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Peninsula cities, libraries and community groups are celebrating the arrival of Lunar New Year. From music and dance performances and martial arts demonstrations to special meals and hands-on crafts, here’s a variety of ways to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
San Mateo County Libraries, ongoing
The San Mateo County Library hosts events at various branches, including presentations on Lunar New Year customs, Urisawe performing traditional Korean dances (Feb. 11 in Foster City), calligraphy classes (Feb. 15 in Atherton and Feb. 27 in Brisbane), storytimes, puppet shows and crafts. Plus, an online art talk (Feb. 12) with an Asian Art Museum docent about the meaning of Lunar New Year symbols and traditions.
Throughout February at various county library locations. smcl.bibliocommons.com.
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, ongoing
The hotel is hosting Lunar New Year events throughout the month of February, including an afternoon tea every weekend, a dim sum brunch with lion dance performances Feb. 17-18 and a wine dinner Feb. 29.
Throughout February at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto. Prices vary. Visit OpenTable or Eventbrite for reservations. fourseasons.com/siliconvalley.
South San Francisco Library, Feb. 9-10
The Cultural Arts Commission hosts its first art gallery event of the new year with artworks reflecting themes related to the moon, Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon. A two-week extended exhibit will follow the show.
Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m. and Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South San Francisco Library, 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco. Exhibit schedule to be announced. Free. tinyurl.com/ssflibraryexhibit.
Sunnyvale Library, Feb. 9
Elementary schoolers can celebrate Lunar New Year by making dragon puppets.
Feb. 9, 4-5 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale. Free. No registration required but space is limited. tinyurl.com/sunnyvalepuppets.
Linden Tree, Feb. 9
The bookstore hosts a party with authors Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham, celebrating the launch of their new graphic novel, “Lunar New Year Love Story.” They’re featured in conversation with bestselling author Abigail Hing Wen. The event also includes a signing, Q&A and appetizers from Palo Alto’s Tai Pan.
Feb. 9, 6 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley, Palo Alto. $25 admission includes copy of book. bit.ly/3HRQ2fm.
Mountain View, Feb. 10
The city of Mountain View’s Lunar New Year celebration includes live performances, games, crafts and food trucks.
Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center, 201 S Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. Free. tinyurl.com/lunarnewyearmv.
Redwood Shores Branch Library, Feb. 10
The library hosts a Lunar New Year storytime with crafts.
Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to noon at the Redwood Shores Branch Library, 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City. Free. tinyurl.com/rwslibrary.
Gamble Garden, Feb. 10
Visitors to Gamble Garden’s Second Saturday program can enjoy a Chinese lion dance and hands-on activities and crafts in honor of the Year of the Dragon. Also, garden tours and nature hunts.
Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon at Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Free. Advance registration is required at gamblegarden.org.
Hillsdale Shopping Center, Feb. 10
Head to San Mateo for an afternoon of lion dance and acrobatic performances, fortune-telling readings, calligraphers, red envelope giveaways and more.
Feb. 10, noon-3 p.m. at Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Free. tinyurl.com/hillsdale-lny.
Courtesy the artist/Palo Alto Library.
Palo Alto Library celebration, Feb. 10
Chinese opera singer Cathy Pan performs, local martial arts studio Taekwon Tigers present a special demonstration and Joyous Spring Lion Dance Troupe performs a two lion dance. Plus crafts and light refreshments. Suited for families with children ages 3-11, but all ages welcome.
Feb. 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m.at the Palo Alto Art Center auditorium, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. paloalto.bibliocommons.com.
Pacific Art League, Feb. 11
Join all-ages workshops in origami lantern folding, crafting red envelopes, coloring dragon cards and lucky knot string knotting hosted by Pacific Art League at the Google Visitor Experience in Mountain View.
Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Huddle at the Google Visitor Experience, 2000 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Free. tinyurl.com/pacificartleague.
Red Panda Acrobats, Feb. 11
Wayne Huey of Red Panda Acrobats performs feats of acrobatics, balancing and contortion.
Feb. 11, 11-11:45 a.m. at Belle Haven Library, 413 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park. Free. menlopark.gov.
Stanford Shopping Center, Feb. 17
The center hosts performances by local community groups including Viet Steps, Stanford Taiko and Lion Dance Me!
Feb. 17, 2-4 p.m.. at the center pavilion, Stanford Shopping Center, El Camino Real and Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto. Free. simon.com.
Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival, Feb. 17
Millbrae Cultural Committee hosts an all-day celebration that brings together arts and crafts and food vendors, dragon and lion dancers, Chinese martial arts and traditional dance performances.
Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at 300 Broadway, Millbrae. Free. bit.ly/486RNA4.
Palo Alto Children’s Library, Feb. 20
Kids 5-11 can participate in a step-by-step craft workshop making a puppet to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
Feb. 20, 3-4 p.m. at the Palo Alto Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. Free. Registration is required. tinyurl.com/paloaltolibrarycrafts
Downtown Redwood City, Feb. 24
Redwood City’s 13th annual celebration includes performances by lion dancers, martial artists and taiko drummers. The event also includes free admission to the San Mateo County History Museum, which is hosting children’s activities.
Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Free. redwoodcity.org.
Rotary Club of Millbrae banquet, Feb. 29
Enjoy a 10-course Chinese banquet from Yan Peninsula Restaurant and watch the colorful Gee Yung Lions dance. Enter a raffle for a chance to win prizes. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Millbrae’s programs for youth.
Feb. 29, 6-9:30 p.m. at Yan Peninsula Restaurant, 1190 El Camino Real, Millbrae. An individual ticket is $88 per person or $850 for a table of 10. http://tinyurl.com/millbraebanquet