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.

AFC Dim Sum: Come to our first-Sunday-of-the-month Dim Sums at Furama, 4936 N. Broadway in Chicago at 12:30 p.m. Our next ones are Sun. July 5, August 2 and September 6, 2026. We meet on the second floor landing. Meal cost will be split among each table. After the meal, we typically march over to SoFo Tap, 4923 N. Clark in Chicago. If anyone wants to pre-game, come to Fat Cat, 4840 N. Broadway at 11:30 a.m.

Non-Mandatory Zoom Orientation for Marchers, Riders: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – 7 p.m. For riders and marchers who want the full tea about where, when, what and how regarding AFC’s Pride Parade entry, please dial in. Float organizers will review the logistics, rules and event plans for the entire weekend. Here’s the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87223199271?pwd=hkj9hefh2SKPqjmgw4uGAz2NJM8faS.1

AFC Pride Parade Dance Rehearsal for Marchers: We will be having a short, non-mandatory dance for marchers and we’ll be teaching it three times before the parade. Here’s the dates, places and times:

Thursday., June 25, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Joel Hall Dance Center, 4511 N. Clark in Chicago.

Sat., June 27, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Michael N.’s place toward the end of the float-building gathering and just before the start of our Pre-Pride Party. That’s at 4239 S. Langley in Chicago.

Sun., June 28, 2026, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the staging site for the float. That will be Zone E on Sheridan, just east of Broadway, south curb.

Pride Build & Party Party! Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., we’ll have our final “Build” gathering. Then from 6 p.m. to midnight, we’ll have our Pre Pride Party. It’ll be the lasr day to put finishing touches on our AFC Pride Parade Float. When the clock strikes 6 p.m., we will celebrate Pride with food, drinks, entertainment and fun! Hosted at Michael’s; 4239 S. Langley Avenue, Chicago.

Pride Day: Sunday, June 28, 2026 – At 9 a.m., folks will start to gather at staging site for the float, which will be in Zone E, on Sheridan Road just east of Broadway, south curb. Marchers need to gather at 10 a.m. to make sure they have signed a wavier form or submitted a signed wavier form. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. At the end of the Parade at Cannon north of Fullerton, marchers and float riders will dimantle the float and head north. The post-part plans are to meet at Hollywood Beach, south tree line and gather (weather permitting) with the Spanish Language Club. BYOB and potluck.

AFC at Ravinia: Sunday, July 19, 2026. This event will start with everyone gathering at 11 a.m. in the city to take the Metra train to Wilmette and the Ravinia Pavillion. More details to come, but a 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:

Pastapalooza 2026