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Upcoming Events - JUNE/JULY 2026

On Waverly is a bookshop, gift store, and community space tucked into San Francisco's Chinatown. Our events are where the neighborhood gathers — author talks, mahjong nights, art workshops, local maker pop-ups, and more. Join our newsletter or follow on IG @onwaverly to hear about them first.
Mahjong 101 with Kim
MULTIPLE DATES & TIMES

Mahjong 101 with Kim

Join us at The Clubhouse — our intimate event space on Waverly Place in San Francisco's Chinatown — for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play! This fun, hands-on two-hour session teaches Hong Kong style Mahjong from scratch, perfect for absolute beginners. You'll get a quick overview of the rules, then jump straight into playing in a relaxed, social setting with personalized guidance throughout. Sessions are intentionally small — just 4 participants — so whether you're coming solo or with friends, you'll leave knowing how to play. *Please note: The Clubhouse is accessible by 3 flights of stairs. Reserve your spot today — this one fills fast.
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Pop Up: À Toi Bakes
SATURDAY JUNE 27 | 11:30 AM

Pop Up: À Toi Bakes

Join us at On Waverly for a cozy pop-up by Taiwanese–Korean home bakery À Toi Bakes, featuring our signature madeleines, Dubai chewy cookies with house-made pastes, and Taiwanese snowflake crisps. Come by for something sweet! À Toi Bakes is a certified home bakery in the East Bay, founded by a Taiwanese–Korean couple passionate about sharing Asian-inspired, not-too-sweet desserts with the Bay Area community.
DETAILS HERE
Pop Up: Kumo Matcha
SUNDAY June 28 | 11:30 AM

Pop Up: Kumo Matcha

Join Kumo Matcha at On Waverly for a special pop-up celebrating thoughtfully crafted matcha and community. We'll be serving our signature matcha drinks made with ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from Kyoto, Japan, fresh ingredients, and our signature cloud foam, alongside a selection of seasonal favorites. Whether you're a longtime matcha lover or trying it for the first time, this collaboration brings together the welcoming atmosphere of On Waverly and Kumo Matcha's modern approach to matcha. Stop by, explore unique flavor combinations, and enjoy a refreshing drink in the heart of Chinatown.
DETAILS HERE
Book Talk: The Hyphenated Life: Bridging the In-Between Spaces of Intersectional Identities by Dr. Han Ren
THURSDAY JULY 9 | 5:30 PM

Book Talk: The Hyphenated Life: Bridging the In-Between Spaces of Intersectional Identities by Dr. Han Ren

What does it mean to live a hyphenated life? So many of us exist in a constant state of flux, toggling across the multiple layers of who we are and the diverse spaces we occupy. Perhaps we’re an immigrant or child of immigrants, a person of color, disabled, neurodivergent, queer, or all of the above. Regardless of our identities, we exist in in-between spaces while also trying to fit into the dominant culture. With a foot in multiple worlds, belonging fully to none, it can be hard to just fit in, let alone find belonging. She will be in conversation with Dr. Helen Hsu, author of Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans.
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MAHJONG ON WAVERLY
FRIDAY JULY 10 | 5 PM to 9 PM

MAHJONG ON WAVERLY

Celebrate the Chinatown Night Market with a mahjong block party on historic Waverly Place — the iconic street where lanterns will glow above and friends are all around. Free, just drop in and play. ​All levels welcome, instructors will be available. We are offering 5 tables to reserve for the evening if you would like to have a dedicated table for you and your friends.​ Proceeds will support the artists and volunteers. (Note that it says $88/person but it is actually $88 for the table)
DETAILS HERE