Name: Hey, Good For You
Start: 2026-11-07T15:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-11-07T22:00:00-08:00
Location: James Bong Building

Hey, Good For You

JB Events

Your grandma said it was good for you. We made it fun. Black sesame, Mahjong, TCM, tea, beauty, music, and more.

James Bong Building

<p><strong><strong>Hey, Good For You</strong></strong> 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 &amp; drinks, beauty, fashion, music, and more.</p><p>And because San Francisco doesn’t really get winter...</p><p>we’re bringing the snow indoors. <strong><strong>❄️</strong></strong></p>

<h3><strong><strong>WHAT'S HAPPENING</strong></strong></h3>

<h4><strong><strong>Day Time Ticket (3-7 PM)</strong></strong></h4>

<h4><strong><strong>🀄 Mahjong Hall </strong></strong></h4><p>Pull up and play from <strong><strong>3–10 PM</strong></strong>.</p><p>Whether you're a Mahjong pro or have never touched a tile, there's a seat for you. <strong><strong>Learn the game with beginner tables and teachers, join open play, or reserve a table in advance.</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Walk-ins are free</strong></strong> and can join the queue system. Want to guarantee a spot for your group? <strong><strong>Reserve a table in advance for a 1-hour session.</strong></strong></p><h3>🎟️ TABLE RESERVATIONS INCLUDE</h3><ul><li>Mahjong table for up to <strong><strong>4 guests</strong></strong></li><li><strong><strong>4 event tickets</strong></strong> with access to the full Hey, Good For You experience</li><li><strong><strong>Tea service by Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company</strong></strong></li><li><strong><strong>Snacks for the table</strong></strong></li><li>Access to all daytime activations and the After Dark experience</li></ul><p>Don't have a full group of 4? No problem! If you reserve a table with fewer than 4 players, <strong><strong>let us know and we'll help fill the remaining seats with other players</strong></strong> so you can still enjoy a full game.</p><p><strong><strong>Come for the Mahjong, stay for the whole night.</strong></strong></p>

<h4><strong><strong>🎲 Chinese Games</strong></strong></h4><p>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.</p>

<h4>🌿<strong><strong>Apothecary / TCM</strong></strong></h4><p>Explore traditional winter ingredients through scent, tea, and hands-on blending..</p><p>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.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>❄️ Winter Street</strong></strong></h4><p>Step into a snowy Chinese period-drama street with glowing storefronts, cinematic sets, a snowy tree, Apothecary, Fortune Teller, Rouge Shop, and falling snow.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>👘 Hanfu Fashion Show + Rentals</strong></strong></h4><p>See beautiful hanfu come to life in a roaming fashion show throughout the event, featuring looks from the Northern California Hanfu Association.</p><p>Want to join in? Rent a hanfu, dress up, and take your own C-drama-worthy photos as you explore the event.</p>

<h4>🎬<strong><strong>Vertical Drama</strong></strong></h4><p>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.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>📸 How to Pose</strong></strong></h4><p>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.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>🥢 Food</strong></strong></h4><p>Dig into black sesame treats, Chinese comfort foods, and other savory winter bites from local food vendors.</p><p><strong><strong>Food vendors will be available from 3–7 PM, with select vendors staying later.</strong></strong></p>

<h4>🍸<strong><strong> </strong></strong><strong><strong>Barmacy</strong></strong></h4><p>Your grandma’s apothecary, after dark. Sip on cocktails and mocktails inspired by black sesame, TCM ingredients, and winter flavors.</p>

<h4>🍵 <strong><strong>Tea Tasting</strong></strong></h4><p>Slow down and sip your way through a selection of Chinese teas with <strong><strong>Moonlit Mercantile Tea Company</strong></strong>. Learn about different teas, flavors, and traditions through a guided tasting experience.</p>

<h4>💄<strong><strong> </strong></strong><strong><strong>Beauty + Wellness</strong></strong></h4><p>Traditional rouge, contemporary Chinese makeup/skincare, gua sha, Chinese coin bracelet, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, martial arts, and educational wellness demonstrations.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>💅 Leean Nailed It</strong></strong></h4><p>Shop custom press-on nails or book an acrylic nail appointment with Leean during the event. <strong><strong>Appointments are recommended in advance.</strong></strong> DM <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leeannailedit/" title="https://www.instagram.com/leeannailedit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@leeannailedit</a> on Instagram to schedule your time.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>🌳 Wish Tree &amp; Exclusive JB Events Mahjong Plushie</strong></strong></h4><h4>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?</h4>

<h4>💧 <strong><strong>Nourishing Water Stations</strong></strong></h4><p>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.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>Full Day Ticket (3-10 PM)</strong></strong></h4>

<p>Everything included in the <strong><strong>Daytime Experience (3–7 PM)</strong></strong>, PLUS</p>

<h4><strong><strong>🌙 After Dark DJ Set</strong></strong></h4><p>As the sun goes down, the night comes alive. Dance to a 2-hour DJ set of C-pop remixes and keep the party going after dark.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>WORKSHOPS (3-10PM)</strong></strong></h4><p>Get hands-on with a few creative experiences inspired by beauty, wellness, and everyday rituals.</p>

<h4><strong><strong>💄</strong></strong><strong><strong>DIY lipstick</strong></strong></h4><p>Create your own custom lipstick using flower and plant-based ingredients, and leave with a shade you made yourself.<br><em><em>Add-on ticket required. Not included with general admission.</em></em></p>

<h4><strong><strong>🌿 DIY Herbal Sachet</strong></strong></h4><h4>Create your own personalized sachet using a selection of herbs, flowers, and botanicals.<br><em><em>Add-on ticket required. Not included with general admission.</em></em></h4>

<h4><strong><strong>🪴 DIY Airplant Tin</strong></strong></h4><p>Build your own mini airplant arrangement to take home.<br><em><em>Add-on ticket required. Not included with general admission.</em></em></p><p><br></p>

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