Join TAP-Chicago, YNPN, and 100+ new and old friends for our February happy hour at The Grid, one of the newest venues in River North. We have reserved half of the bar space with two of their famous ventless fireplaces floating atop massive leather booths and a state of the art Funktion-one speaker system. The Grid’s rustic décor, exposed brick and vintage timber ceilings provide an amazingly unique and intimate setting. A perfect spot to relax fireside after a long day of work.
After an incredible 2012, TAP-Chicago is keeping the momentum going in 2013. Our inaugural social event of the year promises to be fun and meaningful. We love giving back to the community, and this month is no different. We are teaming up with High Jump, one of Chicago’s leading academic enrichment programs for talented and motivated middle school students with limited family income.
The bad news: due to a scheduling conflict, Howl at the Moon is not able to host our event.
The good news: our new venue is the brand new 3rd floor gallery space at Hubbard Inn, which is a huge upgrade in style, quality, and comfort compared to our original location. We are pleased to announce the revised details for our December Holiday Party and Toy Drive! (more…)
TAP-Chicago joins the creators of the Halloween Warehouse party (2008) and Halloween at Bottom Lounge (2010) to bring you the 3rd installment of this haunted trilogy! The leaders of the zombie apocalypse cordially invite you back into their underworld. Welcome to the 13th hour at Red Violet!
Join Chicago’s hottest Asian American young professionals for a night of spooky fun! This time we are taking over both floors, all 7,000+ sq ft of Red Violet and transforming it into the best Asian Halloween party in the city. The evening will feature great DJs, drink specials, costume contests for both the ladies and the guys, and free samples of 4 Rebels Vodka! All of this is spread over 2 floors, and 3 rooms with 3 different vibes in the heart of Chicago’s hottest nightlife district – Hubbard Street. Don’t miss out on the party of the year!”
The dealio:
$5 advance purchase before 10/22 / $10 after
Please use the special Wepay link below to ensure your admission.
https://www.wepay.com/events/tap-halloween
Drink Specials:
$8.00 Red Violet signature cocktails
$5.00 bottled beers
$7.00 4 Rebels Vodka cocktails
**Get your free samples all night from the 4 Rebels Vodka girls
**Bottle Service is available: please email jameslim@gmail.com for details and to book your table now!
**Musical stylings provided by DJ Krazy, Roman Salazar, Ariel Salazar, Wonderman Wu, and DJ Granite.
**Prizes will be given for best female, male, and group costumes, so come dressed in your craziest/sexiest costumes.
For additional info, please email: jameslim@gmail.com / grantwu@gmail.com / meeowmeeow@yahoo.com
**SPECIAL THANKS to our partners and co-sponsors: AACN, TJCCC, KACC, Samco Enterprises, 4 Rebels Vodka, and Red Violet.
Join TAP-Chicago and KACC to celebrate one of the major Chinese and Korean holidays, the Mid-Autumn Festival. We will have traditional holiday foods such as Chinese grapefuit (柚子) and mooncakes (月餅) for everyone to enjoy, as well as icebreakers, games, and an open bar!
After these light snacks, dinner will consist of a 5-course Taiwanese meal with dishes you’ll be hard pressed to find on menus in Chicago!
The celebration will take place on the 41st-story rooftop party room, which has an outdoor patio, perfect for moon-gazing (賞月) with its sweeping views of the lake and Navy Pier.
SCHEDULE
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Cocktails (open bar!), ice breakers, games, and Chinese grapefuits.
7:00pm – 8:30pm: Delicious 5-Course Taiwanese dinner.
8:30pm – 10:00pm: Networking, games, and after-party pre-game.
OPEN BAR
We’ll provide the usual beer, wine, hard liquor, and soft drinks all evening long. There will also be Taiwan Beer!
THE FOOD
– Chicken Roll (雞卷)
– Steamed Tofu with Seafood (清蒸海鮮豆腐)
– Taiwanese Shining Noodles (臺灣炒米粉)
– Green Beans with Beef (四季豆炒牛肉)
– Vegetable with Bacon (芥菜炒臘肉)
COST
Early-bird ticket: $25
Cut-off for early bird: 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 26th
Late / on site registration: $30
Buy your tickets using the Wepay link here.
We are expecting a lot of people so make sure to register early! We will close late registration / on site registration if we’ve exceeded capacity.Register
We are expecting a lot of people so make sure to register early! We will close late registration / on site registration if we’ve exceeded capacity.
GETTING THERE
Limited street parking north and west of the building. CTA buses number 2, 29, 65, 66,124.
More info about KACC: http://
Questions? Call or email:
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 | shannon@tapchicago.org
Phillip Liou 217.721.7348 | phil@tapchicago.org
Eugene Chang | emc133@gmail.com
Karen Hwang | krnsun@hotmail.com
Come join TAP-Chicago & TJCCC for our annual BBQ as we enjoy warm weather, delicious food, and great company! The event will be held at beautiful Montrose Beach, where there will be nets for beach volleyball and plenty of sand for football, frisbee, etc.
There will be:
Awesome Food hot dogs, burgers, brats, chicken, steak, vegetarian options, and sides.
Awesome Drinks beer, wine, and sangria in addition to soft drinks and water!
Awesome Games volleyball, football, frisbee, etc
Awesome People network and meet new and old friends
Tickets for this end-of-summer eat/drink/play/mingle extravaganza are only $15 prepaid through WePay, and $20 at the door. The deadline for early registration is Friday, August 31st at 5 pm.
**** WePay Early Registration Link, $15 ****
https://www.wepay.com/events/tap-chicago-bbq-beach-party
Getting There: There is plenty of street parking. Beach is also easily accessible via CTA Red Line (Wilson or Sheridan stop), and CTA buses #146 and #81. When you arrive look for the big group of Asian Americans or call one of us!
Questions or would you like to help? Call or email:
Grant Wu 847.710.1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Yen-Chih Tsai 352.870.6256 | yen@tapchicago.org
Norm Leong 847.354.0134 | norm@tapchicago.org
More about TAP-Chicago:
http://www.tapchicago.org
Merry Richards Jewelers has been a generous sponsor of TAP-Chicago events and they invite all members to attend their upcoming fashion launch party on Saturday, September 15th. Please come to support this family-owned business and check out some major bling!
The Tacori Trunkshow will feature the complete Tacori collection of 200+ engagement rings, fine jewelry, wedding bands, and fashion lifestyle jewelry. Champagne and edibles will be served courtesy of Bob Chins Crab House.
Questions/Book an Appointment: Call Merry Richards at (847) 480-8988
More About Merry Richards Jewelers:
(Image courtesy of Merry Richards Jewelers)
On August 16, 2012, TAP-Chicago, along with the Filipino American Network (FAN), Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago (TJCCC), co-hosted a successful happy hour at Sushi Sumba.
With close to 200 attendees, the space was packed with new and old faces and great conversations.
Checking in
Announcements!
A big thank you to our volunteers, to our co-hosts, and of course, to our members, for your continued support.
Feel like you missed out on our August happy hour? Don’t be too distraught–we’ll have another one in September, so be sure to visit our website or Facebook page for updates! Also, if you want see more pictures from this evening, please click here.
[Photos courtesey of Ascene Chicago.]
Please join TAP-Chicago to celebrate the Asian American Chicago Network’s birthday. They are celebrating their one-year anniversary, and also their members and sponsors who have supported them and made the organization possible. This will be a daytime event with TAP-Chicago, NUA5, Kollaboration, and other Asian American organizations in Chicago.
THE ANTHEM has generously offered to sponsor the event with an event space and special AACN wristbands for great discounted drink specials. Located in the Wicker Park neighborhood, with great shopping, bars, and nightlife nearby, the Anthem is across from Banger’s and Lace and near the Bedford.
There will be $3 beer specials, $3 whiskey, and $6 Effen Vodka shots. The place also has great food! Complimentary waffle fries will be provided courtesy of AACN.
Please invite your friends to come as well. The more the merier.
RSVP: To help AACN get a better head count, please rsvp on our Facebook event’s page.
To Get There: The Anthem is right on Division, west of N. Milwaukee / Ashland. It’s a 3-minute walk from the Division Blue Line Stop.
The Asian American Chicago Network is a social networking group that focuses on connecting younger and working Asian Americans in Chicago to new friends and to what the city has to offer. Since it’s conception in August 2011, it has consistently hosted 1-2 events a week, and its current membership is a little over 450. Please check out the AACN website for more about the organization: http://www.asianamericanchicagonetwork.org. Please also check out their Meetup page, where they host their events.
***OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY**
SATURDAY @ 10:15 PM – Come join hundreds for AACN’s Official One-Year Anniversary Extravaganza After Party at Enclave, 220 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago.
Located in the heart of the city, Enclave and its partners have graciously accepted to help AACN host its one-year anniversary after party. Attendees will be able to get in FREE ALL NIGHT on Saturday night, 09/08/12, with the special AACN Password. Enclave is known for its affluent lounge/club atmosphere where many stars who have hosted events and parties (i.e. Kim Kardashian, Black Eyed Peas, Akira, etc.). This place normally has a $20 to $30 cover, but AACN and those who are celebrating with AACN will get in for free! Come join AACN for a wonderful night of fun. (DRESS CODE ENFORCED – No Tennis Shoes, No White Sneakers, No Black Sneakers, wear dressier shoes). Dress to Impress as you continue to network through the night! Cost: FREE all night with Special Password. (Come to the 1:00pm party at the Anthem for the password.)
Getting There: Right off of Chicago & Wells (The Chicago & Wells Purple/Brown Stop) OR about 5-minute walk west of the Chicago Red Line stop.
See you there!
Join TAP-Chicago, JACL, TJCCC, FAN, and 100+ new and old friends for a fun, outdoor summer happy hour at Sushi Samba! We are taking over the plush 3rd floor rooftop with its open-air patio, A/C, 40-foot bar, and thumpin’ sound system, the perfect location to savor the sunny summer weather!
Guests will enjoy drink specials including half-off their Shochu Signature cocktails.
Thanks to Merry Richards Jewelers’ generous sponsorship, free advance tickets to the event are available via the wepay link below.
Admission: Free in advance by Wednesday, August 15th by 5PM, $5 at the door.
Getting There: River North, Close to the Merchandise Mart Brown/Purple Line; Grand Red Line; and #11, 25, 33, 65, 125, and 156 CTA buses, limited street parking.
Questions? Call or email:
Norm Leong 847.354.0134 | norm@tapchicago.org
Yen-Chih Tsai 352.870.6256 | yen@tapchicago.org
Joe Huang (TJCCC) 847.942.5245 | huang_joe@hotmail.com
Stephanie Nitahara (JACL Chicago) 224.715.9003 | snitah2@gmail.com
Lakhi Siap (FAN-Chicago) 224.538.1471 | lakhi@ascenechicago.com
About Our Sponsor
Merry Richards Jewelers offers a wonderful array of elegant designs using the finest diamonds and gemstones. They are known throughout Chicagoland for their philosophy of impeccable, personalized customer service. http://www.merryrichardsjewelers.com/
More about Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals:
http://www.tapchicago.org/
More about Filipino American Network of Chicago:
http://www.fanchicago.org/
More about Japanese American Citizens League Chicago
http://www.jaclchicago.org/
More about Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago
http://www.tjccchicago.org/