📍 Chinatown · San Francisco

Things to do in Chinatown this weekend

Events, hangouts and local favorites in Chinatown, San Francisco — this weekend, next week and always-open spots nearby.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 7 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 1 events in Chinatown, San Francisco, plus 1 always-open favorites. Top picks:

SF’s Wild “Big Gay Halloween” at Great Star Theater (October 11-25) — Sun, Oct 25, Great Star Theater · Chinatown, SF

👶 Kid-Friendly 2 🍸 Adult Nightlife 3 🆓 Free 3 ☀️ Hot Day 1 🌧️ Rainy Day 3 💘 Date Night 1 🚇 Near BART 5 🎭 Theater & Dance 1 🍜 Food & Drink 1 🎉 Festivals & Fairs 4 📚 Talks & Classes 1 🧸 Family & Kids 2

🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 1 picks

Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)

Sun25Oct

SF’s Wild “Big Gay Halloween” at Great Star Theater (October 11-25)

Sun, Oct 25 · 8 PM Great Star Theater · Chinatown, SF

🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day

🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →

Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge

Fri30Oct

SAN FRANCISCO ZOMBIE CRAWL - Halloween Bar Crawl - 15+ Bars - Oct. 30 & 31

Fri, Oct 30 – Sat, Oct 31 The Devil's Acre · Chinatown, SF

🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day

Sat31Oct

CYC Chinatown Halloween Festival

Sat, Oct 31 · All day Waverly Place · Chinatown, SF

🚇 BART

The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.

Sat31Oct

12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival (SF)

Sat, Oct 31 · 11 AM Chinatown, SF

Free👶 Kid-friendly

🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Sat7Nov

Halo Varga, Monoclick, Omna & Lei

Sat, Nov 7 · 5 PM TBA Chinatown · Chinatown, SF

21+🚇 BART$15-20 pre / $25+

Sat14Nov

Chinatown After Dark In Honolulu: Yuka Yu All Night

Sat, Nov 14 · 8 PM Mr. Mahjong's · Chinatown, SF

Free21+🚇 BART

⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Chinatown, San Francisco

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

Chinatown Walk from the Dragon Gate

Daily Dragon Gate · Chinatown, SF

Free👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BART

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Chinatown, San Francisco this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include SF’s Wild “Big Gay Halloween” at Great Star Theater (October 11-25) (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Chinatown, San Francisco?

Yes — 3 free events and activities are listed in Chinatown, San Francisco right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.