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 (LinkTree 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- Millennium Art Festival (Saturday) @ Chicagohenge (New Eastside)Chicagohenge, Chicago, IL
READ THE CHAT, we're gonna meet-up @ Nutella Cafe Chicago for ~15 min & then go to the event at 12:00pm. Also, we'll be having our Picnic/Potluck at Tom Memorial Park on the same day after this!
This is a casual hangout event for those attending the Millennium Art Festival, an open-air celebration of artistic creativity right in the heart of downtown Chicago. We'll wander the fest, chat, check out some cool art, & 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! So let's walk around & eat/chat!
About Millennium Art Festival:
• A huge free-admission art festival showcasing the works of over 110 original artists! (everything from paintings & sculpture to photography & handmade jewelry)
• Live music, interactive art demos, food trucks, & drinks; all right in the heart of downtown Chicago!Schedule:
• 11:45am: So that folks can group-up & talk for a bit instead of struggling to find one another, there's a Nutella cafe nearby that has outdoor seats.
• 12:00pm ~ 12:15pm: 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!
- Picnic/Potluck @ Ping Tom Memorial Park (Chinatown)Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
please bring what you'd like to share with the group. here is a potluck signup sheet. i'll aim to bring a blanket, volleyball, frisbee, and board games at the least. please bring what you'd like people to participate in if you'd like to.
find us next to the main entrance at Ping Tom Memorial Park to start (Chinatown Pagoda should be right in front of you, and you should have crossed the train track). organizer and members will update where in the park we are. (organizer will have a Meetup logo).
schedule:
4:00 pm: show up
(organizer will update if event extends longer than originally planned)we hope to see you! :D
more about the park:
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/tom-ping-memorial-park
