- 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 walk/transit to Wilson to explore some more before grabbing some food afterwards at the Thai Festival Chicago (851 w irving park rd). (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
- Nourishing Hope - Online Market Evening Packing (Volunteer) (West Town)1716 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D just note that this is the first event focused around volunteering, and helping people, so be prepared to learn more about the non-profit we're working with in addition to the socializing aspect, and getting a meal or dessert afterwards.
Nourishing Hope is an established Chicago food pantry, providing free food in a comfortable person-focused environment, with social and mental health services.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING UP TO VOLUNTEER AT BOTTOM
description: come help us pack orders for Nourishing Hope's Online Market! Then we will load orders into the van for distribution. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Gloves provided at individual shifts.
schedule:
5:30: get trained to help load orders and pack for Nourishing Hope.
post-meetup: open to walk to Sabroso! Mexican Grill (624 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - 8 minute walk away) to grab a light meal, or grab smoothies/dessert nearby.we hope to see you there!
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Volunteering at Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry):
Register to be a volunteer: Form LinkAlready have a volunteer account? Login into your personal volunteer site (link here), click Volunteer Calendar, and enter the group code: 2038 under "I have a Group Code." Watch this helpful video!