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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Adult Field Day @ Horner Park (Irving Park)
Horner Park, 2741 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Il, 60618, Chicago, IL, USmeetup for Chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
get ready to move! All Field Day activities will be active and movement-based, so be sure to wear athletic clothing and comfortable sneakers.
schedule: (aim is to go through a circuit of different relay games, recess games aiming with a final tug of war)
12:00 - 3:00 pm
(organizer will update if event extends longer than originally planned)- Cops and robbers
- Human knot
- Sharks and minnows (Tatanka, Tatanka)
- Three legged race
- Tug-of-Warthese will be subject to change are discretion of organizer. organizers will also bring a frisbee and volleyball
we hope to see you! :D
more about the park:
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/horner-henry-park60 attendees
Argyle Night Market (Thursday) @ Argyle (Uptown)
Haibayo, 1132 W Argyle St., Chicago, IL, USREAD THE CHAT,* we're* first gonna meet-up @ HAIBAYÔ* 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!
31 attendees
Anime Magic (Saturday) Meetup @ Hyatt Regency (Rosemont)
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018,, Chicago, IL, USHey folks! This is a hangout event for those attending Anime Magic's Saturday convention!
• Launched in 2019, Anime Magic is a mid-sized three-day anime & JP culture convention held in Rosemont, IL (just outside Chicago).
• Similar to other notable anime cons like ACEN, there'll be a vendor halls & artist alley, panels, guest VAs, & late-night events.As for this meetup, we plan to meet as a group at ~1:00pm inside the convention, talk & take pictures, probably get some lunch outside, then wander back in to explore more of the event hall! Whether you’re planning afterwards to browse artist alley, attend panels, or just wanna wander around, feel free to come hang out for a bit with new or familiar faces!
Attending Anime Magic:
• Buy Badges~!
• See Convention Schedules~!Meetup Schedule:
• ~1 Hour Prior (12:00pm): Since different areas of the convention hall can get busy at different times based on event schedules, we'll try to figure out where we want to meet up in the con around this time. I'll send updates about available spots to hangout at in the Meetup comments.
• 1:00pm: We'll start cluttering up as a group by this point at where we've decided to meet.
• 1:30pm: At around this time, we'll probably leave the convention hall to go eat somewhere depending on the mood. Anyone's free to split off & explore or attend panels.
• Afterwards: If you want to sync up with us mid-event, post a message in our...
• or Discord
• or this Meetup chat!See you out there!
17 attendees
Past events
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