THIS WEEKEND: Mahjong + The Chinese Mayor + Gain Wah Block Party
3 back-to-back community events in Chinatown this weekend
There are so much exciting community-focused events in Chinatown this weekend! Don’t let the censors get in their way!
Tomorrow (Sat, Sept 7), we’re hosting Chinatown Summer Outdoor Mahjong and Movie Night featuring “The Chinese Mayor” film:
This is Chinatown Together’s last outdoor film night this summer, so don’t miss it. We’re also featuring:
Mahjong with instruction or free play
Chinese unicorn Hakka kirin dance performance and mini lessons with @kirin.rising
William’s Library (expanded edition) where you can thrift community goods
Vintage Vinyls by DJ Harsh
Sticky buns from Zhao Mah Bakery (first come first served and prioritized for seniors!)
Short Film Screening: Sid Chow Tan film archives presented by Byron Peters (7pm start): Watch a collection of archival footage about Chinatown and DTES activism from late community activist and filmmaker Sid Chow Tan.
Feature Film Screening: The Chinese Mayor (2015, English + Mandarin with subtitles): A captivating biography of the Chinese Mayor Geng Yanbo of Da Tong who demolishes 140,000 homes for economic growth and tourism, and the public protests that follow.
As summer rolls to a close, let’s enjoy the summer sun once more, TOGETHER (even if there’s people who don’t want us to)! 🫶🏼🌞
TONIGHT (Sept 6, 7pm): Chinatown Fall Movie Nights featuring Everything Will Be
Our friends at Chinatown Today is bringing three free film screenings to Chinatown this fall at Massy Arts Society (23 East Pender)!
Today’s film screening is:
September 6: Everything Will Be (2014)
Local filmmaker Julia Kwan’s documentary, Everything Will Be celebrates ten years this year. The film captures Chinatown in flux, a crossroads for our community’s cultural and physical landscapes. While the Chinatown of a decade ago might not look all that much like Chinatown today, we still face many of the same issues and share the same passion for our community.
SUNDAY (Sept 7, 12pm): Gain Wah Block Party
Our friends at the Keefer Rooms SRO tenants, Gain Wah Steering Committee, and the Downtown Eastside Community Land Trust is hosting the 2nd annual Keefer Rooms and Gain Wah Block Party.
There will be music, Chinese unicorn kirin dancing, food and much more. Celebrate community ownership and food sovereignty!
WHEN: Sun, Sept 8, 12-4pm
WHERE: 222 Keefer St
Upcoming Chinatown Events
Chinatown Today Fall Movie Nights - Chinatown Today
Chinatown Mahjong and Movie Night featuring “The Chinese Mayor” (Sat, Sept 7 4pm, Chinatown Memorial Plaza) - Chinatown Together
Fire Dragon Festival (Sat, Sept 14) - Fire Dragon Festival
Big Fight in Little Chinatown filming screening at KPU Surrey (Sept 19 2pm) - KDocsFF x Chinatown Together
Big Fight in Little Chinatown filming screening at KPU Richmond (Sept 27 3pm) - KDocsFF x Chinatown Together