Performances, Activities, and Exhibits
Saturday, September 28 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rain Date: Sunday, September 29
Access the digital program here
This fall, see, hear, create, and connect. Together, celebrate the rich cultural fabric of Boston Chinatown through free creative activities.
Schedule | Map | Performers | Parking | Sponsorship
Schedule
Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park on The Greenway (near Chinatown Gate)
Performances
11:00 AM | Kwong Kow Chinese School, Youth Lion Dance Team
11:15 AM | BU Bhangra, an all-inclusive Bhangra team
11:30 AM | Kapatid Kud, global fusion music collective
12:30 PM | Kold Kwan, Chinese-American hip-hop artist
1:30 PM | The Flavor Continues, community-led street dance organization
2:00 PM | JC Alula + her band, Chinese/Cantopop singer-songwriter and band
Activities
Passport to Experience Chinatown
Look for the Pao Arts Center yellow tent and pick up your passport to visit the mural sites in Chinatown. Collect your stamps to redeem a special prize!
Imagine Safety with Joanna Tam
Share what safety means to you in this project which amplifies the voices of Chinatown community members.
The Thousand Bloom: A Chrysanthemum Grows in Chinatown with Anita Yip
Contribute to a collaborative puzzle that celebrates Chinatown’s rich legacy and enduring spirit.
Sprouts of Resilience: A Journey from Seed to Tofu with Ying Ye
Explore gardening, food, and healing in her communal project.
Flower-Crown Making
Celebrate the end of summer and show off your creativity by making your own decorative headpiece.
Library Park Cart with Maria Fong and ACDC
Fold paper fans and learn about heat resilience in Boston Chinatown. Share what open space and public parks mean to you.
Fun with Bunker Hill Community College
Come by for an interactive activity.
SaturPLAY with ACDC’s A-VOYCE Youth | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Family friend activities at Mary Soo Hoo Park celebrating this month’s theme Back to School!
Pao Arts Center | 99 Albany Street
Enjoy the current exhibit: The Inventive Brush: Calligraphic Echoes from China, Japan, and Korea
BCNC | 38 Ash Street
BCNC Acorn’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
BCNC’s Acorn program turns 50 years old! Reconnect with fellow alumni, beloved teachers, and supportive parents. It's a perfect opportunity to relive cherished memories and create new ones.
Key Sites
Performers
BU Bhangra
BU Bhangra is Boston University’s premier all-inclusive bhangra team. They are dedicated to raising awareness about South Asian culture through a folk Indian dance form, bhangra. The team fosters a safe space for members of all backgrounds to become not just skilled dancers, but moreover, confident artists. They perform at events, such as festivals and weddings, and compete in national competitions.
The Flavor Continues
The Flavor Continues is Massachusetts’ first community-led nonprofit serving the Street and Club dance communities.
JC Alula + her band
JC Alula + her band bring the energies of jazz, R&B, and rock together for audiences to enjoy. JC Alula is a Taiwanese artist based in Boston who is also the music director, singer, and arranger for the Taiwanese Music Festival. Be sure to check out their set, which will feature upbeat Mandarin songs!
Kapatid Kud
Kapatid Kud is proud to present their multicultural collective including third culture artists hailing from Bahrain, India, and the Philippines. Their playful music is grounded in community and joy. They also strive to explore music as a way to process trauma, bring to light stories of those in the margins, and connect with those around them.
Kold Kwan
Kold Kwan is a Chinese-American hip-hop artist raised by Cantonese speaking immigrants from Guandong. Inspired by lyricists and storytellers such as Lupe Fiasco, Nas, and Kendrick Lamar, Kwan makes music authentic to his personality and lived Asian American experiences and aims to represent Asian Americans in a positive light.
Kwong Kow Chinese School Lion Dance
Kwong Kow Chinese School's Youth Lion Dance Team unites teens from their community to positively impact schools, organizations, and AAPI communities by showcasing traditional Chinese culture. With more than two dozen members, the team is uniquely driven, led, and governed by its members and its elected youth executive board. Since its formation in 2021, the team has performed traditional lion dance at nearly a hundred festivals and events throughout Greater Boston.
Parking
Thanks to our official parking partner, SP+ Parking, we can offer a discounted rate at the Beach Street Garage (40 Beach Street Boston, MA 02111).
From September 1 - October 27, you can book a parking reservation at $10 for 4 hours and $19 for 8 hours. Click the link below to get started.