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Discover and know your neighbors at our concerts and film screenings in the heart of SAN FRANCISCO CHINATOWN. Enjoy light snacks and wine before and after the events.
Listen to live music in one of the best listening rooms in San Francisco. Local and international musicians love to play here because of the wonderful acoustic and the intimate feel.
Watch Indie-films of various topics curated by filmmaker Jeff Giordano. Meet local filmmakers and people of the same interest. A Q&A follows each film screening.
Neighbors, seniors, music lovers from Nob Hill, Russian Hill, North Beach, Pacific Heights and Chinatown are especially welcome.
Parking is $6 all day at St. Mary's Square garage. It's 1-1/2 blocks from the Clarion. Entrances are on California Street and Pine Street.
!!! FREE JAZZ CONCERTS, COME AND JOIN US !!!
See all our events on Clarion's website: https://theclarionsf.org
We hope to see you at the Clarion in the nearest future!
With best wishes,
Clara
Upcoming events
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Firecracker Revue: A Burlesque Variety Show
Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA, USNOT FREE EVENT! Get tickets HERE
Must be 18+ to attend!
Doors at 7:30 pm
The show starts at 8 pmAsian American burlesque artists from San Francisco celebrate the Lunar New Year 2026!
Here's the tantalizing lineup:
-Grant Avenue Follies,
dance troupe of 65+ ladies, led by the Original Showgirls of Chinatown, a big part of the Golden Era of Nightlife in San Francisco!
-Ruby Revel,
an Asian Canadian burlesque performer from Vancouver, BC, Canada.-Lola Martinet, Costume engineer of the sparkly things!
-Christine Lee, contortionist;
AND
-Sophie Rose Bisou, our beloved selfless burlesque diva!2 attendeesFirecracker Revue: A Burlesque Variety Show
Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA, USNOT FREE EVENT! Get tickets HERE
Must be 18+ to attend!
Doors at 7:30 pm
The show starts at 8 pmAsian American burlesque artists from San Francisco celebrate the Lunar New Year 2026!
Here's the tantalizing lineup:
-Grant Avenue Follies,
dance troupe of 65+ ladies, led by the Original Showgirls of Chinatown, a big part of the Golden Era of Nightlife in San Francisco!
-Ruby Revel,
an Asian Canadian burlesque performer from Vancouver, BC, Canada.-Lola Martinet, Costume engineer of the sparkly things!
-Christine Lee, contortionist;
AND
-Sophie Rose Bisou, our beloved selfless burlesque diva!1 attendee
Talent Open Mic + Karaoke, hosted by Khalia
Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA, USNOTE: For the Poets we have a separate Open Mic every 3rd Saturday 1-3pm (RSVP to 3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown).
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU SIGN UP TO PERFORM:
1) Clarion’s Music Open Mic and Talent Show entertains a specific audience that enjoys pop and classical songs and music, a little humor, and dances like hula and jazz. While we welcome artists of other genres, the host has the authority to “gong” down any inappropriate act for the audience, therefore, please prepare clean versions of your act.
2) Starting August 2025, the Performance fee to Open Mic on the website is $5.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.Bay Area soulful singer Khalia returns to Clarion Performing Arts Center as the monthly open mic host — a full-circle moment at the very space where her music journey began. As the first open mic she ever attended, Clarion helped shape Khalia into the artist she is today. With a focus on connection, encouragement, and community, she’s excited to help spotlight local musicians and continue cultivating an inclusive, uplifting space for artists of all levels.
The event will be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel.
Bring your music and put on your dancing shoes! It's time to share your talents with a group of friends!
No-judgement, supportive environment, but keep it family-friendly.
Always with complimentary tea and snacks :)
Check out highlights of previous Open Mics:
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My Life is My Own | 此生，由我 by Cruz Chan | 陳海燕
Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA, USTHIS IS NOT A FREE EVENT! GET TICKETS HERE
劇情簡介《此生，由我》是戲劇治療師與藝術工作者陳海燕創作的一部獨角戲，講述了20世紀80年代中國粵語地區關於性別認同和女性經歷的故事。在那個時代，傳統的父權觀念與中國的一孩政策交織在一起，對女性的生活產生了深遠的影響。這部作品基於她作為家中三個女兒中最小的一個的成長經歷，以及她與她渴望有個兒子的父親之間的關係。
Summary
“My Life is My Own” is a solo performance piece by drama therapist and artist Cruz Chan, about gender identity and the female experience in 1980s Cantonese speaking region in China, where traditionally patriarchal attitudes towards women were compounded by China’s one child policy. It is based on her own experience growing up as the youngest of three daughters, and her relationship with her father who yearned for a son.
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