About us
Poetry in Chinatown is a reading series in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown. Curated by poet Greg Pond, this monthly reading happens on the 3rd Saturday, from 1 to 3 pm. Each reading features two poets. Open mic before and after each feature. Anyone who is interested in the literary arts is welcome. The event is free. Donation of any amount is welcome.
Upcoming events
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3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA, USOpen mic before and after the featured poets. Sign up at 3 pm.
Jessica Loos is best known for her improvisational performances with music, including collaborations with Marco Eneidi, Cecil Taylor, Drop D, Mario Sacasa, and many others. She plays the tambourine and also makes collages. ◦ She grew up in New Jersey, went to University of Maine, Orono, and had a wild run in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where she became a member of The Living Theatre and a contributing writer for High Times magazine. She has an MA/MFA from New College of California. She also taught there, as well as at Academy of Art University. Her latest collection, Tambourine, was published by Lithic Press in April 2026. She lives in San Francisco where she organizes poetry and music events.
Clara Hsu is a Chinese-American poet and executive director of Clarion Performing Arts Center in San Francisco Chinatown. Her bi-lingual music video, Gai Mou Sou Rap, went viral on the internet. Clara has also written two plays in the Cantonese language: DragonBeard (2024) and A Lantern Riddle (2026) to spark interest and uplift the spirit of Cantonese Americans. Visit clarahsu.com
Parking tip:
$8 all-day parking at St. Mary’s Square Garage.3 attendees
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