Lunar New Year is upon us, and it’s the Year of the Snake. Don’t run for the hills, ophidiophobiacs — this Zodiac sign foretells a year of good luck, style, rationality, reflexivity, and success.
Here are a few events around town where you can celebrate this auspicious year, no matter your Zodiac sign.
Lion Dance Workshop In-Person | Monday, Jan. 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library, Zionsville | Free | Students grades 10 through college can learn how to do a traditional lion dance.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Ms. Heidi | Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library, Zionsville | Free | Ages 3-6 can visit stations around the library to learn about Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Snake | Saturday, Feb. 1 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Tube Factory Artspace | $10 | Celebrate the Year of the Snake with traditional dance performances, fireworks, and activities like cut paper art, lantern + fan painting, and origami.
2025 Indy Chinese New Year Gala & ICCCI 30th Anniversary Celebration | Sunday, Feb. 2 | 3:30 p.m. | The Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel | $25 | Enjoy a night of dazzling performances from dancers, singers, and martial artists.
Chinese New Year Event | Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library | Free | Join the Carmel High School National Chinese Honor Society for cultural activities + food.
Moonlight and Lanterns | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel | $45+ | Celebrate rich cultural traditions during this musical journey, complete with a traditional Chinese lion dance.
Lunar New Year Festival | Saturday, Feb. 22 | 12-4 p.m. | IPL Central Library | Free | Watch stage performances including a traditional Chinese-American style lion dance, Chinese orchestra music, and a Tai Chi exercise presentation, then visit cultural vendors for interactive activities. Bonus: The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of “Lunar New Year: Celebrating Lunar New Year in 5 Asian Communities” by Yobe Qiu.
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