Calling out all TAP basketball fans!!! TAP will be attending the Houston Rockets @ Chicago Bulls game on Saturday, March 5th. We are buying the tickets in bulk so that is why we are getting such a steep discount! This is a must attend event! The Bulls are amidst the 2016 NBA Playoff hunt and need our support!
Please RSVP and Purchase tickets through Eventbrite by the February 28th DEADLINE. Space is already filling up!
Tickets are the Upper Deck reserved seating.
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Questions?
Andrew Huang andrew.huang@tapchicago.or
Join TAP-Chicago for their January mixer and winter cloting drive event at the Kerryman Irish Pub located in the heart of River North!
We will be working with another amazing and deserving organization, TBD, to collect gently used winter clothing that will be distributed to families this winter.
Can’t make it to the event but want to still want to help? See COST section below.
COST:
-With Eventbrite RSVP = FREE with donation of 1 item of winter clothing or $10 donation
-Without Eventbrite RSVP = $15 donation or 2 items of winter clothing
-For those who can’t attend and want to make a donation, there is an option for monetary donations.
Please make advanced donations by January 14th, 3:00PM.
RSVP: https://goo.gl/31gk88
Examples of winter clothing: coat, gloves, hat, scarf, sweater, sweatshirt, etc
Questions? Call or email:
Steph Tao 312-631-8269 or steph@tapchicago.org
Ethan Hou 812-371-2699 or ethan@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Happy Lunar New Year! Advanced Ticket available for sales Now
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunar-ball-2016-tickets-20146780563
Enter discount-code “TAP-Chicago” to get 10% discount
The 8th Annual Lunar Ball, Chicago’s largest fundraiser for Asian American young professionals and friends, will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Join 600+ of Chicago’s most accomplished and involved professionals from over 30 community organizations at the Chicago History Museum for an evening of fun, food, and dancing! The event will include tastings from some of Chicago’s top restaurants, adult beverages all night, performances, multiple DJs, raffle, silent auction, refreshments, as well as unlimited access to the museum’s iconic Crossroad Exhibit which features Chicago’s very first “L” car from 1893.
There’s no better time than the Year of the Monkey to meet new friends and professional contacts. The event sells out every year so make sure to secure your spot today.
Giving Back to Chicago
All proceeds from Lunar Ball benefit local Chicago charities, with an emphasis on the Asian American community. Grants to our community beneficiaries help provide services to youth, elderly, and underprivileged populations, encourage leadership development, promote cultural awareness, and support other important charitable causes.
To learn more, visit www.lunarball.org and “Like” the Lunar Ball Page on Facebook for updates!
We hope you can join us on March 12th!
Dress Code and Theme
Dress code for the event is semi-formal, black tie optional, qi pao and tang zhuang welcome. The theme for this year is 1920’s Masquerade Party, with the colors Gold, Black and White as the theme colors. Masquerade masks welcomed. However, feathers and fur are NOT allowed in the venue.
Contact Us
Please direct all questions or comments to info@lunarball.org
Please note that tickets to Lunar Ball are transferable but not refundable.
To learn more about Lunar Ball, visit our website at http://lunarball.org/
Ticket Purchase link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunar-ball-2016-tickets-20146780563
Calling out all TAP-Chicago basketball fans!!! TAP-Chicago will be attending the Charlotte Hornets @ Chicago Bulls game on Saturday, December 5. We are buying the tickets in bulk so that is why we are getting such a steep discount! This is a must attend exclusive event! It will be JEREMY LIN’s LAST VISIT TO CHICAGO 2015-2016. Do not miss this rare opportunity to see JEREMY LIN drop 40 pts on the Bulls top ranked defense! Please let me RSVP through Eventbrite or confirming on this page whether you would like to attend by the NOVEMBER 15 DEADLINE. Space is already filling up, RSVP before the NOVEMBER 15 DEADLINE! Keep your ticket stub and receive a free Big Mac from McDonalds if the Bulls score 100 points or more!
The price is not finalized until we actual buy it but we will try to get the tickets between $50~$70. You will be required to pay in advance.
Eventbrite link: https://goo.gl/5gfEty
Questions? Andrew Huang (ahuang12292@yahoo.com)
Join TAP-Chicago Winter dim sum gathering in Chinatown’s Minghin Cuisine! Let’s grab some delicious food together before it gets miserably cold! Please RSVP through our Facebook page and we will make reservation in advance accordingly.
https://www.facebook.com/events/909681329108423/
Cost: We will spilt the cost after the meal
We will have reservation under Jim, please tell the server when you arrive. Call 609 937 5397 if you cannot find us.
Join TAP-Chicago on Nov. 20th from 6-9PM @ Vora for our November Happy Hour in support of our canned food drive in partner with Breakthrough Ministries! Our happy hour venue is located in the River North neighborhood. Vora specializes in Taiwanese and pan-Asian cuisine in a modern, stylish setting!
Breakthrough Ministries is an organization that works to empower youth and adults by developing community through their programs in Chicago’s East Garfield Park.
Also, there will be a live DJ!
Early Bird: Free with 2 cans of food or $5 donation
General Admission: $10 at the door or 5 cans of food
RSVP: https://goo.gl/oiPt1w
This will be a great opportunity to come meet other young professionals in the city and to have some fun! Hope to see you all there!
Vora Address:
1028 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone:(312) 929-2035
TAP-Chicago Contact: Grant Wu, 847.710.1688
Breakfast in Taipei: 20-hour flight, $1600
Breakfast in LA: 4-hour flight, $350
Breakfast at Din Hao in Westmont: 45-minute drive, need a car
Breakfast at the amazing Vora restaurant, in Chicago = AWESOME!
This event will feature your favorite breakfast and street foods from Taiwan in Vora’s modern and elegant environment!
THE MENU:
Egg Pancake (蛋餅)
Fried Dough Sticks (油條）
Pan-Fried Pork Buns (生煎包）
Purple Rice Fan Tuan (紫米飯團）
Pork Dumplings (水餃)
Hot/Cold Sweet Soybean Milk （甜豆漿)
COST:
Early bird ticket: $15 by Wednesday, Dec. 5th
General admission ticket: $20 by Friday, Dec. 11th
Late/On-site registration: $25 (If space is available)
TICKETS
Only way to ensure your attendance is through Eventbrite! We will close late/on-site registration if we reach capacity.
RSVP: http://
**This event sells out every time and advance registration/payment is required! Event limited to 50 people.
Come join TAP-Chicago for our October Mixer at Highline Bar & Lounge. Autumn is in full effect, and what better way to enjoy the moderate climate with craft drinks, delicious food, and great company. TAP-Chicago will have a semi-private area in the back of Highline Bar & Lounge. Drink and food specials to be announced.
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every single one of us has been impacted or knows someone that was impacted by breast cancer. TAP-Chicago is proud to support breast cancer awareness and have invited a representative from the Susan G. Komen Foundation to speak. We will be accepting donations to support this cause.
In addition, we are very pleased to announce one of our sponsors for this month’s mixer – Merry Richards Jewelers. 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/
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Early Bird Tickets – free until Oct 25th
General admission or at the door- $5.00
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For more info regarding this event, please contact:
Ethan Hou – ethan@tapchicago.org
Andrew Huang – andrew@tapchicago.org
To learn more about Susan G. Komen visit – http://ww5.komen.org/
To learn more about TAP-Chicago visit – http://tapchicago.org/
Come join TAP-Chicago, UIUCAAAN, and TJCCC for our December Mixer @ the Brass Monkey on Dec 17th! Cocktails are 70’s inspired: a classy Harvey Wallbanger, Singapore Swing, Vodka “Tang”, and of course…a Brass Monkey. The room has a 70’s decor with a vinyl room that you won’t want to miss seeing!
We are also pleased to announce that this will be running our 3rd annual toy drive. You can make a difference and help bring smiles to the faces of under privileged children in Chicago. So start off the holiday season the right way with good friends and for a good cause.
Admission: Thanks to sponsorship by Merry Richards Jewelers, we are able to offered discounted early bird option:
Early Bird Option 1 = 1 donated toy (new and unwrapped) valued at $5 and above
Early Bird Option 2 = $5.00 donation here
GA Option 1 = 2 toys donated (new and unwrapped), valued at $5/each and above
GA Option 2 = $10 donation here or at door
Eventbrit link: https://goo.gl/9GVYC6
Getting There:
CTA Blue line – Grand Station
Contact:
Ethan Hou @ Ethan@tapchicago.org
Steph Tao @ Steph@tapchicago.org
To learn more about TJCCC, visit their facebook page: Taiwanese American Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago
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://
“Ladies and Gentleman, friends, family, acquaintances, and lovers!”
Join TAP-Chicago as we check out performances by a wonderful, diverse group of Chicago performers!
Here is the line-up and order for the night:
Federico Vargas
Aarick G. Eric Garcia
Amy Goldie Bear Den
Yuhung Shen
Adam Bowman
Amanda Ly
Anthony Rizzo
Kelly Jang
Dhaea Kang
Frankie Naples
Robert Levy
Some quick info about the show and venue:
The venue is The Store, located at 2002 North Halsted Ave., just minutes walk away from the Armitage Brown line train stop. Street pay parking is available, and free after 10pm.
21+ only, no cover.
So come on out, bring a friend, family member, or lover, and enjoy a wonderful night of live music at The Store!”
Questions? Contact Yuhung Shen
Email: yuhungsmusiclife@gmail.com
Cell: (347)302-3438