Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Memphis
Celebrate Memphis' AAPI community this Lunar New Year with traditional lion dances, food specials, live music, and more.
Celebrate Memphis' AAPI community this Lunar New Year with traditional lion dances, food specials, live music, and more.
The Lunar New Year starts on Wednesday, January 29. This year welcomes the Year of the Wood Snake bringing in a time of wisdom, intuition, growth, and harmony.
There's an incredible roundup of events to celebrate in Memphis to mark the occasion.
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Lunar New Year Celebrations
1. Attend Good Fortune's Lunar New Year Celebration
A month-long celebration kicks off at Good Fortune, in South Main, on February 1 with a free family-friendly celebration of food specials, door prizes, a Lion Dance performance, and a "mystery guest" performance. The fun continues with a Year of the Snake Bar Crawl where if you visit three locally-owned Asian spots and try their signature cocktails, you'll earn a limited-edition t-shirt. The month's events also include a rare Baijiu Tasting, a Chef’s Party Lantern Festival Celebration, and a Vegan Lunar New Year Dinner with David Quarles IV (sold out).
2. Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Brooks Museum
Spend a day filled with celebration, exciting performances, live music, art making for all ages, authentic food, and more. The Brooks Museum is hosting this free annual LNY celebration on January 25. Enjoy a performance of a traditional Chinese Fan Dance or the culminating performance of the Vietnamese Lion Dancers. There will also be art-making sessions, Dim Sum and Tea in the Terrace Room and three live music sets in Rotunda.
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3. Lunar New Year Banquet
Join the Chinese Historical Society of Memphis and Midsouth, on February 25th, for this annual gala that includes cultural performances, authentic cuisine, and community spirit. There will be traditional Chinese and contemporary music with a dance floor and a 9-course meal with Dim Sum King.
4. Watch a Chinese piano performance at the Amro Piano Gallery
Wei Luo is recognized as "one of the most significant pianists of her generation." Enjoy light refreshments with Amro Piano Gallery, on February 3rd, while celebrating the Lunar New Year and Wei Luo's live performance from Steinway Hall. The performance will be broadcast live through the Spiriocast technology on the Steinway Spirio.
5. Partake in this Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration
An annual celebration put together by the Vietnamese American Community West Tennessee. On February 4, this Lunar New Year celebrate with include celebratory performances, music, authentic food, ao dai fashion show, and vendor booths.
6. Celebrate Chinese New Year at Cordova Branch Library
A family-friendly way to celebrate the Lunar New Year and learn more about Chinese culture. The Cordova Branch Library will celebrate on February 3rd with activities like shared stories and music, decorate a Chinese fan, and taste yummy Chinese food. For all ages, no registration is needed
7. See a Chinese New Year Celebration performance
Celebrate the Chinese New Year, on February 10th, at the University of Memphis Michael D. Rose Theatre for an evening filled with cultural performances, traditional dances, and festive music. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Lunar New Year as our talented performers showcase the richness of Chinese traditions.
8. EXTRAVAGANZA Year of the Dragon Celebration
On February 24, Begin the night with a dragon-themed art exhibition opening then start the party with live music by Marcella and Her Lovers. Featuring throughout the night are live tai chi, fire, aerial, and modern dance performances, as well as a drag(on) show by local drag queen Blanca Flores.
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