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

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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