Chinese Culture Center
The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco is a major community-based, non-profit organization established in 1965 to foster the understanding and appreciation of Chinese and Chinese American art, history, and culture in the United States.

What's New

Opening: Chinese Puzzles Exhibition

Date: July 22 - Oct 11
Opening reception: July 22, 6:00 PM
Location: Chinese Culture Center Gallery
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat, 10-4
Admission: Free

“This unique and exciting exhibition will bring much enjoyment to viewers of all ages!”
- Terese Tse Bartholomew, Curator Emeritus, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

While the entire world is celebrating the spirit of sports at the Beijing Olympic Games, the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco would like to introduce the “Games of the Hands and Mind”. Learn more>>

China Earthquake Relief Fundraiser震後重建募款會

As our continued effort in response to the 8.0 earthquake in China’s Sichuan’s province, the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco strongly extends its support to the families and everyone affected by this devastating disaster. On July 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM, CCC will be partnering with our peer organizations to assist in fundraising efforts with relief agencies to support these families and victims of the China earthquake. We will make these resources available on our website for those wishing to donate to this cause. Read more »

7.12.08 C4 Film Screening: Gate of Heavenly Peace 天安门

When: July 12, 2008 (begins 12:00 pm)
Where: Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny St, 3rd Floor, San Francisco
Admission: $5 public, $3 member

tian-an-menC4 is pleased to present “Gate of Heavenly Peace” (1995), a film by Carma Hinton & Richard Gordon. This film will be the longer version of 189 minutes, played in some Mandarin & English with English subtitles. Read more »

Register Now: 2008 Summer Session Classes

Mandarin
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The Summer 2008 Classes will be held for 8 weeks, beginning on July 19, and ending on September 13 (break on Labor Day weekend, August 30). For this upcoming session, we will have both weekend and weekday mandarin classes, including Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate. Read more »

5/9/08-7/5/08: Lure/惑 - Installation Art by Beili Liu

Lure/惑 by Beili Liu
劉北立大型裝置藝術展: 惑
Official Selection of the San Francisco International Arts Festival
舊金山國際藝術節指定展覽
11th Annual United States of Asian America Festival
11屆亞美藝術節指定展覽

Runs May 9 – July 5th, 2008
Chinese Culture Center Gallery
750 Kearny Street, Third Floor (inside the Hilton Hotel).
Gallery Hours Tue.-Sat, 10-4
Admission: Free

“Absolutely stunning…A must see!” - Flo Oy Wong
“Poetic…” - Jay Xu, Director of Asian Art Museum
“Don’t Miss!” - SF Chronicle/96 Hours
“Lure” is emotional, meticulous, and, yes, beautiful.” - SF Weekly
“Legend Made Visible” - SF Examiner



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On the Cutting Edge: Social and Environmental Change in China

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Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco & Pacific Environment jointly present:
On the Cutting Edge: Social and Environmental Change in China
在最前沿:中國的社會和環保的變革
A Reception and Presentation Honoring Changemakers in China

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Chinese Culture Center
750 Kearny Street, 3rd floor mezzanine (inside the Hilton Hotel)
Admission: $15 suggested donation

China’s growth over the past several decades not only brings enormous economic opportunities for China’s youth, but also the chance to shift social norms. Join us to meet the emerging social leaders from four different regions in China, and explore how China’s rapid rise is influencing the development of social movements.
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