Join us in celebrating the launch of Curious Ducks and Comfy Cats, a cozy environment-based coloring book by local illustrator Julia Peng. In this joint talk & workshop, Julia will be speaking in conversation with fellow artist Madeline Liu about their respective illustration journeys and finding their artistic voice.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.