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Free Lunar New Year Mini-Block Party in SF’s Chinatown

Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Commercial Street | Commercial Street between Kearny and Montgomery

Event Details

Community Youth Center

Join us for our official kickoff of Commercial Break Marketplace celebrating the Lunar New Year featuring:

  • Lion Dance + Giant Labubu performance
  • God of Fortune appearances
  • Chinese art demonstrations and hands-on tutorials
  • Busking, Live Music and festive street atmosphere
  • Decorative lighting and Lunar New Year–themed street décor
  • A wide variety of exciting pop-up vendors

Come experience Chinatown in a new way: shop local, celebrate culture, and enjoy the street as a place to gather, connect, and relax.

Chinatown Commercial Break Marketplace is a recurring community street activation transforming Commercial Street into a pedestrian-friendly open space every Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 6pm from January through March 2026.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Downtown San Francisco, In Person, Lunar New Year
Venue: Commercial Street
Address: Commercial Street between Kearny and Montgomery

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