Chinatown revival: food tours, festivals, hidden history
Key Questions
What new events and tours are part of the Chinatown revival?
New offerings include the Chinatown After Dark block party, a photo guide, a matcha tour, and the 'Forgotten Chinatown Basement' experience highlighting Lau Bun's kung fu school. A Women of Gold Rush walking tour also covers figures such as Ah Toy. These complement ongoing activities like dim sum, night markets, AAPI festivals, and Lion Dance performances.
What festivals are happening in North Beach and nearby areas this weekend?
The North Beach Festa Italiana runs October 22-24 and features Tony's Pizza, cannoli, and music. The Union Street Fest takes place the same weekend in Cow Hollow.
What hidden history is being highlighted in Chinatown tours?
The 'Forgotten Chinatown Basement' tour explores Lau Bun's kung fu school. The Women of Gold Rush walking tour focuses on figures like Ah Toy and other stories from that era.
Dim sum, night markets, AAPI fests, Lion Dance active. New: Chinatown After Dark block party, photo guide, matcha tour, 'Forgotten Chinatown Basement' (Lau Bun's kung fu school). Women of Gold Rush walking tour (Ah Toy, etc.). North Beach Festa Italiana this weekend (Oct 22-24) with Tony's Pizza, cannoli, music. Union Street Fest same weekend in Cow Hollow.