Hey, Good For You

Your grandma said it was good for you. We made it fun. Black sesame, Mahjong, TCM, tea, beauty, music, and more. Hey, Good For You is a Chinese + Asian winter experience built around the things that make us feel good, bringing together black sesame, traditional Chinese medicine, Mahjong, tea, Asian food & drinks, beauty, fashion, music, and more. And because San Francisco doesn’t really get winter... we’re bringing the snow indoors. ❄️ WHAT'S HAPPENING Day Time Ticket (3-7 PM) 🀄 Mahjong Hall Pull up and play from 3–10 PM. Whether you're a Mahjong pro or have never touched a tile, there's a seat for you. Learn the game with beginner tables and teachers, join open play, or reserve a table in advance. Walk-ins are free and can join the queue system. Want to guarantee a spot for your group? Reserve a table in advance for a 1-hour session. 🎟️ TABLE RESERVATIONS INCLUDE • Mahjong table for up to 4 guests • 4 event tickets with access to the full Hey, Good For You experience • Tea service by Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company • Snacks for the table • Access to all daytime activations and the After Dark experience Don't have a full group of 4? No problem! If you reserve a table with fewer than 4 players, let us know and we'll help fill the remaining seats with other players so you can still enjoy a full game. Come for the Mahjong, stay for the whole night. 🎲 Chinese Games Bring your game face. Play classics like Guandan 掼蛋, Dou Dizhu 斗地主, and Go, plus modern Chinese and Asian-American games. Grab some friends, learn something new, and see who comes out on top. 🌿Apothecary / TCM Explore traditional winter ingredients through scent, tea, and hands-on blending.. You can also join a herbal sachet workshop using a selection of herbs and botanicals, then take your creation home as a seasonal decoration. Workshop available with a separate ticket. ❄️ Winter Street Step into a snowy Chinese period-drama street with glowing storefronts, cinematic sets, a snowy tree, Apothecary, Fortune Teller, Rouge Shop, and falling snow. 👘 Hanfu Fashion Show + Rentals See beautiful hanfu come to life in a roaming fashion show throughout the event, featuring looks from the Northern California Hanfu Association. Want to join in? Rent a hanfu, dress up, and take your own C-drama-worthy photos as you explore the event. 🎬Vertical Drama Recreate the short C-dramas you see all over your For You Page. Step into a 15–30 second scene, choose your storyline, and film it on your phone. 📸 How to Pose Steal the pose, not the spotlight. Learn the iconic poses and gestures you see all over Chinese social media, then try them yourself, from dramatic C-drama moments to hanfu, snow, umbrella, couple, friend, and solo shots. 🥢 Food Dig into black sesame treats, Chinese comfort foods, and other savory winter bites from local food vendors. Food vendors will be available from 3–7 PM, with select vendors staying later. 2nd Sundays A Bay Area Chinese-Lao food project bringing a mix of savory bites and sweets. pàng Treat yourself to Pàng’s exclusive crème brûlée and black sesame cookie, made just for Hey, Good For You. Sweet Soup Cool down with Chinese tang sui (糖水), nostalgic sweet soups and desserts made for a cozy little treat. Yogurt Freak Dig into ultra-dense yogurt with Korean-inspired flavors, made with a focus on delicious, feel-good ingredients. Sandy Kuma Macarons A local macaron artist creating colorful, creative macarons, including event-inspired designs. + more food & drink vendors TBA 🍸 Barmacy Your grandma’s apothecary, after dark. Sip on cocktails and mocktails inspired by black sesame, TCM ingredients, and winter flavors. 🍵 Tea Tasting Slow down and sip your way through a selection of Chinese teas with Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company. Learn about different teas, flavors, and traditions through a guided tasting experience. 💄 Beauty + Wellness Traditional rouge, contemporary Chinese makeup/skincare, gua sha, Chinese coin bracelet, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, martial arts, and educational wellness demonstrations. 💅 Leean Nailed It Shop custom press-on nails or book an acrylic nail appointment with Leean during the event. Appointments are recommended in advance. DM @leeannailedit on Instagram to schedule your time. 🌳 Wish Tree & Exclusive JB Events Mahjong Plushie Give a little luck, get a little luck. Write your own good luck message, swap it for one from the tree, and redeem an exclusive JB Events Mahjong plushie to take home. Who knows what lucky message you’ll get? 💧 Nourishing Water Stations Keep your cup full as you explore. Stop by our nourishing water stations for complimentary infused waters made with traditional ingredients, designed to keep you refreshed and recharged throughout the event. Full Day Ticket (3-10 PM) Everything included in the Daytime Experience (3–7 PM), PLUS 🌙 After Dark DJ Set As the sun goes down, the night comes alive. Dance to a 2-hour DJ set of C-pop remixes and Asian-inspired sounds with DJ Ethan Ko. WORKSHOPS (3-10PM) Get hands-on with a few creative experiences inspired by beauty, wellness, and everyday rituals. 🀄 Mahjong Tile Carving Workshop by Joos Want to make your own mahjong-inspired print? Wondered how printmaking works? This workshop will teach you how to print your art into paper without relying on a paper. You will be carving rubber blocks to print on paper. You don’t need experience to join this workshop. 3–7 PM | Drop-in anytime Typically takes about 2 hours. If you don’t finish your stamp, you can take it home to finish later. Add-on ticket required. Not included with general admission. 💄DIY lipstick Create your own custom lipstick using flower and plant-based ingredients, and leave with a shade you made yourself. Add-on ticket required. Not included with general admission. 🌿 DIY Herbal Sachet Create your own personalized sachet using a selection of herbs, flowers, and botanicals. Add-on ticket required. Not included with general admission. 🪴 DIY Airplant Tin Build your own mini airplant arrangement to take home. Add-on ticket required. Not included with general admission.