Anime Chicago » Festivals http://animechicago.com Your network for anime events and resources in the Chicagoland area. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:26:14 +0000 en hourly 1 SoyCon 3 http://animechicago.com/events/soycon-3/ http://animechicago.com/events/soycon-3/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:17:49 +0000 Jamie Sanchez http://animechicago.com/?p=1324 Pull your cosplay out of storage this summer and attend SoyCon! The two-day cosplay gathering is scheduled for the weekend of July 10th and 11th, with an unofficial kick off on Friday at North Avenue Beach. Day One’s voyage around popular landmarks in downtown Chicago will offer plenty of photo opportunities and staged scenarios. Day Two is dedicated to an all-day picnic in Schaumburg where the masquerade, talent show and closing ceremonies are scheduled. It’s a PG-13 crowd with some mature overtones here and there; parental supervision is required for attendees under the age of 13. Learn more and print out your registration form for free registration at SoyCon.com.

]]> http://animechicago.com/events/soycon-3/feed/ 0 2009 Mitsuwa Bon Festival http://animechicago.com/events/2009-mitsuwa-bon-festival/ http://animechicago.com/events/2009-mitsuwa-bon-festival/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:42:14 +0000 Jamie Sanchez http://animechicago.com/?p=915 Once again, its time for the annual bon festival at Mitsuwa! Come one and come all to experience a traditional Japanese festival complete with Folk Music, Taiko, Karate and the Bon Dance. The festivities begin at 2:00 pm on August 1st so eat some food, hang out, make friends, perhaps wear your best kimono and have fun! Check out the schedule at Mitsuwa.com or call (847) 956-669 for more information.

]]> http://animechicago.com/events/2009-mitsuwa-bon-festival/feed/ 2 Ginza Festival 2009 http://animechicago.com/events/ginza-festival-2009/ http://animechicago.com/events/ginza-festival-2009/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:45:04 +0000 Jamie Sanchez http://animechicago.com/?p=763 For the last 54 years, the Midwest Buddhist Temple hosts a fundraiser festival to share a bit of Japanese culture with Old Town residents. Ginza Fest is packed with stage performances such as Taiko and traditional dance, vendors, information on cultural hobbies and the best Chicken Teriyaki in town. This year’s guests of honor include the Waza (four master craftspeople from Japan) and Saturday’s performers, Yoko Noge and the Jazz Me Blues Band. They’re encouraging cosplay this year and there’s a nice atmosphere to the place, so you may want to arrange a group. Ginza Fest will be celebrated the weekend of August 7th through the 9th at 435 W. Menomonee Street. Visit GinzaChicago.com for the full schedule.

]]> http://animechicago.com/events/ginza-festival-2009/feed/ 0 Japan Festival 2009 http://animechicago.com/events/japan-festival-2009/ http://animechicago.com/events/japan-festival-2009/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:38:30 +0000 Jamie Sanchez http://animechicago.com/?p=760 Enjoy FREE admission to the Japan Festival this weekend, June 13th and 14th. The Mid America Japanese Club is showcasing cultural arts from Edo/Tokyo such as Classical Dance, Folk Dance, Taiko, Koto, Tea Ceremony, Flower Arranging, and Bow making with Kanjuro Shibata XXI, who serves as the Bowmaker to the Emperor of Japan. So visit the Forest View Educational Center at 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, just one block east of Mitsuwa Marketplace, this weekend to attend this festival after visiting the Umaimono Gourmet Fair!

]]> http://animechicago.com/events/japan-festival-2009/feed/ 0 Umaimono Gourmet Fair 2009 http://animechicago.com/events/umaimono-gourmet-fair-09/ http://animechicago.com/events/umaimono-gourmet-fair-09/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:04:20 +0000 Jamie Sanchez http://animechicago.com/?p=727 Visit Mitsuwa between June 11th to the 14th to check out the Japanese Gourmet Foods Fair! This year will feature Takoya Kukuru’s Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) and other delicious potato based delights! Check out the event listing at Mitsuwa.com for more details.

We’ll be present at this event on June 14th at 1pm! Find us by the logo.

]]> http://animechicago.com/events/umaimono-gourmet-fair-09/feed/ 0 Chu*Chu*Chu Super Dance http://animechicago.com/events/chu-chu-chu/ http://animechicago.com/events/chu-chu-chu/#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:19:04 +0000 Jamie Sanchez http://animechicago.com/?p=221 Chicago Suicide Club, an underground community that promotes a love of life, is hosting CHU*CHU*CHU on November 28th at 9pm-2am at Darkroom: 2210 W. Chicago. This second Super Dance Party celebrates the J-Pop genre and anyone attending in cosplay or arriving before 11pm will avoid the $5 cover charge. DJ Jappie Geoff, Le Sprite will be spinning until 2am. RSVP at chicagosuicideclub.com/jpop. 21+ ]]> http://animechicago.com/events/chu-chu-chu/feed/ 0 Ginza Festival 2008 http://animechicago.com/events/ginza-festival-2008/ http://animechicago.com/events/ginza-festival-2008/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:34 +0000 Jamie Sanchez http://animechicago.com/?p=62 The annual Ginza Fest to celebrate summer and promote knowledge of Japanese culture is scheduled for August 8th through the 10th. Hosted by the Midwest Buddhist Temple: 435 W. Menemonee St., Chicago, this fest features traditional Japanese food, craftspeople, calligraphy, pottery, bonzai, ikebana, dolls and many martial arts and dance demonstrations. Visit their site for more information, schedule and $1 off coupon. It’s $4 for adults and FREE admission for children accompanied by adults.

]]> http://animechicago.com/events/ginza-festival-2008/feed/ 0 Osaka Garden Anime Night http://animechicago.com/events/osakaanime08/ http://animechicago.com/events/osakaanime08/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:35:03 +0000 Jamie Sanchez http://animechicago.com/?p=176 The Chicago Park District is screening three episodes of Kimba: The White Lion at Osaka Gardens in Jackson Park (5800 S. Lake Shore Dr) at dusk on September 6th. Also featured will be Film is Alive, a short documentary about anime and manga artist, Mr. Tezuka Osamu. This free event commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Osaka-Chicago Sister City Relationship and has free popcorn! All ages. Call 773-256-0903 in case of rain.

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