2019 DC Metro Lunar New Year Celebrations

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Luther Jackson Middle School

Sat, Feb. 2, 2019 (snow day alternative: Feb. 10), 10AM – 6PM

There will be live performance, including dragon and lion dances and Han costume fashion show, delicious Asian food, the calligraphy and writing of Chinese names, riddles and raffles, craft and business booths, children activities, as well as a lunar New Year dragon parade. Time and location are 10am to 6pm at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042. Admission and parking are free.

 

Sat, Feb 2, 2019 12PM – 5PM

Fashion Center at Pentagon City Metro Level

Celebrate the year of the pig by enjoying live entertainment, colorful lion dances, special events and interactive activities.

 

Sat, Feb 2, 2019 12PM – 5PM

Fashion Center at Pentagon City Metro Level

Celebrate the year of the pig by enjoying live entertainment, colorful lion dances, special events and interactive activities.

 

Sat-Sun Feb 2-3, 2019

Fair Oaks Mall Lunar New Year Celebration

Enjoy traditional dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, hundreds of performers, and spectacular live entertainment.  Plus, don’t miss the hands-on activities, demonstrations, and arts and crafts for children- all celebration the year of the Pig! Admission and entertainment are free.

 

Sat, Feb 2, 2019 11:45AM – 5PM Center Court

Lake Forest Mall, 701 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD

Exciting live cultural performances such as colorful lion and dragon dances! Plus, hands-on activities for all ages, art and cultural displays, and so much more!  Event produced in partnership with the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center, Inc. (CCACC)

 

Kenney Center Chinese New Year Family Day

Sat, Feb 9, 10AM

Free, no tickets required. All ages are welcome to this fun-filled day of activities and entertainment! Family Day is part of the Kennedy Center’s annual Lunar New Year festivities, this year celebrating the Year of the Pig with three days of festivities, including special events showcasing the arts and culture of China’s Guangdong Province.

 

Sat, Feb 9, 2019 1-3PM

Potomac Mills Grand Court

Join us to celebrate Chinese New Year – the year of the Pig, enjoy Chinese Dance, Lion Dance, Chinese instrument Gu Zheng performances, a fashion show and more.

 

 

Chinese New Year Parade, Washington DC

February 10, 2019 2-5PM, Chinatown
H Street, NW, between 6th and 7th Streets. Each year a parade is held in Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The event features the traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations and live musical entertainment.

 

 

MGM Casino Lion Dance

Sun, Feb 10, 6PM

Experience the Imperial Lion Dance Team perform a lion dance to showcase feats of agility as the auspicious lion.

 

 

 

Sat, Feb 16, 2019 10:30 – 1:30PM

Richard Montgomery High School

The event will feature samples of Asian cuisine and a variety of multigenerational performances and exhibitors including several dance groups. Past performers have included Central Evergreen Dance Group, Chinese Culture and Community Service Center Dragon Dance Team, Diana Dance Arts, Graceful Postures and Dance, House of Angklung, Lihui’s Youth Choir and Potomac Youth Choir, Indonesian Kids Performing Arts, Migrant Heritage Commission Fil-Am Dance Ensemble, US Chinese Wushu Institution, Washington Asian Philharmonic Orchestra, and West Asian Belly Dance Club.

 

 

Sat, Feb 23, 2019 11am to 2PM

F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

Family and kids-friendly event: culture performance, Calligraphy Interactive Lantern Craft Activities. Lantern riddle competitions, special foods for lantern festival, cultural displays and lots of fun!