Entertainment Commission allows one-time amplified Joy Luck Club screening in Chinatown to run to 11 p.m.

The San Francisco Entertainment Commission on May 8 approved a one-time amplified outdoor sound permit that lets a film screening of Joy Luck Club on Waverly Place run until 11 p.m. on May 18.

Crystal Fernandez, events production manager for the Center for Asian American Media, told the commission the nonprofit will screen the 1993 film as part of its festival and expects multiple cast members to attend. "We will have multiple people, cast members in attendance," Fernandez said. She said the outdoor screening must begin after sunset and estimated the film will start at about 8:30 p.m. and "end at 10:50," which requires the commission to extend the 10 p.m. noise cutoff.

Staff told commissioners the event producer had obtained the required street‑closure approval and had distributed notices to neighboring businesses and residents; no letters of opposition were on file and Central Station of the San Francisco Police Department approved the permit with no additional conditions. Commissioners suggested using additional rear-fill speakers so the sound level could remain lower for neighbors while remaining audible for attendees.

A commissioner moved to approve the permit with staff recommendations; the motion carried on a roll-call vote with Commissioners Thomas, Vice President Camino, President (unattributed), and Commissioner Lee recorded as voting aye. The commission advised the organizers to follow up with deputy director staff on logistical steps before the event.