Chinese New Year Celebration Gala

Feb 13

Come for dinner served by local Chinese restaurants, stay for dance and martial arts performances, and hopefully win a raffle prize. $6 ($2 raffle), pdx.edu/confucius-institute

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Feb 19-Mar 5

A two-week celebration of Chinese New Year, kicking off with a lion dance performance and every guest receiving a lucky red envelope! Other events include children’s music and dance performances, crafts and calligraphy, and four nights of lantern viewing.

$7-9.50, family pass $28, kids 5 & under free, lansugarden.org

Chinese New Year Cultural Fair

Feb 21

A jam-packed day of dragon and lion dance performances, puppet shows, shopping with local vendors, delicious food, and more. $8, kids 3 & under free, facebook.com/portlandchinesetimes

Jiaozi and Tangyuan (Dumplings) Party

Feb 27

6:30-8pm

Learn how to make these two traditional foods, one savory, one sweet, and how they honor the coming of a new year. Practice speaking Chinese and play games! Free, pdx.edu/confucius-institute