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APIDA Arts Festival.

APIDA Arts Festival

Celebrating the Creativity of Asian, Pacific Island, and Desi/South Asian Americans in Chicago

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During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, experience Chicago’s vibrant APIDA Arts community at our FREE Festival.

May 5–7, 2023 • Chicago, Illinois • $FREE

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OUR MISSION: To amplify and unify APIDA makers, creators, artists, and performers of Chicago

A FREE 3-day APIDA Arts Festival

  • A different premier Chicago venue each day

  • A new lineup of artists and performers at each location

  • After-party: $25–$45

Friday, May 5

Saturday, May 6

Sunday, May 7

Can’t attend
in person?

Visit YouTube
&
Instagram
for livestream

Come join us after the festival!

After-Party at
Lookingglass Theater

5–7 pm • $25–45
FLASH SALE:
$20 off full-price tickets!
Use code: APIDA. Limited offer.

Sunday, May 7