Please Join us in Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit!
World Music Wednesday: Chinese Lunar New Year Concert
Kick off the celebrations with an evening concert featuring zhong ruan artist Tzu-Tsen Wu’s projects including the Jade Chinese Music Ensemble, Ruan and Hide, with special guest Tamir Hargana. Advanced ticket reservations recommended.
Wednesday, January 18th, 8:00pm
Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N Lincoln Ave
Free, RSVP recommended
RSVP here
Chinese New Year Celebration at the Field Museum
Ring in Chinese New Year at the Field museum with lion dance, music and dance. Kids can enjoy interactive music and movement performances by Ruan and Hide in the Play Lab on Saturday, and Lantern Making Activities on Sunday!
Kickoff performances, Sunday, January 22, 1:30pm
Play Lab Performances Saturday, January 21, 1:30-1:50 pm and 2:10-2:30 pm
Play Lab lantern-making activities all day Sunday
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Free with admission to Field Museum
Navy Pier Global Connections: Lunar New Year
Enjoy performing artists from throughout Chicagoland’s Asian community keeping Chinese culture alive.
Saturday January 28th, 1:00-5:00pm
Navy Pier, AON Grand Ballroom
600 E. Grand Ave.
Free Admission
Lantern Festival Celebration
Close out the Chinese New Year season as Preston Bradley Hall is transformed into a lively Chinese marketplace featuring lion dance, music, dance and more by some of Chicago’s most illustrious performers, and enjoy food, calligraphy, puppets, a selfie booth, trinkets and more.
Sunday, February 5th, 12:00 – 4:00pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington St
Free Admission
