This performance was on the incredible Yul Brynner Theater in San Francisco (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts; 700 Howard Street), right next to Yerba Buena Gardens! They had dazzling stage effects. They handed out these cool little light things… There was at least one Hong Kong celebrity… I had to call in to buy a ticket. Luckily, by this point, I believe I knew Ms. Zeng and was able to buy tickets rather last-second. I got to enjoy seats… i met a performer and made friend to speak chinese with…
Bonus
Upcoming event: May 24 & 25, 2025, 12pm: Jing Ying Opera Show XII
Maybe you’ll see me here in my modern hanfu!
- Jing Ying Opera Show XII: tickets and information
- The Silk & Sound Experience: I will be your guide to this Chinese opera event!
- Jing Ying Cantonese Opera Institute: the people behind the show!
- Great Star Theater: where it will be hosted!
Easier ways to keep tabs Chinese/Chinatown events in SF
Some other good ways to keep tabs, via Instagram, on Chinese Opera and cultural events in San Francisco:
- xii.chinawest.consulting
- chii lounge
- https://www.jingyingcantoneseopera.org/
- Mahjong Club–I’m hoping to partake in Mahjong soon!
- @sf_chinatown
- @bestofsfchinatown
- @norcal_hanfu – I found out about them on Xiao Hong Shu (小红书), and I was invited to participate in the hanfu parade!
- @sfcma
Sing Tao Daily seems to organize many of these events, they have an office in Chinatown (Sing Tao Visitor Center, 625 kearny Street, San Francisco) where you can buy tickets and check out upcoming events.