The Forbidden City was a Chinese nightclub and cabaret in San Francisco, which was in business from 1938 to 1970, and operated on the second floor of 363 Sutter Street, between Chinatown and Union Square. Forbidden City also became a platform for Asian American performers who can't find an opportunity during the time of discrimination. Asian American performers were able to prove their talent regardless of their racial difference, and some even launched their career after the closure of Forbidden City.