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SF’s 2026 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 16 SF Libraries (Jan. 17-31)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 10:15 am to 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE
San Francisco Public Library (All Branches) | San Francisco, CA

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SF’s 2026 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 16 SF Libraries (Jan. 17-31)

SFPL

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at 16 San Francisco Public Library branches with Lion Dance performances by the Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn about Lunar New Year traditions, enjoy a spectacular martial arts demonstration, and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your year off right.

View the 2026 schedule.

2026 Lunar New Year Lion Dance Festival at SF Public Libraries

Saturday, January 17, 2026

  • 10:15 to 10:45 AM at Ingleside Library
  • 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM at West Portal Library
  • 12:15 to 1:15 PM at Noe Valley Library
  • 2:30 to 3:30 PM at Glen Park Library
  • 3:30 to 4:00 PM at Portola Library
  • 4:45 to 5:30 PM at Parkside Library

Saturday, January 24, 2026

  • 11:00 to 11:30 AM at Presidio Library
  • 12:30 to 1:00 PM at Richmond Library
  • 2:00 to 2:30 PM at Park Library
  • 3:15 to 3:45 PM at Main Library
  • 4:30 to 5:00 PM at Marina Library

Saturday, January 31, 2026

  • 10:15 to 11:00 AM at Golden Gate Valley Library
  • 11:15 to 11:45 AM at Western Addition Library
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Bernal Heights Library
  • 2:00 to 2:30 PM at Eureka Valley Library
  • 3:15 to 3:45 PM at Chinatown Library

 

Upcoming SF’s 2026 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 16 SF Libraries (Jan. 17-31) Events

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
Address: San Francisco, CA

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