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- Social @ Amber Agave (Wicker Park)Amber Agave, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
they sell food & drinks on separate tabs (order kiosk). menu here.
there’s no host for this but hope to make it an opportunity for people to socialize.
about Amber Agave:
Amber Agave aims to unite communities through the influence of culture and excitement of creativity. We champion diversity and inclusion by evolving what boba represents, a drink made for anyone, anywhere. Our purpose is to change the way Americans consume beverages, reinterpreting a “foreign” drink into an experience about history, identity, and innovation.We are expanding on the success of immigrant parents, creating a blended cultural identity and turning the tables on old stereotypes.
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we hope to see you there! - Cradles to Crayons (Volunteer) (North Center)Cradles to Crayons, 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.
Cradles to Crayons' mission and model enable our volunteers and donors to turn compassion into action and provide the essential items children in struggling families need to thrive at school, participate fully in life, and simple be a kid.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING UP TO VOLUNTEER AT BOTTOM
what to expect: A volunteer shift at Cradles to Crayons connects you to new and gently used donations that you will quality check, sort, package, and prepare to go to kids in our communities through our incredible network of Service Partners. The Giving Factory activities are broken up into specific stations, each one part of the larger “Quality = Dignity”. Throughout your shift you will be led by a Volunteer Leader who will provide instructions and be present with you during the entire shift to answer questions and provide any assistance you may need.
schedule:
1:30: get trained to help load orders and pack for Cradles to Crayons.
post-meetup: open to getting food nearbywe hope to see you there!
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Volunteering at Cradles to Crayons:
Register to be a volunteer: **Form Link **It will ask for you to fill out your email for their safety waiver. - Dessert Crawl (Hyde Park) (see description)Sip & Savor-Hyde Park, 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 Sip & Savor (5301 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615) and end at Medici on 57th (1327-1331, 1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637) if people want to grab some food afterwards.
schedule (goal is 20 minutes at each establishment/can vary due to taste of attendees/weekend traffic):
route A:- Sip & Savor - muffin, scone, danishes, cakes, cookies, brownies
- Sweet Drip Dessert Cafe - crepes, funnel cakes, and gelato
- Strugglebeard Bakery - coffee, cupcakes, loaf slices, brownies, muffins, cookies
- Kilwins Hyde Park - ice cream, chocolate, fudge
- La Boulangerie & Co Hyde Park - macarons, breads, pastries, galettes and crepes
here is a Google Maps of the spots and the route:
route:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/57YhWpKD5Q7w7baJ8if 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 Hyde Park, 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.
## 📍 start at Sip & Savor (5301 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615)
hope to see you there!
