

AAAYA Chicago: Cubs Game event
AAAYA Chicago organized a Cubs game event to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage on May 25th 2025. Attendees joined fellow Yalies and friends at Wrigley Field for a game featuring live entertainment, music, and special recognitions honoring AAPI contributions. Attendees also received a limited-edition Cubs heritage jersey designed by Filipino-American artist and Chicagoland native Louis De Guzman! It was a fun and meaningful way to come together as a
Sep 251 min read


Over 20 Years of Welcoming Yalies
Over 20 years ago, AAAYA hosted a small get-together welcoming incoming Yalies in North California. This year, every single AAAYA...
Sep 141 min read


AAAYA Chicago Celebrates AANHPI Month
In honor of the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month, AAAYA Chicago was excited to celebrate the opening reception at the the 3rd Annual Asian Pacific American Festival of the Arts on May 16th 2025! Attendees had the opportunity to watch jaw dropping performances by multiple inspiring AAPI artists across the nation. These included creative music by Asian American artists; the Civic Orchestra String Quartet, showcasing works by Takemitsu,
May 191 min read


AAYA Chicago Hosts Lunar New Years Banquet
AAAYA Chicago hosted a banquet styled dinner with the South-East Asian Center on February 1st 2025. Attendees enjoyed watching the lion dance and tasted banquet style dinner at the Furama Restaurant. We had a great time seeing old friends and meeting new ones from the South-East Asian Center!
Feb 41 min read


AAAYA Chicago 2 Lunar New Year Events: Party on Feb 10 and Brunch on Feb 17
Start off Year of the Dragon by celebrating with music, food, and FUN! Both events are family friendly. EVENT 1 on Feb 10, 2024: Join...
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Introducing our New Logo
On behalf of the AAAYA Board, I am pleased to unveil our new logo! Over the course of several months, board members went through ten plus...
Oct 19, 20223 min read


AAAYA Statement on Increase in Discrimination Against Asian American Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2020 CONTACT: AAAYA Secretary Eric Moy, info@aaaya.org WASHINGTON – The Association of Asian American...
Mar 30, 20212 min read


AAAYA Chicago: Field Museum Scavenger Hunt with other AAPI orgs – Pre-pay by 2/20
Note that the answers to questions will be a mix of both writing and photographs taken of your finds, so you will certainly be put to the...
Feb 18, 20191 min read
AAAYA Chicago: Jazzin at the Shedd – Wednesday September 19, 2018 5-9pm
WHAT AAAYA Jazzin at the Shedd WHEN Wednesday September 19, 2018 5-9pm please meet at 630pm at the Waters of the World exhibit entrance...
Jun 22, 20181 min read

