- Gaming (Online)Link visible for attendees
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
this will be facilitated on Discord.
what will we be playing?
i think i'm thinking more party games, such as the activities Discord has (think garticphone, or similar), Jackbox, Golf with Friends (paid), Spyfall, Skribbl, or low-maintenance ones.i'm also on Steam so if there is anything online co-op i'm down to play it.
this is pretty informal, and will change depending on turnout. (eg gartic phone supports up to 16, Golf with Friends supports up to 12.)
- World Dumpling Fest (Logan Square)Paseo Prairie Community Garden @ Logan Square CTA Blue Line, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
i’ll have a meetup sign but will use comments, chat or other communication methods to message.
schedule:
4:00 pm: meet-up outside of Paseo Prairie Community Garden, (2600 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647), before checking out the vendors at the location (Logan Square Park, 3150 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647) (200 ft away).***********************
Scheduled Vendors:
Empanadas – Cafe Tola (Latin American)
Emparogi – Polombia (Columbian & Polish Fusion)
Falafel – Shawarma Point (Middle Eastern)
Tandoor & Chaat – Tandoor Char House (Indian)
Bakery – Home Bakery (Polish)
Pierogi – Kurtos R Us (Polish)
Pot Stickers – Lee Concessions (Chinese)
Tank Kitchen – (Vietnamese)
Teera Thai – (Thai)
Mochinut Donuts – (Japanese)Merchandise:
Jewelry – Terra and Talia
Stickers – MujiStudio
Jewelry/ Clothing – Serendipity Chicago
Crochet – Pim Thai
Clothing – Baizaar
Earrings/Stickers – Divine Fem Finds
Towels – Neat Job Solutions
Jewelry – Kikas Jewelry Boutique
Olive Oils – Laconic Foods
Clothing – Keemkale Batik//
about:
World Dumpling Fest celebrates diverse cultures throughout Chicago and the world with music, dance, and of course, dumplings! The Chicago Cultural Alliance is excited to host our fourth World Dumpling Fest at a brand-new venue.This all-ages event features food, music, and local small businesses sharing their cultural identities through their respective crafts. World Dumpling Fest features diverse cultural “dumplings” from +10 neighborhood-based restaurants in and around Chicago.
World Dumpling Fest is a fundraiser held to support the work of the Chicago Cultural Alliance with the mission of supporting, promoting and advocating for over 40 centers of cultural heritage from around the Chicagoland area. We hope that you will take the time to learn more about the centers we represent, visit their centers, volunteer for them, and otherwise support their work!--
Event Hours:
12-9pm - Nourishing Hope - Online Market Evening Packing (Volunteer) (West Town)1716 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D just note that this is the first event focused around volunteering, and helping people, so be prepared to learn more about the non-profit we're working with in addition to the socializing aspect, and getting a meal or dessert afterwards.
Nourishing Hope is an established Chicago food pantry, providing free food in a comfortable person-focused environment, with social and mental health services.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING UP TO VOLUNTEER AT BOTTOM
description: come help us pack orders for Nourishing Hope's Online Market! Then we will load orders into the van for distribution. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Gloves provided at individual shifts.
schedule:
5:30: get trained to help load orders and pack for Nourishing Hope.
post-meetup: open to walk to Sabroso! Mexican Grill (624 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - 8 minute walk away) to grab a light meal, or grab smoothies/dessert nearby.we hope to see you there!
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Volunteering at Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry):
Register to be a volunteer: Form LinkAlready have a volunteer account? Login into your personal volunteer site (link here), click Volunteer Calendar, and enter the group code: 2109 under "I have a Group Code." Watch this helpful video!
- Food @ Lao Peng You (West Town)Lao Peng You, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
about lao peng you:
"We are counter-service and BYOB, serving “half-authentic” Chinese food with lots of flavors and various influences. Located in the beautiful neighborhood of West Town, Chicago, our food is made with love and pride. We hope you like it"their menu
schedule:
11:00 get some food
12:00 down to try out kasama's bakery (~5-10 min walk)(order pickup for a faster service) or something nearby afterPlease bring cash or have Venmo (or alternatives) downloaded. Each table of 4 will order as a group for more family style dining.
**disclaimer:
lao peng you is walk-in, no reservations but has seating in groups of 4.lao peng you has limited seating. i'm just unsure of how many people show up to the store when opening in general so just a heads up.
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please try to update your RSVP at least 12 hours before an event if you can't make it to be respectful of the people on the waitlist.
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we hope to see you! :D - Dungeons & MeshiDMen Tap, Chicago, IL
Join us for a Dungeon Meshi (aka Delicious in Dungeon) themed D&D adventure!
We will meet at Dmen Tap at 2849 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 from 12 PM - 5 PM to play. We will break for lunch about an hour or two into the game. Note: this is no longer a potluck event, Dmen Tap serves food, so please bring your appetites!
Pre-generated characters will be available for everyone so you can just show up and play, however if you would like to create your own character, please see the Player's Guide linked below. To better emulate the feel of Dungeon Meshi, we've implemented some custom rules for this game. Drawing your character is encouraged!
I will also bring a few sets of dice with me, but if you have your own dice you're encouraged to bring them.
Player's Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxzpwdJ7jnbCGb-j-kItH8cKL0uWNdzMDIjXbXIg7wo/edit
Lastly, since I can only run a game for a relatively small group (max 10 people), please update your RSVPs promptly if you are unable to make it since people may be waiting.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the adventure, character creation, the custom rules, D&D, Dungeon Meshi, or anything else!
- Dessert Crawl (Lakeview East) (see description)Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
i'm hoping to meet at Belmont Red/Brown/Purple stop (945 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657) and end at Drip Dessert Lounge (851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657) if people want to chill and talk afterwards.
schedule (goal is 20 minutes at each establishment/can vary due to taste of attendees/weekend traffic):
- Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe - cheesecake, mousse cake, tarts
- Ann Sather - cinnamon rolls, biscuits, muffins (Swedish diner)
- 2d Restaurant - mochi donuts & fried chicken; lemonade, Vietnamese coffee, Taiwanese boba tea, hot cocoa, salads
- Chicago Sugar Daddy Patisserie - cakes, cupcakes, breads, bars & more
- TSAoCAA Tea Lakeview - boba, patbingsu, crepe, cheesecake, tiramisu
- OMi Cafe - milk tea, coffee, boba, tea, affogato, honey toast, shaved ice, soft serve
- Brothers Creamery Frozen Custard - custard, sundae, shakes
- Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe - cakes, cupcakes, breakfast pastries, brownies
- Drip Dessert Lounge - belgian waffle, milkshakes, cakes, sundae, churro, waffle, dipped cheesecake, funnel cake
here is a Google Maps of the spots and the route:
route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U3dvpHVnA1C6JUhHAif you would like to share, you are free to. this is meant more as a walk and talk sort of event as we walk around lakeview east, and try some dessert spots.
i will have a Meetup sign, and periodically aim to update the group when we are moving. if you want to stay for just a few spots, feel free. if you want to stay for the last boba spot at end, you're welcome to as well.
we will most likely do 2 routes, which will cover the same locations but above is the tentative route A (updaters will update a second route closer to the date, but will either be a staggered start, different order or tentative).
## 📍 start at Belmont Red/Brown/Purple stop (945 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657)
hope to see you there!