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• SF Opera: Monkey King (thru Nov 30)

  • Start
    November 14, 2025
  • End
    November 30, 2025
  • Location
    War Memorial Opera House (301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102-4509) & Livestream

  

  Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, The Monkey King makes its much-anticipated world premiere at the War Memorial Opera House. This new, action-packed opera combines high-energy music and text with puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras to tell the tale of the Monkey King’s beginnings.

  The Monkey King is a beloved figure and has inspired countless interpretations in popular culture. A monkey born from stone, Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is determined to find immortality for his tribe. Many scoff at his aspirations, but he is set on proving them wrong with his signature cunning and charm. He wins every battle against legendary warriors, but the respect he longs for is always out of reach. What will it take for the gods to recognize him as an equal?

  Award-winning director Diane Paulus and puppeteer Basil Twist conjure up a whimsical world of gods, tricksters, superheroes, and rebels. Huang Ruo’s soaringly beautiful, energized score and David Henry Hwang’s incisive libretto blend traditional Chinese and contemporary Western styles into an extraordinary work that gives new voice to this enduring story. Carolyn Kuan makes her Company debut on the podium.

  NOTE: Livestreaming of The Monkey King is also available. There are also many opera preview events, workshops, and other community events (most are free) in celebration of the premiere of The Monkey King.

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• CHSA Bruce Lee Free Admission Day

  • When
    November 26, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CHSA Museum, 965 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

  

  Join the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) for their annual Free Admission Day on November 26, the eve of Bruce Lee's 85th birthday.

  Complimentary museum admission includes free access to the landmark We Are Bruce Lee: Under the Sky, One Family exhibition and the collaborative The Underground: We Love Bruce Lee art gallery. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the life and legacy of this Chinese American martial artist and actor, born in San Francisco Chinatown in 1940.

  Visitors can also enjoy special Thanksgiving Week discounts on items in the CHSA gift shop, including customized We Are Bruce Lee apparel and memorabilia.

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• CAH Museum Open

  • When
    November 29, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  Admission: Free

  For more information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

   

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• C100 Webinar: Findings of the Asian American Career Ceilings Survey (Dec 3 & Dec 11)

  • Start
    December 03, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    December 11, 2025
  •  
    3:45 PM
  • Location
    Online (via Zoom)

  

  Findings of the Asian American Career Ceilings Survey – 
  Part I on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 &
  Part II on Thursday, December 11, 2025
  Both sessions will be from 6 PM - 6:45 PM ET /
  3 PM - 3:45 PM PT | Online

  Join Committee of 100 (C100)’s Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative for a two-part series that unveils the findings from their Asian American Career Ceilings Survey. Part I will cover the key findings for the surveyed group as a whole. Part II will cover detailed breakdowns by gender, age group, seniority, and profession. They will also highlight respondents’ perspectives on solutions that companies, government agencies, and other institutions can implement to address career obstacles faced by Asian Americans, along with examples of incidents they experience.
  
  Peter Young, Chair of the Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative and Committee of 100 Member, will lead each part with a 30-minute presentation of the results, followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A.

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• CAH Museum Open

  • When
    December 06, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  Admission: Free
  

  For more information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

   

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• CHSA Book Talk with Nancy Rao: Inside Chinese Theater

  • When
    December 07, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CHSA Museum, 965 Clay St, San Francisco, CA

  

  Join the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) for their book talk with Nancy Rao on December 7.

  Chinese opera in America began in brick-and-mortar homes in San Francisco theaters such as Hing Chuen Yuen and the Donn Qui Yuen. But troupes had already followed Chinese immigrants to mining and railroad towns and across the American West. As Chinese theater became part of California and San Francisco culture, popular Chinese actors advocated for their art alongside appeals for civil rights.

  In her book Inside Chinese Theater, Author Nancy Yunhwa Rao excavates and contextualizes the important history of Chinese opera theater through personal diaries, newspapers, and artifacts, while examining the costumes, singing, staging, and storytelling that impacted mainstream reception and influenced how Chinese communities saw themselves. 
  
  Tickets*
  $15 general admission
  $28 admission + copy of the book
  *CHSA members receive discount as part of their membership

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• AARP Webinar: Mahjong 101

  • When
    December 10, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (via Zoom)

  Join the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)'s beginner-friendly online program and learn the basics of Mahjong, the classic and increasingly popular strategy game, with AARP California volunteer, Jeanne Wun.

  Whether you’re totally new or just need a refresher, learn how to play, score, win, and above all, enjoy the game. Let’s shuffle the tiles and begin!

  How to Join

  Sign in to your aarp.org account or create a free non-member account to register. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.

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• CHCP Celebrates Children's Heritage Holiday

  • When
    December 13, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum will be open from 12:00 to 3:45 pm during History Park Children's Heritage Holiday.

  History Park will transform into a winter wonderland from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at Children's Heritage Holiday at History Park! Enjoy festive activities, crafts, seasonal treats, and cultural performances that celebrate San José's diverse traditions. Meet Santa from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Celebrate the holidays with history, heritage, and joy!

  CHCP will be sharing Chinese winter solstice traditions and children's crafts for the holidays.
  

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  ADMISSION:  While the Museum is free, you must pay for admission to History Park for the Children's Heritage Holiday. Tickets can be purchased here.

  For more Museum information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

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• CAH Museum Open

  • When
    December 20, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  Admission: Free

  For more information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

   

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• CAH Museum Open

  • When
    December 27, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  Admission: Free

  For more information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

   

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• CHSA Book Talk with Gordon Chang: War, Race, and Culture

  • When
    February 07, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    CHSA Museum, 965 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108

  

  The Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) presents an in-depth program with scholar and author Gordon Chang, drawing from his recently released book, War, Race, and Culture, which spotlights 15 essays he published during his career. With a personal reflection on his life as an Asian American activist and scholar, this book covers a range of experiences and social issues ranging from racial attitudes of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Dwight Eisenhower; the history of Chinese Exclusion; the relationship of Chinese Americans and China; and Chinese American art history. Dr. Chang will share his life story and how it intersects with the development of the writing of Asian American history.

  Admission:
  $15 general admission
  $51 admission + copy of the book

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