Great Great: A Qing Ming-Inspired Dinner Party
Join Chapter and Tiny Dinner for Great Great, a Qing Ming-themed dinner party where we'll celebrate our ancestors in all their flawed glory!
Our curated dinner menu includes:
Wild Mannered - all natural cocktails with a soju and wine base in three flavors: Strawberry Basil, Cucumber Lime Mint, Pineapple Ginger
A selection of delicacies from Nom Wah Tea Parlor, the oldest continuously running restaurant in Chinatown, including:
Peking Duck Bao & Mushroom Bao
Shrimp & Pork dumplings & Edamame dumplings
Veggie Chow Mein
Chinese Greens & Smashed Cucumber Salad
Throughout the evening, you will:
Hear storytellers share short, irreverent tales about their Great and Great Great Grandparents (volunteer to tell a story when you register).
Play "musical tables" throughout the evening, with new dishes and conversation themes at each table.
Learn about Qing Ming traditions, and honor your ancestors at an altar created in partnership with award-winning artist Anh Nguyen
Dinner will be hosted at the beautiful new Welcome to Chinatown Hub, a 2,500 sq ft space built to host community programs and bolster local businesses.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:
Ben is the founder of chapter.nyc, a social club for creative connection. We create a magical universe through monthly gatherings and small group excursions based on three styles of social expression: playing, learning, and moving. Find out your connection style and join our next adventure..
Saba is the cofounder of Tiny Dinner, a community for dinner parties with friends of friends in people’s homes. Our members have hosted over 300 dinners in homes across New York, Miami, and LA. Our mission is to inspire people to host. Request an invitation.
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This event is part of Community Week NYC (May 9-17, 2026) - a citywide celebration of social connection. Explore all events so you can find your people at www.communityweek.nyc.