AAPI Events

AAPI Events Uplifting AAPI Artists, Makers & Small Businesses through special events and markets in the Chicagoland area.

🕯️🌙 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: LITTLE LUNAR CO 🌙🕯️ Light a candle and follow the glow to Little Lunar Co, joining us at Lanterns...
10/02/2026

🕯️🌙 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: LITTLE LUNAR CO 🌙🕯️

Light a candle and follow the glow to Little Lunar Co, joining us at Lanterns & Legends! 🏮✨

Little Lunar Co creates Asian-inspired candles, bath & body goods rooted in founder Elena's memories of growing up Vietnamese-American in Chicago. Her playful, nostalgic scents include favorites like Mango Matcha, Viet Iced Coffee, and Lychee Love Potion, complete with adorable realistic drink-inspired candle designs. 🥭🍵☕💕

For Lanterns & Legends, she’ll be leaning into the magic of the season with mythology, celestial and autumn-inspired pillar candles, fall scents, Asian-inspired soaps, and perhaps even some glowing lantern-style creations. 🌙🍂

Come find something cozy to bring home as a little piece of our lantern-lit night. ✨

🏮 LANTERNS & LEGENDS: AUTUMN AAPI MARKET
📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 3PM–8 PM
📍 Uni Uni Uptown + Haibayo
1130 & 1132 W Argyle St, Chicago
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION | RSVP on Eventbrite (link in bio)

Come spend an autumn afternoon and evening discovering 20+ local AAPI artists & makers, folklore-inspired creations, handmade treasures, Asian-inspired food and pastries, music, glowing lanterns, and a little bit of magic. 🌙✨

🏮✨ VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: ENVISION POSITIVE ✨🏮 Meet Envision Positive, joining us at Lanterns & Legends: Autumn AAPI Market!...
10/01/2026

🏮✨ VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: ENVISION POSITIVE ✨🏮

Meet Envision Positive, joining us at Lanterns & Legends: Autumn AAPI Market! 🌙

Envision Positive invites you to imagine a world where kindness leads—and then shows you how to build it. 💕 Rooted in intention, creativity, and compassion, her collection is filled with lovingly handmade treasures designed to bring a little more joy into the everyday.

Shop her selection of hand-embroidered goods, crocheted keychains, hand-sewn pins, earrings, home goods & more as you wander through our lantern-lit autumn market. 🍂🧵✨

🏮 LANTERNS & LEGENDS: AUTUMN AAPI MARKET
📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 3PM–8 PM
📍 Uni Uni Uptown + Haibayo
1130 & 1132 W Argyle St, Chicago
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION | RSVP on Eventbrite (link in bio)

Come spend an autumn afternoon and evening discovering 20+ local AAPI artists & makers, folklore-inspired creations, handmade treasures, Asian-inspired food and pastries, music, glowing lanterns, and a little bit of magic. 🌙✨

🏮🌙✨ LANTERNS & LEGENDS: AUTUMN AAPI MARKET ✨🌙🏮Step into a magical autumn market celebrating Asian folklore, mythology & ...
09/30/2026

🏮🌙✨ LANTERNS & LEGENDS: AUTUMN AAPI MARKET ✨🌙🏮
Step into a magical autumn market celebrating Asian folklore, mythology & legends!

When the sun sets and the lanterns begin to glow, the legends come alive...

Join us Sunday, October 25 at Uni Uni + Haibayo for an enchanting autumn market inspired by the folklore, mythology, celestial stories, spirits, creatures, and legends of Asia. 🐉🦊🐇🌙

📅 Sunday, October 25
🕒 3PM-8PM
📍 Uni Uni Uptown + Haibayo | Chicago, IL
🎟️ Free admission, RSVP on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999448813224?aff=oddtdtcreator

✨ Discover artwork and handmade treasures inspired by legendary creatures, celestial stories, moon rabbits, dragons, fox spirits, folklore, autumn traditions, and a touch of the supernatural.
🏮 Shop 20 local AAPI artists & makers
🥮 Enjoy Asian-inspired food, pastries & desserts
🌙 Discover folklore, mythology & cultural traditions from across Asia
✨ Find art, jewelry, stationery, fiber arts, candles, home goods & more
🏮 Experience the market as afternoon turns to evening beneath glowing lanterns

From moon rabbits and mythical creatures to folklore-inspired treats, handmade treasures and cozy autumn creations, Lanterns & Legends brings together stories, flavors and artistry inspired by Asian cultures.
Whether you grew up with these stories and traditions or you're discovering them for the first time, we invite you to gather, eat, shop, explore and celebrate with us. ✨

✨ Stamp Rally: Participate in our Lanterns & Legends Stamp Rally by making purchases from participating vendors and collecting stamps along the way! Complete your stamp card to receive a special prize. Stamp Rally prizes are available while supplies last and are not guaranteed.

👻 Costumes Encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite mythical, magical, folkloric, or spooky character—or simply wear your favorite autumn look!

Lanterns & Legends is a family-friendly event, so we kindly ask that all costumes and attire remain SFW and appropriate for guests of all ages.

Save the date, bring your friends, and meet us beneath the lanterns. 🏮🌙✨

🏮✨ SAVE THE DATE something magical is coming to Uptown Argyle in Chicago this autumn... ✨🏮As the sun sets and the lanter...
09/02/2026

🏮✨ SAVE THE DATE something magical is coming to Uptown Argyle in Chicago this autumn... ✨🏮

As the sun sets and the lanterns begin to glow, step into a world filled with stories, spirits, mythical beings, art, food, and legends from across Asia. 🌙🐉👻

Introducing Lanterns & Legends: An AAPI Market, a magical autumn gathering presented by × ×

🌙 Sunday, October 25
🏮 3PM–8PM
📍 1132 W Argyle St (inside Haibayo and Uni Uni Uptown) Chicago ✨ FREE ADMISSION

Artists, makers, food, treats, folklore, and more will be revealed in October as we get closer to the date!

For now, save the date and meet us beneath the lanterns. 🏮✨

RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999448813224?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/25/2026

Still not over this Lunar New Year Market 🧧✨

30+ incredible AAPI artists and vendors.
A packed house.
Lion dance drums echoing through the room.
A DJ keeping the energy high.

So many smiling faces, shopping bags, and delicious bites.
Watching everyone explore, support small businesses, and celebrate culture together was truly the best feeling. This is what community looks like ❤️

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shopped small, danced, cheered, and made this day unforgettable.
Here’s to new beginnings, big dreams, and a prosperous year ahead 🐴✨

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Lunar New Year with us at the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club! 🧧✨We were s...
02/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Lunar New Year with us at the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club! 🧧✨

We were so honored to showcase 30+ incredible AAPI artists and vendors, and the turnout truly exceeded our expectations. From the vibrant lion dance performance to the DJ bringing the energy, the generous giveaways from our vendors and sponsors, and all the creativity and delicious food throughout the space — the vibes were unmatched.

Seeing our community come together to celebrate culture, tradition, and new beginnings is exactly why we do this. Thank you for supporting small businesses and for celebrating alongside us.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year 🐴❤️

We are incredibly grateful to our Gold Sponsors — , , , and — for their generous support of our Lunar New Year Market! ...
02/23/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our Gold Sponsors — , , , and — for their generous support of our Lunar New Year Market! 🧧✨

Because of their contributions, we were able to host exciting free giveaways and create a vibrant day filled with culture, music, food, and community celebration. Their partnership helped make this event even more special for everyone who attended.

Please take a moment to support these amazing local businesses who continue to uplift and invest in our community ❤️

🍲🔥 SHABU PLUS ROTARY $100 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY (4PM Drawing) 🔥One lucky winner at our 4PM raffle will receive a gift bag t...
02/21/2026

🍲🔥 SHABU PLUS ROTARY $100 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY (4PM Drawing) 🔥

One lucky winner at our 4PM raffle will receive a gift bag that includes a $100 gift card to Shabu Plus Rotary in Chinatown! 🍲✨

🕓 Drawing at 4PM
🎟️ Free raffle tickets at the Welcome Table
🏆 Winner must be present

Enjoy an unforgettable rotary hot pot experience — make sure you grab your raffle tickets at the welcome table for a chance to win!

Lunar New Year Market 🏮
📍 Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Chicago
⌚ 12pm-5pm
🎫 Free Admission | Family Friendly | RSVP on Eventbrite! ✍🏻

🐱 HELLO KITTY LNY PLUSH GIVEAWAY (3PM Drawing)We’re giving away this adorable Hello Kitty Lunar New Year plush set durin...
02/21/2026

🐱 HELLO KITTY LNY PLUSH GIVEAWAY (3PM Drawing)

We’re giving away this adorable Hello Kitty Lunar New Year plush set during the market! 🐱🧧

🕒 Drawing at 3PM
🎟️ Free raffle tickets available at the Welcome Table near the front door
🏆 Winner must be present to claim

Lunar New Year Market 🏮
📍 Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Chicago
⌚ 12pm-5pm
🎫 Free Admission | Family Friendly | RSVP on Eventbrite! ✍🏻

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with the cutest festive trio — don’t forget to grab your raffle tickets when you arrive!

🥟 STEAM UP BOARD GAME GIVEAWAY (2PM Drawing)We’re giving away Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum during our 2PM raffle drawing...
02/20/2026

🥟 STEAM UP BOARD GAME GIVEAWAY (2PM Drawing)

We’re giving away Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum during our 2PM raffle drawing!

🕑 Drawing at 2PM
🎟️ Free raffle tickets at the Welcome Table
🏆 Winner must be present

Lunar New Year Market 🏮
📍 Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Chicago
⌚ 12pm-5pm
🎫 Free Admission | Family Friendly | RSVP on Eventbrite! ✍🏻

Gather your friends and family for a deliciously fun dim sum–themed board game experience. Don’t forget to get your raffle ticket at the Welcome Table by the front door!

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