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Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club
Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club is an event series that shares knowledge about Chinese culture through cinema, while showcasing unique spaces in Calgary’s Chinatown. We want you to come visit Chinatown, have fun, make memories and feel a sense of belonging.We are entirely volunteer run and rely on funders and donations to keep screenings free to the public! If you would like to help us host future screenings and events, click the donate button below. Thank you for your support!
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Chinatown Pop Up Social Club
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 @ 6 - 9PM
Prosperity Bar - 107 2 Ave SE
Cover: $5 | 18+Supported by City of Calgary
You read that right. The next Chinatown Pop Up SOCIAL Club is not your usual movie night.We’re wrapping up the year with a relaxed evening at Prosperity Bar. Classic black and white Cantonese films will be playing in the background, with a live DJ spinning Canto/Mando Pop. Mahjong will be set up at some tables, and light snacks will be served.It’s our way of saying thank you to everyone who has supported the club this year. Come hang out, meet new faces, and celebrate another year of stories and community in Chinatown. Space is limited so sign up early!ABOUT THE VENUE:Set in the former legendary Golden Inn restaurant location, Prosperity Bar offers a wide range of cocktails, from rummy mai tais and creations like the Golden Girl to daiquiris, as well as beer, wine, and some mocktails. The food menu is a playful fusion of pan-Asian, Polynesian, and American influences. You'll find bar snacks like crispy, bite-size rangoons filled with cream cheese and fried shrimp, savoury Big Mac egg rolls stuffed with ground beef, cheese, pickles, and a Mac sauce, BLT fried rice, and a Philly cheese steak banh mi sandwich. You can’t miss their bright exterior sign as you come down Centre Street bridge or walk by. For more info, go to: prosperitybar.ca
PAST SCREENINGS
| Film | Date | Location | Supported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Cha-Cha | September 20, 2025 | Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizen's Association | Calgary Culture Days & AMAAS |
| Storm Riders | May 30, 2025 | Dragon City Mall | City of Calgary Chinatown Activation Grant |
| Local Filmmakers Showcase | January 18, 2025 | Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizen's Association | AMAAS & EMMEDIA |
| The Mermaid w/ In Love with a Problem | September 14, 2024 | Harmony Park | TD Park People Grants |
| July Rhapsody | July 19, 2024 | Gee How Oak Tin Association | City of Calgary |
| In the Mood for Love | May 31, 2024 | Historic Jade Palace Building | City of Calgary |
| Infernal Affairs | March 22, 2024 | Malaysian Singaporean and Bruneian Community Association (MSBCA) | Stepping Stones (Calgary Foundation) |
| House Special | January 19, 2024 | Chinese Cultural Centre Cuisine | Rise Up Calgary & Stepping Stones |
| Operation Oblivion | Nov 21, 2023 | Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre | Rise Up Calgary |
| Once Upon a Time in China | Oct 6, 2023 | Harmony Park | Stepping Stones (Calgary Foundation) |
| The God of Cookery | Aug 10, 2023 | Da Qing Square | N/A |
| Big Fight in Little Chinatown | Jun 11, 2023 | Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizen's Association | City of Calgary |
| Big Fight in Little Chinatown | May 16, 2023 | Bu Vintage Shoppe | City of Calgary |
THE TEAM
We are a team of volunteers from all different backgrounds, that came together through our love of Calgary's Chinatown and films that speak to the Chinese diaspora community. The team consists of:Vicki Van Chau, Carrie Yap, Wilson Wong, Alice Lam, Lyndi Woo
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