- Anime Central (ACen) Meetup - SaturdayDonald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
convention meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D this is for Saturday, May 18 of the convention.
Anime Central is an annual three-day anime convention held during May at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
organizer will communicate through photos, chat, comments, Discord and other communication channels to make sure you're in the right space. (i should be in a Conan (Detective Conan cosplay - will note if that changes).
meetup will be around the entrance. there will be multiple photos of the spot in an angle to give people a sense of where to meet up initially.
schedule:
1:00 pm: hang out and socialize, take photos, before going to different things on the expo floor.
post meet-up: feel free to hang around and check out different things afterwards.**disclaimer
i think for schedule, i can't be too certain because i imagine people will want to split up and do different things whether it's artist alleys, cosplay, exhibitors, events, and panels among other things. i do want a space for people to come together and hang out for a bit if possible. :D
i will try to periodically call out where the group ends up going.Guidebook app (Android/iOS) has the ACen schedule, and map.
hope to see you there!
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read more about Anime Central here.
- Anime Central (ACen) Meetup - Cosplay Masquerade - SaturdayDonald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
convention meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D this is for Saturday, May 18 of the convention.
Cosplay Masquerade - this event is for watching the masquerade, where cosplayers show off their costume on the big stage, or have a performance to show other convention goers.
Anime Central is an annual three-day anime convention held during May at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
organizer will communicate through photos, chat, comments, Discord and other communication channels to make sure you're in the right space. (i should be in a Conan (Detective Conan cosplay - will note if that changes).
meetup will be around the entrance of Live Events 1 (Hyatt). Guidebook app (Android/iOS) has the ACen schedule, and map.
there will be multiple photos of the spot in an angle to give people a sense of where to meet up initially.
schedule:
5:45 pm: meet-up and get seated for the Masquerade.
post meet-up: some members will be headed to Crust Pizza Brewing afterwards.**disclaimer
event starts at 6:00, but i want to provide a space for people to come together and hang out for a bit if possible. :Dhope to see you there!
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read more about Anime Central here.
- Anime Central (ACen) Meetup - Sunday**Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
convention meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D this is for Sunday, May 19 of the convention.
Anime Central is an annual three-day anime convention held during May at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
organizer will communicate through photos, chat, comments, Discord and other communication channels to make sure you're in the right space. (i should be in a Conan (Detective Conan cosplay - will note if that changes).
meetup will be around the entrance. there will be multiple photos of the spot in an angle to give people a sense of where to meet up initially.
schedule:
1:00 pm: hang out and socialize, take photos, before going to different things on the expo floor.
post meet-up: feel free to hang around and check out different things afterwards.**disclaimer
i think for schedule, i can't be too certain because i imagine people will want to split up and do different things whether it's artist alleys, cosplay, exhibitors, events, and panels among other things. i do want a space for people to come together and hang out for a bit if possible. :D
i will try to periodically call out where the group ends up going.hope to see you there!
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read more about Anime Central here.
- Picnic/Potluck @ Ping Tom Memorial Park (Chinatown)REI Co-op Kayak Rentals at Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D
please bring what you'd like to share with the group. here is a potluck signup sheet (food/equipment). i'll aim to bring a blanket, volleyball, frisbee, and board games at the least. please bring what you'd like people to participate in if you'd like to.
find us next to the REI Co-op Kayak Rentals at Ping Tom Memorial Park to start. organizer and members will update where in the park we are. (organizer will have a Meetup logo).
schedule:
4:00 pm: show up
post meet-up: down to get dessert afterwards if people are still hungry. (organizer will update if event extends longer than originally planned)we hope to see you! :D
more about the park:
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/tom-ping-memorial-park - Uptown Art Walk / Art Fair (Wilson/Argyle)Stan’s Donuts, Chicago, IL
hi there, i'm doing an art walk. after gathering, we'll go to Clifton Avenue Street Art Gallery, an outdoor art gallery, to explore the murals there. there is also an Art Fair at Wilson Abbey (935 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640) that is .2 miles away. there is also art activities, treats, live music and games.
i hope to explore then head to Argyle to explore some more before grabbing some food afterwards at Pho 777 in Argyle, or lattes at First Sip Cafe/Chiu Quon Bakery. (will see what people are feeling)
- gather outside of Stan's Donuts (~200 feet right of Wilson red line)
(4601 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640)---
here's a website about the 5th Annual Art Walk
https://partners.exploreuptown.org/events/details/2024-uptown-art-walk-3291here's a website about uptown art, and an interactive public art map:
https://exploreuptown.org/public-art/**disclaimer We're collaborating with Aces & Aros of Chicago, a group for people who identify as asexual and/or aromantic, for this event.
- Dessert Crawl (Wicker Park) (see description)Mindy’s Bakery, 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 start at Mindy's Bakery (1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647) and end at Colectivo Coffee in Wicker Park (1211 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622) if people want to chill and talk afterwards.
schedule (goal is 20 minutes at each establishment/can vary due to taste of attendees):
- Mindy's Bakery - artisanal bagels, bialys, pastries
- Beard Papa's - cream puffs
- Brü Chicago - crepes, acai bowls
- Eiffel Waffle - bubble waffles
- Cinnaholic - cinnamon rolls
- Kurimu - ice cream
- Alliance Bakery - macarons, cupcakes, pastries
- The Original Rainbow Cone - ice cream
- Dessert Dealer - dessert taco
- Colectivo Coffee - coffee shop
here is a Google Maps of the spots and the route:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/n9tn9kc47umW4xuQ6if 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 wicker park, and try some dessert spots.
i will have a Meetup sign, and periodically 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 coffee at end, you're welcome to as well.
📍 start located next to CTA Blue line (Damen)
hope to see you there! :D