Permission to Fail: Asian American Art in Progress; an artist salon

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Event Details

Event: Permission to Fail: Asian American Art in Progress; an artist salon

Dates: Saturday, November 14 & Sunday, November 15, 2026

Venue: HAIBAYÔ Café, cafe will be open during performances

Address: 1132 W. Argyle Street, Chicago, IL

Admission: Tickets range from donation-based to $25. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Tickets now available: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ ticketing/permission-to-fail

Organizer: Asian American Arts Chicago

Community Partner: HAIBAYÔ Café

About Asian American Arts Chicago

Asian American Arts Chicago (AAAC) supports and amplifies artistic expression from the Asian American diaspora in Chicago. Founded in 2022, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit produces festivals and performances, and maintains a database of Asian American identified artists, makers, and performers to advance representation, equity, and opportunity. Its programs include the EVOLUTION Asian American Arts Festival, the Permission to Fail AAPI Artists Salon, and arts education in Chicago schools and workplaces. Learn more at www.aaac.art

About HAIBAYÔ Café

HAIBAYÔ Café is a community-centered cultural gathering space located in Chicago’s historic Asia on Argyle neighborhood. Rooted in a commitment to arts, culture, and community connection, the café provides a platform for local artists, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs through exhibitions, performances, workshops, and collaborative programming.

Working alongside HAIBAYÔ Cares, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to cultural preservation, creative placemaking, and community development, the café supports opportunities for intergenerational exchange, artistic expression, and meaningful cultural engagement. Learn more at www.haibayo.org

From Asian American Arts