More July Events Asians & Friends Chicago!
Tues., July 16 – AFC Dining Club at Del Seoul at 2568 N Clark in Lincoln Park at 7 p.m. It is a Korean street food restaurant, which earned a 24 Zagat food score, but where prices are only a few dollars per item. All the reviews are amazing, but the place is not BYOB and does not have a liquor license. http://www.delseoul.com/index.php RSVP by Monday, July 15 at noon on our hotline at (312) 409-1573.
Sat. July 20, “Mahal” by Danny Bernardo–about a Filipino family with a gay son. 8 p.m. 1225 W. Belmont. RSVP by Wed. July 17 at (312) 409-1573. Mahal is a new play about how one Filipino American family redefines itself after loss and reclaims their culture. One of the first plays about a Filipino American family, Mahal centers on the Reyes family dealing with the loss of their matriarch. As new relationships blossom and family bonds are tested, a long forgotten secret from the homeland threatens to tear the family apart. Dealing with themes of cultural identity, assimilation, homophobia, interracial and inter-generational relationships, Mahal examines what it truly means to be an American family.
Thurs. July 25, an AFC/FINC (Filipinos and Friends in Chicago) fundraising night of cabaret song and celebration. Here’s more information:
At an event entitled “Love Forward: FINC/AFC Share the Love for Loveyourself Anglo,” Filipinos and Friends in Chicago (FINC) and Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC) are hosting a cabaret evening of local performers on Thursday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. registration/cocktails (7 p.m. showtime) at @mosphere Bar, 5355 N. Clark in Chicago. Donation: $20, with sliding scale for students.
Included in the roster of performers are cabaret singer “Madame X” and jazz dancer and musical-theater actor Chip Payos. Other acts include Angel Abcede, Divina Aleonar, Randy Ballesteros, Christine Bunuan, Jovie Calma and Emjoy Gavino.
Upcoming August events include Dim Sum Sun. Aug. 4, a pre-Market Days gathering at Billy’s place in Boystown (like in June), another Dining Club night and AFC’s annual Anniversary Party. Details to come so check back!
