Community. Connection. Culture. Friendship.

AFU — Asians & Friends Untucked brings LGBTQ+ Asians, friends, partners, allies, and community members together through social, cultural, entertainment, and community experiences.

Join AFU

Uniting LGBTQ+ Asians and Allies with Pride and Joy

AFU – Asians & Friends Untucked is dedicated to fostering an inclusive space where LGBTQ+ Asians, their friends, and allies connect through culture, community, and celebration. Our mission is to inspire friendship, diversity, and acceptance through engaging events and supportive networks.

Communities & Partnerships

Uniting LGBTQ+ Asians With Friends And Allies

Join our vibrant community to celebrate diversity, find support, and connect through exciting events and meaningful friendships. Discover how you can get involved and make a difference today.

Upcoming Events

Celebrate Connection, Diversity, and Friendship

Discover how AFU brings LGBTQ+ Asians and allies together through vibrant cultural and social experiences.

Inclusive Community Events

Join engaging activities that foster belonging, celebrate identity, and build lasting friendships within a supportive network.

Regional Chapters and Networks

Connect locally with groups that reflect your community, offering tailored events and meaningful social opportunities.

Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities

Empower yourself by contributing your skills to help grow and enrich the AFU community in impactful ways.

Facts Matter

Rumors travel fast. Lies travel even faster.
AFU checks viral claims, questionable headlines, screenshots, political talking points, AI-generated content, and everyday misinformation to help our community separate fact from fiction — because bad information can have real-world consequences.

Get The Facts Straight

Celebrating Identity Through Vibrant Community Gatherings

Discover upcoming gatherings and activities designed to connect, inspire, and celebrate our diverse community through shared experiences.

A diverse group of friends stands in a movie theater lobby holding popcorn and drinks while chatting in front of a snack display.

Movie Outings

Weekly

Multiple Locations

Join for regular movie outings featuring everything from new releases and international films to classics, LGBTQ+ stories, and cult favorites. Come for the movie, stay for the conversation, and meet fellow community members who love film as much as you do.

A wooden table is filled with a variety of Asian dishes, including a steaming bowl of ramen, a bamboo steamer of dumplings, fresh spring rolls, and grilled meats cooking on a tabletop charcoal grill.

Restaurants Explorations

Biweekly

Multiple Locations

Discover Chicago’s food scene with AFU as we try restaurants ranging from neighborhood favorites to Asian cuisine, brunch spots, and special dining experiences. It’s a casual way to share good food, meet new people, and explore the city together.

A young man and woman laugh while singing karaoke in a living room in front of a television displaying a colorful game interface.

Online Karaokes

Monthly

Online

Sing from wherever you are during AFU’s online karaoke gatherings! Whether you’re a powerhouse vocalist, a shower singer, or just here to cheer everyone on, all voices and music styles are welcome. We will also try different apps to accommodate your mother languages.