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Midautumn Wellness with Author Lisa See and Dr. Andrew Weil
Oct
4

Midautumn Wellness with Author Lisa See and Dr. Andrew Weil

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MIDAUTUMN WELLNESS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 3:00 - 6:00PM at TCCC
1288 W. River Rd.,Tucson, Arizona
$50.00 per person. Sign Up Below.

Tucson Chinese Cultural Center invites you to celebrate Mid-Autumn and Asian Health and Wellness with New York Times bestselling author LISA SEE.

Inspired by the journey of her great- grandfather Fong See, Lisa See has spent her career exploring Chinese and Asian cultures. LADY TAN’s CIRCLE OF WOMEN chronicles the life of a real Ming Dynasty female physician. The story and the research are fascinating. Please join us.

 

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Midautumn Wellness Event
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 3:00 - 6:00PM at TCCC
1288 W. River Rd.,Tucson, Arizona

$50.00 per person
Book signing with author Lisa See plus talk and special menu by Dr. Andrew Weil

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Event Details

Place: Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road

Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Program: Author Lisa See discusses her book and takes questions. Special guest remarks and light dinner. After meal, book-signing.

Cost: $50 per person.

A selection of Lisa See’s books will be available for sale. Highly recommend you read LADY TAN in advance to really appreciate the story behind the story. Bring it with you to be signed!

Special Guest Menu by:

Dr. Andrew Weil is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine, blending modern science with traditional healing.

With a lifelong passion for food as medicine and a deep respect for Asian culinary traditions, Dr. Weil has curated this Asian dinner menu to be both delicious and health-promoting, highlighting anti-inflammatory ingredients, balanced flavors, and mindful preparation.

 

Dr. Weil’s appearance courtesy of Tucson Foodie:

 

Event Made Possible By Our Sponsors:

  • Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fe and Nancy Tom

  • Ms. Robin Blackwood & Mr. Steve Wilson

  • Mr. & Mrs. Jason and Joyce Wong

  • Dr. Paul Gee

  • Tucson Foodie

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Pursuing the American Dream: "Tucson Chinese-Owned Grocery Stores"
Oct
10

Pursuing the American Dream: "Tucson Chinese-Owned Grocery Stores"

Pursuing the American Dream: "Tucson Chinese -Owned Grocery Stores"
$25.00

Friday, OCTOBER 10
11:30AM-2:00PM at TCCC
1288 W. River RD.
Tucson, arizona
$25.00 per person

Tales of Tucson’s chinese-owned grocery stores from author Dr. Howard J. Eng and Mr. Paul Tang. Includes a lunch in celebration of Chinese Chorizo Month in partnership with the Chinese Chorizo Project.

 
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Oct
26

TCS Trunk-or-Treat

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Where We Stood: History Bus Tour
Nov
1

Where We Stood: History Bus Tour

 
Where We Stood: Reanimating Tucson’s Chinese American Community Stories through Augmented Reality
$50.00

As of September 25: 14 Seats Remaining

Where We Stood: Reanimating Tucson’s Chinese American Community Stories through Augmented Reality

Saturday November 1, 2025, 9:00AM- 1:00PM

Begin and end at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W River, Tucson, AZ 85704

$50.00 per person includes: bus tour, augmented reality experiences, talks with culture bearers and historian, and lunch

This program is a part of the Twentieth Anniversary celebrations of TCCC. It highlights the work of TCCC in collaboration with Arizona State Museum and the UA Center for Digital Humanities on the augmented reality project Discovering Community in the Borderlands (DCB.ARIZONA.EDU).

Pre-registration is required.

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Tucson Chinese Cultural Center 20th Anniversary Open House
Nov
15

Tucson Chinese Cultural Center 20th Anniversary Open House

 

Tucson Chinese Cultural Center (TCCC)
20th Anniversary Open House

Join us for the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Open House!

See all that your local chinese cultural hub as to offer. Enjoy cultural performances, light bites, neverages, and tours of the center.

Free and open to the public. RSVP required.

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Tucson Asian Night Market
May
10

Tucson Asian Night Market

From anm.tucsonfoodie.com:

Street Food · Live Beats · Dance Shows · Cosplay CONTEST · Asian Films · Game Zone · Tai Chi Flow · Mahjong Battles · Tea Ceremony

What is the Asian Night Market?

Tucson’s first-ever Asian Night Market is happening Saturday, May 10 at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center (1288 W River Rd). Inspired by iconic night markets in L.A., Phoenix, and across Asia, this event brings together local food, music, dance, film, art, and gaming for one unforgettable night.

Produced by the team behind Vegan Night Market in partnership with local Asian community leaders.

Follow @TucsonAsianNightMarket on Instagram for more details

⬇️ Full event details below

 
 
 

Asian Night Market Vendors & Programming

Savory Food:

• Abstract Aquarium & Cafe - Waffle Dogs, Taiyaki, Fruit Tea, Banh Pate Sau

• Nick’s Sari Sari Store – Traditional Filipino dishes

• @filipinafiesta – Filipino & Asian fusion cuisine

• @yumyumpocha_ – Korean noodles (meat & veg options)

• @takoyakiballsaz – Japanese takoyaki & street eats

• @tuktukthai2990 – Bold Thai street food favorites

• @Tucsonccc – Spicy, salty Chinese chicken wings

Sweets, Treats & Packaged Foods:

• @umetea.az - Boba Tea

• @atekei_treats – Baked goods & traditional desserts

• @lahainasshaveice – Hawaiian shave ice & Dole Whip

• @sweetrollsandmore – Rolled ice cream with Asian flavors

• @shuka_sweets – Baked goods & bread

@Transit.tea is bringing Thai Chai, Japanese Matcha, Traditional Chai, Indian Black Tea, and a Green & White Tea blend!🍵

🎭 Live Entertainment

Hosted by @meowniqueee

• 🦁 Lion Dance by TCCC Lion Dance Troupe

• 🥁 Korean Drumming by Sounds of Thunder

• 🌺 Polynesian Dance by Siva Maia

• 💃 Thai Dance by Konnika Richards and Danesia Dechavaranon

• 🎤 Really, Truly (Ricky Tutaan)

• 💫 K-pop Cover Dance by Underskore

• 🕺 Street Styles Dance by Dia Clones & The Drop Dance Studio

• 🐉 Closing Dragon Dance by TCCC Lion Dance Troupe

• 🎭 Official Arizona Cosplay Meetup

📲 Follow: @tucsonasiannightmarket

🎉 In partnership with:

@tucsonfoodie

@tucsonccc

@thedrop520

@tuktukthai2990

@kirakiracollectibles

@chinesechorizoproject


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AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration
May
3

AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration

Featuring TCCC’s Chinese gift shop, music, dance, and more performances.

(Optional)
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Chinese Chorizo History Tour
Oct
26
History

Chinese Chorizo History Tour

The origins and traditions of Chinese Chorizo will be celebrated Oct. 26 at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.

As part of Chinese Chorizo Month, Tucson Chinese Cultural Center will host a special event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Tucsonans whose families owned local Chinese grocery stores will talk about their experience making “Chinese chorizo” - individualized versions of chorizo that Chinese grocery stores made, sometimes using Chinese sausage, to attract customers in the predominantly Mexican neighborhoods where the markets were often located.

After learning about the history and traditions of Chinese Chorizo, guests will be invited to taste a dish that is unique to Tucson and a nod to our area’s blending of Chinese and Mexican cultures: chorizo fried rice.

Free & open to the public.

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