Lions and dragons and lanterns, oh my! Lunar New Year is almost here, with the traditional Asian holiday falling on Feb. 17 this year. Ring in the Year of the Horse with live lion dances, tastes of Asian cuisine and more around the Washington, D.C., area.
MINTD Card Show: Lunar New Year Edition
February 8, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Browse the top Pokémon and trading card games vendors and enjoy giveaways, raffles, prizes, gym challenges and kids’ activities, all with a Lunar New Year theme.
Year of the Fire Red Horse
February 18, 7 p.m. | McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA 22101
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company returns with an annual Lunar New Year production that intertwines traditional and contemporary dance. The performance will include a traditional lion and dragon dance as well as one created for this year’s Red Fire Horse.
Lunar New Year Story Time
February 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Connie Morella Library
7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Join the library for a New Year-themed story time, sing-along and craft project: making your own lantern, dragon and horse.
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Rockville Safeway
February 1, noon to 4 p.m.
It’s the Rockville Safeway’s fifth annual LNY celebration, featuring a lion dance performance, live traditional music, face painting, food and drink tastings and giveaways.
The Music Center at Strathmore
February 12, 7:30-9 p.m.
Sit back and relax for a joyous Lunar New Year concert by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Expect cultural music, special guest artists and pre-concert lobby activities.
Westfield Montgomery
February 15 and 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Experience lion and dragon dances, art demonstrations and live traditional Chinese music at Macy’s Court.
Vienna Community Center
February 17, noon to 2 p.m.
Eat traditional Asian cuisine, enjoy a show by the Hong Dance School and bring in the new year in community.
Richard Montgomery High School
February 21, 1-3:30 p.m.
Join the City of Rockville for a free event celebrating the town’s Asian cultures with performances, interactive displays, arts and crafts and to-go snack boxes.
Twin Lakes Golf Course
February 21, 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy hands-on crafts, cultural games, food samples, live performances of martial arts, dance and music and stories and history behind this vibrant holiday.
