EVOLUTION
Asian American Arts
Festival
- DANCE
- COOKING
- IMPROV
- ACTING
- ARTS
- FILM
- MUSIC
- WRITING
- COMEDY
- CRAFTS
- MAKERS
Lookingglass Theatre
May 2–3, 2026
EVOLUTION
Asian American Arts Festival
The Future of AAPINH Creativity is Here
Celebrate transformation and experience the creative power of over 125 artists and performers at EVOLUTION. From explosive performances, fine art, and independent film to a curated food and craft marketplace, join us in celebrating the growing legacy of Asian American, Pacific Island, Native Hawaiian AAPINH artistry.
EVOLUTION takes over the historic Lookingglass Theatre at 163 Pearson St in Chicago, IL. Plan your trip here.
Downstairs
Lobby
Upstairs Theatre + Lobby
May 2, Day 1
- 12-8PM
May 3, Day 2
- 10AM-6PM
Interactive arts in the Upstairs Lobby
Saturday: Listen to ceramic sound vessels from artist + vendor Henna Zamurd Butt
Sunday: Make a pop-up book with puppet artist Jaerin Son
Support EVOLUTION
Support EVOLUTION!
Team EVOLUTION
Mia Park
Executive Producer
Seoyoung Park
Producer
Anthony Nguyen
Selection Committee
Jigar Shah
Selection Committee
Chih-Jou Cheng
Selection Committee
Ji Yang
Selection Committee
Christina Seo
Volunteer Coordinator
Christine Lee
Audience Experience Manager
Amanda Tancioco Rokosz
Stage Manager
Kelly Ngo
Photographer
Aimee Alker
Vendor Manager
Ryan Anderson
Corporate Sponsorship
Fredo Aguilar
Production Stage Manager
Charles Wichmann
Production Manager
Dezareé Negrete
Photobooth Manager
Gabriela Santiago
Social Media
Lily Lourigan
Assistant Producer
Tae Heum Yeon
Artist Liaison
Merlo Media
Thank you to our sponsors
Collaborators
ASL interpretation available upon request.
Email: hello@aaac.art