Now Playing at the Great Star Theater

Airotic Soirée

Airotic Soirée

June 5 - 27, 2026
CabaretCircusAdult
A bold, sensual and provocative cabaret-circus experience! After sold-out runs across the U.S. and Europe, the internationally acclaimed Airotic Soirée returns to the Great Star Theater with a show that celebrates desire, sensuality, athletic beauty, and erotic elegance.
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Coming Soon to the Great Star Theater

Marvelous

Marvelous: A Risqué Parody

July 10, 2026
CabaretDanceTheaterAdult
An adult-oriented, high-energy parody of the Marvel Universe featuring stunts, striptease, singing, and broad satire.
18+ event; adult themes and nudity.
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Big Trouble in Little China Screening with James Pax Meet & Greet

Big Trouble in Little China Screening with James Pax Meet & Greet

August 1, 2026
Asian CultureFilm
40th Anniversary of Big Trouble in Little China! 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Meet & Greet and Autograph Signing with James Pax 4:00 PM - 6:15 PM Screening of Big Trouble in Little China followed by a After Q&A Celebrate 40 years of cinematic mayhem with Big Trouble in Little China, the genre-bending cult classic from visionary filmmaker John Carpenter. Released in 1986 and starring Kurt Russell as swaggering truck driver Jack Burton the film blends martial arts action, supernatural fantasy, screwball comedy, and monster movie madness into one wildly original adventure. When Burton follows his friend Wang Chi into the underworld beneath San Francisco’s Chinatown, he finds himself battling ancient sorcerer Lo Pan (James Wong), the elemental “Three Storms,” (Including James Pax as the iconic “Lightning”) and an army of supernatural enemies in a race to rescue a kidnapped bride (Kim Cattrall) with emerald-green eyes. James Pax’s Autograph packages can be pre-ordered at https://kungfulegends.com/screening. Any questions about the Autograph Packages, please send your inquiry to Jennypu2018@gmail.com.
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Heroic Trio Screening with James Pax Meet & Greet

Heroic Trio Screening with James Pax Meet & Greet

August 1, 2026
Asian CultureFilm
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PM Meet & Greet and Autograph Signing with James Pax 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM Screening of Heroic Trio followed by Q&A 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Additional Meet & Greet Autograph Signing at Fans' Request About Heroic Trio: Looking at one of the best Hong Kong action movies ever made in the 90’s, it’s got to be The Heroic Trio that was premiered in Hong Kong in ’93 and throughout Asia with box office topped 20 million USD. The movie has since become a beloved action fantasy classic cult movie by millions globally. The movie starring three most popular Hong Kong actress in the 90’s namely: Michelle Yeoh, the Oscar Winner for best actress, Maggie Cheung, Venice Best Actress Winner & Anita Mui, who was one of the most popular actress and pop singer in the 90’s. James Pax’s Autograph packages can be pre-ordered at https://kungfulegends.com/screening. Any questions about the Autograph Packages, please send your inquiry to Jennypu2018@gmail.com.
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Neckties vs. High Heels

Neckties vs. High Heels

August 15 & 16, 2026
Asian CultureTheater
Sixteen years later, the play makes its triumphant return with a professional production team comprised of alumni from the Communication University of China, Beijing Film Academy, and the Central Academy of Drama. Joining forces with Bay Area tech elites, multi-talented "slash" youth, and artistic talents, this production promises yet another round of laughter and reflection. This is a story about marriage. This is a story about men and women. This is a story about human nature. This is a story about the future. This is not just a play—it’s a mirror that reflects us all.
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JOSH THOMAS

JOSH THOMAS: JIGGLE, JIGGLE

September 17, 2026
Comedy
Josh Thomas is touring Australia with a brand new stand-up show Jiggle, Jiggle, premiering at Melbourne Comedy Festival in March, and continuing onto the Sydney, Brisbane and Perth Comedy Festivals. He promises this new live show will be an hour of dumb, happy, in no way *important* stand-up. “This year I just want to have fun,” said Josh. “Jiggle, jiggle.”
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Popovich Pet Theater

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

December 6, 2026
ComedyTheater
A family-friendly Las Vegas production featuring more than 30 rescued animals performing comedy, juggling, and cirque-style acts.
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San Francisco Squares
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Community
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Making Space Screening
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Asian Culture
Film

Making Space Screening

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This event is ticketed outside of the Great Star Theater system so GST coupon codes, Patreon discounts, and refund policies do not apply. For any questions please contact the producer directly.
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In/Decision
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Circus
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In/Decision

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No Way Out But Up
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Circus
Youth

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Jing Ying Cantonese Opera
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Asian Culture
Chinese Opera
Community

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This event is ticketed outside of the Great Star Theater system so GST coupon codes, Patreon discounts, and refund policies do not apply. For any questions please contact the producer directly.
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Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
5 May 2026 Tue
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Comedy

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

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Double Happiness
30 Apr 2026 Thu
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Dance

Oakland Ballet: Double Happiness

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Harmony Sweepstakes
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Music

San Francisco Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival

April 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Carnival of Psychos
18 April 2026 Saturday
Music
Theater

Carnival of Psychos

April 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A one-act opera by Samson Y Hiss that fuses shadow-play silhouettes, circus stunts, and a live band into a surreal carnival narrative.
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The Grandmaster
10 April 2026 Friday
Community
Film

Free Community Movie: The Grandmaster

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Big Gay Circus
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Sun 5 Apr
Circus

Big Gay Circus

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Film

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Film

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The Big Boss
25 February 2026 Wednesday
Film
Asian Culture

Bruce Lee Chinese New Year Community Movie: The Big Boss

February 25, 2026
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AfterDark
5 Feb 2026 Thu
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Sat 14 Mar
Cabaret
Circus
Adult

AfterDark

February 5 - March 15, 2026
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This event is 18+ only
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The Man Who Saves the World?
27 January 2026 Tuesday
Film

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This event is ticketed outside of the Great Star Theater system so GST coupon codes, Patreon discounts, and refund policies do not apply. For any questions please contact the producer directly.
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Sun 1 Feb
Comedy

The 23rd Annual SF Sketchfest

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Swan Lake
14 January 2026 Wednesday
Dance

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Youth Guzheng Concert
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Music
Asian Culture

Strings of Tomorrow - Youth Guzheng Concert

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