Neo Lunar: Lunar New Year Reimagined (Oakland)
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Oakstop | 1721 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Event Details
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NEO LUNAR: LNY REIMAGINED
Slither into an immersive two-floor celebration where tradition meets Asian-futurism, produced by Baba’s House, The Laughing Gems, and Yăng Shēng.
This Year of the Snake, NEO LUNAR brings together art, fashion, food, and performance in an in an experiential space with activities for people of all ages**.
Bringing the traditions we grew up with into 2025, bridging the intergenerational gap, and creating something entirely our own—bring your aunties and your friends.
The evening features a multigenerational fashion show and a high-energy drag showcase hosted by King Lotus Boy—a Chinese-American drag king whose work spans poetry, music, and education.
DJ Mish will be keeping the energy high with eclectic sounds from across the Asian diaspora.
Additional spaces and experiences include:
- A night market with local retail vendors and some of the Bay’s tastemakers
- Natural wine & cocktails featuring Asian producers curated by The Laughing Gems & Baba’s House
- Mahjong: Play, or learn how to play with Baba’s House
- A living room installation by Yăng Shēng
- A tattoo parlor with LNY flash from local tattoo artists
- Botanical sanctuary offering hands-on workshops, and more***
Stay tuned for the full line-up of chefs, vendors, artists, workshops, and fashion show features!
In the meantime, check out our KQED feature from last year.
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: $17.85*