Events

Join us in Salt Lake City for two days of paper presentations about U.S. Chinatowns in rural and remote places—and the haunting landscapes and streetscapes preserved in their place. and one day of touring.

This year, CHSSC will be hosting with the NPS the 12th Annual Yosemite Pilgrimage honoring the many contributions made by early Chinese in Yosemite National Park. We will be meeting in Lee Vining, just outside of the eastern entrance of Yosemite near Tuolumne Meadows. Arrive on Thursday evening, July 25th, and enjoy several walks and programs throughout Yosemite on Friday through Sunday, July 26-28th. The pilgrimage will end by midday Sunday.

Join us for our annual Summer Picnic. Bring $20 cash or a main dish, vegetable dish, or salad that serves 8-10 people.

Discover the magic of the Los Angeles Hungry Ghost Festival, a vibrant cultural festival in the heart of LA Chinatown. Join us for a celebration filled with food, music, and ancient traditions.

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Last chance to see the exhibit before it closes.

Commemorate the lives lost on October 24, 1871 when a racially motivated mob stormed into a predominately Chinese neighborhood and murdered 18 lives and looted homes and businesses.

Join us for a candid conversation with Albert C. Lum, Esq., as he discusses his life's journey in words and in print.

Join CHSSC and China Society of Southern California to compare and contrast the life of Tyrus Wong, artist and Disney legend, on film and in print.

Join us for our Christmas Potluck at Shadow Park Clubhouse in Cerritos on Monday, December 9, 12-3pm.

On January 29th, 2025, we will celebrate 4723 on the Chinese calendar and some of us will follow centuries old traditions, rituals, and customs, much of which we do not know why, some are misinterpreted, and some are outright wrong. Come and listen to what your mother never told you about Chinese New Year.