What we’re about
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 or WhatsApp ([Linktr.ee](https://linktr.ee/chicagoanimehangouts) for photo albums/groupchats - we have ones for outdoors/food/general).
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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 (once a season)
- Picnic/Potluck (once a season)
- Arcade Nights (every month)
- Bring Your Own Manga Book Club (every month at a new coffee shop)
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.)
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Cover image is inspired by INT'L Cafe Chicago.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Dessert Crawl (Uptown - Asia on Argyle) (see description)Sun Wah BBQ, 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 Argyle Red Line (1118 W. Argyle Ave., Chicago, IL 60640) and end at Nhà Hàng (1032 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640) if people want to grab some pho afterwards.
schedule (goal is 20 minutes at each establishment/can vary due to taste of attendees/weekend traffic):
route A:- Bambu - coffee, tea,, mochi ice cream, french macaron, pandan waffle
- Chi Quon Bakery - sweet & savory buns, egg tarts & made-to-order cakes
- First Sip Cafe - coffee, tea, matcha cheesecake, key lime pie
- La Pâtisserie P - European & Asian pastries, breads & desserts plus custom cakes
here is a Google Maps of the spots and the route:
route A:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/S8DLA8h79Hich5rP7if 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 Asia on Argyle, 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 Vietnamese food 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 probably be left to right vs right to left).
## 📍 start at Sun Wah BBQ (5039 North Broadway · Chicago, IL., Chicago, IL 60640)
hope to see you there!
