Good fortune, good times, and great festivities for a fiery Year of the Dragon.
February 10 mark the start of the Lunar New Year , which is celebrate around the world by many Asiatic communities . Not only does this vacation kick off a massive amount of festivities , but it also symbolizes a time of rebirth and an chance to meet with loved 1 . And , with multiple events happening around the city of Austin , you could get into the spirit of the Year of the Dragon with market , exceptional meal , and traditional performance . Not to mention , you could get deep into some mooncakes as well . Here ’s where to ascertain some sport Lunar New Year events in Austin this calendar month .
Lunar New Year Celebration
February 10East AustinKorean eating house , Oseyo , is already our go - to Austin place for spicy kimchi jigaes , japchaes , and a whole pot of yummy banchan . And , this calendar month , they are bringing their flavorsome fantasies even further up a notch at their Lunar New Year Celebration . In increase to their usual carte du jour , they will be offering a special version of dduk mandu guk , a dumping and rice patty soup served during the holiday ( and purported to bring full luck to those who polish off their full bowl ) . There will also be food and drinkable collaborationism with local favorites Thai Fresh and Hold Out Brewing , as well as a chance to participate in a traditional intention setting ceremonial .
Austin Flea’s Lunar New Year Party
February 10 , 11 am–5 pmNorth Austin , Free admissionOne of the things we heart most about living in the Austin area is the seemingly endless chance to score up vintage food market for cracking discovery and singular threads . And , with the recently open East side brewery , Austin Beerworks , hosting local artisan food market , Austin Flea , for a vacation - themed workshop - palooza , this Lunar New Year is no exception . you may browse the ware of local AAPI vendors for delectable bathtub bombs , colorful screenland - prints , retro denim , and many more hoarded wealth .
Lunar New Year
February 10Central Austin , Free admissionLunar New Year is very much about bringing in the new Energy Department for the forthcoming months , which cook brand new restaurant incubator quad , Playground ATX , an especially appropriate place to fête for Tết . Their first soda pop - solid food solid food concept , East Meets Wings , will be debut a new Asian - inspired , street food carte at the event — feature dishes such as congee with orchis and Formosan donuts . As well , every guest who come to Playground will receive a reddened envelope filled with voucher and discount rate codes for future visit .
Lunar New Year Lion Dance Event
February 10 , 8 pmHighlandAt Soupleaf ’s Lunar New Year solemnisation , you could see the simmering of the hot dope and the vivacious free energy of a traditional lion terpsichore all at the same time . While there , shabu - shabu to your heart ’s contentedness with a selection of Soupleaf ’s normal carte du jour of pork belly and brisket , as well as particular effect add - ons like lobster and wagyu . Your mealtime fun close with an fascinating display of the lion saltation , which is performed with the intention of chasing away evil flavour and welcome expert luck for the upcoming class .
Lunar New Year Festival
February 10 , 1–2pmNorth Austin , complimentary admissionExperience the full cultural impact of Lunar New Year at Austin Community College ’s Lunar New Year Festival . While there , you’re able to witness performances from a variety of East and Southeast cultures , including a Leo the Lion dance , tai chi , and other forms of dancing and music . And , even though it ’s on a college campus , the issue is not just for coeds , but a celebration perfect for all age .
Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year Party
February 12 , 5–9 pmWu Chow DowntownWu Chow Downtown ’s Lunar New Year Party has all the component for a nighttime as fantastic astheir soup dumplingsare tasty . The consequence promises speciality versions of their signature tune tiki cocktails , as well as a bunch of scrumptious appetizers , include eggs rolls — which are serve on Lunar New Year as a symbol of wealth and prosperity . After some sips and snacks , you could relish a performance by lion professional dancer as they promenade throughout the eating place . And , with the night benefitting local beast shelter , Austin Pets Alive ! , you could justify your partying with a good cause .
OMG Squee’s Annual Lunar New Year + 4th Birthday Bash
February 17 , 10 am–4 pmEast Austin , Free entryStart off the next twelve months on a seraphic note , by bounce on over to East Austin pastry dough Shangri-la , OMG Squee . The afters shop , which was feature in an Austin installment of Queer Eye , is going large with a blow - out company to respect the Lunar New Year , as well as the patronage ’ fourth anniversary . It ’s a hold that OMG Squee will be serving up some tasty kawaii treats , including their trademark macaroons andbutter mochi donutsin flavors single to the bash . you’re able to then hinge upon out the resulting sugar rush with a swallow from the streak , tune from DJ Mike Swing , a carrying out of a Leo dance , and wares from the effect ’s pop - up market , which features vendors from the local AAPI small business residential district .
2024 Lunar New Year Festival
February 18 , 11 amEast Austin , $ 10 suggested donationFor the third class in a rowing , East Austin ’s most endearing stationary shop , The Paper + Craft Pantry , is host an heroic Lunar New Year company at their base in Springdale General . The family - favorable outcome has piles for the wee ones to enjoy , such as aspect house painting and tale time . However , with a securities industry featuring over 30 seller of Asiatic descent , traditional dancing performances , and origami demos , there ’s plenty of good times for grown folks as well .
Courtesy Fierce Whiskers
Courtesy of Soupleaf
