chinese adoptee collective
a growing group of people adopted from china organizing events, sharing resources, and working towards liberation for our community.
events
a living list of events hosted by or in collaboration with cac in reverse chronological order ::
:: 2026 lunar new year pop up calendar ::
were popping up for lunar new year❣️ join us in collaboration with over a hand full of incredible aapi mahjong social groups, cafes, and shops across the united states to celebrate the holiday & play mahjong together. these events are OPEN TO ALL and ticket sales will help offset conference costs! we hope these events serve as an opportunity for as many of us as possible to connect more with chinese adoptee communities hyper locally.
please note :: all events notaflof (no one turned away for lack of funds) for cac community members! if ticket price is a barrier to entry & you are an adult (18+) adopted from china please send us an email asap @ chineseadopteecollective@gmail.com and we will connect you to the right coordinator! please be mindful that these events are to raise funds for our virtual fundraiser - only request financial assistance if it is absolutely necessary.
1. brooklyn ny at land to sea cafe - lunar new year 2026 - mahjong night celebration fundraiser! 2/17 (630-930pm) at 402 graham ave - tickets at landtoseanyc.com/events
2. seattle wa at reclaim clay collective with qtmahjong - qtmahjong lunar new year fundraiser edition! friday, february 20th - reclaim clay collective - 6-8pm - open to all! sliding scale tickets : $10-20 (notaflof - no one turned away for lack of funds) - tickets at https://partiful.com/e/qaAz45oMMGIR3A9iDcbR
note :: this event is byo tile set. folks attending are encouraged to bring their own mahjong tiles if they can!
3. milwaukee wi at kuumba cafe with mkemahjong social group - mkemahjong social group (est. 2024) lunar new year party! join us in celebrating the year of the fire horse and raise money to support chinese adoptee collective. feb 22 - 12-4pm. kuumba juice + coffee - 274 e keefe ave, milwaukee, 53212. $20 per person. rsvp at https://www.facebook.com/events/s/feb-22-lunar-new-year-mahjong-/2312026952570196/
4. philadelphia pa at chai nashta cafe - lunar new year 2026 mahjong game night! 2/25 - 6-10pm - $20 - celebration fundraiser. tickets at https://square.link/u/FhcW1gPt
note :: this event is byo tile set. folks attending are encouraged to bring their own mahjong tiles if they can!
5. chicago il at my modern oasis - lunar new year celebration fundraiser, mahjong - food & drink - $29, february 26 2026, 6-10p. tickets at https://www.mymodernoasis.com/shop/p/lunar-new-year-celebration-t-at-mmo
note :: this event is byo tile set. folks attending are encouraged to bring their own mahjong tiles if they can!
6. oakland ca at 13 orphans lounge - lunar new year mahjong & karaoke - celebration fundraiser! 2/26 - 6-10p - $22.22. tickets at https://www.exploretock.com/babas-house-13-orphans-oakland/event/588778/mahjong-karaoke-lny-celebration-fundraiser-for-chinese-adoptee-collective
:: 2025 conference debriefs - 07.20.2025 & 07.23.2025 ::
lets debrief :: because post conference hangover is real! meet with cac and other conference attendees to discuss pits and peaks of the weekend 💛
🗓️sunday july 20
⏰5 pm et
📍zoom - registration
🗓️wednesday july 23
⏰830 pm et
📍zoom - registration
* these debriefs are only for people who attended the conference. sign up for our newsletter and look out for more open virtual events for the community coming soon❣️
:: “CONTEXT” - the first closed* conference for people adopted from china - 06.27-29.2025 ::
more photo highlights ::
all | general info | program | faq/know-before-you-go | virtual fundraiser
chinese adoptee collective presents “CONTEXT,” the first closed* conference for people adopted from china
- who :: people (18 yo+) adopted from china
- when :: june 27-29 2025
- where :: in person at asian arts initiative, 1219 vine st, chinatown, philadelphia, pa 19107 (see “collective gems <3” google map for local community reccs!)
- how :: 100% grassroots volunteer and community organized. learn more about our virtual fundraiser to help offset conference costs here.
- cost :: pay what you can/no one turned away for lack of funds (pwyc/notaflof), our registration form has a sliding scale for attendees**
:: 2025 pre conference mixers 06.19.2025 & 06.22.2025 ::
attending the conference solo? have a last minute question about the conference? join us june 19 and 22 for two final zooms before the conference!* ask the organizers anything and break out into small rooms to make some connections ~
🗓️thursday june 19
⏰830 pm et
📍zoom - registration
🗓️sunday june 22
⏰5pm et
📍zoom - registration
* these mixers are only for people registered for the conference. sign up for our newsletter and look out for more open virtual events for the community coming soon❣️
:: lunar new year hang - 1.28.2025 ::
lets celebrate the lunar new year ❣️
join us jan 28th to ring in the chinese new year with a casual zoom hang out. bring some long noodles to eat for a long life, a digital game to share, or just yourself. come when you can and stay til whenever ~
🗓️tuesday jan 28th
⏰8:30p et / 5:30p pt
📍zoom - registration
:: town hall - 1.14.2025 ::
lets talk ❣️
because “it takes a village” – join us this month to discuss what 2025 looks like for chinese adoptee collective. we want to hear from you :: what do you want to see from us? how can we provide for our community? where are the opportunities for growth? come ready to brainstorm!
🗓️tuesday jan 14
⏰8:30p et / 5:30p pt
📍zoom - registration
use our feedback form to submit any questions you’d like us to discuss 📩 (anonymous or signed - link in bio)
cant make it? dont worry - we will take meeting notes and upload them to our website! chineseadopteecollective.com 💛
:: winter solstice discord hang - 12.21.2024 ::
lets celebrate the days finally getting longer again together ❣️
dec 21st at 8pm et in the discord hang out channel
🗓️saturday dec 21st
⏰8p et / 5p pt
📍chinese adoptee collective discord server
winter solstice is the darkest day of the year. the days following get longer and the nights shorter (aka more sunlight ☀️ and thats something we can all celebrate!) this will also be a good time to connect re: conference updates (registration will be open by then 👀) and check in again because we know these months can be tough for our community 💞)
:: virtual dinner party - 11.28.2024 ::
this time of year can be particularly tough so we’re having a closed* dinner party and you’re invited ❣️
join us nov 28 at 8pm et in the chinese adoptee collective discord server for a casual dinner party/mixer/community gathering. first half will be eating and chatting/second half will be virtual games – come through whenever and stay til you can 💛
🗓️thursday november 28th
⏰8p et / 5p pt
📍chinese adoptee collective discord server
cac acknowledges the history of thanksgiving, the atrocities committed against native americans and the theft of their land. learn what native land you occupy using this link :: https://native-land.ca/ and learn about the #landback movement here :: @urbanindigenouscollective @sogoreatelandtrust @i.queer
:: virtual meet/q&a - 10.28.2024 ::
join us oct 24th, 2024 at 8pm et to meet the people behind the chinese adoptee collective and ask us anything! we’re a small group of people adopted from china planning the first closed* conference for our community. this is your opportunity to connect if you have questions about us or the conference!**
*closed means only for people (adults 18+) adopted from china. no adoptive parents, partners, or general public.
**this meeting is only for people adopted from china. an faq doc will be uploaded to our website if you cannot attend the meeting.
faq from this meeting can be found here :: https://bit.ly/2025faq
* closed means only for adults (18+) adopted from china. no adoptive parents. no partners. no general public.
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