Cool Events at The Huntington in February

Lunar New Year at The Huntington (Photo – Ann Hunnewell)

Three cool events at The Huntington for early February.

By Jonathan Ong

1- Chinese New Year Festival

Sat.–Sun., Feb. 4–5
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Rabbit during The Huntington’s Chinese New Year Festival. This family-friendly event features lion dancers, a mask-changing artist, martial arts demonstrations, music, art and craft demonstrations, and more. Festivities take place in and around the Chinese Garden and other performance spaces:

• Lion dancers by Northern Shaolim Kung Fu
• Mask changing (Bian Lian) by Wei Qi Zhong
• Martial arts performances by the Shaolin Temple Cultural Center USA
• Chinese Floral Arts Displays
• Calligraphy demonstrations by artist Tang Qingnian
• Chinese dining specials at the Red Car coffee shop, 1919 Cafe, and Jade Court Cafe
• Food trucks, including Dina’s Dumplings, The Tropic Truck, Pinch of Flavor, Ghostix, Coffee a Go Go, and Drizzle

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2- 49th Annual Camellia Show

Sat.–Sun., Feb. 11–12
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hundreds of gorgeous blooms compete for top honors at The Huntington’s 49th Annual Camellia Show.  View the exhibits and get expert tips on care and cultivation. Make a day of it by exploring acres of blooming camellias in the gardens. Free with general admission. Advance reservations required.

Free with general admission; advance reservations required.

3- Music in the Chinese Garden

Wednesdays
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Garden of Flowing Fragrance comes alive every Wednesday afternoon with traditional Chinese music. A different solo musician performs each week, playing unamplified melodies on classical instruments, including the dizi 笛子, pipa 琵琶, and erhu 二胡

Free with general admission