Sunset Chinese Cultural District

04/29/2026

Come celebrate AAPI heritage, entrepreneurship, and mental health at Rooted & Rising!

Welcome to Rooted & Rising: AAPI Heritage, Entrepreneurship, & Mental Health! Join us for an engaging event at the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation.

At the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, and community empowerment as we honor Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and National Small Business Month.

This event brings together a dynamic group of AAPI leaders, entrepreneurs, mental health professionals, and community advocates to share their journeys, challenges, and solutions for thriving in business while prioritizing mental health. Through candid conversations, networking, and resource sharing, we aim to spotlight the importance of wellness in the entrepreneurial space and build solidarity within our community. We will also feature five local AAPI-owned small businesses, offering attendees a chance to support, shop, and connect with inspiring vendors who are making an impact in our neighborhoods.

04/25/2026

🌿 Looking for something fun, meaningful, and hands on with friends or family during weekend?
Join us for our Dragon Boat Festival Workshop — where culture meets creativity, community, and connection.🎉
Dragon Boat Festival workshop is designed to introduce the meaning behind the Dragon Boat Festival in a way that feels interactive, engaging, and easy to connect with. Instead of just listening, you’ll experience the culture through hands-on activities and shared moments.
Get Excited For:❓👀
✨ Make your own zongzi🐉
✨ Learn the story behind the festival🔎
✨ Enjoy interactive games + WIN PRIZES🎁
✨ Spend quality time with friends & family🌸
Through this event, we hope to help teens and young families not only learn about tradition, but also understand why it still matters today, as a way to stay connected to culture, community, and each other.
Whether you’re exploring this tradition for the first time or reconnecting with your roots, this is a space to learn, create, and belong.
📍 Wah Mei School, 1555 Irving St, SF
📅 May 30, Saturday
⏰ Multiple sessions available
🎟️ Spots are limited! sign up now!
👉Registration link in bio!

04/20/2026

Two of our founding organizations are being featured at the next AAPI Empower Hour! 🌟💪🏼

AAPI Empower Hour is all about bringing together passionate people and AAPI nonprofits—whether you’re looking to volunteer, step into leadership, or simply learn more about the impactful work happening in our community.

These featured organizations have played a vital role in shaping our cultural district. From the very beginning, Wah Mei and ASIAN, Inc. have offered invaluable guidance, support, and vision to help our community grow and thrive.

Come connect, learn, and be inspired—meet incredible CBOs and professionals who are building meaningful change together.

👉 RSVP here: https://luma.com/zghnlvkh

04/14/2026

Spring cleaning season is here! 🌸🧹

Clear out those old documents safely at a free community shred event hosted by our friends at Sequoia Real Estate. Enjoy secure, hassle-free shredding—plus coffee and donuts while you wait! ☕🍩

Scan the QR code to reserve your timeslot today!

04/11/2026

One week away!

We're excited to participate in the Westside Housing Resource Fair! Find our table to help us envision what housing looks like for the west side!

This event is led by our friends at Self-Help for the Elderly and will be at the SF County Fair Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

04/10/2026

Did you hear?

We were one of 25 selected grantes for the 2026 Community Challenge Grants!

Thank you to the City Administrator's Office for putting this opportunity together.

This will have a powerful impact on our Sunset community by preserving and celebrating Chinese culture while fostering intergenerational connection and pride.

Through the Cultural Empowerment Program and the Sunset Night Market®, our community can share traditions, stories, and cultural practices, and bring their stories to life at the Sunset Night Market®, which also supports local economic vitality. This funding is essential to sustaining year-round cultural engagement, expanding accessible programming, and ensuring our community’s voices and heritage remain visible, vibrant, and thriving.

04/07/2026

We are so proud to be in community with Sunset YOUTH Services. They are a true reflection of what it means to be a Sunset neighbor and we're thrilled that Mission Local highlighted them in this story.

Cops, disgruntled residents and skeptical neighbors: Sunset Youth Services changed hearts and minds in the Westside over 34 years.

04/02/2026

Only 10 days left to vote for Sunset Night Market®! 🎉

We’re currently ranked #4 in the nation—so close to the top 3! Let’s make it happen together. Every vote counts 🙌

Show your support and cast your vote here:
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/sunset-night-market-san-francisco-california/

03/27/2026

Thank you guys so much for attending the 2026 Sunset Night Market! It was a pleasure to see everyone fill the space with their spirits, music, food, vendors, and laughter. The enthusiasm and cheer really brought it to life. We are so glad everyone showed up and had a blast!

We hope the Night Market taught you more about the culture and history of our neighborhood, and why we want to bring the community together.

Thank you again for attending the 2026 Sunset Night Market, we couldnt do this without you. Keep in touch for more!

Join us at our next Sunset Night Market on June 12th as we celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival!

03/27/2026

What does it take to create real change in a community? 🌱

At our recent Lunch & Learn, our monolingual Chinese community came together to explore how neighbors in the Excelsior/OMI organized, advocated, and made their voices heard—and what we can learn from their journey.

Through a collaborative visioning process, we also built a “community tree,” reflecting on what community means to us and what justice looks like in our everyday lives. 🌳

Huge thank you to PODER (SF) for leading such an inspiring and insightful training and for sharing your knowledge with us!

03/17/2026

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/sunset-night-market-san-francisco-california/

It's that time of year again! Vote for the Sunset Night Market for USA Today's Best Night Markets! Vote every day to get us to #1!

The Sunset Night Market covers seven blocks along Irving Street in San Francisco's Sunset District. This huge night market happens a few times a year in the summer and fall, with over 50 food booths and more than 100 art and retail vendors. There's plenty to amuse your kids, with carnival games and....

03/05/2026

From our friends at the SFMTA - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

The SFMTA is working to improve the N Judah between Duboce Portal and Ocean Beach to make service faster, more reliable, safer, and more accessible.

The N Judah carries about 35,000 riders daily. As it travels through Duboce Triangle, Cole Valley, and the Inner and Outer Sunset, the N Judah runs in the street and is often slow and unreliable. Potential improvements could focus on reducing travel times, improving safety, accessibility, and comfort, reducing crowding, and preparing for future capacity needs. Before we draft any proposals, we want to hear from you! If you ride the N Judah or live/work along the corridor, please scan the QR code or visit SFMTA.com/NJudahProject and take our survey to help shape the improvements.