Celebration of the Year of the Tiger: Two weeks starting Jan. 28, China Live, Cold Drinks and Eight Tables by George Chen, San Francisco. Enjoy traditional dishes and beverage items with a modern twist. Surprise Lion Dancers are also expected to make an appearance at some of the dinners. Reservations at all three locations are strongly suggested: chinalivesf.com.
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger 2022: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5, History Park San Jose, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. Be a part of a parade with the Dragon Summit Lion Dancers and Hoong the Dragon. Enjoy children’s yo-yo performers, a K-pop dance group, storytellers, musicians and art activities. chcp.org
Empress by Boon Chinese New Year Dinner: 5-10 p.m. through Feb. 15, 838 Grant Ave., San Francisco. The Chinese New Year menu at Empress by Boon is inspired by authentic Cantonese cuisine and features nine courses, including small bites, bao, seafood courses, two main courses and two desserts. $168. theempresssf.com
Lunar New Year at Hillsdale Shopping Center: 1-5 pm. Jan. 29, Hillsdale Shopping Center, Macy’s Center Court, Lower Level, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Enjoy lion dancers, music and drums at this outdoor celebration. Free. hillsdale.com
Lunar New Year Celebration at OMCA: Noon-3 p.m. Feb. 5, 1000 Oak St., Oakland. Enjoy story time with Oliver Chin, whose new graphic novel series is Awesome Asian Americans, and see the Toishan Benevolent Association Lion Dancers, live music by Gamelan Sekar Jaya, take-home art activities and food truck bites, as well as a special healing circle facilitated by Lotus Awakens, in recognition of the impact of violence targeting the AAPI community. Virtual events, now through Feb. 8, include a dumpling cooking demonstration, shadow puppet art activity and virtual healing circle. museumca.org/lunar-new-year-celebration-year-tiger
Lunar New Year Celebration & Festival 2022: 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 5, Terra Marin School, 70 Lomita Drive, Mill Valley. See traditional Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese performances and other fun festivities. $8-$10. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3FS5AfE
Lunar New Year Family Celebration: 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 12, Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Explore a unique three-acre garden on a guided garden tour for adults or nature hunt for families. See a Chinese Lion Dance and try out a variety of hands-on activities and crafts in honor of the Year of the Water Tiger. Free. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3nI1bpB
Lunar New Year Pop-Up: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekends from Jan. 22-Feb. 13, Ferry Building, San Francisco. Enjoy décor displayed by Chinatown shops specializing in handmade decorations and lanterns. ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/happenings
Santana Row Lunar New Year Celebration: 4-6 p.m. Feb. 4, Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. Enjoy the exciting drumbeats and crashing cymbals of the Dragon and Lion dances in honor of Lunar New Year, cultural performances, surprise red envelopes, arts and crafts and more. Free. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3qOPLSG
San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade: Jan. 29-March 6. Festivities include the Flower Market Fair (Jan. 29-30, Chinatown), Chinese New Year celebration and Choy Sun Doe (Feb. 1, Chinatown), a Chinese New Year Parade (Feb. 19, location tba) with floats, ferocious lions, firecrackers and a 288-foot long Golden Dragon, and Community Street Fair (Feb. 19-20, Chinatown) with Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and more. Details: chineseparade.com/
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