Sip & Speak #7: Letβs Play π²π°π·π―π΅π¨π³
βJoin us for Sip & Speak #7: Letβs Play, a casual mid-afternoon of games, crafts, and connection featuring favorites from across Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cultures!
βπ² Gong-gi π°π·
π Mahjong π¨π³
βͺοΈ β«οΈ Go - led by Wicker Park Go Club
Karuta π―π΅ - led by JASC (Japanese American Service Committee)
βοΈ Korean Paper Star Folding
βWhether you already know how to play or have never heard of these games before, come learn something new, challenge your friends, and meet fellow language and culture lovers along the way.
βCome solo or bring your friends! Youβll have plenty of opportunities to play together, practice your language(s), and connect with new people in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
βAll language levels are welcome π¬ From complete beginners to native speakers, everyone can play either fully in their target languages or in English with a few new words thrown in!
βCan I bring my own games? Yes! If you want to practice speaking Chinese, Japanese, or Korean using familiar games, feel free to bring your own! (Uno, Jenga, Catan, all your faves).
βποΈ FREE ENTRY (suggested donation $10). Donations are optional but always appreciated and help us keep putting on more Sip & Speak events!
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3β6 PM
π Gangnam Market (1001 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642)
βπ Parking: In case you're driving, parking is free for the first 90 minutes at the garage connected to Gangnam Market (entrance off N Morgan St). Street parking is also available. Find a visual of the parking situation here:
βhttps://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17984027363396685/
βOtherwise, just get off the Chicago Blue Line stop and walk on over.
π Food & drinks: The Gangnam Market food court will be open, so boba, ramen, sushi, and snacks will be available for purchase during the event.
βCome hangout and maybe learn a new game youβll be obsessed with for a while π²
βThere will also be a raffle during the event! Stay tuned π
βIf you have any questions, DM us at @sipandspeak.chi