Express Your Inner Tiger: Lunar New Year at MOCA

Sun, Jan 31 @ 11:00am - Sun, Feb 28 @ 5:00pm

Make MOCA your Lunar New Year destination and embark on a month-long celebration filled with festive programs and events for all!

  

Lunar New Year Family Festival

Sunday, February 7, 10:00am-5:00pm

Try lion dancing, speaking Mandarin, or cake decorating at our day-long Family Festival.

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Chinese New Year Film Series

Thursday, February 11 & 18, 6:30pm

Watch Chinese New Year films or "he sui pian" from Hong Kong and mainland China.

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Open Mic: Love

Friday, February 12, 7:00pm-8:30pm

In love? Brokenhearted? Locked eyes with someone on the train? Let it all out at MOCA’s love-themed open mic, featuring Kelly Tsai.

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Walking Tour: Preparing for the New Year in Chinatown

Saturday, February 13 & 20, 1:00-2:30pm

Witness how Chinatown transforms itself in preparation for the New Year in our neighborhood walking tours.

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Lunar New Year Dumpling Workshop

Sunday, February 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Make sweet dumplings for your sweetheart to celebrate both Lunar New Year's Day and Valentine's Day.

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All Access Senior Day

Sunday, February 21, 10:00am-5:00pm

Access the Museum all day for free if you're a senior and watch a traditional "bian lian" or "face-changing" opera performance.

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Ask Tong Sing: An Introduction to the Chinese Almanac
Sunday, February 21, 2:30pm

Which days are good for weddings, starting a business, and renovating your house? Learn about the Chinese almanac and auspicious dates for the New Year.

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Living Arts: Stories & Music of the New Year

Saturday, February 27, 2:00pm

Hear stories, listen to music, and create artwork of the New Year in an interactive family program.

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Event dates and times are subject to change.  Please continue to check www.mocanyc.org for the latest updates.

 

 

Support for MOCA's Lunar New Year Series is provided by MetLife Foundation, with additional support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and Target.