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Past Events
TAP-Chicago Goes to Hotpot
Winter is almost here! Let’s stay warm and get together for some hot pot at Little Lamb Hot Pot this Sunday (Nov 13th) from 7pm until 9pm, located at 2201 s Wentworth.
Cost: $19 per person, which includes tax and tip and free fountain drinks. Buy your tickets now on Eventbrite!
**Only way to ensure your attendance is purchasing a ticket through Eventbrite! Event is limited to 25 people.**
Menu: preselected dishes include:
+supreme lamb slices
+supreme ribeye slices
+swai fish fillet
+shrimp head on
+mushroom platter
+nappa
+watercress
+baby bok choy
+tofu platter
+mung bean sheet jelly
+taro slices
+cuttlefish balls
In either a mushroom broth or spicy ma-la broth.
Asian American Performing Arts Festival
Do you have an interest in the performing arts? A-Squared, a Chicago based Asian American theater company, is presenting the Asian American Performing Arts Festival from Thursday, 10/20 to Sunday, 10/23. The festival includes nightly performances ranging from spoken words, plays, to music and dance. Please see the link below for event details.
You can purchase tickets at the above link. The rate is $20 for individual nights or $40 for a festival pass for the whole weekend plus fees. However, TAP-Chicago has special discounted group tickets for Saturday night. Individual night: $15, Festival Pass (includes pop-up Asian dinner Saturday 5:15 pm): $35
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So, if you interesting in getting some performing arts experience under your belt, purchase the tickets through TAP-Chicago and join us on Saturday, 10/22 for a fun, yet cultured, night out!
Please note that the discounts shown above has a stipulation that we have a group of 10 people or more. Don’t worry if we do not have enough people, we will refund everyone’s money.
Questions? Contact
Jeff Li jefflibulls@gmail.com
New Volunteer Info Session – October
TAP-Chicago has many exciting social, community service, cultural, professional development, and philanthropy events coming up! We are looking for people interested in joining an enthusiastic, fun, and high achieving team. No prior experience necessary!
If you have wanted to be more involved with the Asian American community, this is the perfect opportunity! There are over 70 active volunteers involved in more than 8 teams within TAP-Chicago. See what goes on behind the scenes and meet some new friends while giving back.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, please register via Eventbrite at https://
so we know how much food and beverage to get!
Monday, October 24th
210 N Wells St
Party Room
Questions? Contact
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
To learn more about TAP-Chicago visit www.tapchicago.org
Networking Mixer at Prime & Provisions
Join TAP-Chicago and celebrate the Fall season at our October mixer on Friday, October 14th! From the team behind Siena Tavern, Bar Siena, and Public House, Prime & Provisions is the new it spot on the edge of River North and the Loop.
Each guest will receive one complementary drink. Additionally, there will be delicious passed appetizers like bacon prime rib sliders, chicken bites, and a vegetarian option.
Register on Eventbrite at https://tapprimeandprovisions.eventbrite.com/
Cost: FREE Sponsored Ticket, courtesy of Merry Richards Jewelers, until October 10th
$5 Discounted Early Bird Ticket, until October 12th
$10 General Admission & At the Door, if space remains
More about the Venue
Located in a nearly 100 year old building Prime & Provisions creates an experience that connects you with the sophistication and glamour of the era in which the building was constructed. P&P is the first Chicago steakhouse to source product that is humanely raised and never exposed to hormones, antibiotics, or pesticides. Also, feel free to stay after the event to enjoy their famous Old Fashioneds which pair perfectly with a cigar in the outdoor cigar lounge.
More about our Sponsor
Known throughout Chicagoland for their philosophy of impeccable, personalized customer service, Merry Richards Jewelers offers a wonderful array of elegant designs using the finest diamonds and gemstones. http://www.merryrichardsjewelers.com/
Questions? Contact
Andrew Huang 415-680-8576 | andrew@tapchicago.org
The Mid-Autumn Festival Party
The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) has been a Chinese tradition since 16th century BCE; it’s an opportunity for friends to celebrate togetherness and rejuvenation. Bring your friends and join TAP-Chicago in this celebration of the full harvest moon with traditional Chinese costumes, stories, games, lanterns, and mooncakes (月餅)!
The celebration will take place in the 28th Floor Party Room of One Eleven, perfect for moon-gazing with amazing views of the city of Chicago.
COST
Early bird ticket: $30 by Tuesday, October 4.
General admission ticket: $35 by Thu, October 6.
Late/On site registration: $40 (If space is available)
TICKETS – limited QTY available, usually sells out, ensure your attendance by purchasing through Eventbrite at https://
SCHEDULE
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Cocktails (Open Bar!) and Games
7:30pm – 8:30pm: 6 Course Taiwanese Dinner and Mooncakes
8:30pm – 10:00pm: Networking and After-Party
OPEN BAR
We’ll provide the usual beer, hard liquor, soft drinks, and cocktails all evening long.
See you all there!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a 100% volunteer-run community event. We appreciate your help! For more information and to sign up, please see:https://goo.gl/forms/
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Jeff Li at jeff@tapchicago.org.
Summer Rescue Dog Walking
Please join fellow TAP-Chicago volunteers and lend a helping hand/paw to man’s best friends as we walk dogs from the Chicago Canine Rescue! The shelter is a 5 minute walk from the Forest Glen Woods preserve, so this is a great opportunity to get exercise and fresh spring air while giving back to the community.
Chicago Canine Rescue was founded in 2001 to help find permanent homes for dogs considered too young, old, ill, or have special needs that would otherwise be euthanized at local shelters. There are currently 80 or so dogs at the Rescue that would love to your attention and care!
Free parking is available in their parking lot.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Photo ID is required!
2. Once you have committed to the event, you will received a Chicago Canine Rescue’s volunteer waiver form that needs to be filled out prior to the day of the event.
3. All volunteers MUST arrive on time at 10:00am for mandatory orientation and dog handling instructions
4. You MUST register via Eventbrite link below to secure your spot as SPACE IS LIMITED
New Volunteer Info Session
TAP-Chicago has several exciting events coming up, including monthly mixers, community service, Dragon Boat Team, Chinatown Night Market, Summer Yacht Cruise, 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.
**This is for people new to TAP-Chicago or for those who want to get more involved and learn more about our volunteer committees.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, please RSVP via Eventbrite!
https://tapinfosession.eventbrite.com
Tuesday July 5th @ 7pm sharp!
Location: 210 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL (Party Room – mentioned TAP-Chicago or Hauwei Lien)
Questions? Contact
Grant Wu 847.710.1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
To learn more about TAP-Chicago visit www.tapchicago.org
2016 Chinatown Night Market
Come join us for a fun night at the 2016 Annual Chinatown Night Market! The event will have a wide breadth of Asian food vendors and merchants, as well as exciting night market games with prizes to win. Additionally, there will be a diverse line-up of performances, including hip hop dance groups, singers, traditional Chinese dances, and more. Event is open to all ages. Stay tuned for updates. Entry to the Night Market is FREE!
Location: Chinatown, South Parking Lot
Date: 4pm – 10pm; Saturday, July 23, 2016
Sponsored by Chicago Chinatown Community Foundation. Moody Tongue Brewing Company, TAP-Chicago, and more.
Dragon Boat Festival Celebration
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!
As an added bonus this year, there will be an early reception for the especially curious. For $5 extra, you can arrive early and partake in our Zong Zi making experience. Ingredients and instructions will be provided to make your own Zong Zi and you get the opportunity to join the festivities at an earlier time and mingle with other guests in a more personal setting. Most importantly, you get to enjoy the fruits of your own labor!
LOCATION:
70 West Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
Hospitality Room, 2nd floor
SCHEDULE
5:30 – 7:00 pm: Zong Zi making experience (Guests with Zong Zi making tickets only)
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 Monday, May 30th
Early bird ticket + Zong Zi making: $35 by Monday, May 30th
General admission ticket: $35 by Friday, June 3rd
Late/On site registration: $40 (If space is available)
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://
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