The biggest night of Asian laughs in Chicago is officially on the calendar! 🚨
We’re proud to team up with @thecomedyplex to bring you the Asian Comedy Fest on May 30. It’s a full-night takeover featuring 13 of the most incredible performers in the city.
Choose your vibe (or do both!):
🎭 7:00 PM: The Kickoff - Sharp wit, global perspectives.
🔥 9:30 PM: The Late Show - A no-holds-barred finale!
Tickets are just $20 per show, but they won’t last long. Let’s close out AAPI Heritage Month with the community, the culture, and a whole lot of LMAO moments. 🤣
🔗 TAP THE LINK IN OUR BIO to secure your tickets now!
Tag your squad below, who are you bringing to the show? 👇
We’ve done the scrolling so you don’t have to. The 2026 Chicago Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Digital Calendar & Resource Guide is officially LIVE! We’ve compiled more than 130 events happening across the city, from festivals and food pop-ups to panels and art showcases.
It’s also a full resource guide featuring a directory of Chicago-based Asian organizations and community groups you can support and count on all year long.
How to get it:
1️⃣ Click the link in our bio or scan the QR code on this post.
2️⃣ Drop your name and email.
3️⃣ Download the 2026 AAPI booklet in one click!
Best part? It’s 100% FREE. 🎁
Sign up today and have a memorable May!
The @beardfoundation Awards may be over, but the flavors live on. 🍽️
We asked nominees and winners: What’s the best thing you’ve eaten in Chicago so far? Their answers? Mouthwatering. 😋
Save their picks (and their @ s) for your next food trip to the Windy City! 🌆
#JamesBeardAwards #ChicagoEats
🚨 FLASH GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨
We’ve got a stack of tickets for MatchaFest Chicago this Saturday, May 16, and we want the CAN community to be there! 🍵
No complicated rules, no waiting for a winner to be picked. EVERYONE who comments on this post receives a FREE General Admission ticket (until we run out!).
It’s that simple! Let’s get caffeinated. 💚
📍 @thematchafest | May 16 | SeatGeek Stadium
⚠️ First come, first served. Grab them before they’re gone!
[May 16 UPDATE] UPDATE WE HAVE ALREADY CLOSED! Thank you for participating
We’re almost at the halfway mark of AAPI Heritage Month! 🏮 Have you been out in the community yet, or has May been moving a little too fast for your calendar?
If you’re wondering what’s left on the schedule, we’ve got you. Instead of our usual Wednesday list, we’ve put almost every festival, comedy show, and market into our free AAPI Event Booklet.
There are still two full weeks of incredible happenings in Chicago. Don’t let the rest of the month slip by without making some memories.
🔗 TAP THE LINK IN OUR BIO to download your free copy and finish May strong!
Who says you have to wait until late night for the best laughs? 🎤
We’re kicking off the Asian Comedy Fest at 7:00 PM with a lineup that celebrates the incredible range of AAPI talent in our community. We’ve got Second City alums, viral creators, and international storytellers all sharing one stage at @thecomedyplex .
Grab your crew, grab a drink, and let’s start the night and end the month with literal sweetness. 🍬
👉 Choose the 7 PM show (or do both!) at the link in our bio.
From the fierce tiger moms to the “did you eat yet?” moms, we would not be who we are without you. 🤍
Wishing a beautiful Mother’s Day to all the biological, foster, and chosen moms in the community! Thank you for leading our families with grace, grit, and the best home-cooked meals on the planet. Today, we put the fruit on the plate for you. 🍉
A decade ago. @chiasiannetwork started with a simple goal: visibility. We began our AANHPI calendar with 18 events and a dream of a more connected community.
This year, we saw a record 130+ AANHPI events. While the numbers are exciting, the heart of this initiative remains the same: Showing up. It’s about the power of collaboration and the beauty of our collective culture. We are deeply grateful to the presenting sponsors @claritypartners@experienceflyover and @chiasiannetwork , our community sponsor @fifththirdbank and Advertisers
and team members who believe in this mission.
To get access to the digital guide visit ChicagoAsianNetwork.com and click the top Banner! it will be up for the entire month of May.
Help us keep this momentum going. To support our future Resource Guides and community initiatives, or to collaborate, volunteer or get involved. Please reach out to us via IG. Together, we’re building a legacy
Clock is ticking, but we’ve got your back. 🕒💖
There are only a few days left until Mother’s Day, so we’ve curated a list of local AAPI-owned businesses where you can snag the perfect last-minute gift. Ready for exciting new finds?
This May, instead of waiting for our weekly posts, get the full month in advance. We’ve traded the roundup for our 2026 AAPI Heritage Month Digital Calendar & Resource Guide.
With over 130 events and a deep-dive directory into Chicago’s AAPI organizations, you’ll have everything you need to plan your May in one single click.
🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio to get the guide for FREE!
Missed the #MetGala2026? We’ve got the curated edit right here. 🎞️👠
This year’s theme challenged guests to prove that “Fashion is Art,” and the representation did not disappoint. We spent the morning checking out these looks, so we had to share them with the community. Swipe away to see our top picks!
Which of these stars had your favorite interpretation of the theme? 💬
Happy AAPI Heritage Month, Chicago! 📢
This May, we’re going beyond the surface. We’re diving into the stories, the flavors, the happenings, and the people that make our community a vibrant part of the Midwest. Our heritage is being written right now in every ward of this city.
Ready to celebrate? Check the link in our bio for the ultimate May event guide! 🔗
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