This May’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will be kicking off a celebration of all the cultures that make up our diverse community. Advancing Justice | Chicago is partnering with individuals and local businesses to bring awareness to our mission and help give back by supporting our work in different ways.
We are thrilled to be partnering with restaurants, bars, and businesses for #doughsomething once again.
| Name | Item | Website |
| Apologue Liqueurs | Proceeds from case of liqueurs | www.apologueliqueurs.com |
| Chef’s Special | $1 of specialty cocktail | www.chefsspecialbar.com |
| Cherry Circle Room | $4 of milk bread | www.lsdatcaa.com/cherry-circle-room |
| Community Tavern | Specialty cocktail proceeds | www.communitytavern.com |
| Dan Dan Restaurant | Dumpling proceeds | www.dandanmke.com |
| Galit | $1 from every parsnip cake | www.galitrestaurant.com |
| Long Room | Percentage of bar sales from Do Good Brunch | www.longroomchicago.com |
| Luella’s Southern Kitchen | Szechuan soft shell crab bao proceeds | www.luellassouthernkitchen.com |
| Moneygun | Specialty cocktail proceeds | www.moneygunchicago.com |
| Parachute | $1 of haemul pajeon pancake | www.parachuterestaurant.com |
| Perilla | Specialty cocktail proceeds | www.perillachicago.com |
| Publican Quality Bread | $1 of bun | www.publicanqualitybread.com |
| Saigon Sisters | Soup | www.saigonsisters.com |
| Splitrail | $1 of specialty cocktail | www.splitrailchicago.com |
| The Dandy Crown | $1 of specialty cocktail | www.thedandycrown.com |
| West32 Soju | Proceeds from case of soju | www.west32soju.com |
| Wherewithall | Specialty cocktail and pizza proceeds | www.wherewithallchi.com |
Heritage Month In-Kind Donors
as of May 1, 2023
APRIL
April 21 – May 14
The Porch on Windy Hill at Northlight Theatre
Reserve Tickets Here
Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077
A new play featuring bluegrass favorites and the fines of America’s roots music. 20% of ticket sales and of the cast album will be donated to Advancing Justice | Chicago. For a special 20% discount of ticket purchases, use discount code MIR20 at online or phone checkout.
April 29
Culture Makers Panel following 2:30 Performance
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April 30
Frequency Series Presents: Shi-An Costello Plays the Orient
8:30PM
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Constellation
3111 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Composer and pianist, Shi-An Costello will perform an original five-movement composition inspired by the themes of moments from Asian American history from the 19th century to the contemporary moment; the performance will be followed by a brief discussion with the artist facilitated by Advancing Justice | Chicago. Proceeds from tickets and sales of the original score will be donated to Advancing Justice | Chicago.
MAY
May 3
Lunch & Learn Series: Election Analysis & Voting Rights in Asian American Communities
12-1PM via Zoom
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Attendees will learn about the Asian American electorate in Chicago, current voting rights laws and issues, and Advancing Justice | Chicago’s role in securing and protecting voting rights for all.
May 3
Stir Friday Night
5:30-8:30PM
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Classic Cinema Tivoli Theater
5021 Highland Park Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Celebrate AAPI month with Asian Real Estate Association of America’s Stir Friday Night comedy show that includes an evening of heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and celebratory laughs. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 7
Do Good Brunch
11AM – 3PM
Long Room
1612 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL
Celebrate AAPI month with the Long Room and Do Good Brunch on Sunday, May 7. A portion of bar sales will support Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 9
Asian American Action Day
Springfield, IL
May 12 – 14
Defiant Silk Festival: AAPI Speakeasy Spectacular
Newport Theater
956 W Newport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, The Newport Theater hosts a full three-day festival of fringe arts from Chicago’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community. It’s a jam-packed weekend of burlesque, bellydancing, cultural dance, circus, drag, & more! A portion of the proceeds support Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 16
Lunch & Learn Series: TEAACHing Our History: K-12 Asian American Education Advocacy
12 – 1PM via Zoom
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Advancing Justice | Chicago passed the 2021 Teaching Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act and ensuring strong implementation across the state. As part of our vision for education equity, the TEAACH Act requires Asian American history to be taught in all public schools and creates critical bridges to empathy and understanding for all students. Attendees will learn about the requirements of the TEAACH Act, frequently overlooked Asian American stories, and how to support implementation efforts in their local communities.
May 22
A Just Chi Giving Project Hosts:
Tropic Like It’s Hot – Electric Boba-loo
5:30-7:30PM
BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar
3313 North Clark Street
Chicago, L 60657
Save the date! A Just Chi Giving Project will be hosting their Heritage Month happy hour fundraiser with great drinks, community, and “bites” at BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar in Lakeview. Proceeds from food and drink sales, as well as from live raffle and merchandise sales will be donated to Advancing Justice | Chicago.
May 24
Lunch & Learn Series: Policy Change: How Good Ideas Become Laws
12 – 1PM via Zoom
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This presentation will share the building blocks of successful advocacy campaigns, highlighting Advancing Justice | Chicago’s past and current policy work on language access, economic justice, voting rights, and more.