Since we reopened in 2021, we've hosted a ton of amazing events for the community. Here's some of the highlights.
The Great Star Theater, a historic gem in the heart of Chinatown, has undergone an extraordinary transformation. When we first took occupancy, the theater was in dire condition. Its grandeur was buried under years of neglect. Restoring the Great Star to its former glory required vision, ambition, and backbreaking work. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how we brought this theater back to life.
Read more about the restoration process →
21st Annual SF Sketchfest
ComedyPremiere of Panels, a dance film on grief made by Bay Area artists
DanceFilmBaht Wor charity foundation's traditional Chinese Opera
Chinese OperaAsian CultureVertical. show and youth acrobatic workshop
CircusYouthJing Ying Cantonese Opera Concert, CAAMFest 2024
Chinese OperaAsian CultureThe Empire Strips Back, a burlesque Parody
CabaretComedyEva Tam's traditional Chinese Opera
Chinese OperaPort Chicago 50, Pluto's Labyrinth halloween circus
TheaterCircus1st Bay Area Hanfu Contest sponsored by CMA, Muslim Comedy Tour
Asian CultureComedyCommunity Guzheng concert, Holiday Hocus Pocus magic show
MusicMagic
20th Annual SF Sketchfest, American Art Institute 2023 Gala
ComedyAsian CulturePasang screening by Asian Art Museum
FilmAsian CultureIgnite talks
TechLess Lonely comedy show by Jes Tom
ComedyCenter for Asian-American Media's CAAMFest 2023
FilmAsian CultureVertical.show and youth Acrobatic workshop
CircusYouthThe Eastern Front Terror and Torture in Ukraine SF Premiere
Film"Chinatown Dragon" original cultural Kungfu show
Asian CultureTheaterEva Tam's Chinese Opera, Jing Ying Cantonese Opera
Chinese OperaAsian CultureDepths of Wikipedia Live, Who? Weekly Podcast
ComedyJohn C. Reilly's Mister Romantic, Beatles White Album Concert
MusicComedyKaibigan BIPOC Arts Festival
FilmTheater
Delkhii by Mongolian contortion art
CircusAsian CultureBallet22 Gala, The Magic Tea Shop original Luna New Year show
DanceAsian CultureThe Rocky Horror Circus Show
CircusEva Tam's traditional Chinese Opera
Chinese Opera40th annual CAAMFest, A community conversation with Jeremy Lin
Asian CultureFilmAirOtic Soiree circus-style cabaret
CircusCabaretThe Empire Strips Back burlesque Parody
CabaretComedyEva Tam's traditional Chinese Opera, Other Minds Music Festical
Chinese OperaMusic"The Orphan" film screening + Sam Ho on the making of Bruce Lee, "The Way of the Dragon" film screen by CHSA for radiating Bruce Lee
FilmAsian CultureCaught In The Act Cabaret Holiday Extravaganza
Cabaret
Restoration
RestorationGrand Opening, Totum by Ballet22
DanceThe Cicadas of Comedy, The submarine show
ComedyTheaterAn intimate Conversation with Daniel Wu, Community guzheng Concert, Paul Dabek Mischief magic show
Asian CultureMagicCarmen by Ballet22, "Over the Moon" original mid-autumn festival show
DanceAsian Culture"Like a Rolling Stone" the life & times of Ben Fong-Torres
FilmAsian CultureEva Tam's traditional Chinese Opera
Chinese OperaSan Francisco Youth Ballet presents "The Nutcracker"
DanceYouth
Restore and Clean up
RestorationSigned 10 years long term lease to start the new journey
The Great Star Theater
636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
The Great Star Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity
Tax ID #32-0474467
