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Oakland Museum of California Hosts 25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Feb. 21

Interview, Photo, and Video Opportunities Highlighting the Year of the Fire Horse 
and 25 Years of Lunar New Year Celebrations at OMCA

星期六, 2月 21, 2026, 11 am–4 pm
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607
*Please RSVP in advance to coordinate coverage*
Press Kit

Oakland, CA, 2月 17, 2026 — The public is invited to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse at the Oakland Museum of California’s 25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, 星期六, 2月 21, 2026, 11 am—4 pm. This milestone anniversary highlights 25 years of community, culture, and connection at OMCA, welcoming hundreds to gather across the Museum’s campus. The family-friendly celebration includes live performances—featuring a special appearance by Oakland-based artist seiji oda—along with vibrant cultural performances, storytelling, hands-on activities, and food from local AAPI chefs. Full details here.

HIGHLIGHTS:


FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

星期六, 2月 21, 2026, 11 am–4 pm

PERFORMANCES | GARDEN STAGE *
* If raining, performances will move to the James Moore Theater, Lower Level.

12–12:20 pm | Opening Celebration 
Usher in the New Year and chase evil spirits away with a lucky lion dance by LionDanceME.
12:45–1:30 pm | Nanta, Samgomu, and Pan-Gut Performances
Experience the rhythms and dynamic movements of Hansamo’s Nanta, Pungmul & Dance Teams. 
1:35–2:05 pm | Music & Meditation with seiji oda
Drop into this Bay-Area-grown blend of mindfulness and lofi-hyphy beats paired with optional movement and breathing exercises for all levels.
2:35–3:20 pm | Kulintang Music and Filipino Dance Performances with KULARTS
Enjoy contemporary kulintang music by Kulintang Dialect, Pilipino folk dances by AGOS Youth Program, and diasporic Pilipino dances by Alleluia Panis Dance Theater.
3:30–4 pm | Closing Celebration 
Energetic performance by UC Berkeley’s Vietnamese Student Association Lion and Dragon Dance Team for good luck and prosperity in the New Year.

活动

11 am–4 pm | MID LEVEL TERRACE
Shop and enjoy local artisanal goods and sweet treats by Sunnie Creative, A Jar of Pickles, JIĀ HOME CO., Oakland Fortune, Alice St. Bakery Cafe, Fabula Tea, and Little Moon Bakehouse.
12–4:00 pm | GARDEN
Create a horse puppet and decorate a red envelope.
12–4:00 pm | KORET PLAZA
Write a new year wish for your community and add it to our collective Year of the Horse wishing tree!
12:30–1:30 pm + 2:30–3:30 pm | AMPHITHEATER
Get ready to dance and learn official K-Pop choreography with dance instructor Alice Park.
12:30–3:30 pm | AMPITHEATER
Oakland Chinatown’s very own Town Print Shop pops up at OMCA. Experience live screen printing and grab a limited edition Year of the Horse print to commemorate the Museum’s 25th Anniversary Lunar New Year celebration (while supplies last).

STORYTIME | LECTURE HALL*
* Limited seating. Doors open 15 minutes before each storytime.

1–2 pm | Enjoy a reading of Anzu the Great Kaiju with author Benson Shum and learn how he makes and illustrates books!
2:30–3:30 pm  |  Join Oakland Public Library Asian Branch for a Lunar New Year family storytime with songs, movement, and fun!

GALLERY ACTIVITIES 

12–4:00 pm | GARDEN + KORET PLAZA
Pick up a self-guided Lunar New Year Zodiac Animal Quest activity sheet and search for zodiac animals in our galleries.
1–3:00 pm | ALL GALLERIES
Gallery Chats at OMCA takes an informal approach to the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork, artifacts, and stories in our galleries. Visitors are invited to chat, ask questions, and connect with our OMCA facilitators.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

11 am–4 pm | FOOD VENDORS | OAK STREET PLAZA  
Enjoy a delectable variety of food offerings from Bay Area AAPI chefs, including D’Grobak, Pintoh Thai, House of Phin, Dumpling Time Berkeley, and Pho Vy Vietnamese Cuisine.
11 am–4 pm | TOWN FARE CAFE | MID LEVEL 
Enjoy cuisine and beverages that pay tribute to Chef Michele’s Southern roots and Oakland upbringing while bringing together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community.

The 25th Annual Lunar New Year Community Celebration is made possible in part by generous support from the Oakland Museum Women’s Board.

ABOUT THE OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA
Founded in 1969 as a “museum of the people,” Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) tells the diverse stories of California’s art, history, and natural environment. Through inclusive exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, OMCA creates space for meaningful dialogue and strives to build more equitable, empathetic, and connected communities. With more than 2 million objects, OMCA’s collection of art, history, and natural science is a resource for understanding California’s dynamic heritage—all within its 110,000 square feet of gallery space and seven-acre campus. A leading Bay Area cultural institution rooted in Oakland, OMCA is dedicated to fostering an environment where visitors from the region, state, and beyond feel valued and empowered to shape the future of California’s cultural landscape.

VISITOR INFORMATION
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is at 1000 Oak Street, at 10th Street, in Oakland. Museum admission is $19 general admission; $16 for seniors; and $12 for youth ages 12 to 17 as well as for students and educators with valid ID, and free for Members and children 12 and under. There is a $6 charge in addition to general admission pricing for special exhibitions in the Great Hall. OMCA offers onsite underground parking and is conveniently located one block from the Lake Merritt BART station, on the corner of 10th Street and Oak Street. An accessibility ramp is located at the 1000 Oak Street main entrance to the Museum.