Asians & Friends Chicago

This Saturday (12/10) is our annual AFC holiday party (combined with our December AFC Dining Club), which this year will be at Buca Di Beppo, 521 N. Rush in Chicago (at Grand) at 7 p.m. We’ll split the tab. And while the place is big enough to handle walk-ins, please RSVP to us by Wed., Dec. 7 at (312) 409-1573. Afterwards, we’ll probably walk to the bar Downtown on State north of Grand for drinks (and Rob F.’s band is playing at midnight at another club at Irving Park and the Brown Line–some of us will be headed there too …)

Recapping recent events, we have a photo of this past Sunday’s Dim Sum at Furama with the gang finishing up and heading to Big Chicks for drinks. And then the Nov. 17 AFC Dining Club at Broadway Cellars. If you do visit Broadway Cellars, mention the Armory Tumbling team and the restaurant will make a small donation.

Some photos of the fun after Dim Sum this past Sunday when AFC members marched off to the Reeling Film Festival. They saw “Vamperifica” and met the writer-star of the indie film. Afterwards was a jaunt to Sidetrack. Fun, fun, fun! The next event is the monthly Dining Club at Broadway Cellars (see info below).

This Sun. Nov. 6 is our regular Dim Sum day at Furama, 4936 N. Broadway at 12:30 p.m. Afterwards, we’ll be heading off to the Landmark Century Centre (2828 N. Clark–4 p.m.) for the Reeling Film Festival. We’ll be seeing “Vamperifica,” about a gay queen who finds out he’s heir to a vampire legacy. Please RSVP by noon on Thurs., Nov. 3 so we can preorder tickets. (312) 409-1573.

AFC members had the best time at our “Forbidden Jungle” Halloween bash last weekend at @mosphere. Kevin stold the show with his amazing Thai-inspired dress made from the covers of magazines. Geico “Gayco” also made an appearance, as did the Green Lantern and a couple of Angry Birds. Thanks again to Glen R. for loaning us the tikis and wicker chairs and to Charlie B. at @mosphere for hosting. Happy Halloween to all!

It’s time for our annual AFC Halloween Bash! This year, it’s “Forbidden Jungle: Asians and Friends Annual Halloween Bash” at @mosphere 5355 N. Clark in Chicago. It’s this Friday (10/28) from 7-10 p.m. An enchanted rainforest theme complete with haunted tikis will transport guests to an ancestral playground of spirits past. Costume contest, food, 50-50 raffle and GAM-TV will preview its latest websiode series: “Pink Underwear: Love on the Rocks!”

Tickets $10 (1 free drink) with dramatic, half-price discount for groups of five or more. Call (312) 409-1573. Your RSVP will get you tickets at the door. Pay when you arrive. For more information: www.afchicago.org.