Westfield Century City is celebrating Lunar New Year with an immersive experience, art installation and more. Panda Express presents House of Good Fortune: A Lunar New Year Experience, an interactive experience taking place on February 1-5 from noon-8pm at The Atrium (Level 1 near lululemon and Tesla). House of Good Fortune brings to life Lunar New Year stories and symbols of happiness, prosperity, and togetherness through interactive art installations. Explore its five immersive, multi-sensory rooms to discover the rich traditions of one of the world's most vibrant celebrations. Each room provides a one-of-a-kind experience— flying red envelopes, an ever-changing hall of noodles, a festival of lanterns and more. Sign up for your free visit at www.pandaexpress.com.

Additionally, artist Jeff Nishinaka has created an art installation in the vitrines and at the Concierge Desk. On February 2, Bloomingdale’s will host lion dancers in-store at 1:30 and 3:00 pm.  And finally, guests that spend at least $300 and show their same-day receipts to Concierge can pick one red envelope from a grab bag filled with retailer surprises. The Lunar New Year Gift With Purchase promotion will run January 31 - February 10 (while supplies last).

Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the Year of the Pig with Hello Kitty, Kung Fu Panda masters Po and Tigress, and Megatron, the Mandarin-speaking leader of the Decepticons. Taking place from Saturday, February 2 to Sunday, February 17 the Lunar New Year festivities are included with admission and will be located at Universal Plaza in the heart of the theme park. The spectacular decor includes traditional red Chinese lanterns and stunning plum blossom Wishing Trees.

The centerpiece of the festivities will feature DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace Performance Stage and the exciting Dragon Warrior Training Show, based on the beloved Kung Fu Panda franchise. The immersive event will also feature animators teaching guests how to draw Po and the Furious Five as keepsakes. Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop is back to serve up delicious culturally-themed food such as Po’s Dumplings, Dragon Warrior Bao, Oogway Eggrolls and Secret Ingredient Stir Fry Noodles. Mr. Ping himself will interact with guests and pose for memorable souvenir photos.

New for this year, global pop icon Hello Kitty joins the celebration wearing her signature red bow and special Lunar New Year attire. Hello Kitty will meet guests at the Hello Kitty Shop located within the new Animation Studio Store. Adding to the fun, the Minions will also be dressed in brightly colored traditional Lunar New Year attire.

Located at the Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City, Cafe Sierra offers one of the best all-you-can-eat deals in LA. The extravagant Seafood & Prime Rib Dinner Buffet features California, Continental, and Pacific Rim cuisines. Chinese specialties include Peking Duck, pepper shrimp, coconut shrimp, peel & eat shrimp, and Dungeness ginger crab. On Friday-Sunday, February 1-3, Cafe Sierra will host a lion dance performance, Chinese music and "Pig Station." The buffet is served 6-10pm on Friday-Saturday, and 5-9pm on Sunday. Pricing is $65 for adults and $35 for children (ages 5-10).

One of LA's top shopping destinations, The Grove is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, February 2. Celebrate the Year of the Golden Pig with lively performances and cultural activities on Gilmore Lane and The Plaza of The Original Farmers Market. This event is complimentary and open to the public.

On Saturday, February 2 Westfield Santa Anita presents a Lunar New Year Community Event from 3-6pm on The Promenade. Highlights include an opening performance by the Immortals Lion Dance Team, award-winning Asian singers, arts & crafts, games, raffles, and giveaways. Guests will receive exclusive Lunar New Year discounts from Holy Roly, Bowlero, Luxy Karaoke, Porkfolio, Wing Hop Fung, and more during the LNY event!

Also on February 2, Nordstrom joins the Lunar New Year celebration with complimentary Chinese calligraphy with a qualifying purchase of $50 or more (1-5pm); in-store Lion Dance performance at 3:30pm and 4:30pm; and Beauty Master Classes on Level 1.

From February 4-6, Westfield Santa Anita will offer a tiered Gift with Purchase: spend $1,000 and receive a $100 Westfield Reward Card; spend $1,500 and receive a $150 Westfield Reward Card, spend $2,000 and receive a $200 Westfield Reward Card. Redeem at the Concierge Desk on Level 2 in Center Court.

The Port of Los Angeles presents the fifth annual Lunar New Year Festival, taking place from 3-7pm on Saturday, February 2 at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on the LA Waterfront. This popular cultural festival offers free parking, free admission, and free entertainment, including face painting, crafts, a petting zoo, and a fireworks finale. This is a rain or shine community event.

Hip Hot in Monterey Park is celebrating Chinese New Year with a special menu available February 1 to 18. Chef / Owner Tiantian Qiu is serving up a family-style preset dinner for six guests. Priced at $230, the Sichuan feast includes Summer Noodle, Smokey Scallops, Hip Hot Lobster (Wok Lobster in Hip Hot Mala Sauce). Lucky Beef Skewers, Razor Clams with Green Onion Sauce, Szechuan Style Fish Stew with Pickle, Wok Cauliflower with Smokey Bacon, Grilled Rice Cake Crispy Lamb Bing, and 8 Treasure Rice.

The Huntington Library welcomes the Year of the Pig with a weekend Chinese New Year Festival on Saturday and Sunday, February 2-3. Highlights include martial arts, lion dancers, bian lian (mask-changer), traditional music & dance, tai chi (sword, spear, fan), brush painting, Chinese floral arts, arts & crafts, calligraphy demo, and photobooth.

The Huntington is also offering special Lunar New Year menus, from 5 Spice Glazed Pork Belly and Sweet & Sour Chicken Wings at the Library Lawn, to Dan Dan Pork Noodles and vegan Buddha's Delight at Freshwater Dumpling and Noodle House.

Founded in 1971, the USC Pacific Asia Museum is one of the few U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. On Sunday, February 3, the museum presents the annual Lunar New Year Festival, featuring a Lion Dance and martial arts presentation from the Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Association; classical musicians from the Pasadena Symphony; and a delegation from the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music performing a variety of traditional and contemporary music and dance pieces. The family-friendly event is free and also includes art activities, food trucks, and a musical "petting zoo."

Ring in the Lunar New Year with a Year of the Pig celebration at Santa Monica Place. The festivities include a traditional Chinese Lion Dance, Korean Fan Dance, K-pop Dancers, DJ, music duo, dough artist, balloon artist, and crafts. The Lunar New Year celebration is free and is taking place at the Center Plaza (Level 1) from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, February 2.

Enjoy good fortune in the Year of the Pig during the 8th annual Lunar New Year celebration at Citadel Outlets. Throughout the month, enjoy festive red and gold lanterns, twinkling lights, and an authentic 17-foot Chinese pagoda. Citadel Outlets will also honor an ancient Chinese gifting tradition by giving away red envelopes filled with gift cards and center promotions. Say “xin nian kuai le” ("Happy New Year") or “gong xi fa cai” ("wishing for a prosperous coming year") to receive a complimentary red envelope. On Sunday, February 3, Citadel Outlets will host dragon and Chinese folk dances, traditional songs, drum ceremonies, tai chi demos and more.

Downtown LA’s historic Chinatown welcomes the Year of the Pig with a traditional celebration at Thien Hau Temple. The midnight temple ceremony takes place from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Chinese New Year’s Eve - Monday, February 4 to Tuesday, February 5. Attendees can participate in traditional incense burning, make offerings to deities, watch lion dances and enjoy 500,000 firecrackers in action at one of L.A.’s grandest temples. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Westfield LAX welcomes the Year of the Pig with festive performances and promotions at Tom Bradley International Terminal. On Tuesday, February 5 visitors will enjoy lion dancers, red envelope giveaways, and chocolate coins at 5pm and 8pm. On Friday, Feb. 8 travelers at Tom Bradley International Terminal and Terminal 6 will also enjoy the 20-minute performances and giveaways: TBIT Post-Security at 3 & 5pm, and T6 Post-Security at 8pm.

Numerous Lunar New Year promotions at TBIT include: 10% off Hudson Stores (See's Candies, Tumi, Hugo Boss, Victoria's Secret, Fred Segal, Coach etc.), Hong Kong Milk Tea at LA Mill; 20% off any purchase over $75 at Bead Factory; 10% off at Paradies Retail (iStore, Porsche Design, Relay etc.); special chili basil orange beef P.F. Chang’s; and 10% off any purchase over $100 at America!

Located on Valley Boulevard, the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel is offering a full slate of daily events, food specials and room packages to celebrate Chinese New Year. Highlights include Lion Dance (Feb. 5), Jimmy Chen vocal/piano performance (Feb. 6), Tai Chi performance (Feb. 7), Anthony Lam erhu performance (Feb. 8), and children Shaolin Kung Fu Performance (Feb. 9).

Chef Horace He is offering three specials at the hotel's high-end Cantonese restaurant, Opal Chinese Cuisine from February 5-15. The good luck dishes include Steamed Red Rock Cod (“Symbolizes Saving Money, Always Have Enough Savings”) for $38; Slow Poached Pig Tongue Served On Lettuce (“Symbolizes Good Luck and Fortune For Business”) for $38; and Lobster on Fire With Gold Leaf (“Symbolizes Riches and Abundance”) for $MP. Large party menus for 10 people are priced $698-$1088. The most expensive menu includes main courses like suckling pig, pan-fried scallops with truffle oil, Steamed Fish of Abundance, King Crab 3 Ways, and for dessert, a Chinese delicacy - Double Boiled Bird's Nest in Coconut Milk.

Book the Chinese New Year package and receive a gift upon arrival, access to the daily breakfast buffet of dumplings, congee, fresh fruit, meats and more; and a $50 dining credit for Opal Chinese Cuisine. Available Feb. 1-28, 2019. Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel is one of the Marriott hotels that caters exclusively to Chinese travelers with the Li Yu hospitality program, offering Chinese-language services and tailor-made accommodations.

Electrifying young violinist Ray Chen is featured in a mix of East and West to celebrate Chinese New Year, led by former Dudamel Fellow and fast-rising conductor Elim Chan. Two performances on Wednesday and Thursday, February 6-7. At 6:30pm, enjoy free pre-concert drinks and participate in traditional Chinese art practice at BP Hall.

Following on the stunning success of his Water Passion after St. Matthew, Tan Dun (Oscar-winning composer of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) has created another evening-length oratorio, Buddha Passion, based on stories inspired by the Dunhuang Cave paintings. Sung in Chinese and Sanskrit, Buddha Passion makes its U.S. premiere on February 8-9.

The annual Lunar New Year Festival is taking place at the Central Plaza in Chinatown from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 9. The free, family-friendly event features live music and cultural performances, cultural artisans, vendors, gourmet food trucks and a craft beer garden. 

The highlight of Downtown LA’s Chinese New Year festivities is the 120th Annual Golden Dragon Parade, taking place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 9. Each year, more than 110,000 spectators line the route to view the parade, which features dozens of floats, marching bands, entertainers, local business leaders and cultural groups. Previous Grand Marshals include everyone from martial arts legend Bruce Lee to Star Trek's Garrett Wang. Admission to the Golden Parade is free, grandstand tickets are available at Eventbrite.

Situated 24 floors above Downtown LA at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, Nest at WP24 is a modern Chinese inspired lounge by legendary chef Wolfgang Puck. On Friday, February 22, Nest at WP24 presents the annual Chinese New Year: Night Market from 6:30-10pm. Priced at $65, the Night Market features interactive food stations with traditional Chinese holiday dishes, Lion Dancers, and a lively street market atmosphere. Food stations include steamed dumplings, steamed bao buns, whole roasted char siu pig, whole roasted Peking duck, and Santa Barbara sea bass steamed in lotus leaf.