Celebrate HT Chen’s legacy in modern dance & Chinatown with Dian Dong, plus a “Needle and Thread” performance excerpt. Join us for an evening reflecting on the life and legacy of choreographer H.T. Chen, a cultural pillar of New York’s Chinatown, whose work bridged Asian traditions and American modern dance. Born in Shanghai, raised in […]
Step behind the scenes into the roots of Cantonese opera in America... Cantonese opera has been part of New York’s story for more than 170 years. Beginning in the 1850s, […]
Make your own paocai 泡菜! Taste preserved veggies, learn Chinese pickling traditions, and take home a jar from this hands-on workshop. This workshop includes a tasting of preserved vegetables from Chinatown and hands-on instruction on how to make paocai. You will go home with your own paocai guan (traditional Chinese pickling jar) filled with veggies & […]
Make your own paocai 泡菜! Taste preserved veggies, learn Chinese pickling traditions, and take home a jar from this hands-on workshop.
Festival Finale: live music, Victor Lin & Taiyo Na, and the MOONSquare art opening with a reception at Think!Chinatown. An evening of musical performances and a reception for the Moonsquare […]
Join us for an interactive storytelling workshop to explore Chinatown’s collective memory of everyday objects.Join T!C’s Storytelling Lead, Rochelle, for an interactive afternoon of stories to explore Chinatown’s collective memory of everyday objects. We’ll hear some of our neighbors’ memories for T!C’s Everyday Chinatown project – then get ready to share some of your own […]
Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon of conversation with Arlan Huang, Cal Hsiao and Siyan WongART DEFIANCE/ART DEFINES US: Finding voice under siegeHow can art spark reflection, resistance and social change? What can we as artists collectively do in these pivotal times? Join three multi-generational artists for a thought-provoking afternoon of conversation with slideshows and […]
It’s our last event of the year! Let’s celebrate the closing of MOONSquare exhibition with the silent auction.It’s our last event of the year! Let’s celebrate the closing of MOONSquare exhibition and the winter solstice. Our auction will end on the evening of the closing so be sure to check out all the amazing pieces […]
Focusing on wellness in 2026? Join us for our Winter Wellness workshop with Kamwo!In harmony with the winter, journey inward with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Experience the art of winter nourishment through black foods, herbal teas, and gentle rituals that strengthen the Kidneys, awaken inner warmth, and prepare your body for spring’s renewal — cultivating balance, […]
Book talk by Photographer Morris Lum, on his recently published book titled “Chinatowns: Tong Yan Gaai.” Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon book talk by Photographer Morris Lum, on his recently published book titled “Chinatowns: Tong Yan Gaai”, chronicling the rapid architectural & economic transformations of Chinatowns across Canada and the U.S. Following the book […]
Come greet your neighbors with freshly brewed tea, prosperity tray goodies, and more! Sarula Bao, our resident Lantern Artist this year, will lead an artmaking table to teach us how to make our own xiao bao ma (dumpling/ buns). Following the tradition of bringing gifts when visiting each other's homes, we ask you to bring […]
Practice your mahjong 麻將 skills with friendly games between friends and neighbors - all player levels welcome! For newbies and people who need brush-ups, we'll have mahjong coaches at three tables. For those coming ready to win, you can join the adult swim table. Tables are first come first serve with rotations every 30 minutes. […]