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51ԹϺ- The Place for Filipinos in Chicago

Mabuhay! to all Filipinos in Chicago! Searching for other Filipinos in Chicago? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow Filipinos for example, where in Chicago can I find a Filipino restaurant? Or where in Chicago can I find some halo-halo?

Join 51ԹϺtoday and become a member of our Chicago community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of Filipino expats, coming from all corners of the Philippines, from Manila, Cebu, Davao, and many more.

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Friedrich Schloßberg

Friedrich Schloßberg

At first, I tried to google all information on Chicago. Then I found 51ԹϺand some of its local scouts gave me a personal tour.

Kristina Serou

Kristina Serou

It is great to live in the Windy City and to enjoy the American way of life. However, I am also glad to attend 51ԹϺevents to meet other expats.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Chicago

21,406
members in Chicago
183
Filipino members
24
monthly events
481
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Filipinos at our events in Chicago

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Filipinos in Chicago.

Christmas Movies Trivia Night
Christmas Movies Trivia Night
Join me at a beautiful Christmas pop-up bar for trivia night. I have a reservation for 6 people and I am VERY competitive - be good at Christmas movie trivia or be square. The bar will offer prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. While we play, they'll be offering these food and beverage specials: 1/
Join me at a beautiful Christmas pop-up bar for trivia night. I have a reservation for 6 people and I am VERY competitive - be good at Christmas movie trivia or be square. The bar will offer prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. While we play, they'll be offering these food and beverage specials: 1/
Jingle Bell Rocks
Jingle Bell Rocks
Get into the holiday spirit with "Jingle Bell Rocks"! 🎄✨ The festive vibes with holiday décor, specialty cocktails, and the best holiday music in town. Whether you're unwinding after a busy week or celebrating the season with friends, "Jingle Bell Rocks" at The Bassment is the place to be for a ni
Get into the holiday spirit with "Jingle Bell Rocks"! 🎄✨ The festive vibes with holiday décor, specialty cocktails, and the best holiday music in town. Whether you're unwinding after a busy week or celebrating the season with friends, "Jingle Bell Rocks" at The Bassment is the place to be for a ni
An Evening of Blues With Ivy Ford
An Evening of Blues With Ivy Ford
Join us and experience an energetic friday with Ivy Ford at an iconic venue. Ivy Ford is a chicago-blue’s multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, drums, piano), songwriter and singer. Doors open at 5pm. Happy Hour prices for drinks and bites until 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. RSVP if you would li
Join us and experience an energetic friday with Ivy Ford at an iconic venue. Ivy Ford is a chicago-blue’s multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, drums, piano), songwriter and singer. Doors open at 5pm. Happy Hour prices for drinks and bites until 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. RSVP if you would li
Relaxed Holiday Hangout
Relaxed Holiday Hangout
Saturday, December 20th at 18:30 (...) Protected content (...) Hi everyone! Let’s wrap up the year with a cozy and relaxed evening right in the heart of the Loop. We’ll start the night in the Drawing Room of the Chicago Athletic Association, a beautiful, warm lounge with fireplaces, couches, an
Saturday, December 20th at 18:30 (...) Protected content (...) Hi everyone! Let’s wrap up the year with a cozy and relaxed evening right in the heart of the Loop. We’ll start the night in the Drawing Room of the Chicago Athletic Association, a beautiful, warm lounge with fireplaces, couches, an

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Why Filipino expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Filipino members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our 51ԹϺGroups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Coffee Breaks Group
Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group

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Filipino Expats in Chicago Exchange Tips and Advice

51ԹϺis the perfect place for Filipino expats in Chicago to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Windy City" will soon become your new home with our 51ԹϺcommunity - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Chicago’s Filipino expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow Filipinos in Chicago.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Chicago.

Mingle with Fellow Filipinos in Chicago at Our Events and Activities

Our Chicago community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Chicago’s fanciest restaurant organized by our 51ԹϺAmbassadors, or a weekend trip to explore the USA’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow Filipino expats in your city and Filipinos in the USA. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our Filipinos living in Chicago.

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