Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Nokia Theatre
A touring stage extravaganza of Chinese dance and music.
When: January 18-20, 2008, 8 pm
Where: Nokia Theatre, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles CA 90015
Cost: $38-$188
Parking: Click for parking info.
Metro: Red Line, Pico Station
Info: http://www.nokiatheatrelalive.com/details_cny_010807.php

Chinese New Year Floral Street Fair and Lantern Festival in Monterey Park
Floral Fair features flower arranging, food, entertainment, arts and crafts for all ages and carnival rides.
When: Feb 9-10, Sat 10 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 7 pm
Where: Garvey Ave, between Alhambra Ave and Garfield Ave in Monterey Park
Cost: Free
Parking: Shuttles will be provided from three school parking lots. Parking Map
Info: www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us or www.floralstreetfair.org

Tet Festival in Garden Grove
Sponsored by the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California, the Tet Festival in Garden Grove is celebrating its 25th year in 2007. Festivities include dragon dancers, pageants, entertainment, rides, food and cultural booths.
When: Feb 8-10, 2008, Fri 2 - 10 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am - 10 pm
Where: GardenGrove Park, 9301 Westminster Blvd, Garden Grove, CA, 92844
Cost: $5 adults, $4 children 48" and under, babies in strollers Free
Parking: at the park
Info: www.tetfestival.org

Golden Dragon Parade and Chinese New Year Festival in Chinatown
The Golden Dragon Parade kicks off a two day festival including food, music, dancing, games and a car show.
When: February 9-10, 2008, Festival Sat 10 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, Parade Sat 2-5 pm
Where: Parade route starts at Main and Cesar Chavez, heads west on Cesar Chavez, north on Broadway, west on Bernard and south on Hill St. in Chinatown. Parade Route Map
Cost: Free to view from the street, $25 grandstand tickets available
Parking: Shuttle parking is available from Dodger Stadium Lots 40, 41 and 42 off Stadium Way
Metro: Gold Line to Chinatown Station
Info: www.lagoldendragonparade.com, (213) 617-0396 x13

The Chinese American Museum Lantern Festival at Olvera Street
Live entertainment, including lion dancers, acrobatics, musical, and dance performances, feng shui and acupuncture workshops and free entrance to the Chinese American Museum.
When: Feb 23, 2008, noon to 7 pm
Where: 425 Los Angeles Street at El Pueblo Historic Site/Olvera Street
Cost: Free
Parking: Pay lots in the area
Metro: Union Station
Info: www.camla.org

Information is accurate at the time of publication. Please check the event website for the most current information.