Event Calendar – Asians & Friends Chicago

Want to reach AFC event organizers (the AFC Rice Makers)? Simply email AFC Board President John McInteer at contactus@afchicago.org.

Dim Sum Sundays: We have our monthly Dim Sums on the first Sunday of every month. Our next ones are August 2, September 6 and October 4, 2026. We meet on the second floor of Furama Restaurant, 4936 N. Broadway in Chicago at 12:30 p.m. Right after, we trek over to SoFo at 4923 N. Clark for libations. Also, some of us pre-Game at Fat Cat, 4840 N. Clark at 11:30 a.m. So drop by anytime pre- and post-Dim Sum!

AFC at Ravinia: Sunday, July 19, 2026. (If you wish to attend, please email Angel at angelchgo@aol.com by Wed., July 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. CT.) This event will start with everyone gathering at 2 p.m. in the city to take the Metra train to Wilmette and the Ravinia Pavillion (or you may drive yourself see address below). A free round trip train ticket IS INCLUDED in your Ravinia ticket! If you are going by train meet us at Mariano’s Piano Bar inside the supermarket on 1800 W. Lawrence at 2:00 p.m. There we can select the food and drinks to bring to the concert. If you wish you can skip Mariano’s and go directly to the train, you can go to Event Parking, Summer, West Parking Lot, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, IL 60035.

Our train leaves the Ravenswood stop across the street from Mariano’s at 2:45 and arrives at Ravinia at 3:23. There are trains returning to the city at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. There is plenty of FREE parking on Ravenswood east or west sides of the station. Don’t park at Mariano’s. You may be towed.

The evening will feature the Chicago Symphony Orchestra playing Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Violin Concerto
Marin Alsop, conductor / María Dueñas, violin CSO Series. The show begins at 5:00 PM – Hunter Pavilion.
Program: Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 in F major, op. 68 (“Pastoral”)
–Intermission–
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D major, op. 61
If you have never been to Ravinia before it is picnic style on the lawn. You are welcome to bring everything with you. Food drinks (alcohol too) chairs blankets. Of course all are also available there to purchase or rent.

Big thanks to Kevin and John for keeping this tradition alive.

AFC at Market Days: Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Noon at the corner of Addison and Halsted. This is the current plan. Stay tuned in if plans change.

AFC at Hollywood Beach: Sunday, August 16, 2026 – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We’ll meet in our usual spot on the south end of the beach under the trees. More details to come.

AFC’s Anniversary Party: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. We’ll head to the Halsted Hot Tub, where Mike and Dan will host us once again in their fabulous rooftop venue in Boystown. The address is 3526 N. Halsted. BYOB and potluck, but we’ll have basic beer, wine and starter liquor/mixers. We’ll also be charging our annual dues of $25/person or $40 for couples. DJ and entertainment will be provided.

Halloween Party and Northalsted Parade: Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lucky Horseshoe, 3169 N. Halsted in Chicago. This year, Halloween night falls on a Saturday. To help with our traditional logistics of having a party before Halloween night, we’re combining our annual meet-up at Lucky Horseshoe, 3169 N. Halsted in Chicago, with our typical party. So, our AFC Halloween Party will be on Halloween night. We’ll meet where we typically do before the parade, at Lucky Horseshoe, but three hours earlier. We’ll party in the back room and then march or watch the parade. It’ll be potluck, so bring some dishes or snacks to share. Cash bar up front.

Past Events:

Pride 2026