This May’s Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we will be celebrating our diverse community. Advancing Justice | Chicago is partnering with individuals and local businesses to bring awareness to our mission and help give back by supporting our work in different ways.
We are thrilled to be partnering with restaurants, bars, and businesses for AAPI Heritage Month once again, as well as raffling items from our in-kind partners.
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May 4
Savor Asia: An AAPI Celebration
Time Out Market Chicago
916 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Ticket price: $65 (includes one dish from each of the six chefs and one welcome cocktail)
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Join Time Out Market Chicago for Savor Asia, a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community in honor of AAPI Heritage Month! This exciting event brings together flavors from across Asia, featuring a diverse array of Asian-inspired dishes and local AAPI chefs and vendors showcasing their culinary talents.
Participating chefs: Bill Kim (Urbanbelly), Jesse Li (QXY Dumplings), Joe Fontelera (Boonies), Andrew Lim (PERILLA), Zubair Mohajir (MIRRA), Nate Hoops (Phodega), Kevin Yu (2D Restaurant)
Co-sponsored by Coquetel Collective and Johnnie Walker Whisky featuring cocktails inspired by the diverse flavors of Asia available for purchase.
A portion of ticket sales will go towards benefitting the organization Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 10
Sake & Sool Tasting
Konbini & Kanpai (Wrigleyville)
3443 N Sheffield, STE 1, Chicago, IL 60657
12:00 – 3:00 PM
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Join us for a special tasting event featuring a curated selection of Japanese sake and Korean sool in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Discover the diverse flavors and traditions of these iconic Asian beverages, and learn what makes each one unique.
A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to Asian Americans Advancing Justice, supporting equity and advocacy for AAPI communities. Come sip, learn, and support a great cause.
May 10
AAPI Month Kick-Off Party: “Second Round” 2차! (ee-cha!)
Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
2:00 – 5:00 PM
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To kick off AAPI Heritage Month, Hopewell Brewing Company is celebrating with “Second Round” on Sunday, May 10th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Featuring:
- Choom cocktails
- Sharp + Makgeolli special
- Food by Snackie Chan
10% of proceeds will be donated to Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 6-17
May 2025 Bake Sale for AAPI Month (Board-led*)
Tiny Thugs Kitchen
*Led by Board Director Cathy Nieng
Tiny Thugs Kitchen is having a bake sale for Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago!
- Place order for baked goods between May 6 and May 13 at forms.gle/RTGdpn4WpQsLGamc9. Orders must be placed by May 13, 11:59 PM Central Time.
- Menu: Pepero Cookie, Misugaru Glazed Cookie, Yuza Mochi Brownie
- For shipments, they will go out between May 19 and 21.
- For pick-up, it will be on May 17 in the Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago.
For more information, contact Jane Lee at jlaenee24@gmail.com.
All proceeds will go towards Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 14
Fundraiser at Portillo’s Skokie and Deerfield (Board-led*)
Portillo’s Skokie: 9400 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
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Portillo’s Deerfield: 700 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
5:00 – 8:00 PM
*Led by Board Vice Chair Aisha Ghori Ozaki and Board Directors Khai Yang, Maria Odiamar Racho, Youngmee Ko
Join us at Portillo’s for a fundraiser to support Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago!
FOR THE SKOKIE LOCATION: Use code PORTILLOS28 online or in-app, or show THIS FLYER to the cashier when ordering in-person at Portillo’s Skokie. Valid on drive thru, pickup, kiosk, and in-restaurant orders.
FOR THE DEERFIELD LOCATION: Use code PORTILLOS47 online or in-app, or show THIS FLYER to the cashier when ordering in-person at Portillo’s Deerfield. Valid on drive thru, pickup, kiosk, and in-restaurant orders.
20% of sales will benefit Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 14
Parachute Turns Eleven: AAPI Celebration
Parachute HiFi
3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
All night
Walk in or make a reservation at OpenTable
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Join us on May 14th as Parachute HiFi celebrates 11 incredible years!
We’re marking the occasion with a special one-night pop-up featuring the cocktail wizards at Coquetel Collective — serving up culinary cocktails inspired by our favorite Asian flavors. Proceeds of these specialty cocktails will go to support Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
Sip and savor with features from KMS Imports Woorisoul, Ming River Baijiu, and Ritual Zero Proof
Listen to a set by DJ Yuco from 6-10 pm
May 14
Sake, Sool, & Wine Tasting
Konbini & Kanpai (Lakeview)
1433 W Belmont, STE 1, Chicago, IL 60657
6:00 – 8:00 PM
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Join us for a special tasting event featuring a curated selection of wine, Japanese sake, and Korean sool in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Discover the diverse flavors and traditions of these iconic Asian beverages and learn what makes each one unique.
A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to Asian Americans Advancing Justice, supporting equity and advocacy for AAPI communities. Come sip, learn, and support a great cause.
May 16
Taste with Sake Brewers
Konbini & Kanpai (Wrigleyville)
3443 N Sheffield, STE 1, Chicago, IL 60657
5:30 – 8:30 PM
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Meet and taste with four sake brewers: Eiko Fuji, Izumo Fuji, Hochu Homare, and Shichi Hon Yari
A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to Asian Americans Advancing Justice, supporting equity and advocacy for AAPI communities. Come sip, learn, and support a great cause.
May 18
Hong Kong Je Si Night Market
Ludlow Liquors
2959 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
3:00 – 9:00 PM
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Inspired by Hong Kong night markets, Ludlow Liquors will celebration small local makers with an AAPI mini market on their back patio.
Featuring:
- Live DJ and photo booth
- Flash tattoos and press-on nail bar
- Fashion show and Wong Kar-Wai films
- Curated vendors in snacks, vintage and handmade goods, and more!
- Cocktail collaborations with Coquetel Collective, Ritual Zero Proof, and Ming River Baijiu
Brought to you by Kiyomi Negi-Tran and SuperHai
$1 from each special cocktail sale goes towards Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 21
Fundraiser at Chipotle Glenview (Board-led*)
Chipotle Glenview
2341 Willow Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
4:00 – 8:00 PM
*Led by Board Directors Khai Yang, Maria Odiamar Racho, Youngmee Ko
Join us at Chipotle for a fundraiser to support Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago!
Use code GRAZLW6 online, or show THIS FLYER to the cashier when ordering in-person at Chipotle in Glenview.
25% of sales will benefit Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 21
Sool Happy Hour
All Together Now
2119 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
5:00 – 7:00 PM
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May 21-28
Empanada Fundraiser with Savory Crust (Board-led*)
Savory Crust (Carol Stream): 135 E St. Charles Rd, Unit A, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Savory Crust (Morton Grove): 7180 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053
*Led by Board Directors Khai Yang, Maria Odiamar Racho, Youngmee Ko
- Place order for frozen empanadas at either the Carol Stream or Morton Grove locations of Savory Crust by Wed, May 21, 8 PM.
- Carol Stream order: Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas – Asian Americans Advancing Justice Fundraiser – Carol Stream Location Pickup – US | Tock
- Morton Grove order: Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas – Asian Americans Advancing Justice Fundraiser – Morton Grove Location Pickup – US | Tock
- Pick up order at Carol Stream or Morton Grove location on Wed, May 28 by 8 PM.
20% of sales will benefit Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 28
AZN PRIDE Cocktail Pop-up
Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Details TBA
May 30
Choreo & Chai (Board-led*)
Culture in Motion Dance Studio
2036 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Get tickets at bit.ly/ChoreoAndChai
*Led by Board Vice Chair Aisha Ghori Ozaki and Board Director Rummana Hussain
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Culture in Motion, a Bollywood dance studio in Northbrook. Join us for a class, stay for snacks and connection!
Tickets are $30. All proceeds from the event benefit Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
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