About us
This group is for fans of Japanese anime, manga, and media. We gather to discuss our favorite shows, share recommendations, and more.
Join us on Discord.
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We hope it provides a safe space for people who like all things anime, including cosplay, gaming, and geek culture. With this group, you can expect events like conventions, films at local theaters, seasonal anime screenings, arcade nights, and more!
Our reoccurring events include the following:
- Seasonal Anime Screening (seasonal)
- Picnic/Potluck (seasonal)
- Arcade Nights (monthly)
- Bring Your Own Manga Book Club (monthly)
If you have any event suggestions feel free to message to the organizers. If you would like to host events, don't hesitate to reach out. :D
We have a girl's group (get in touch with Neikey, one of our organizers), and a guy's group (get in touch with Mike, one of our organizers) to provide a safe space for people and allow people to hang out offline.
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Don't Forget To Be Awesome!
(All of our members must adhere to our Code of Conduct.)
Link to all our socials, and events.
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Cover image is inspired by INT'L Cafe Chicago.
Upcoming events
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Nourishing Hope - Online Market Evening Packing (Volunteer) (West Town)
1716 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL, USmeetup 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: 3720 under "I have a Group Code." Watch this helpful video!
8 attendees
Board Games (Dice Dojo) (Edgewater)
Chicagoland Games: The Dice Dojo, 5550 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL, USboard game meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to play some board games and have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
dice dojo has 1000+ games in their demo library. please support them if there’s a game you like and want to purchase.
feel free to bring what you'd like to play!
schedule:
6:00 pm: show up / checkin and get started with board games. their board game night starts at 5:00 and ends at 10:00 pm.name tags will be brought to indicate who's apart of the meetup.
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hope to see you there!
---Thank you to the 'Chicagoland 20’s and 30’s Young Professionals' Meetup for advice on hosting board games. :D
15 attendees
Argyle Night Market (Thursday) @ Argyle (Uptown)
Haibayo, 1132 W Argyle St., Chicago, IL, USREAD THE CHAT,_ we're first gonna meet-up @ HAIBAYO for ~15 min & then go to the event at 6:30pm~6:40pm.
This is a casual hangout event for those attending the first Argyle Night Market of the year. This outdoor street fest offers everything from sizzling Asian eats to lively performances! We'll wander the fest, chat, & grab food/drinks along the way. Whether you’re new to the group or a regular, this is a laid-back way to meet new people with similar interests!
About Argyle Night Market:
• An annual event on Thursday evenings each summer that features food from local Argyle restaurants plus live cultural & musical performances.
• Uptown United has partnered with several local arts organizations, able to bring live music, dance, & other performance styles to this market festival.
• Admission is 100% free!Schedule:
• 6:15pm: So that folks can group-up & talk for a bit instead of struggling to find one another, there's a place nearby called HAIBAYÔ that has indoor seats.
• 6:30pm ~ 6:40pm: We'll clutter up as a group & enter the fest. I'll send updates about available spots to hangout at in the Meetup comments.
• During Festival: If you want to sync up with us mid-event, DM us in our...
• WhatsApp
• or Discord
• or this Meetup chat!See you out there!
71 attendees
Past events
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