The Empress of China, 838 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Program to start at 1pm)We invite you to bring your memories and imaginations for a joyous Community Open House at the historic Empress of China!&nbsp;CMAC was founded on the conviction that Chinatown has the agency to tell its own stories, and the community stewardship of the Empress of China building (838 Grant Ave) marks a vital step forward. Built in 1966, this historic landmark has long held the collective memories and celebrations of generations of local families. In 2026, CMAC returned the building to community ownership, and it is now evolving into a space for creativity, belonging, and San Francisco's future.&nbsp;Come celebrate, experience art, share stories, and help shape Grant Avenue into a vibrant cultural constellation.&nbsp;--- Program Highlights ---*Dream With Us*- This is the first of many community engagement events in CMAC's planning process to reimagine the Empress and arts and culture in Chinatown.&nbsp;- Come contribute to the collective memory of the space, meet the community, and share your ideas to shape the future of San Francisco.*The Living Room*- Explore the transformed first floor layout by Summer Mei Ling Lee, featuring dedicated spaces for connection alongside curated activations.- Archival Project &amp; Community Art: Archival projections by Lenore Chinn, Anna Eng, and Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). Community photography project by Stephan Xie.- Art &amp; Wellness: RAMS, Inc. clinicians and artist Caryl Kientz of Shadow Light Productions, featuring hands-on shadow puppets.- Blessings and Performances: Mike Ballenger, First Nations Drumming, Buddhist chanting and blessing by Ven. Ta Chun Shih (Miu Kuang Temple, SF) and Ven. Yanmi Shi (Guanyin Meditation Center, Alameda), Young Woman's Choral Projects, Lion Dance ME, musical performance by Alice Lui, and traditional couplets by Chong Shan Guan - Cultivating Benevolence Studio.RSVP at https://www.cmacsanfrancisco.org/empress-reimaginedFree and Family-Friendly!Presented by Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative (CMAC).

Local Event: Empress Re-Imagined: Community Open House

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Empress Re-Imagined: Community Open House

Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Program to start at 1pm)We invite you to bring your memories and imaginations for a...

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Experience the vibrant colors, flavors, and warm hospitality of Türkiye and the Turkic world at this incredible two-day celebration. Join thousands of visitors for live music, traditional dance, arts, and delicious food in the heart of San Francisco.&nbsp; SEPTEMBER&nbsp;12 and SEPTEMBER&nbsp;13, Embarcadero Plaza, 11:00AM-06:00PM

Local Event: The 3rd San Francisco Turkish Festival

The 3rd San Francisco Turkish Festival

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St. George Orthodox Church

<h3>A Taste of Greece &amp; the Middle East Comes to Rohnert Park!</h3>
Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, live music, dancing, culture, and community!&nbsp;
The 17th Annual Greek &amp; Middle Eastern Festival returns to Rohnert Park on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, from Noon–8 PM at St. George Orthodox Church.
Come hungry and enjoy an incredible selection of authentic Greek and Middle Eastern favorites, including gyros, shawarma, falafel, hummus, kabobs, baklava, knafeh, loukoumades, and more! 😋
But there’s much more than great food!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC &amp; ENTERTAINMENT • Alan George — Live Saturday • Helios Greek Band — Live Sunday • Flowers of the Nile Band — Sunday, 5–7 PM
💃 Traditional music, dancing &amp; cultural performances 🛍️ International Marketplace &amp; boutiques 🎨 Henna and family-friendly activities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family 🚗 FREE ADMISSION &amp; FREE PARKING
Whether you’re celebrating your Greek or Middle Eastern heritage, discovering these cultures for the first time, or simply looking for a great weekend outing, come EAT. DRINK. DANCE. CELEBRATE!
📅 Saturday &amp; Sunday, September 12–13, 2026 ⏰ Noon–8 PM both days 📍 St. George Orthodox Church 7311 College View Dr., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
<h3>Follow the Festival!</h3>
🌐 Website: <a href="https://www.stgeorgerp.org/festival?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stgeorgerp.org/festival</a> ▶️ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stgeorgerp?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@stgeorgerp</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stgeorgefestival?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@stgeorgefestival</a> 👍 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgefestival?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">St. George Festival</a>
Bring your family and friends and experience a vibrant weekend of food, music, culture, and community in Rohnert Park!
Come for the food. Stay for the music. Celebrate the culture!

Local Event: 17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival

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17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival

A Taste of Greece & the Middle East Comes to Rohnert Park!
Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, live music,...

The Berkeley Lodge #270 invites everyone&nbsp; to celebrate with us the 100th anniversary of the Berkeley Lodge Hall at OddBall 2026 – Costume Ball &amp; Zydeco Dance Party, featuring Northern California’s Funky Gators. Costumes are optional, but a “1926” costume contest will offer prizes for Best Costume/Couple, Oddest Costume, and best costume representing the OddFellows values of Friendship, Love, and Truth.
All are welcome—please share this invitation!
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. |&nbsp;Doors open at 4 p.m. Where: Berkeley Lodge #270 Grand Hall, 2288 Fulton Street (2nd Floor), Berkeley, CA 94704 Tickets –Advance tickets: $10 for Odd Fellows, $15 General AdmissionTickets at the door: $15

Local Event: ODDBALL 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

ODDBALL 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

The Berkeley Lodge #270 invites everyone  to celebrate with us the 100th anniversary of the Berkeley Lodge Hall at OddBall 2026...

Faction Brewing

Oktoberfest at Faction means a knotty, wickedly fun Grainbakers pretzel night. Shape your own spent grain dough, take home hot, golden pretzels baked on-site, and learn the secrets to dreamy beer cheese and dipping mustard. Easy parking &amp; San Francisco's most perfect sunset.
 
This class is hands-on learning, making and baking fun!
<ul><li>Learn rolling and shaping pretzels</li><li>Make your own creations - traditional or make fun shapes!</li><li>Participate in our pretzel shape-to-bake steps and method</li><li>How to make hot cheddar cheese pub dip for your pretzels</li><li>Eat some pretzels, mustard and hot beer cheese right in class! </li></ul>

Each ticket holder will leave class with:
<ul><li>Ready-to-eat hot soft pretzels and a few pretzels ready to freeze when you get them home.</li><li>Recipe cards for the Grainbakers Soft Pretzels, Grainbakers Hot Cheddar Cheese Dip and our Pretzel Dipping mustard</li><li>A new dough cutter/bench scraper</li></ul>More info on the class link<a href="https://www.grainbakers.com/event-details-registration/soft-pretzel-workshop-san-francisco" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grainbakers.com/event-details-registration/soft-pretzel-workshop-san-francisco</a>

Local Event: Soft Pretzel Making

Soft Pretzel Making

Oktoberfest at Faction means a knotty, wickedly fun Grainbakers pretzel night. Shape your own spent grain dough, take home hot,...

Golden Gate Park

Join the San Francisco Flagship Walk For Alopecia to shine a light on alopecia areata, raise funds, and build a supportive community. Together, we can drive progress and create hope for the nearly 7 million Americans living with this autoimmune disease.

Local Event: Walk For Alopecia

Walk For Alopecia

Join the San Francisco Flagship Walk For Alopecia to shine a light on alopecia areata, raise funds, and build a supportive...

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