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It\u2019s Prom Time Asians and Friends Chicago!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Saturday is our \u201cprom night\u201d themed fundraiser to support our Pride activities as well as a local, Chicago-based charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prom Fundraiser:<\/strong> AFC\u2019s LGBTQ Prom Night will take place on Sat., May 18, 2024, at the Holiday Club, 4000 N. Sheridan in Chicago at 7 p.m. Look for us in the back party room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.J. Ron Sager (ronsager.com) will take guests through prom hits from the 80\u2019s, 90\u2019s and the 2000\u2019s, plus a few recent chart-topping songs to get promsters onto the dance floor. Colors for Prom Night will be red, gold and white, with entertainment including a photo-op backdrop, an \u201cUnder the Sea\u201d Pride Parade preview, Prom Court reveal, special live performances and a raffle of gift cards and novelty items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our raffle donors include Atmosphere, D.J. Casper, Rainbow Races, the Ralph Childs Estate, Secrets Beauty Boutique, Stir Friday Night and Token Theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening will include special \u201cSchool Administrators\u201d and dignitaries from the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are available for $25 at https:\/\/afchicago.org\/blog\/2024\/03\/26\/lgbtq-prom-afcs-2024-pride-fundraiser\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event, which will bring together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community, also coincides with festivities celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur purpose is to build community among LGBTQ individuals, with a special focus on people of Asian descent,\u201d said Angel Abcede, president of the Board of Directors for the Chicago-based AFC. \u201cAs a minority within a minority, those of us with roots in the Philippines, China, Korea, Laos, Thailand and Hawaii can often feel lost in a city like Chicago. We offer a place to build support and self-worth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AFC is also proud to announce a new partnership with Humble Hearts, a Chicago-based charity that collects donations of clothing and healthcare products for needy communities. Visit http:\/\/humbleheartsfoundation.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here\u2019s our June Pride events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dim Sum:<\/strong> Sun., June 2 at 12:30 p.m. at Furama, 4936 N. Broadway, Chicago, Second-floor landing. We\u2019ll have pre-game at Fat Cat, 4840 N. Broadway at 11:30 a.m. and post-meal libations at SoFo Tap, 4923 N. Clark afterwards. Dress for Pride!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Pride Decoration\/Building Gatherings:<\/strong> Sun., June 23 and Sat., June 29 from 1-4 p.m. at Michael N.\u2019s, 4239 S. Langley, Chicago. Bring snacks\/drink to share. We\u2019ll be building parts of our 2024 Pride Parade float.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Pride Party:<\/strong> Our annual pre-Pride party will take place at Michael N.\u2019s at 4239 S. Langley, Chicago from 4-8 p.m., with Secrets Beauty Salon sponsoring some of our drinks. Bring food\/drink and your Pride spirit to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pride Parade and after-party:<\/strong> We\u2019ll have Pride marchers and float riders meet between 9-10 a.m. at the designated float spot (TBA) on Sun., June 30. Parade starts earlier this year at 11 a.m. We\u2019ll have an afterparty starting around 2:30 p.m. at Atmosphere, 5355 N. Clark, Chicago. Bring food to Atmosphere to share. We\u2019ll be set up by the dart boards in the back. Time to party hardy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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