Lee Collective

I founded Lee Collective in 2021 as a space where my identity as a queer Asian American Chicagoan informs every project, turning lived experience into larger artistic reflections. It’s a hub for collaboration, creative freedom, and cultural connection — where community, history, and artistry come to life.

I work alongside other collectives, artists, and lead a small team of innovative designers and producers to bring events to life, from large-scale celebrations and workshops to elevated club nights and immersive experiences.

Lee Collective

Xiao Mei 小妹

Xiao Mei 小妹

Xiao Mei 小妹 is Lee Collective’s most freeform club series—centering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander DJs and bringing Eastern sounds into Chicago’s nightlife. The name Xiao Mei comes...

Xiao Mei 小妹

Xiao Mei 小妹 is Lee Collective’s most freeform club series—centering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander DJs and bringing Eastern sounds into Chicago’s nightlife. The name Xiao Mei comes...

Mahjong Club 麻將隊

Mahjong Club 麻將隊

Mahjong Club is a collaboration between Lee Collective and Synchronized Swimming, blending community, culture, and connection into an exclusive yet welcoming "Secret Society" experience. Rooted in tradition but shaped by...

Mahjong Club 麻將隊

Mahjong Club is a collaboration between Lee Collective and Synchronized Swimming, blending community, culture, and connection into an exclusive yet welcoming "Secret Society" experience. Rooted in tradition but shaped by...

Year of the Snake 蛇年

Year of the Snake 蛇年

Lee Collective’s Year of the Snake celebration sold out in just 4 days, drawing over 350 attendees for a night where Asian tradition met Chicago’s love for house music. The...

Year of the Snake 蛇年

Lee Collective’s Year of the Snake celebration sold out in just 4 days, drawing over 350 attendees for a night where Asian tradition met Chicago’s love for house music. The...

Year of the Dragon 龍年

Year of the Dragon 龍年

A community-focused celebration that started in 2021 and found even more success in 2022, where we lifted and shifted the wins of our first Lunar New Year party and propelled...

Year of the Dragon 龍年

A community-focused celebration that started in 2021 and found even more success in 2022, where we lifted and shifted the wins of our first Lunar New Year party and propelled...

Secret Garden 禁園

Secret Garden 禁園

Teaming up with The Robey Hotel and Synchronized Swimming, Lee Collective curated an immersive celebration of Chicago's cultural tapestry. Blurring the lines between day-party and artist showcase, our venue became...

Secret Garden 禁園

Teaming up with The Robey Hotel and Synchronized Swimming, Lee Collective curated an immersive celebration of Chicago's cultural tapestry. Blurring the lines between day-party and artist showcase, our venue became...

520 五二零

520 五二零

A cultural celebration held at a private underground venue, channeling Chicago’s massive house and techno scene to celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day. “520” is phonetically similar to “I Love You” in...

520 五二零

A cultural celebration held at a private underground venue, channeling Chicago’s massive house and techno scene to celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day. “520” is phonetically similar to “I Love You” in...

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