Celebrating Asian American culture
Hip hop artist Monotone performs April 3.
UIC celebrates Asian American Awareness Month in April with a wide variety of events, from hip-hop performances to talent shows, plays and a formal dance. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 312-413-9569.
April 1
Transnational Desires or Memory, Autobiography, Photography and Pornography
Artist Viet Le explores issues of gender and desire in contemporary Southeast Asia. 4 – 5:30 p.m. Conference Room 1-470, Daley Library.
April 3
Asian American Awareness Month Kickoff
Hip-hop artist Monotone, Julian on the Radio and DJ Noyze, along with student performances. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lecture Center Quad
April 8
ASAM Expo
Academic fair with Asian American undergraduate research projects in the arts and sciences. 4 – 6 p.m. Cardinal Room, Student Center East
April 9
Mr. & Mrs. Asian Sensation 2011
Pageant and talent competition. 5:30 – 9 p.m. UIC Forum, Main Hall C
“Top Chef” contender Beverly Kim speaks April 9.
“From Chicago to Top Chef and Back: Beverly Kim”
Chicagoland native and quarter-finalist on Bravo’s “Top Chef.” 4 – 6 p.m. Illinois Room, Student Center East
April 12
“Mami: A Cosplay Café”
Victorian-era costume play celebrating Japanese culture. Free food and drink. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cardinal Room, Student Center East
April 13
Sayawan
Annual year-end formal held by Filipinos in Alliance. Doors open 6 p.m.; dinner 7:30 p.m. Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare, 5550 N. River Road, Rosemont. $42 – $87
April 15
The Sun Doesn’t Rise Only in Japan
Panel discussion on media in Japan and the U.S. 4:30 – 6 p.m. 613 Student Center East
April 17
H.E.R.O.E.S. (Helping Everyone Realize Our Everyday Struggles)
Talent and variety show. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Illinois Room, Student Center East
April 19
The Art of Expressing the Human Body: Martial arts workshop
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student Recreational Facility. Registration $65 – $150; UIC students free
Are You Doctor Yet?
Asian students showcase their musical and artistic talents in this “American Idol”-based show. 6 – 9 p.m. UIC Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2
April 20
The Art of Expressing the Human Body: Martial arts workshop
12:30 – 7:30 p.m. Student Recreational Facility. Registration $65 – $150; UIC students free.
The Art of Expressing the Human Body
Open mic and poetry workshop. 6 – 8 p.m. African-American Cultural Center, Addams Hall
Flag Football Tournament
6 – 8 p.m. Harrison Field (northwest corner of Harrison and Halsted St.). $3 per registered player; free for spectators
April 24
My Sassy Korea
Food, games, karaoke and information booths on Korea culture. 4 – 6 p.m. Cardinal Room, Student Center East,
In Memory of Jack: Asian American Greeks, Stigmas and Stereotypes
Discussion commemorates the life of Jack Phoummarath, University of Texas at Austin fraternity pledge. 4 – 5:30 p.m. Room 117, Taft Hall, 826 S. Halsted St.
April 25
“The Small, Dark Room”
Play created by UIC students and the Erasing the Distance performance group. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Event center, James J. Stukel Towers
April 26
“ImaginAsian: Once Upon a Time”
Fashion and variety show. 6 – 10 p.m. Illinois Room, Student Center East
April 27
“UPROOT: Believe”
Filipino American variety show features YouTube singer Jenny Suk and the Mitchell Grey Band. 6 – 10 p.m. Illinois Room, Student Center East. $11
