Asians & Friends Chicago » Asians & Friends Chicago http://afchicago.org/blog The official blog of Asians & Friends Chicago, supporting the gay asian community since 1984, and proud 2010 inductee to the Chicago Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame Sun, 13 May 2012 21:30:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1
Hug an Asian Day 2012 http://afchicago.org/blog/2012/05/13/hug-an-asian-day-2012/ http://afchicago.org/blog/2012/05/13/hug-an-asian-day-2012/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 21:30:23 +0000 Angel http://afchicago.org/blog/?p=1242

Continue reading »]]> Tons of fun at AFC’s first Hug an Asian Day. We started at Sidetrack with four people and grew to 10 by the time we moved from Roscoe’s to minibar and then to Spin–where we saw RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Phi Phi O’Hara and Madame LaQueer perform. In the meantime, we introduced everyone we met to Hug an Asian Day and AFC. Thanks to our Boystown bars and for GRAB magazine for publicizing our first HAAD pub crawl. See everyone for HAAD 2013!

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]]> http://afchicago.org/blog/2012/05/13/hug-an-asian-day-2012/feed/ 0 Hug an Asian Day – Sat. May 12, 7 p.m. Sidetrack http://afchicago.org/blog/2012/05/11/hug-an-asian-day-sat-may-12-7-p-m-sidetrack/ http://afchicago.org/blog/2012/05/11/hug-an-asian-day-sat-may-12-7-p-m-sidetrack/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 10:47:55 +0000 Angel http://afchicago.org/blog/?p=1240 AFC members, it’s Hug an Asian Day tomorrow (Sat. May 12) in honor of Asian Pacific Islander month. We’ll be starting at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted (Cherry Lounge) in Chicago at 7 p.m. and heading from there to Roscoe’s, minibar and then Spin. We’re dressing in ethnic outfits and hugging folks. See you there!

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Continue reading »]]> There’s more Chicago-area “In the Family” showings starting tomorrow! (Fri. 5/11) We just got word from the director Patrick. So please go if you can. AFC members went during its Chicago premiere last month. It’s a wonderful movie about two gay dads, one of whom is of Chinese descent.

Chicago, IL (Wilmette)

Opening May 11

Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave.

Chicago, IL (La Grange)

Opening May 18

La Grange Theater, 80 S. La Grange Road

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Continue reading »]]> This Saturday (5/12) will be our first ever “Hug an Asian Day” pub crawl, starting at 7 p.m. at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted in Chicago. We’ll start in the front room also called the “Cherry Lounge.” The idea is to dress in ethnic outfits (all nationalities welcome). We’ll roam the bar soliciting hugs and other forms of affection. Our proposed route will be Sidetrack, then Roscoe’s, then to minibar and then to Spin.

Then Sat., May 19, we’re getting a group together to go see AFC member Joel Camden in a show choir called “The Chicago Red Line” in their latest production “Neverland.” It’s like Glee but hipper. Call our hotline to get in on the fun. (312) 409-1573. The show is at 8 p.m. at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse at the Morse Red Line stop. Group rate is $20. Please RSVP by this Friday (5/11), so we can make sure it’s not sold out and we can get the group rate.

Other upcoming events include our May Dining Club at Jack’s on Halsted, at Halsted and Belmont in Chicago), on Thurs., May 24 at 7 p.m. and a Pride Week party at Kevin and John’s on Sat., June 16. Anyone who wants to march with AFC on Pride Day, just let us know! (312) 409-1573. And watch out for a July AFC fundraiser of “treasure/trash” auction items we’re calling “He-Bay.” Details to come!

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Continue reading »]]> In addition to our first Sunday of the Month Dim Sum at Furama (4936 N. Broadway, 12:30 p.m. on Sun., May 6), AFC has invented “Hug a (Gay) Asian Day” for Sat. May 12, 2012. It’s in honor of Asian Pacific Islander month (May) and will be a pub crawl starting at 7 p.m. at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted in Chicago. We’ll move to Roscoe’s, then minibar and end up at Spin (switching bars on the hour).

Come dressed in ethnic outfits and we’ll have little pluggers explaining what we’re doing (Hug an Asian Day) with Asians and Friends activities on them.

For more info, leave a number for us to reach you on our hotline: (312) 409-1573.

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AFC at the Bert Green Fine Art gallery last night. Very cool–and erotic! Then we had dinner at Ruby of Siam. Thanks to Bert for the hospitality and thanks to Ted C. who drove all the way from Minneapolis to join us!

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Continue reading »]]> Time to be stretched and ready for summer. Keith M. continues to offer free yoga classes on the following dates:

Friday May 4 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday May 11 – ** no class **
Friday May 18 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday May 25 – ** no class **

Friday June 1 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday June 8 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday June 15 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday June 22 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday June 29 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

The classes are held at the Moksha Yoga studio. The Logan Square studio is located at 2528 W Armitage 2nd floor. Entry code: *2525.

There is free diagonal parking on the east side of the building.

These classes are free of charge and are taught at the beginner level – no previous yoga experience is assumed. They last 90 minutes. Mats and props are provided.

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Continue reading »]]> AFC members had the prviledge of dining with indie film director Patrick Wang and talk about his film “In the Family,” which will have distribution in several cities including at the Music Box here in Chicago on April 20. It’s a must-see, not just because one of the characters is a gay, Asian dad, but because the film resonates beyond race and into the essence of love, bravery and the bonds of parenthood.

New York Times review: http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/movies/in-the-family-from-patrick-wang-review.html

In the Family website: www.inthefamilythemovie.com

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Continue reading »]]> Horsley artist bert green 0412

This is the artist who will be featured when AFC hosts a wine and nibbles event at a downtown art gallery on Sat. April 21 at 5 p.m. Dinner at Ruby of Siam on Washington Street to follow.

Artist: Scott Horsley: Natural History
April 19 - May 18, 2012

http://www.bgfa.us/artists/horsley

Bert Green Fine Art
8 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 1220
Chicago IL 60603
312-434-7544

http://www.bgfa.us

Gallery Hours
Wednesday- Friday, 11 – 6
Saturday 12 – 5

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