Join SF Chinatown Merchants Association for nonstop entertainment, food vendors, mooncakes, kids activities, lion dancing, and much more!

Origin of the Moon Festival

Along with the sun, the moon has long been an object of human curiosity and worship. It is probable that sun and moon were early held to be deities and that they were the first visible objects of worship, according to the book Sketches of the History of Man.

To the most ancient ancestors of the Chinese, the sun and the moon were considered the chief objects of veneration, according to records dating to the Han dynasty emperor Wu Di (157-87 B.C.).

In ancient Asian mythology, there is a strong relationship between the moon and water. The moon is said to regulate reservoirs and supplies of water. There is a suggestion that the moon produces fertility and freshness in the soil. The moon’s role in bountiful harvests is widely recognized during autumns around the world.

In Chinese celestial cosmology, the moon represents the female principle, or yin. During ancient autumn Moon Festivals, women took center stage because the moon is considered feminine.

The enduring legend of the Moon Goddess, Chang E (Chang E in other transliterations), reflects the feminine principle of yin, as opposed to the masculine principle of yang, which is symbolized by the sun.

San Francisco Chinatown had been celebrating the Moon Festival for over 30 years. Come and participate in this year’s festivities with SF Chinatown Merchants Association!

It is not necessary to RSVP, but you can sign up via Eventbrite for a chance to enter a raffle for gift certificates to local small businesses in Chinatown RSVP to enter the free raffle

Time and Location: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, Chinatown, SF

Cost: FREE

Details: https://www.moonfestival.org/

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

Every Friday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, customers can order off the Taco Love menu and pay anywhere from $0 up to $10.

When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City.

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back.

They are bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing.

The special is open to anyone, but especially for fellow restaurant and bar industry workers who have been hit particularly hard during the pandemic.

The menu might change weekly, but often includes Beef Quesabirria, Mushroom Quesabirria, and Chicken Tacos.

Tato plans to offer Taco Love “indefinitely every Friday,” but please check Facebook for updates as schedules can change.

Tato San Francisco, CA
4608 3rd Street At McKinnon
San Francisco, CA 94124

DETAILS: https://www.tatosf.com/

Get rejuvenated and join the outdoor yoga class!

Get the benefits of your yoga practice, of being in nature, and community with outdoor yoga. Outdoor yoga offers a Vinyasa style yoga flow, linking breath to movement as a way to foster presence, concentration, and connection while building heat, strength, and flexibility. Variations are offered throughout the class for students to choose their level/variation.

Date and Time: August 23, 2022, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am PDT

Location: 5M 430 Natoma Street San Francisco, CA 94103 View map

Cost: FREE

Reservation Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-outdoor-yoga-at-5m-park-tickets-342536113737

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