Upcoming events.
Oooga Booga invites Orange Radio and Gu Grocery
Gu was invited to pop-up at the ICA on Saturday, March 9, alongside independent online radio Orange Radio. Come hear tunes, eat Gu snacks, shop our Gu’oods, and hang out with us at this free event!
The event is part of Bookshelf Residency: Ooga Booga, hosted by the Institute of Contemporary Art, where they have organized a series of public programs inviting friends of the shop to present activities on site.
Lucky Lunar New Year Dessert Workshop (Copy)
We are co-hosting a Lunar New Year tangyuan dumpling workshop with Rooted Fare at Yoboseyo Superette in Little Tokyo! Join us 2/3 at 12pm or 3:45pm for a hands on workshop and tasting <3
sticky holiday fair at Night Gallery
Come for gift shopping THU 12/16 * STICKY Holiday Fair *
11:00am -5:00pm Night Gallery, Arts District/Vernon
30+ vendors including food + coffee - FREE entry
december Artisan Fair at LA River Farmers' Market (Copy)
Come out to the 12/14 Holiday Bazaar @ LA River Far Mar 3:00-7:30pm at LA State Historic Park, Chinatown — happening at the farmers’ market!
Winter Trading Post
Come through Far East Plaza on Sunday 10am-4pm. Find Gu upstairs : )
Holiday Market at Steep LA
SUN 12/2 Steep LA Holiday Market 11:00am-4:00pm Mandarin Plaza, Chinatown
Shop Gu merch and 30+ food + gift vendors - FREE entry
A Current Affair - Vintage Clothing Market
Two day event SAT-SUN 12/2-12/3 * A Current Affair * Cooper Design Space, DTLA
SAT 10:00am-6:00pm
SUN 12:00-6:00pm
Check out the fab finds at this fashion vintage clothing marketplace while getting your Gu fix too - GET TIX $15+
november Artisan Fair at LA River Farmers' Market
Come out to the 11/30 Artisan Fair @ LA River Far Mar 3:00-7:30pm at LA State Historic Park, Chinatown — happening at the farmers’ market!
Shop Gu goods and gift items in person at the farmers' market: totes, tees (you can try one on!), tea cups n more <3 Check out the Gu web shop to see what we will be bringing 👀
(Please note: we will not be selling food at this event)
Shop Small Saturday Makers Market
Come on Saturday to support small businesses at Suay Sew Shop’s makers market in Frogtown. We’re making butter mochi and savory bites for you <3
Clockshop's Community & Unity People's Kite Festival
Join Clockshop for our 3rd Annual Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival on May 13, 2023, at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, next to Chinatown. This family-friendly cultural festival brings together diverse communities in Los Angeles through the art of kites and a day of joyful connection in this important public green space.
This all-ages celebration is free and open to the public. Come and spend the day flying kites, learning new flying techniques from Kite Masters, enjoy a “gallery in the sky,” participate in art-making workshops that explore the natural environment, and meet local community organizations.
RSVP here to reserve your spot.
Earth Day pickle picnic
Pick up a pickle themed picnic set from Gu Grocery's pop-up in Chinatown on Earth Day, this Saturday 4/22, 10am-2pm!
On the menu: grain bowls gleaming with the pickles of your dreams! Customize your meal with extra sides (such as mama's soy braised eggs!) and make it spicy if you so desire. This menu offers meal prep for all you busy bods, and is also perfect for leisure picnicking!
Just looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? We got you! Check out the menu for details. Preorders highly encouraged!
Clay la at Craft Contemporary
Visit Craft Contemporary to shop handmade ceramics from 30+ makers and get some Gu’oodies while you’re at the museum! We’ll be serving food 12-5pm Saturday 4/1 and 11am-5pm Sunday 4/2.
Enjoy our menu items with coffee from Canyon Coffee, or a refreshing glass from Gia Coppola Wine or Angel City Brewery.
Flakey Friends / 10 Days RE:Her LA 2023
Four women bakers who met in Chinatown, are offering flakey pastries as the collective ‘Flakey Friends’ on Saturday March 11th starting at 10am to 3pm in Far East Plaza as part of the RE:Her Festival.
We’re adding layers of humor and reclaiming “flakey” - it’s everyone’s favorite type of baked thing, so it should make the best type of friends too.
Flake it, till you make it!
Flakey Friends Menu:
Bakers Bench / Jennifer Yee
Palmier
Dai Pie Dong / Kitty Lam
Sausage ‘n’ Char Siu Roll
Scotch Tea Egg (Collab with Gu Grocery)
Gu Grocery / Jess Wang
“Spicy Pocket” Curry Puff (vegan)
Laroolou / Edlyne Nicolas
Mini Ube Hand Pie *
* available at 11am
Chinese American Museum’s Spring Fest
The Chinese American Museum and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is excited to present their annual New Year Festival! This year, CAM welcomes spring with Spring Fest 2023 (formerly known as Lantern Festival) on Saturday, March 4th from Noon to 5pm!
Bring your family and friends to the Chinese American Museum for an exciting day full of multicultural performances, family-friendly activities, and year of the rabbit inspired crafts.
Gu Grocery will be vending pantry items, treats, and gifts. Mama Peggy and the Gu Crew are looking forward to seeing you!
Spring Fest 2023 is a FREE event, check the museum’s social media for updates!
TANGYUAN + TUNES in collaboration with Dustin Wong
Join us in February for TANGYUAN + TUNES ~ an intimate food + music series in collaboration with a dear friend of Gu, experimental jazz artist Dustin Wong. We look forward to serving you a dessert of tangyuan dumplings, hot chocolate, and sound bites 🎶🥣
Lunar Neue Year
Come celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with us at the Lunar Neue Year party at NeueHouse Bradbury in DTLA. Join us for food 5-10pm. Stay for the music! Event goes until midnight. RSVP required. $8 admission.
Click through the image to learn more. RSVP here.
Gu Grocery Lunar New Year Second Chance Tangyuan Sale
Celebrate the Lunar Year of the Water Rabbit with lucky handmade sticky rice dumplings! We are offering another round of our famous tangyuan dessert dumpling kits, just in time for Lantern Festival 元宵节!
These are frozen cook-at-home kits available for preorder only. Pick up on SAT Feb 4: 9-11am and 2-4pm.
Wishing you all a prosperous and healthy year full of nourishing foods! <3
Lucky Lunar New Year Dessert Workshop
Let’s celebrate Lunar New Year by making dumplings together! We are teaming up with our friends at Rooted Fare to bring you a tangyuan workshop experience! We look forward to sharing family stories and expert tips for making the most delicious sesame filled dessert dumplings <3
Join us for a 2 hour hands-on lesson and tasting. Two sessions: 10:30am and 2pm.
Lunar New Year mini pop-up in Chinatown
Happy Year of the Rabbit! We’re celebrating with our favorite dessert dream come true: black sesame tangyuan dumplings! These seasonal kits have been a customer favorite since we introduced them in 2020. Stock up on a frozen tangyuan kit or two to enjoy at home when you’re in the mood! Place preorders here
By the way, limited quantities of ready-to-eat savory snacks and niangao new year rice cakes will be available for purchase the day of! While walk-ins are welcome for ready-to-eat treats, pre-orders are required for tangyuan take-home kits.
Winter Trading Post at Far East Plaza
Come out for unique gifts and homegoods! We’ll be upstairs at Far East Plaza with some of our good friends, ready to help you find just the thing you need for that special someone!
Midnite Market at Brother Brother
Come shop small and get some tasty bites while you’re at it! We will be vending gift items and hot food at Brother Brother in Mid City! We’ll be in good company thanks to Midnite Snack magazine for including us in the marketplace alongside:
@seedy.midi @okok_ceramics @nicksedano @midnitesnack_
@gelynmo @janzywaxco @vescabotanicals @brotherbrotherla
@sambalevie @heavensmarketla @browniepointsforyou
Woon Holiday Market
Come see us at Woon Holiday Market! The market this year will be in conjunction with a food pop up Woon is hosting in the kitchen with Soon Wine Bar / Saehee Cho + wine by Pinkie’s Up.
Craft Contemporary Holiday Marketplace
Visit Craft Contemporary to shop handmade items from 20+ vendors and get some Gu’oodies while you’re at the museum! We’ll be serving food 12-5pm Saturday 12/3 and Sunday 12/4. If you’re the early bird type, reserve a ticket for the Preview Brunch on Saturday 12/3 to shop before everyone else, and enjoy a pastry box from Gu, and tea from Standstill Tea!
Please note the regular museum admission is $7-$9 on Saturday to attend the event, and pay what you can on Sunday! More info here on the Craft Contemporary museum website <3
Mandarin Plaza Holiday Market
Join us for a market in Chinatown’s Mandarin Plaza. Shop ~40 vendors curated by the Steep LA team! We will be joining other participating businesses in donating 10% of Gu proceeds to Chinatown Service Center.
Gu has received small business counseling from advisors at the center who have helped us apply for funding and improve our business plan. We are so glad we can give back in a small way!
DOUBLE YING YANG noodle pop-up BY JESS WANG + FELIX FANG
Felix Fang and Gu’s own Aunty Jess will be making you sesame noodles come October 16th, 11am-4pm or until sold out. Pre order menu is live bb’s! Link to order now.
Our kind friends at Obet & Del’s will be hosting our pop-up at their coffee shop in East Hollywood. Come after your Hollywood Farmers’ Market morning shopping run <3
Listening by Moonrise
Our friends at the nonprofit Clockshop invited Gu to make food for an upcoming free music event at the park. Click through event for RSVP + pre order details!
Mahjong Mistress Presents East Never Loses
Time for a yummy mahjong party!! Join us on Saturday 10/1 @7pm <3 Click through image for RSVP info + event details.
Mini Summer Market
Our friends at Steep tea house are hosting a summer market inside Chinatown’s Mandarin Plaza! Come out to support local artisans and makers. There will be art and home goods in addition to drinks and food. We’re looking forward to enjoying tea and tasty bites!
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Sexy Beast Benefit at Night Gallery
Sexy Beast is a benefit to raise essential funds for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA). Led by a team of key individuals in the arts and entertainment, this coalition brings together the skills and experience of Los Angeles' creative communities in support of reproductive rights and accessible healthcare. On July 30, Sexy Beast is returning with an outdoor kickoff event at Night Gallery from 5 - 8 PM. RSVP here.
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