ALL THINGS CHICAGO

I miss Chicago summers. Sure, they're hot and they're ridiculously humid, but at least that helps you tell the difference between the seasons. And there's always something going on; people outside during the day enjoying the sun, the street fairs, and the good mood, and then at night the party starts.

So, as we cruise on out of this here APA heritage month and into June, here are a handful of things happening in the community that should keep your summer lively. I'm with you in spirit.

THIS WEEKEND

Perspectives II
Music for Soloist and Ensembles, presented by Asian Improv aRts Midwest, featuring Chicago saxophonist/composer Jeff Chan, with saxophonist Jimmy Ellis, bassist Tatsu Aoki, and special guest Dohee Lee performing on Korean percussion.
Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2
9pm both nights
Elastic Arts Foundation, 2830 N. Milwaukee, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60618
$12

Stir-Friday Night! Benefit Bash
Using comedy as a tool, Stir-Friday Night! attempts to dispel stereotypes and bridge understanding among the various social, racial and intergenerational groups within the community.
Saturday, June 2
7pm - Midnight
Between, 1324 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60622
$40 in advance, $50 at the door

UPCOMING

Japan America Society of Chicago Meishi Exchange Social
Network with engaging individuals, enjoy delicious tapas, and mingle in a vibrant atmosphere. Come make valuable contacts, grow social capital, and build your network base.
Thursday, June 7
6:30pm - 9pm
La Tasca Tapas Restaurant, 25 W. Davis
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
$25 Members, $35 Non-Members

Second Moon: A Neo-Yakuza Romantic Farce
Saturday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 12
8pm both nights
The Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State
Chicago, IL 60601
$9

ONGOING

Asian American Institute's Impact Fellows Program
Impact Fellows Program is a 6-week summer internship program that develops emerging leaders by providing young adults, ages 17-24, with practical leadership skills and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in Asian American and Pacific Islander community-based organizations.
Applications due June 11 (early decision) or June 13 (final deadline)
Stipend available

YAWP! SUMMER 2007
Writing and performance workshop for Asian/Pacific Islander American youth, ages 13-19; hosted by the JACL Chicago Youth Committee
June 16 - August 11
Saturdays from 11am-2pm
JACL Chicago office, 5415 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60640
Free

AND DON'T FORGET

White Sox Baseball!!!
Priceless