers will pair up with a student from Horizons for Youth (grades K-7) as they attend a bowling event together.
Please arrive at 9 am to get paired up with a mentee and ride the bus to the bowling alley together!
Cost: FREE, limited spaces, please RSVP by Friday, May 10th at https://www.wepay.com/events/taphorizonsbowling
Getting there:
Arrive by 9AM at
703 West Monroe St, Chicago, IL
Paid parking is available in the lot across the street or limited meter parking available in the area.
Bus lines #20, #60, #124, #125, #157 stops nearby
Questions? Email or call:
Patty Shih 773.203.6536 | patty@tapchicago.org
Day of Contact:
Emily Moyer (Volunteer Coordinator) 312.627.9031 | emily@horizons-for-youth.org
More about Horizons for Youth:
Horizons for Youth is a community committed to helping children successfully graduate high school, continue onto college and ultimately reach their full potential. In partnership with dedicated families, we provide 170 hard-working students need-based scholarships, a summer program, one-on-one mentoring, monthly enrichment outings, tutoring, and college preparation. Our program has outstanding results. With over 100 graduates, Horizons for Youth alumni maintain a 99% high school graduation rate and 80% college attendance rate. http://www.horizons-for-youth.org
More about TAP-Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
Our friend and Taiwanese American author Wesley Chu has invited us to attend the release party for his new sci fi book The Lives of Tao!
Limited refreshments will be provided and copies of Wesley’s book will be on sale.
In addition to Wesley, 5 other writers will be present, including Hugo Award winner Mary Robinette Kowal, Bradley Beaulieu, Matt Forbeck, Mary G Thompson, and Julianna Scott.
Come to show your support for an up-and-coming Asian American author and meet a diverse group of people!
The event is free, but please RSVP on Wepay so he knows about how many TAP-Chicago guests to expect: https://www.wepay.com/events/livesoftao
More from Wesley:
Hello friends,
You can forget my birthday. I won’t mind if you miss the birth of my firstborn. Heck, miss my funeral.
. . . But please don’t miss the release of my debut novel, “The Lives of Tao”! The book is on shelves starting April 30th, and I’d love for you to celebrate this special occasion with me.
So mark your calendars for my Book Release Party — May 4, 2013, 7:00 -10:00 p.m. at NV Penthouse Lounge 116 W. Hubbard St. in downtown Chicago.
Feel free to pass this along. Please RSVP.
P.S. My book is available for pre-order on Amazon.com. Feel free to order more than one copy! http://www.amazon.com/The-Lives-Tao-Wesley-Chu/dp/0857663291
Getting There
Red Line Grand or Brown/Purple Line Merchandise Mart and numerous CTA buses including #22, 29, 36, 62, 65, 125, 156, and Michigan Ave buses. Limited street parking.
Questions? Call or email:
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
Join TAP-Chicago for 2 movies during the 18th Annual Asian American Showcase! White Frog is a new coming-of-age drama by acclaimed director Quentin Lee.
A favored son’s secrets are slowly unraveled by second son Nick, a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome. When big brother Chaz dies in a tragic accident, the life of a family goes into a tailspin. Nick discovers that older brother Chaz was actually someone very different away from home. White From is a universal story of the power of family, friendship, and love. The stellar cast includes Booboo Stewart, Joan Chen, BD Wong, Harry Shum, Jr., and Kelly Hu.
The group will meet at the theatre at 7:30 PM (there is a bar and snacks available for purchase). If there is interest, we will grab drinks and food at a nearby bar afterward.
Tickets are available through TicketMaster or in person at the Gene Siskel Center box office (with no surcharge). $11 general admission, $7 students, $6 Film Center members
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Getting There: Red Line State/Lake, numerous CTA buses.
Questions? Call or email:
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 | shannon@tapchicago.org
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
The showcase will be held from May 17 through May 30 and features selected Asian American films. For the entire festival schedule, please visit:http://
More about TAP-Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
Join TAP-Chicago for 2 movies during the 18th Annual Asian American Showcase! Seeking Asian Female is a documentary by Chinese American filmmaker Debbie Lum about Steven and Sandy—an aging white man with “yellow fever” who is obsessed with marrying any Asian woman, and the young Chinese bride he finds online.
“masterful meta-narrative… hilarious, unsettling, heartfelt and just plain icky all at the same time”
-Nicole Wong, Hyphen Magazine
“Brings stereotypes of ‘yellow fever’ and ‘gold-digging immigrant’ into compelling interplay.”
-Maggie Lee, Variety
After online flirtations, Steven, a giddily obsessed 60-year-old, leaps into matrimony with Sandy, a 30-year-old from Anhui province, China. Sandy appears sincerely drawn to Steven despite his age and lack of means. The bilingual filmmaker is soon thrust into the role of reluctant marriage counselor when lines of communication break down. Global migration, Sino-American relations and the perennial battle of the sexes, weigh in on the fate of their marriage in this intensely captivating personal documentary.
Movie starts at 6:15 PM, the group will meet at the theatre at 5:45 PM (there is a bar and snacks available for purchase). If there is interest, we will grab drinks and food at a nearby bar afterward.
Tickets are available through TicketMaster or in person at the Gene Siskel Center box office (with no surcharge). $11 general admission, $7 students, $6 Film Center members
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Seeking-Asian-Female-tickets/artist/1858118
“Debbie Lum’s seeking asian female, which premiered at SXSW, is an absolutely extraordinary documentary. This film is a transformative work that chronicles men’s lust for and obsession with Asian women, often known as ‘yellow fever.’”
Rachel Blank, Austin Indie Film Examiner
Getting There: Red Line State/Lake, numerous CTA buses.
Questions? Call or email:
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 | shannon@tapchicago.org
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
The showcase will be held from May 17 through May 30 and features selected Asian American films. For the entire festival schedule, please visit: http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/aashowcase2013
More about TAP-Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
Kick off the summer right!!!
Come join your favorite TAP-Chicago friends as we kick off the summer at Market. We have reserved a semi-private area on their rooftop for you!! With gorgeous skyline views and plenty of space to sit and sip, it is the perfect place to enjoy a perfect summer night or catch an NBA playoff with a couple of new/old friends. Light appetizers will also be provided so make sure you get there on time!
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Join TAP-Chicago, AACN and KACC for a fun night filled with friends, music and drinks at the Pour House located in the heart of Old Town. Pour House is a warm, sophisticated, expansive bar and restaurant featuring over 90 beers on tap in front of the several massive flat-screen TVs. The rich and dark wood interiors and upscale tavern fare make it a perfect place to catch up with old friends and make new friends. We have reserved the entire Mezzanine Level of the bar just for you. Complimentary appetizers will also be provided so make sure you get there on time!!!
Before you join that gym membership this winter, consider generating momentum for that New Year’s resolution by working out with 25 other friends once a week. Tough it out with members of TAP-Chicago’s Dragon Boat team and friends every Sunday for 12 weeks starting January 13th and ending March 31st, 2013.
Be a part of the 2nd Annual Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival, held at Lake Arlington Park, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The combination of the culture of Chicago and the spirit of dragon boating guarantees participants and spectators an one-of-a-kind racing experience.