The Chinese Diaspora
In a screening of “A Very British History: The British Chinese," Vlogger Shu Lin explores how Chinese migrants transformed Britain's bland post-war dining scene.
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Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United States
American Born Chinese Watch Party and Discussion #1
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us to watch the first two episodes of American Born Chinese, followed by a discussion and your thoughts on what it means to be American Born Chinese.
Free – $12American Born Chinese Watch Party and Discussion #2
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us to watch episodes 3 and 4 of American Born Chinese, followed by a discussion and your thoughts on what it means to be American Born Chinese.
Free – $12American Born Chinese Watch Party and Discussion #3
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us to watch episodes 5 and 6 of American Born Chinese, followed by a discussion and your thoughts on what it means to be American Born Chinese.
Free – $12
Chinese American Museum of Chicago’s Annual Benefit Dinner
Please join CAMOC's fundraiser for performances, raffle, authentic Chinese food, cash bar, and much more! Participants support the promotion of Chinese American history.
$120American Born Chinese Watch Party and Discussion #4
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us to watch the final two episodes of American Born Chinese, followed by a discussion and your thoughts on what it means to be American Born Chinese.
Free – $12
Made in Taiwan | 台灣製造 CATHY HSIAO & NESTOR SIRÉ
Artists Cathy Hsiao and Nestor Siré comment on our digital connectivity. Taking porcelain and recycled plastic, they reveal how economies thrive under political and economic erasure.
FreeMade in Taiwan | 台灣製造 CATHY HSIAO & NESTOR SIRÉ
Artists Cathy Hsiao and Nestor Siré comment on our digital connectivity. Taking porcelain and recycled plastic, they reveal how economies thrive under political and economic erasure.
Free
Spotlight Series: Chinoiserie (Chinesey Things)
Father-daughter team, Adrian and Clementine Reid Wong bring together an array of forms, colors, and elements while reflecting on the question, “What makes a thing Chinese?"
Film Screening: Big Fight in Little Chinatown
Big Fight in Little Chinatown documents the fight to save North American Chinatowns that are under threat of disappearing – along with their rich history and communities.
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Spotlight Series: “James Kao: Thicket”
The painter James Kao loves to draw from observing and then imagining nature. James will show five drawings that reflect on how built and unbuilt worlds confront each other; and three additional drawings which reveal how war cuts through both.
$12
Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCAMOC presents "Chee Wang Ng: The Sustenance of Aftertaste". Explore Chinese American identity through postcards, street photos, and creamers. Open from Nov 4, 2023, to Mar 31, 2024 with an opening reception on Nov 4th.
Free Book Talk Event with the Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree Book Talk Event Saturday, March 30th From 11am-12pm Chinese American Museum, 238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616, Located on the 4th floor Join Dr. Li for a discussion based on her book “Transpacific Cartographies: Narrating theContemporary Chinese Diaspora in the United States” (Rutgers University Press, 2023), which examines how contemporary Chinese diasporic narratives […]
Behind the Strings: The Shanghai Quartet Documentary Film
Online EventCAMOC is hosting a free virtual screening and LIVE Q&A on Behind the Strings. This is a documentary film based on one of the outstanding string quartets on the world’s stage, The Shanghai Quartet. Learn about their lives and experience with stardom in China where Western classical music was once banned and punishable. The Quartet […]
FreeExhibit Opening – Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCAMOC presents “Sammy Yuen, Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66” from April 14, 2024 to September 28, 2024. Explore AAPI stories through line drawings, with four additional Chicago-specific drawings. Opening reception on April 14th from 2 pm-4 pm. Don’t miss this cultural journey!
FreeSpotlight Series Opening Reception – Linye Jiang: Undisclosed Location
CAMOC is pleased to present the first Spotlight Artist of 2025, Linye Jiang with Undisclosed Location. In this installation, Jiang’s work is a love letter to photography, focusing on overlooked, peripheral details in the landscape rather than grand, iconic scenes—poetic fragments that feel personal and familiar. By stepping into the frame and re-photographing their own work, […]
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Bluff City Chinese, A Documentary Film – Screening & Panel Q&A
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin CAMOC on Saturday, January 25, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM in the FL2 gallery space for a screening of Bluff City Chinese, A Documentary Film, followed by a panel Q&A. Runtime: 45 min Genre: Documentary Feature Language: English Bluff City Chinese is a powerful documentary following the intertwined journeys of two Chinese-American storytellers from different generations, who come together […]
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CAMOC Lunar New Year Party
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year at CAMOC! Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ticket Price: $8.88 Free Entry for Museum Members! Join us at our annual Lunar New Year Fair on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM for an afternoon of festivities. We will welcome the Year of […]
$8.88CAMOC Book Talk – Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin our first Book Talk event of the year on Wednesday, February 12, with Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong by Karen Fang. This event will feature a screening of short animated films by “Malt Adult” and a panel discussion with the author, moderated by Larry Lee. Explore the artistic legacy of Tyrus Wong, […]
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CAMOC – 24th Benefit Dinner: Celebrating 20 Years Strong, Building 20 Years More!
New Furama Restaurant 2828 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) invites you to attend the 24th Benefit Dinner: Celebrating 20 Years Strong, Building 20 Years More! We are hosting our annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at New Furama Restaurant from 6:00 to 10:00 PM, with doors opening at 5:00 PM. This year marks our 20th year, so join us as […]
$10 – $1300
