May is Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, when the 宅男福利导航 community celebrates the diverse APIDA community on campus. The 宅男福利导航 APIDA community hosts a variety of speakers, events, shows, workshops, and performances throughout the month in addition to all the events hosted by Multicultural 宅男福利导航 Affairs. Learn about events hoted by MSA, APIDA 宅男福利导航 Orgs, as well as local community orgs below:
APIDA Solidari-Tea: Pan-Ethnic Terms & their Complexity
Friday, 5/3/2024 | 12-1 PM | Multicultural Center (MCC) |
APIDA Solidari-Tea is a bi-weekly community gathering space for students who identify themselves to be part of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi/South Asian community. In the honor of the APIDA heritage month, we will center the discussion around the many pan-ethnic terms that are used for and by the community. Join us over tea and snacks as we discuss the complexity of pan-ethnic terms, people's understanding of them, as well as how it helps shape one's identity.
Bi-racial/multiracial as well as international APIDA students are also welcome to attend. Walk-ins for the gatherings are welcome. However, students interested in attending the gathering(s) are highly encouraged to RSVP.
APIDA Heritage Month: Trivia Tuesday
Tuesday, 5/7/2024 | 3-4 PM | Multicultural Center (MCC)
Drop by MCC between 3-4pm to play trivia wheel. If you get the answers, you can choose sticker of your choice made by local APIDA artist Jenny Yip (@muijistudio).
APIDA Book Club Discussion: Salt Houses
Tuesday, 5/7/2024 | 5-6:30 PM | Multicultural Center (MCC)
Another year, another book! Multicultural 宅男福利导航 Affairs (MSA) is back with the annual Spring quarter program, APIDA Book Club. Over the winter quarter, the APIDA community voted for their choice of book. Join the community for an in-person discussion of the book .
APIDA Heritage Month: Book Talk
Thursday, 5/9/2024 | 12-1:30 PM | Zoom |
APIDA Book Club Discussion: Salt Houses
Monday, 5/13/2024 | 5-6:30 PM | Zoom |
Another year, another book! Multicultural 宅男福利导航 Affairs (MSA) is back with the annual Spring quarter program, APIDA Book Club. Over the winter quarter, the APIDA community voted for their choice of book. Join the community for a virtual discussion of the book .
APIDA Heritage Month: Trivia Tuesday
Tuesday, 5/14/2024 | 3-4 PM | Multicultural Center (MCC)
Drop by MCC between 3-4pm to play trivia wheel. If you get the answers, you can choose sticker of your choice made by local APIDA artist Jenny Yip (@muijistudio).
APIDA Solidari-Tea: Pacific Islands & Division of Ocenia
Friday, 5/17/2024 | 12-1 PM | Multicultural Center (MCC) |
APIDA Solidari-Tea is a bi-weekly community gathering space for students who identify themselves to be part of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi/South Asian community. In the honor of the APIDA heritage month, we will center the discussion around Pacific Islands. Join us over tea and snacks as learning how the division of Ocenia (Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia) came out to be.
Bi-racial/multiracial as well as international APIDA students are also welcome to attend. Walk-ins for the gatherings are welcome. However, students interested in attending the gathering(s) are highly encouraged to RSVP.
APIDA Heritage Month: Trivia Tuesday
Tuesday, 5/21/2024 | 3-4 PM | Multicultural Center (MCC)
Drop by MCC between 3-4pm to play trivia wheel. If you get the answers, you can choose sticker of your choice made by local APIDA artist Jenny Yip (@muijistudio).
Craft & Movie: APIDA HM Edition
Wednesday, 5/22/2024 | 5-7 PM | Multicultural Center (MCC) |
As we approach the end of the quarter, take a break to watch a movie and design your own tote bag! While there will be plenty of craft supplies,In the honor of APIDA Heritage Month, we will be decorating tote bags via block print technique. Space and support for this program are limited so RSVP is a must!
APIDA Heritage Month: Trivia Tuesday
Tuesday, 5/28/2024 | 3-4 PM | Multicultural Center (MCC)
Drop by MCC between 3-4pm to play trivia wheel. If you get the answers, you can choose sticker of your choice made by local APIDA artist Jenny Yip (@muijistudio).
For any questions or inquires related to any of the programming, please reach out via email to apida-msa@u.northwestern.edu.
Hindu Yuva & Seva: Spring Fest
Friday, 5/3/2024 | 4-6 PM | Lakefill (South Point) |
Join and Seva for a Spring Fest to celebrate Hindu/Sikh new year! They will have stalls with fun traditional activities. Bring your friends and family.
For more information see Instagram page @hinduyuva.nu or @seva_northwestern.
2024 KASA Show: osKArs, ft. HOJEAN!
Friday, 5/3/2024 | 7-9 PM | Ryan Auditorium |
✨Join for an elegant night filled with glamour, paparazzi, awards, and exciting performances! ✨
宅男福利导航's annual KASA Show celebrates KASA Singers, KASA Presents (K-Pop dancing), and Taekwondo! Our headliner this year is Hojean who you might’ve seen at Head in the Clouds Festival with 88Rising, or heard his viral songs “Over 85” or “Comin’ Through” and more!
Tickets are only $5 for NU students and $10 for the General Public. Don't miss this chance! Purchase your tickets before they sell out!
For more information see Instagram page @northwesternkasa.
Vibrant Colors Collective: Shikhandi — The Story of the Inbetweens
Friday, 5/3/2024 | 7 PM & 10 PM | Shanley Pavilion
Saturday, 5/4/2024 | 2PM & 7PM | Shanley Pavilion
Shikhandi — The Story of the Inbetweens will be the national premiere of a play written by a playwright from India. This award-winning play began its journey in Mumbai, and our program, in conversation with the playwright, will bring the unique story to 宅男福利导航's community. By combining ancient Indian mythology with traditional western and English storytelling, Shikhandi explores one of the first known examples of the transgender and gendered body in ancient literature. The playwright Faezeh Jalali, and in turn our production, asks us to see gender in a new light, ultimately using this production as an opportunity to address the taboos of the LGBTQ community. By drawing upon ancient storytelling, Shikhandi pushes back on the notion that the LGBTQ identity is a product of contemporary society. The production will be performed in Shanley Pavilion, an accessible and intimate space that invites all students—regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, or other background—to enter into conversation with the work by situating the performance just a few feet away from their seats.
For more information see Instagram page @vc2shikhandi.
PINOY Show 2024: : More than Kaibigan
Saturday, 5/4/2024 | 6-8 PM | Ryan Auditorium |
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For more information see Instagram page @nukaibigan.
宅男福利导航 Deeva Spring Show
Friday, 5/17/2024 | 7:30-9:30 PM | Ryan Auditorium in Tech |
Northwester Deeva will be hosting annual Spring Show to showcase our hard work throughout the academic year and competitive dance season to the NU community. This show is held to celebrate South Asian American culture and women on campus, drawing on various classical and modern dance styles to create a fusion set.
For more information, please vistion Instagram page @northwesterndeeva.
Asian Night Market
Friday, 5/10/2024 | 5-9 PM | TenHoeve Center, Oakton College
This event is hosted by Everybody's Market and Oakton College. Learn more about the event via EventBrite.
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Umbrella Arts Festival
Saturday, 5/11/2024 | 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston
This event is hosted by the Evanston Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American (ASPA) group. Learn more about the festival by visiting Evanston ASPA page.
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