Take in the splendor of City Hall while shopping for your friends, family and yourself! The annual Small Business Week City Hall pop-up shop is a great place to find a gift for Mother's Day, the graduate, a special gift, or a tasty treat. Featuring goods from over 45 local makers!

This event is part of Shop Dine SF, a campaign for San Franciscans to spend shopping dollars in a City called home.

Hosted by the San Francisco Office of Small Business, as part of San Francisco Small Business Week.

The Nikkei Matsuri Foundation is a registered nonprofit public benefit charity organized under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Founded in 1978, our mission is “To perpetuate the Japanese American experiences, cultural customs, and traditions.”

We do this in part by hosting the annual Nikkei Matsuri Festival in San Jose Japantown, providing a forum for sharing cultural exhibits and performances as well as opportunities for many community-based charities to raise funds through cultural food-based sales in the ever-popular Food Court.

Additionally, through our partnership with the City of San Jose and the Friends of the Japanese Friendship Garden, we are the official Adopt-a-Park sponsors of the Japanese Friendship Garden located on Senter Road in San Jose.

🎉 Homie SF’s 3rd Birthday Party – Let’s Celebrate! 🎉

We can’t believe it’s been 3 years already! 🥹 To celebrate, we’re throwing our very FIRST little party to thank you — the amazing homies who’ve supported us from the start 🫶🏻 This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without your love and support, so we want to spend the day hanging out, eating some delicious food from our favorite restaurant Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie, jamming to great music, and just soaking in the good vibes together 🥳

It’s a casual, no-pressure hangout to appreciate the community that’s made this journey so special. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or just recently joined the Homie SF community, we want to celebrate with you! 🤩

Come for the food, stay for the fun, and let’s make some memories with our homies who made it all happen. Can’t wait to see you there! 💖

✨ A special birthday giveaway will be happening at this party too! It’ll be a automatic entry once you check-in ✨

Get ready the Bay's Cutest and TASTIEST Marketplace is heading to Sunnyvale! Bringing the Bay's best food, drinks, anime, kawaii, and of course all things CUTE!

You don't want to miss out on all the amazing Harajuku Food Vendors serving up authentic Filipino, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Middle Eastern, Mexican, and more!! We have something to satisfy everyone's taste buds! Savor the Bay Area's TASTIEST foods & drinks!

Also, we can't forget Harajuku is where Japanese art, anime, and ICONIC CUTE CHARACTERS come to life! Fans of Studio Ghibli, Labubu, Pokémon, Naruto, Sailor Moon, and all your favorite Japanese nostalgic characters 💕😸🎀 this is your dream event!

FIRST 150 attendees receive a FREE Exclusive Harjuku Foodie Fest tote! The first 50 attendees also receive a FREE Exclusive Harajuku t-shirt and goodie box!

*Must sign up on Eventbrite to receive.

❤️The Bay's Cutest Marketplace is throwing the ultimate VALENTINE’S Marketplace!❤️

Harajuku Chocolate Fest is being featured at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord on Saturday, Feb 15th for all the hearts and homies out there wanting to celebrate Valentines and CHOCOLATE at The Bay’s Cutest Marketplace!

💕🎀Fans of Studio Ghibli, Labubu, Pokémon, Sailor Moon, and everyone's favorite ICONIC Japanese cute characters this event is for you!

We aren't just The Bay's Cutest Marketplace. We're also the TASTIEST🤩! Along with having all the cutest merch get your taste buds ready for some of the Bay's tastiest food selections at our Kawaii Food Court! We will have amazing food you won't find anywhere else along with all of your favorite iconic cute characters that will be showcased!

🎁*THE FIRST 150 ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A FREE LIMITED EDITION HARAJUKU CHOCOLATE TOTE! PLUS FIRST 50 ALSO RECEIVE A FREE HARAJUKU GOODIE BAG AND AN EXCLUSIVE HARAJUKU CHOCOLATE FEST TSHIRT ($40 value!)! *Must show Eventbrite Ticket to receive.

What are you waiting for? Tickets available on Eventbrite! This is one experience you and your whole family will love! 😜

WE INVITE ONE AND ALL TO COME AND ENJOY HOLIDAYS ON TARAVAL, A FESTIVE CELEBRATION OF TARAVAL ST FEATURING POP’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING, SHOPPING, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY FUN!

Join the People of Parkside Sunset, the Sunset Chinese Cultural District and Sunset Mercantile on Friday, December 13, from 4 PM-8 PM for a very special collaborative celebration of the small businesses, community and culture on and around Taraval Street! Activities include the Annual Tree Lighting at McCoppin Square, performances, art and games along with a pop-up marketplace of local makers, merchants and organizations! 

Be sure to explore all of the unique shops and restaurants of Taraval St. as many will be offering exciting in-shop events and specials that day all the way down to Ocean Beach!

​Dokkaebier’s Second Annual Holiday Market 🎄🎅

​Get into the holiday spirit with Dokkaebier’s Second Annual Holiday Market! 🎁🎉 - Free Entry!

​Join us on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 3 PM to 8 PM at our taproom for an unforgettable evening dedicated to showcasing Asian-inspired, Asian-owned, and Bay Area-focused small businesses.

​With 10 unique vendors offering everything from artisan crafts to delicious treats, our market is the perfect opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting the local community🛍️✨

​Explore a diverse selection of handmade goods and specialty items, all thoughtfully curated to highlight the creativity and passion of Bay Area makers.

​Shop local, savor a Dokkaebier brew 🍻, and enjoy the festive atmosphere as we celebrate the season together🎅🎶

​📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

​🕒 Time: 3 PM - 8 PM

​📍 Location: Dokkaebier Taproom

​Mark your calendars and come out to support small businesses while finding the perfect holiday gifts! 🎄🎁✨

​Participating Local Businesses👇🏼👀

​Caoculator - Oakland based muralist + maker specializing in printmaking, polymer clay and photography.

​Homie SF - Expect adorable stickers, keychains and merchandise inspired by personalized art + creativity.

​Hot Boi Chili - Founded in the pandemic, the brand was founded by chili enthusiasts who created the perfect flavorful chili oil.

​Bojagi Home Decor - An eco-conscious lifestyle brand inspired by the Korean tradition of bojagi fabric wrapping.

​Shawana Chan - Illustrator and designer based out of Oakland, CA. Mixed media art is inspired by her love for food and childhood nostalgia.

​Volcano Kimchi - A San Francisco based company that produces vegan and organic kimchi, sauces and other specialties.

​Oodaalolly Chocolate - Discover a modern Filipino twist to classic Swiss chocolate, crafting delightful confections that bring happiness to each bite.

​Anna Kim Pastry - A unique selection of homemade Korean-inspired pastries crafted with traditional flavors, based out of Oakland, CA

​Hippie Chai - Founded in 2023, offers vegan, authentic and affordable vegan instant chair blends crafted for those seeking all-natural and convenient options.

​Josu Salt - Artisanal salts inspired by Korean cuisine, rooted in generations of family, history and a community united by tradition.

Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift for loved ones or just want to treat yourself, sip on a cocktail and shop your heart away at our merry marketplace. Support small businesses and find one-of-a-kind treasures from a diverse selection of local vendors curated in collaboration with the NightLife team and SF Bazaar.

NorCal UVSA Summit is an annual leadership conference in which we convene our family of young professionals, Vietnamese community members and allies, and leaders like you to collaborate in advancing the interests of Vietnamese youth in order to build a stronger Vietnamese community at home and abroad. NorCal UVSA Summit is a three-day, two-night weekend of learning, exploring, giving, and growing personally and professionally through our workshops, family competitions, and community engagement.

The summit venue is at Santa Clara University this year.

🛍️ 11/21, 11 AM - 2 PM: Small Business Market
Shop local! Candles, stickers, desserts, and more unique finds. Stay tuned to find out who's coming!

Everyone's entitled to one good scare–serve up your spookiest looks for Halloween at NightLife. Featuring frightful drag performances by Oaklash .

Nightlife is supported by Local Motion ® Vodka Sodas , light, refreshing, and simply made with vodka, carbonated water, and natural flavors. Grab Local Motion ® at all bars throughout NightLife this year.

Destination Nihonmachi: A Night in SF Japantown is designed to revitalize Japantown by providing the merchant corridor and entrepreneurs with revenue opportunities and offering an immersive experience of authenticity and discovery for our Japantown community, our displaced families, and visitors from San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.  

The event will activate the commercial corridor on Post Street between Laguna and Buchanan Streets with retail vendors, live entertainment, and will bring together visitors, the existing Japantown Community, and our Western Addition neighbors to celebrate moving Japantown forward for our next generation.

Nihon-jin machi “Japan people’s town” was how early Japanese residents named their cultural community from 1920 - 1942. The first Japanese immigrants settled in the South of Market near Stevenson and Jesse Streets, and were forced to relocate after the 1906 Earthquake to the Western Addition area. In its new location, “Nihonmachi” Japantown came alive as a dense culturally vibrant urban 40-block neighborhood with services, commercial and social institutions to support a community where Japanese people could fully express their cultural identity as Japanese in America. The Western Addition was an ethnic enclave of immigrant minority communities where the boundaries of neighborhoods blurred, bringing together the rich diversity of cultures that San Francisco is known for today.

Destination Nihonmachi will immerse you in the Japantown of today, as if it were a main transit stop on a Shinkansen train line in Japan - a destination of a district steeped in culture, community and arts. Navigate the streets, explore the neighborhood, and see where the night takes you.

Sproul Visibility Day, an annual event on Larry Itliong Day, welcomes all Pilipinx students, faculty, and staff to not only honor the efforts of farmworkers and other Pilipinx American activists such as Larry Itliong but also celebrate the end of Pilipinx American Hxstory Month—by the community, for the community!

Please stop by Upper Sproul on October 25th any time between 11AM-3PM to celebrate our rich Pilipinx culture alongside with us and 2-3 pm for some SVD programming! We will be having fundraisers, snacks, vendors, speakers, and performances! 🌟🫶🏼

Welcome to Hype Con Bay Area!

As one of the premier conventions in the San Francisco Bay Area, we strive to bring you the ultimate experience for our fans!

Founded in 2021, we started out small and humble with big dreams!  Our vision is to bring you the best exhibitors from all the diverse worlds of Artists, Cards, Collectibles, KPOP, Pokemon, Pop Culture, Sneakers/Streetwear, TCG, and so much more!  We are very passionate about working and partnering with local artists/businesses and watching them flourish.  They are the backbone to our community, and we strive to elevate them!

Hype Con Bay Area is proud to host celebrity guests, voice actors, and other industry professionals.  Meet and connect with your favorite guest and share stories!  Grab an autograph and/or photo to really top off the experience!

We are committed to fostering a family friendly environment!  Kids of all ages will have an unforgettable experience at our convention. 

We aren’t your typical convention; we are an experience!  Aside from our wonderful exhibitors, we offer an interactive experience.  Arts & Crafts, Sticker Rally’s, Photo Booth's and Tournament's are just some of the activities we have offered.   

Friends, I invite you to come be a part of the Hype Con family!

- Nelson Ng

The long-awaited return of the Sunset Night Market has arrived, with two new Friday dates this summer and fall and an expanded footprint to bring more AAPI food, vendors, makers, community fun, and local merchant highlights to the Irving Street corridor. 

Building upon the success of last fall’s Sunset Night Market, attracting over 10,000 people, the expanded market will double its size and focus on celebrating the food, culture, and community that shapes San Francisco and the Sunset District, complete with:

• 50+ Food Vendors

• 100+ Retail and Art Vendors

• Kids Activities

• Live Music, Dance + DJs

• Special guest Martin Yan

• Now with 7 blocks of fun!

• Free Admission

Your Favorite Ube Festival is Back Fall 2024!

Yum Yams celebrates all things Ube. Ube is a Filipino Sweet yam that is taking over the world of desserts. It’s unique flavor and striking deep purple color ignites excitement in the food world. Ube is flexible and can be used as a flavoring ingredient or a food color.

A Celebration of All Things Ube

Ube is a signature component of Filipino culture. Ube is a purple yam that has become a beloved ingredient in Filipino culinary culture. Its vibrant color and sweet flavor make it a popular ingredient in desserts, such as cakes, pastries, and ice cream. Its significance in Filipino cuisine reflects the country's rich agricultural heritage and diverse culinary traditions.

Yum Yams has grown from 1 sell-out event at Kapwa Gardens, to a full on food festival crawl with multiple areas encompassing over 25 vendors.

Our 3rd Annual Recovery Month Arts & Crafts Fair will take place in the parking lot at Momentum headquarters: 1922 The Alameda, San Jose 95126, from 11am to 3pm.

UPDATE (8/30): So far, we have 30 confirmed artists and counting! You won't want to miss this event just in time to stock up on some fun fall items including keychains, original prints, jewelry, and some very cute crocheted ghosts and pumpkins.

Admission is free and walk-ins are welcome for the general public, but we encourage you to register in advance to be eligible for our raffle!

The raffle will include:

-Gift certificates to Bill's Cafe

-Tie-dye t-shirts

-Coloring books

-Momentum swag including baseball caps, stickers, stress balls, and more

Free parking will be available at 1900 The Alameda, next door (exit through the parking lot toward the Alameda and turn right under the balloon arch).

The Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival on Sunday, September 15th. This cherished celebration, known as Tết Trung Thu, is a time-honored tradition in Vietnamese culture, symbolizing family reunions, gratitude for the harvest, and the hopeful aspirations of children.

We invite you to join us for a day filled with vibrant festivities, performances, engaging activities, delicious food, and a variety of art and community vendors. We look forward to seeing you there!

Be a part of a vibrant and inclusive block party in the heart of Chinatown, building upon the success of the beloved Chinatown Night Market. This neighborhood event will showcase a lineup of local AAPI musicians, art, makers and community. Celebrate joy with us as we bring this new event to SF!

Bring your food from the night market and surrounding eateries and share communal tables, every space invites you to relax, connect, and share moments with friends and neighbors.

Led by community guidelines, we encourage everyone to appreciate and respect one another in this unique shared space. Let's co-create a welcoming and safe environment where everyone can have fun in togetherness.

Join us for a celebration of music, art, and community spirit at the colorful and inclusive block party in Chinatown.

This event is possible by our friends at:

• On Waverly

• Mister Jiu's

• Golden Star Tattoo

• The Shoes Off! Arts Collective

• Be Chinatown

• Civic Joy Fund

Free event. Your RSVP is appreciated so we get a sense of how many people to expect - https://thethirdplace.is/event/waverly-block-party

Gaming in a museum? Achievement unlocked! Bring your skills for the return of gaming at NightLife.

You’ve reached a new level! Gear up for some fierce competition and flex your skills on classic arcade games, try your luck on vintage pinball machines, shop local merch, and more.

Nightlife is supported by Local Motion® Vodka Sodas, light, refreshing, and simply made with vodka, carbonated water, and natural flavors. Grab Local Motion® at all bars throughout NightLife this year.

Sounds by Wonway Posibul

Get tix here - https://www.calacademy.org/nightlife/nightlife-level-3