Ground yourself with a free tai chi class before taking in lion and dragon dances, mahjong lessons, and crafting.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Prepare for the new year by shopping from 120 booths selling fresh flowers, fruit, and candy.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15
Ahead of Tet — the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, which this year falls on Tuesday — celebrate with performances from Cal’s Dragon Dancers and activities for all ages.
Date and timeSunday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There’s something for everyone at this EDM-fueled party: traditional dancing, drumming, martial arts, DJ sets, and surprises.
Date and timeSunday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Choy Sun, the Chinese god of wealth, passes out thousands of red envelopes in Chinatown as emblems of good luck.
Source: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesDate and timeTuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All ages are welcome at this free art workshop.
Date and timeWednesday, Feb. 18, 2 to 4 p.m.
Maybe this is the year you’ll meet your match. Mix and mingle with singles at this Chinese-inspired cocktail bar.
Date and timeWednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
In this edition of the science museum’s weekly After Dark event, take in Lunar New Year traditions and lion dancing from Chung Ngai Dance Troupe.
Source: ExploratoriumDate and timeThursday, Feb. 19, 6 to 10 p.m.
LED lion dances illuminate California Academy of Sciences after dark. Meanwhile, let Golden Dragon Fortunes read your qi energy, shop exclusive Lunar New Year nightlife merch, and shop from Asian-owned businesses.
Date and timeThursday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m.
Nosh on delights from Dumpling Time and Boba Guys while performers from LiondanceMe, Nguyen Dance Company, and Urisawe Korean Dance and Drumming set the tone for a fruitful year.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 12 p.m.
Oakland-based Little Moon Bakehouse hosts a festive tea with savory and sweet pastries in the Ferry Building’s light-filled Grand Hall.
Date and timeSunday, Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Ring in the new year inside the 55-acre SF Botanical Garden with tai chi, singing, and magic.
Date and timeSunday, Feb. 22, 12 to 2 p.m.
The popular event inspired by markets in Asia returns from a politically fueled hiatus with dozens of vendors and activities for everyone.
Source: Noah Berger for The StandardDate and timeFriday, Feb. 27, 5 to 10 p.m.
MacArthur Award-winning conductor Mei-Ann Chen leads a program of music that draws upon Asian traditions, past and present.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m.
This community celebration organized by the Chinese Cultural Learning Center features a packed schedule of kung fu, traditional dance, bookmark making, and a rice-cake station.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 28, 2 to 4 p.m.
Drawing from traditional Chinese medicine, herbalist Allie Brown leads a session in creating aromatic blends for the Year of the Fire Horse.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 28, 2 to 3:15 p.m.
Run through Chinatown in 5K and 10K races, with proceeds benefiting YMCA youth and teen programs.
Date and timeSunday, March 1, 8 a.m.
Fresh off of an Olympic win, San Francisco native and Stanford student Eileen Gu leads a parade that spans 1.3 miles and features floats, lion dancing, and a 288-foot “Golden Dragon.” It is free to attend, but tickets must be purchased to sit in the bleachers.
Source: Magali Gauthier for The StandardDate and timeSaturday, March 7, 5:15 p.m.
Shop, stroll, and take photos with lion dancers in the oldest Chinatown in North America.
Date and timeSaturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8