BeChinatown

BeChinatown Our coalition of community leaders, residents, merchants, property owners, and San Francisco Natives - working together on a common vision to BE CHINATOWN.

OUR MISSION:
Bring Community Back to Chinatown
Enliven the streets, by lighting the way. Create economic opportunities. Hoping for Change doesn't Change how things are -
Include all stakeholders to impact change. Navigate the complexities by organizing as a coalition
Attempting to make an impact
TOGETHER
Our Chinatown from yesteryear, to today, and for tomorrow. We welcome you to stay and enjoy our culture and community. Notice the uniqueness that makes our Chinatown just BE.

05/06/2026

See you this Friday, May 8, 2026 for the first BeChinatown Night Market of the year!

04/22/2026

🗣️🗣️ PSA: Community Announcement in SF Chinatown + BeChinatown Night Market + Aunt Lily. 🫶

Thank you to ALL the volunteers for making us the best night market in the nation, AGAIN. See you Friday, May 8 from 5-9p!


Rotary Club of SF Chinatown





Hi everyone! As you may know, BeChinatown Night Market was voted "Best Night Market" in the country in 2025 by USA TODAY...
03/17/2026

Hi everyone! As you may know, BeChinatown Night Market was voted "Best Night Market" in the country in 2025 by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Once again, we have been nominated for 2026 and WE NEED YOUR HELP to defend our title!

Please consider voting at the link below TODAY and EVERY DAY until Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8:59a PT in support of the BeChinatown Night Market! We are all-volunteer run and do it in support of our amazing, historic San Francisco Chinatown, its residents and small businesses. Plus we know you love getting' down on Grant Avenue 😁

Thanks for your support and hope to see you in May!

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






San Francisco's famous Chinatown hosts a night market on the second Friday of every month, transforming Grant Avenue into a party zone filled with Chinese food booths supporting local restaurants, live music, and lion dances that enthrall the large crowds. Be sure to try the pork baos, egg rolls, no...

TONIGHT. San Francisco Chinatown. 5-9p. Free and open to all. See you there!
02/04/2026

TONIGHT. San Francisco Chinatown. 5-9p. Free and open to all.

See you there!

Big Game 🏈 meets Lunar New Year 🧧Chinatown Lunar New Year Block Party  Feb 4 | 5 to 9 PM | Grant Avenue SFMusic. Culture...
01/28/2026

Big Game 🏈 meets Lunar New Year 🧧

Chinatown Lunar New Year Block Party
Feb 4 | 5 to 9 PM | Grant Avenue SF

Music. Culture. Food. Community.
DJ E Rock • Ylona Garcia • Kristi Yamaguchi • Dion Lim

Special appearance by 49ers legend Jesse Sapolu

Free and open to the public

Official Bay Area Host Committee Super Bowl LX event

BeChinatown’s 6th annual Christmas on Waverly Place.🎄Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.FREE FUN to celebrate the holida...
12/11/2025

BeChinatown’s 6th annual Christmas on Waverly Place.

🎄Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

FREE FUN to celebrate the holiday season in community. It’s our final event before the end of the year. Come and join us!

10/08/2025

Our first BeChinatown Night Market for 2025 was in May. This Friday, October 10 is the sixth and FINAL Night Market of the year. We are so grateful to all who helped make this happen for a second straight season and for everyone who has come out to support our community 🥹❤️

⏰ 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Grant Avenue. Get all your FAVE Asian foods: dim sum 🥟, pastries 🥮, boba 🧋& more! Plus, mahjong 🀄️, karaoke 🎤, beer 🍺 & wine 🍷 gardens.

Main stage live band: Groove Foundation
Summer of Music

BeChinatown x Metallica. The collaboration we never thought could happen... but it is!!! Come to Chinatown this Saturday...
06/19/2025

BeChinatown x Metallica. The collaboration we never thought could happen... but it is!!! Come to Chinatown this Saturday, June 21 for a double film feature on the legendary band at The Great Star Theater, tickets still available for now. And while you are at it, support small businesses close to the theater with special BeChinatown deals that day between 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

https://www.instagram.com/metallica/p/DLDS1R1pTaB/?hl=en&img_index=1

Never thought BeChinatown would ever collab with… Metallica?? But here we are! Metallica is having a concert at Levi’s S...
06/17/2025

Never thought BeChinatown would ever collab with… Metallica?? But here we are! Metallica is having a concert at Levi’s Stadium this Friday, June 20 and a movie double feature in Chinatown at the Great Star this Saturday, June 21.

"BECHINATOWN DEALS
Several local businesses in San Francisco's famous Chinatown neighborhood are ready to welcome the Metallica Family with open arms by offering specials or discounts.

Pop in to the below participating 'BeChinatown' establishments on June 21 from 5 PM - 9 PM and let them know you're there for the 'BeChinatown' deal."

Movie tickets still available at Great Star. For details on the deals, go to the link below and scroll down to “BeChinatown Deals” for a full list.

See you Saturday in Chinatown!

Get details on Metallica's upcoming concert at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on June 20, 2025, and check back after the show to get the setlist, see photos and watch videos from the gig.

TOMORROW, FRIDAY JUNE 13. BeChinatown Night Market. You don’t want to miss it!!📍5 blocks of Grant Avenue between Califor...
06/12/2025

TOMORROW, FRIDAY JUNE 13. BeChinatown Night Market. You don’t want to miss it!!

📍5 blocks of Grant Avenue between California & Pacific Sts
⏰ 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
🎉 Lion dancers, local eats 🥟, drinks🧋, shopping
🎤 LIVE band Git With It at main stage on Jackson St.
🍺 Beer garden between California & Sacramento Sts.

BONUS! Merchants around Chinatown will have special deals and discounts for those who come by their business and mention “BeChinatown.” For more information and a list of these specials, visit bechinatown.org or scan the QR code on the poster.

Dress warm tomorrow night!

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127 Waverly Place
San Francisco, CA
94108

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