Upcoming Events

KARL HWANG SCHOLARSHIPS

SPCC is proud to announce the 2026 Karl Hwang Scholarships. Three $3,000 scholarships, which were established in memory of Dr. Karl Hwang, are available for qualifying SPHS (South Pasadena High School) seniors. The application form is now closed. Scholarship winners will be announced at SPHS Senior Awards Night.

JOIN US FOR EAST WEST PLAYERS’ REVIVAL OF FLOWER DRUM SONG

East West Players’ upcoming revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song, featuring a brand new libretto from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. Set in 1960s San Francisco Chinatown, the show follows Mei-li, a young Chinese opera performer escaping communism, as she navigates the vibrant nightclub scene on Grant Avenue. While the show is about the Chinese-American immigration experience, the show is pan-Asian in its values and features a pan-Asian cast. You can learn more about the show at https://www.eastwestplayers.org.

Flower Drum Song
April 16 – May 31, 2026
https://bit.ly/flowerdrumsong2026

The Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

Tony Award-winner David Henry Hwang brings a fresh, updated version of FLOWER DRUM SONG to the stage for Spring 2026. This new production revisits the classic story through a modern lens.

ALL SPCC ATTENDEES receive 26% off preview tickets (4/16–4/22) when you buy 2 or more with code 26FDSPRE. Limit 6 per order.

Recent Events

SPCC GALA 2026

The South Pasadena Chinese-American Club held its 37th annual fundraising gala on Saturday, March 14, at the Hilton San Gabriel. The organization celebrated nearly four decades of working with the city, school district, police and fire departments, chamber of commerce, and local small businesses.

LUNAR NEW YEAR LUNCHEON

Happy Lunar New Year!

We are delighted to share the success of our Lunar New Year Senior Luncheon hosted by SPCC in partnership with South Pasadena Senior Center on 2/10/2026.We welcomed 120 seniors, along with several local officials, to celebrate this annual event together.

Seniors enjoyed the cultural dances performed by We Dance Studio and wonderful songs by Calvin Joe, cousin of Bob Joe. The live entertainment filled the room with energy and laughter.

I chatted with a few seniors and they shared how much they loved this annual luncheon, the performances and delicious food. A few were so impressed that they visited our caterer afterwards to order meals for themselves!

We would like to extend our appreciation to Shireen Chang for once again coordinating the dancers for our event. Our sincere thanks also go to Peitty’s family for generously providing fresh hand picked cuties for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you to all our volunteers for your help and support in making this event a success.

Wishing you all a joyful and healthy Year of the Horse!

Julie Wong
VP of Cultural Activities

marengo lunar new year event

SPCC joined the community in celebrating the new year at Marengo Elementary School’s Lunar New Year event at Orange Grove Park on Sunday, February 22nd. Participants followed a trail map to visit booths sponsored by the Mandarin Dual Immersion classes and other local groups. Each booth highlighted an animal from the Chinese Zodiac and had a cultural activity. Over 450 trail maps were distributed.

Attendees at the SPCC booth received a Fire Horse LNY coloring page, a rabbit stamp on their trail map, and played with mahjong tiles.

Kids won a mahjong eraser when they put together a “pung” or “chow.”

The entertainment line up included a lion dance, face changing performance, dancers, USC Taekwondo club breaking boards, and an incredible singer who performed Mandarin and English songs from Crazy Rich Asians and engaged the crowd to sing along.

LEARN AND PLAY MAHJONG EVENT

In January, SPCC partnered with 626 Village, a local nonprofit supporting senior adults, to host a Learn and Play Mahjong event. Over twenty guests gathered to play mahjong, from new players to seasoned players. Volunteers guided new players through a few rounds of play, offering strategy tips and answering questions.

Contact

For further information or inquiries, please contact SPCC at SPCC91030@gmail.com.