Join us at the On Waverly Clubhouse for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play!, a fun and social two-hour session in the heart of Chinatown perfect for beginners. You'll get a brief overview of Hong Kong style Mahjong and then learn as you play in an intimate, hands-on setting — no experience needed.

Come celebrate the debut cookbook from Joyce Tang, owner of Oakland's beloved Bake Sum bakery — and the mastermind behind that new Alameda spot with lines so good people are waiting 40 minutes for a Join us at On Waverly as we celebrate the release of Bake Sum: Asian American Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats. An ode to all the flavors of Asian Americana, this collection of 75 recipes and drinks from the Bay Area’s beloved Bake Sum bakery demystifies the techniques and flavors behind all your favorite desserts.

Join us as we bring back one of our favorite local bakers during the Mahjong Block Party!

Celebrate the Chinatown Night Market with a mahjong block party on historic Waverly Place — the iconic street where lanterns will glow above and friends are all around. Free, just drop in and play.

Join us at On Waverly for the launch of Jasmine Fang's debut picture book, arriving in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival! Jasmine will be in conversation with On Waverly founder Cynthia Huie, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from writing the book.

Join us at the On Waverly Clubhouse for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play!, a fun and social two-hour session in the heart of Chinatown perfect for beginners. You'll get a brief overview of Hong Kong style Mahjong and then learn as you play in an intimate, hands-on setting — no experience needed.

Going the Distance: Vanessa Hua, Lillian Li, and Aimee Phan will read from new work and discuss how to build a literary career and how they sustain their vision—and their voices—over the course of a writing life.

Join award-winning cookbook author and mom of two Clarissa Wei for a conversation on postpartum confinement cuisine. Her latest cookbook is a nourishing, restorative guide to eating well after childbirth, with recipes informed by traditional Chinese medicine. Clarissa will share the cultural traditions, pantry staples, and practical rituals behind postpartum cooking today. She will be joined by herbalist/recipe collaborator Stella Wang. The talk will be moderated by fellow cookbook author and mom Kristina Cho.

What do an academic textbook and a children's book have in common? A lot more than you might think! Join us for a book(s) launch event with UC Berkeley Psychology Clinical Professor Nancy Liu and Stop AAPI Hate Co-Founder Russell Jeung.

Join 2026 Caldecott Medalist Cátia Chien for an intimate conversation celebrating Fireworks, the picture book that earned children’s book illustration’s highest honor.

Join us in celebrating the publication of I Have This Thing for Flowers, a story of love, marriage, and flowers from writer and gardening enthusiast Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn, in conversation with author and forager Vanessa Hua. In science, art, and mythology, we cannot help but to see flowers as metaphors for the fleeting nature of youth, vitality, and love. It’s easy to casually admire something beautiful, but it takes a discerning eye to appreciate the effort that went into nourishing and tending to that beauty. Come for a discussion about friendships, marriages, and—of course—flowers.

Join us for an enriching fireside chat about self-publishing with Chetna Mehta, author of Cultivating Compassion During Times of Fascism, and Jenn M. Choi, author of Enough to Rise. Moderated by Riss Myung, you'll hear about why these visionaries decided the route of self-publishing and the insights from the process. This includes honoring their self-worth and advocating for themselves. Their stories will de-mystify self-publishing and offer new perspectives behind the scenes.

And we're back… this time, underwater! Join us for a live immersive reading of Book 2: Ochomundo, where Harley goes into the depths on a top secret mission.

Join us for a book talk with Abigail Savitch-Lew, the author of Livonia Chow Mein: A Novel. Come hear the story behind the book, the journey of writing it, and the inspiration that brought it to life. After the talk, stick around for a book signing and a chance to chat with her.

Join us for a book talk with award-winning author author May-lee Chai. In this collection of timely essays and incantations, May-lee Chai explores the intersection of world history and her own—feeding herself and her ghosts in the process. She will be in conversation with writer, photographer, eater Grace Hwang Lynch.

Join us at the On Waverly Clubhouse for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play!, a fun and social two-hour session in the heart of Chinatown perfect for beginners. You'll get a brief overview of Hong Kong style Mahjong and then learn as you play in an intimate, hands-on setting — no experience needed.