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The Great Star Theater is San Francisco Chinatown's Historic Nonprofit Theater

Our mission is to thrive as the oldest Chinese theater in the United States by cultivating traditional Asian art forms, revitalizing the San Francisco Chinatown community, and nurturing emerging artists from diverse backgrounds to enrich the greater Bay Area theatrical scene.

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Karaoke Chaos
28 September 2026 Monday
Community

Karaoke Chaos

A highly interactive karaoke game show where everyone wins! 🎤Pick your song, set the challenge: easy, hard, extreme(you might be asked to dance🕺, serenade 🎶, complete a task…🎲 etc) 🤖✨See if you have what it takes to appease the Mic Overlords and earn your titles 🎖️and crown👑!
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Free Community Movie
1 October 2026 Thursday
Comedy
Community
Film

Free Community Movie: Kung Fu Panda 《功夫熊貓》

Join us at the historic Great Star Theater for a special Free Community Movie Night featuring Kung Fu Panda (2008). This beloved animated action-comedy blends martial arts, humor, and heart as Po, an unlikely kung fu hero, discovers his own strengths and what it truly means to become the Dragon Warrior.
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Joan Crawford in STRAIT-JACKET, A Joan Hag-stravaganza
2 October 2026 Friday
Comedy
Film

Joan Crawford in STRAIT-JACKET, A Joan Hag-stravaganza

Kick off the Halloween season with a rare screening of Joan Crawford starring in Strait-Jacket (1964) hosted by DJ Dank and Valentine. There will also be drag performances by Katya Smirnoff-Skye, Thee Pristine Condition, and Lucy Borden, a costume contest, Joan trivia, Prizes, and a Joan To The Bone video tribute. Sponsored by Sunset Connect.
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Dee Coco Johnson The Cover Story
3 October 2026 Saturday
Music

Dee Coco Johnson The Cover Story

Dee Coco Johnson live in concert bringing you an exciting array of the music you love. This is an energetic show with singers, dancers and all the glitz, glamour of a Broadway show. Don’t miss out it will be epic!
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Coming Soon

A historic Chinese Opera Performance

The Great Star Theater is Magic

The Great Star Theater is a historic, century-old performing arts venue blending timeless charm with contemporary creativity. Established in 1925 in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown, this historic theater's mission is to cultivate traditional Asian art forms, nurture emerging artists, and revitalize the San Francisco Chinatown community.

The Great Star Theater is proud to be a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, led by an active board of community leaders and artists dedicated to fostering inclusivity and representation. Our theater is a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, hosting events that highlight diverse voices, including the LGBTQ+ community, Asian-American culture, and up-and-coming local artists. We believe in the transformative power of the arts to unite, inspire, and create meaningful connections.

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