TAP-Chicago has several exciting events coming up, including speed networking, movies in the park, yacht party, BBQ/picnic, community service, Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, dragon boat racing team, and Lunar Ball to name a few! We are looking for enthusiastic committee members to help plan and execute these and other events.
If you have wanted to be more involved with TAP-Chicago or give back to the community, this is the perfect opportunity! See what goes on behind the scenes, meet some new friends, and work with a group of like-minded people.
Please note this is for people NEW to TAP-Chicago or members interested in becoming more involved as volunteers.
Food and drinks will be provided!
Please RSVP via Eventbrite:
http://
July 29 @ 7pm sharp!
Location: One Eleven Chicago, 111 W Wacker Dr, 28th Floor Entertainment Suite
Questions? Contact
Grant Wu 847.710.1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
Join TAP-Chicago supporting Kollaboration Chicago’s 10th Annual Showcase on August 15! This year they’re taking the showcase to Chicago at historic Lincoln Hall at 2424 N Lincoln Ave.
The event begins at 1:30pm with lunch and social networking at 12:30pm. This milestone in Kollaboration history features six of the best up-and-coming artists in the Chicagoland area competing to win Kollaboration Chicago. The Chicago winner will advance to the Kollaboration STAR stage in Los Angeles to compete against other city winners for a chance at $10,000!
The finalists this year are:
Amanda & Roland
Dhaea
Flashburn
Joshua Song
Kelly Grace
Noise Chasers
And announcing guest performers:
Paul Kay (2014 Kollaboration Winner)
JRod Twins
….Stay tuned for the main headliner, to be announced soon!
General Admission: $20
VIP: $50
VIP Premier: $85
For tickets and information, go to: http://bit.ly/1M7SkSL
Use the TAP-Chicago discount code TAPCHICAGO10 for 20% off
AFTER PARTY DETAILS – TO BE ANNOUNCED
Commuting/Directions
By public transit – Lincoln Hall is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and is accessible via CTA (5 minute walk from the Fullerton & Sheffield Red/Brown/Purple line stop)
By car – there is FREE 5-hour parking at the Lurie Children’s Hospital on 2430 N Halsted St
Come celebrate the dog days of summer with your new and old TAP-Chicago friends at one of Chicago’s favorite historic hot spots! We’ve reserved the Library within the Pump Room. Enjoy some of Chicago’s finest food from award winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten while sipping on local, domestic and international draughts and bottled beer in addition to their exotic, specialty cocktails!
We will also be raising funds for the victims of the water park explosion in Taiwan. Your support is needed!
Drink Specials
$6 Stellas
$8 Moscow Mules
$10 Prosecco
Cost: Free ticket in advance by Wednesday, August 19th @ 3pm, $5 afterward and at the door
Register via Eventbrite: https://goo.gl/jY6OUg
Getting there: Clark/Division Red Line or the CTA Busses #22, #36, #70, #151 and #156. Limited street parking and valet available.
Questions? Call or email:
Steph Tao | steph@tapchicago.org
Ethan Hou | ethan@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu | grant@tapchicago.org
Join TAP-Chicago on Tuesday, July 14th for a networking reception to recognize Chinese entrepreneurs and innovators in Chicago. Whether it’s technology, finance, consumer products, or services, Chicago is producing entrepreneurs who solve real problems for business and consumers. Please join us to celebrate innovative minds on this memorable night!
Co-hosted by Mandarin Leader and the Chicago Innovation Awards, the reception will include a panel discussion of local entrepreneurs. Among other topics, the speakers will offer insights on how Chicago can position itself as a destination for Chinese companies and investors. There is no fee for attendance, but pre-registration is required at http://
Questions? Contact
Delia Dai 312.576.4391 | delia at tapchicago dot org
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei at tapchicago dot org
For more about Mandarin Leader, visit http://
For more about the Chicago Innovation Awards, visit http://
Calling all aspiring paddlers! Join the TAP-Chicago Typhoon as we take on other Chicagoland teams at the Dragon Boat Race for Literacy in Chinatown. After enjoying the race, we’ll get dim sum or lunch at a local restaurant.
Dragon boating with TAP-Chicago is great way to make new friends, get a workout, experience the thrill of competition, and thrive in a team environment. Paddling experience and athletic prowess are appreciated but not required.
Sign up and more info about the TAP-Chicago Typhoon here: http://goo.gl/forms/eDmOzb2Cfh
Those who do not want to race are welcome to cheer on the team and enjoy the festival in picturesque Ping Tom Memorial Park. Come find us at our team tent with the big TAP-Chicago banner.
The 2015 TAP-Chicago Typhoon dragon boat team is sponsored by the Overseas Community Affairs Council of Taiwan, Cathay Pacific, Trust Air Cargo USA, and Ascene Chicago. Thank you for your generous support!
Questions? Contact
James Lim 847.708.6689 | james@tapchicago.org
More about the Dragon Boat Race for Literacy:
30 teams compete in this exciting and fast-paced boat tournament. The competition begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at around 5:00 p.m with the Awards Ceremony. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m. Admission is free for all. In addition to the boat tournament, this year’s event will feature other on-land spectacles such as live musical and dance performances, children’s activities, 9 booth vendors and special guest appearances.
More about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org/
It’s Summer Time!!!
Join TAP-Chicago and Kollaboration Chicago to celebrate the return of the summer at our happy hour mixer on July 9th! Chicago’s premiere party lounge and bar! Vertigo Sky Lounge has been on Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List since 2009 and ranked in the top 3 Hotel Bars of the Year in 2012 by the Nightclub Bar Awards. This year, the lounge and outdoor patio have been recently renovated and will be a hot place to hang for the summer! Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle and network with new/old friends.
In addition, we are excited to announce that we will be collaborating with an amazing cause Be the Match for the 3rd straight year. Be the Match is a global leader in the field of conducting research to improve bone marrow transplant outcomes.They provide support and resources for patients in need to bone marrow transplants. For more information about our guests: http://bethematch.org/.
Drink and food specials – TBD
Cost: Free ticket in advance by Monday, July 6th at 5 PM, $5 afterward and at the door
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE here: https://goo.gl/Pp2AAC
Getting there: Grand or Chicago stop Red Line; and #22 Clark, #125 Water Tower Express, #36 Broadway CTA buses; Limited street parking.
Questions? email:
Dana Yu | Dana@tapchicago.org
Julia Tao | Julia@tapchicago.org
Ethan Hou | Ethan@tapchicago.org
Steph Tao | Steph@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu | Grant@tapchicago.org
For the Facebook event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/994272400613514/
To find out more about TAP-Chicago, check out our website: http://www.tapchicago.org/
More about Kollaboration Chicago: http://kollaborationchicago.org/
Run a 5K to build a better community! The Chicago Chinatown 5K & Youth Run is a fast course that runs through the heart of Chicago Chinatown. The Chinatown 5K partners with not-for-profit organizations to help raise funds for their various programs. For the 2nd straight year, TAP-Chicago is running and raising funds that support Project Vision as well as the TAP Dragon Boat Team.
The cost of the race is $38, you get an awesome Team PV t-shirt, and snacks will be provided. To register and run the race with the TAP-Chicago Team, please RSVP and pay through the Eventbrite link:
http://tap-chicago-chinatown5k2015.eventbrite.com
If you would like to help with the fundraising cause and be a PLEDGE RUNNER or simply just want to donate to the cause, please visit:
https://www.crowdrise.com/tap-chicago-chinatown5k2015
To learn more about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org
Project: VISION is a nonprofit youth center that serves underprivileged students in grades 6-12 through free after-school programs including tutoring, college application help, English Language Learner classes, service learning opportunities, internships, and more. Project: VISION prides itself on keeping youth successfully engaged in their academic careers while also fostering confidence, building character, and encouraging community involvement. Join the TAP-Chicago team supporting Project: VISION and make a difference for community youth! Funds raised through the Chinatown 5K will to allow them to expand enrollment in their After School Homework Tutoring Program
To learn more about Project Vision: http://www.projectvisionchicago.org
To learn more about the Chinatown 5K: http://www.chinatown5k.com
contacts:
Grant Wu – grant@tapchicago.org
Fabio Hsu – fabio@tapchicago.org
Calling all aspiring paddlers! Join the TAP-Chicago dragon boat team as we race other Chicagoland teams at the St.Charles Riverfest!
Dragon boating with TAP-Chicago is great way to make new friends, get a workout, experience the thrill of competition, and thrive in a team environment. Paddling experience and athletic prowess are appreciated but not required.
Sign up for the TAP-Chicago Dragon Boat team here: http://goo.gl/forms/eDmOzb2Cfh
Those who do not want to race are welcome to cheer on the team and enjoy the many attractions at Riverfest. Come find us at our team tent with the big TAP-Chicago banner.
Questions? Contact
James Lim at james at tapchicago dot org
More about Riverfest:
RiverFest is the kick-off to summer in the Fox Valley area. All sorts of fun events and activities are available. Free attractions include 3 days of live music, water skiing demonstration, 40-ton sand sculpture, carnival, jewelry fair, dog show, petting zoo, movie under the stars, traveling world of reptiles, tae kwon do demonstration, Chick Fil A eating contest, etc.
Visit http://www.prideofthefox.net/ for more information about RiverFest.
Summer is approaching, and TAP-Chicago plans to welcome it with style! Come hangout with old friends or expand your network at our June Happy Hour mixer @ Benchmark. We have reserved a lounge area space on the 2nd floor with retractable roof deck. So rain or shine it’s going down!!! Benchmark pairs great food and drinks with friendly service. Come experience first-hand why TAP-Chicago is one of the best Asian American professional network in Chicago.
Complimentary welcome cocktail and appetizers will be provided so get there while supplies last.
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE here
Cost: Free ticket in advance at this link by Friday, June 12th at 3pm, $5 afterward and at the door.
Getting there: Red Line Clark/Division, Brown Line Sedgwick, or #22, 36, 72, and 156 buses.
Questions? Call or email:
Stephanie Tao 312-631-8269 | steph@tapchicago.org
Ethan Hou 812-371-2699 | ethan@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Join TAP-Chicago to celebrate one of the major Taiwanese holidays, the Dragon Boat Festival!! Also known as “Duan Wu Jie” 端午節. We will have traditional holiday foods such as Zong Zi 粽子 (wrapped sticky rice) for everyone to enjoy, as well as games, and an open bar!
SCHEDULE
7:00 – 8:00 pm: Cocktails (Open Bar!) and Games
8:00 – 9:00 pm: Food will be served
9:00 – 11:00 pm: Networking and After-Party
OPEN BAR
We’ll provide the usual beer, hard liquor, soft drinks, and cocktails all evening long.
THE FOOD
LOTS of Zong Zi 粽子 (wrapped sticky rice)
More traditional Taiwanese foods
COST
Early bird ticket: $30 by Tuesday, June 16th
General admission ticket: $35 by Friday, June 19th
Late/On site registration: $40 (If space is available)
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
http://tapdbparty.eventbrite.com/
We will close late/on site registration if we reach capacity.
More info about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org/
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US.
Kelly Chen | 408.480.6408 | kelly@tapchicago.org
Sophia Hsu | 908.294.5988 | sophia@tapchicago.org