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The Best Lunar New Year Celebrations 2019

With the Lunar New Year quickly approaching, Los Angeles and it’s surrounding areas have already started on the celebrations. Mark the Year of the Golden Pig with these festive events happening in and around the city. Kicking off this weekend through February!

Lunar New Year Festival

Date: Saturday, January 26-Sunday, January 27, 2019

Location: Downtown Monterey Park

Event producer World Journal and a bounty of food vendors, entertainers and merchants invite you to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Pig in Monterey Park. The Festival will offer unique gifts and speciality items along with food booths. amusement rides and lots of live entertainment. Arrive early Saturday morning to view the arrival of the traditional New year lion and dragon dancers with firecrackers to kick-off the festival. Various types of entertainment will be featured on both days with crowds of 50,000-100,000 expected to attend. Be sure to plan ahead, click here for more information.

Chinese New Year in Beverly Hills

Date: Saturday, January 26, 2019

Location: Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau (BHCVB) will host “Happy Chinese New Year, Charming Jing-Jin-Ji” in Beverly Hills on January 26, 2019. This is the eighth consecutive year of Beverly Hills hosting a Chinese New Year celebratory event. The 2019 Chinese New Year event will be divided into three parts: a variety show, a “Jing-Jin-Ji” photo exhibition and a cultural heritage crafts display and demonstration. The variety show will feature performance groups from Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei with Chinese acrobatics, martial arts, folk dance, Peking opera and more. The cultural heritage crafts display and demonstration will include Peking Opera costumes, ceremonial tea service, traditional folk music and more.

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Golden Dragon Acrobats

Date: Saturday January 26, 2019

Location: Richard and Karen Carpenter Center, Long Beach

Don’t miss an afternoon of award-winning acrobatics and artistic form from world renowned troupe-Golden Dragon Acrobats. Hailing from Cangzhou in the People’s Republic of China, they represent a time-honored tradition that begun over twenty-five centuries ago. The troupe’s athleticism combined with ancient and modern dance and music present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

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Lunar New Year at The Americana at Brand

Date: Sunday, January 27, 2019

Location: The Americana at Brand, Glendale

Similar to the celebrations taking place at the Caruso’s The Grove, The Americana at Brand will celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Pig with a day of family fun. Enjoy complimentary entertainment and activities that focus on the rich history and traditions of the new year on The Green.

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Lunar New Year at The Grove

Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019

Location: The Grove, Los Angeles

Taking places just a few days prior to the new year is the Groves Lunar celebration. Focused on the festive nature of the holidays, The Grove will highlight the storied meaning, tradition and symbolism through a dazzling display of decor and fun-filled entertainment. Enjoy lively performances and cultural activities on Gilmore Lane and The Plaza of The Original Farmers Market.

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The Huntington-Chinese New Year Festival

Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019

Location: The Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd.s Pasadena

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Huntington as the Year of the Pig begins. The festivities include lion dancers, mask-changing performances, martial arts, music and more. Enjoy the days entertainment amongst the Huntington’s stunning botanical gardens.

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Santa Monica Place Lunar New year Celebration

Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019

Location: Santa Monica

Santa Monica Place will be commerating the Year of the Pig with its annual Lunar New Year celebration. Hosted by comedian Paul “PK” Kim, festivities will include authentic cultural performances and activities. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional Chinese lion dance, stilt walkers, traditional dough artists, and classical Chinese folk music.

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Shanghai Nights Aboard the Queen Mary

Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Location: The Queen Mary, Long Beach

Celebrate the Chinese New Year aboard the majestic Queen Mary with Shanghai Nights. The evening soiree will be a night of Chinese culture, cuisine and dragon dancing, along with Wushu Warriors Shaolin acrobatics, a guezheng ensemble and more! It is a limited seating event that will be a feast of the senes surrounded by stunning decor.

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Chinatown Celebrates Year of the Boar

Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019

Location: Chinatown, DTLA

Don’t miss out on Chinatowns biggest party of the year! Celebrate the Year of the Boar with a parade and festival in Chinatown. Featuring Marching Bands, Floats, The Miss Chinatown Queen and Court as well as delicious food, music and fun.

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Where To Watch 4th Of July Fireworks In Los Angeles

The 4th of July is coming. That means all over L.A., events are popping up and fireworks will be freaking out your dog.

If you’re looking for what to do, where to go and what to see to commemorate America’s birthday, check out the rundown below!

JUNE 29-JULY 1 WEEKEND

SOUTH GATE
June 29 – July 4, times vary by day

Finally, an event that will have a ton of fried food and cotton candy! South Gate is hosting its annual 4th of July Carnival, every day from Friday to Wednesday. There will be rides and games, and fireworks on the 4th at 9 p.m. More info here.

4900 Southern Ave, South Gate
Cost: Free


SANTA MONICA
June 30, 4-9:30 p.m.

Boasting the “biggest, most sensational patriotic community event on the Westside,” Santa Monica College’s pre-4th celebration will include picnicking, special exhibits, live entertainment, and a nighttime firework show. There will be plenty of food available for purchase, so don’t worry about packing everything you need. There will also be a food drive, so bring any non-perishable items you have sitting around.More info here.

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica
Cost: Free

EL SERENO
June 30, 5-10 p.m.

Also sponsored by Councilmember Jose Huizar, in partnership with El Sereno Bicentennial Committee, the concert and fireworks show will start at 5 p.m., but an Independence Day Parade will start at 10 a.m. The concert will feature Tierra, a Latin R&B band — so expect to be wooed and soothed by nightfall. More info here.

El Sereno Park, 4721 Klamath St., Los Angeles
Cost: Free

MALIBU
July 1, 8-10 p.m.

Malibu city fireworks will take place over the water, starting after sunset. Sunday isn’t the only night to see fireworks over the water, though. Malibu will set fireworks off in Paradise Cove and Malibu Colony on the 4th as well. More info here.

21600 block of PCH, Malibu
Cost: Free

MANHATTAN BEACH
July 1, 5-7 p.m.

Picnic, concert, and salute to the troops: Manhattan Beach will have it all for two hours. Parking will be tight, so rideshare services and carpooling are encouraged. There will be a marching band, wind ensemble, brass and woodwind quintets, and any other ceremonial music you can imagine. It’s time to get your old time patriotism on! More info here.

Polliwog Park Amphitheater, 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Cost: Free

 

REDONDO BEACH
July 1, 2-10 p.m.

Bring beach blankets, umbrellas, chairs, food, and whatever else you need for a day at the beach, full of arts & crafts, music, and swimming. If you don’t feel like packing food, no worries — Ruby’s Diner will be providing a special menu for the occasion. It’ll be a teaser for Redondo Beach’s all-day celebration on the 4th. More info here.

Seaside Lagoon Redondo Beach, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
Cost: $25

EAGLE ROCK
July 1, 5-10 p.m.

Sponsored by Councilmember Jose Huizar and the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the 9th annual concert in the park and fireworks show will take place at Eagle Rock Park. The concert will feature the Spazmatics, an ’80s band from Thousand Oaks. The show is picnic style, but don’t bring alcohol, pets, canopies, umbrellas or glass bottles. More info here.

Eagle Rock Park, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive
Cost: Free

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

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ROSE BOWL
2-9:30 p.m.

To start, there are L.A.’s big annual traditions. The Rose Bowl is hosting its 92nd AmericaFest, which includes a Michael Jackson sing-a-long. You can watch the fireworks from the bowl, and bring picnic blankets — but no big bags allowed.

1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
Cost: $15-30

HOLLYWOOD BOWL
7:30-10 p.m.

The Go-Gos will headline the annual fireworks spectacular, which means you can channel your inner 80’s diva and crimp your hair (finally!). The event will also include performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic with conductor Thomas Wilkins.

2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Cost: Prices vary

GRAND PARK DTLA
3-10 p.m.

Not all of the major annual events cost money. The 4th of July Block Party at Grand Park is free. Expect lots of live music, games, art activities, and Angelenos picnicking. Parking will be hard to find, as always in DTLA, so you can take Metro’s Red or Purple Lines to Grand Park Station, or take the Gold Line to Little Tokyo.

200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cost: Free

RESIDENT IN DTLA
1-7 p.m.

Some 4th of July events are smaller, but equally as appealing. For example, a Daft Punk and 4th of July themed brunch at the Hewitt in DTLA. Food will be available throughout and there will be lots of music (and Daft Punk).

428 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Cost: $0-$10

MARINA DEL REY
All day

Head to Marina del Rey and start your day with the crowds arriving at noon to spend the day at the beach. Enjoy the typical sites of Marina del Rey, or do some kayaking and paddleboarding. The firework start at 9 p.m. and last 20 minutes.

13755 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Cost: Free

REDONDO BEACH PIER
All day

Redondo Beach will also be hosting fireworks over the water for free — spend the day at the beach and stay until 9, when fireworks start.

121 W Torrance Blvd #103, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Cost: Free

Schedule courtesy of LAist.

 

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Things To Do for New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles

With New Year’s Eve fast approaching the time to make plans is exactly RIGHT NOW! Thankfully, Los Angeles has options.

NYE 2018 in L.A. promises something for everyone. This year includes free bashes at Grand Park and Angel City Brewery, a black tie gala in Beverly Hills, swing dancing at Knott’s Berry Farm, Sir-Mix-a-Lot at the Queen Mary, fireworks in Marina Del Rey, a daytime NYE event for kids, and MUCH more.

New Year’s Eve To-Dos 2017 -> 2018

Price noted in parenthesis. Numbered for reference only, listed in no particular order.

1. N.Y.E.L.A. at Grand Park (free)

2. Dita Von Teese’s New Year’s Eve Gala Show at the Ace Hotel ($49.50-225)

3. Prohibition NYE at Union Station ($175)

4. The Raymond’s/1886 New Year’s Eve Bash ($100)

5. New Year’s Eve on The Queen Mary with Sir Mix-a-Lot, with discount tickets available through Goldstar ($119/$72 while supplies last)

6. Angel City Brewery Presents No Cover New Year’s Eve (free)

7. Bootie LA: New YEARS EVE 2018 at Resident DTLA ($30)

8. Hermosa Beach New Year’s Eve Celebration With Ball Drop & Live Music (free)

9. Dave Chappelle & John Meyer at The Forum ($80-395)

10. Hudson House’s New Year’s Eve ’70s Disco Party ($40)

11. Classic Hollywood Roosevelt New Year’s Eve ($155-185)

12. New Year’s Eve Ball at The Edison ($100)

13. Havana Nights NYE Celebration at the Shade Hotel ($95)

14. New Year’s Eve Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific ($25-30)

15. Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The LA Zoo ($40-69)

16. Brighter Future NYE Party ($20-95)

17. Marina del Rey New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Glow Party (Free)

18. Insomniac’s Countdown NYE ($99-319)

19. New Year’s Eve with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at Walt Disney Hall ($75-175)

20. Magicopolis’ Magical NYE, with discount tickets available through Goldstar ($75/$37.50 while supplies last)

21. Speakeasy Fireworks Long Beach New Year’s Eve Cruise ($70-129)

22. New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala at Montage Beverly Hills ($395)

23. NYE 2018 Cleopatra’s Ball at Hollywood Egyptian Theatre ($109-149)

24. Minimal Effort NYE at The MacArthur ($59-149)

25. New Year’s Eve Ball at the Continental Club ($40)

26. Dollface Dames Burlesque Bash at Bareburger ($40, or $20 discount tickets available through Goldstar while supplies last)

27. Kidspace Noon Year’s Eve at the Rose Bowl (free)

28. Knott’s Berry Farm NYE with Swing Dance, Salsa & Fireworks (Included in admission price of $49-79)

29. New Year’s Eve at the Waterfront in Downtown Long Beach (free)

30. BOOM! Drug and Alcohol-free New Year’s Eve at the West Hollywood Park Auditorium (free)

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