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新年快乐! Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! Happy Chinese New Year 2023!

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 

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World Music Wednesday Chinese Lunar New Year Concert At The Old Town School of Folk Music

 

World Music Wednesday: Chinese Lunar New Year Concert
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 8:00pm

Old Town School of Folk Music
Gary And Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N Lincoln Ave.

Free (Suggested donation of $10)
Reserve Tickets Here

Join The Old Town School of Folk Music and the Chinese Fine Arts Society for an evening concert in celebration of Chinese New Year! Featuring performances by Chinese Zhong Ruan player Tzu-Tsen Wu, The University of Chicago’s Jade Chinese Music Ensemble, and more. Event is free and open to the public but reserving advanced tickets is recommended.

Presented in partnership with Choose Chicago.

About World Music Wednesdays

World Music Wednesdays is the Old Town School Of Folk Music’s weekly showcase of world music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent! Most shows are Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM.

Most World Music Wednesday concerts are free with a $10 suggested donation. TO GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRY MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE EITHER ONLINE OR BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT 773.728.6000. Reservations unclaimed 10 minutes before showtime will be released to waiting patrons.

More Info Here

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