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SF’s 2025 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 19 Branch Libraries (Jan. 18-Feb. 8)

Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 10:15 am to 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE
San Francisco Public Library (All Branches) | San Francisco, CA

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SF’s 2025 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 19 Branch Libraries (Jan. 18-Feb. 8)

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a lion dancing performance with Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn more about Lunar New Year traditions, see a spectacular martial arts demonstration and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your year off right. The performances take place on Jan. 18 and 25 at multiple locations throughout the City. In January, the Jing Mo Athletic Association will perform at 14 locations. Can’t make our January dates? In February, the West Coast Lion Dance Troupe will perform at five SFPL locations.  See the full calendar!

Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Jing Mo Athletic Association

  • 10:15 – 10:45 AM – Golden Gate Valley
  • 11:00 – 11:30 AM – Presidio
  • 12:30 – 1:00 PM – Western Addition
  • 1:30 – 2:00 PM – Main Library
  • 3:00 – 3:30 PM – Eureka Valley
  • 4:00 – 4:30 PM – Glen Park
  • 5:00 – 5:30 PM – Ingleside

Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Jing Mo Athletic Association

  • 10:15 – 10:45 AM – Anza
  • 11:15 – 11:45 AM – Richmond
  • 12:30 – 1:00 PM – Noe Valley
  • 1:45 – 2:15 PM – Park Branch (1833 Page St.)
  • 3:00 – 3:30 PM – Marina
  • 4:00 – 4:30 PM – Chinatown
  • 5:00 – 5:30 PM – North Beach

Saturday, February 8, 2025 – West Coast Lion Dance Troupe

  • 10:15 – 11:15 AM – Ortega
  • 11:30 – Noon – Ocean View
  • 2:00 – 3:00 PM – Excelsior
  • 3:15 – 3:45 PM – Bayview
  • 4:30 – 5:00 PM – Visitacion Valley

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Lunar New Year, Theater & Performance
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