{"id":176570,"date":"2026-02-13T14:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/176570\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:11:17","slug":"19-ways-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/176570\/","title":{"rendered":"19 ways to celebrate Lunar New Year in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ground yourself with a free tai chi class before taking in lion and dragon dances, mahjong lessons, and crafting.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Prepare for the new year by shopping from 120 booths selling fresh flowers, fruit, and candy.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15<\/p>\n

Ahead of Tet \u2014 the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, which this year falls on Tuesday \u2014 celebrate with performances from Cal\u2019s Dragon Dancers and activities for all ages.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSunday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something for everyone at this EDM-fueled party: traditional dancing, drumming, martial arts, DJ sets, and surprises.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Date and timeSunday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n

Choy Sun, the Chinese god of wealth, passes out thousands of red envelopes in Chinatown as emblems of good luck.<\/p>\n

\"ASource: Arterra\/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesDate and timeTuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

All ages are welcome at this free art workshop.<\/p>\n

Date and timeWednesday, Feb. 18, 2 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Maybe this is the year you\u2019ll meet your match. Mix and mingle with singles at this Chinese-inspired cocktail bar.<\/p>\n

Date and timeWednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

In this edition of the science museum\u2019s weekly After Dark event, take in Lunar New Year traditions and lion dancing from Chung Ngai Dance Troupe.<\/p>\n

\"SilhouettesSource: ExploratoriumDate and timeThursday, Feb. 19, 6 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Date and timeThursday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

Oakland-based Little Moon Bakehouse hosts a festive tea with savory and sweet pastries in the Ferry Building\u2019s light-filled Grand Hall.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSunday, Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Ring in the new year inside the 55-acre SF Botanical Garden with tai chi, singing, and magic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Date and timeSunday, Feb. 22, 12 to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

The popular event inspired by markets in Asia returns from a politically fueled hiatus<\/a> with dozens of vendors and activities for everyone. <\/p>\n

\"\"Source: Noah Berger for The StandardDate and timeFriday, Feb. 27, 5 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

MacArthur Award-winning conductor Mei-Ann Chen leads a program of music that draws upon Asian traditions, past and present.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 28, 2 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Drawing from traditional Chinese medicine, herbalist Allie Brown leads a session in creating aromatic blends for the Year of the Fire Horse.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 28, 2 to 3:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Run through Chinatown in 5K and 10K races, with proceeds benefiting YMCA youth and teen programs.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSunday, March 1, 8 a.m.<\/p>\n

Fresh off of an Olympic win, San Francisco native and Stanford student Eileen Gu<\/a> leads a parade that spans 1.3 miles and features floats, lion dancing, and a 288-foot \u201cGolden Dragon.\u201d It is free to attend, but tickets must be purchased to sit in the bleachers.<\/p>\n

\"ASource: Magali Gauthier for The StandardDate and timeSaturday, March 7, 5:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Shop, stroll, and take photos with lion dancers in the oldest Chinatown in North America. <\/p>\n

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