Kicking off our Lunar New Year programs, Think!Chinatown is heading uptown to celebrate at the Met Museum’s Lunar New Year Festival. Take photos with beautiful papercut decorations by Ling Tang and our joyful giant lantern with new artworks by Rose Wong. Free!

Get into the Lunar New Year spirit and make your own decorations in a hands-on workshop led by this year’s Artist-in-Residence, Ling Tang. This session is for ages 8+ and for those who are interested in exploring the world of arts and crafts and traditional Chinese folk art. Ticketed.

Get into the Lunar New Year spirit and make your own decorations in a hands-on workshop led by this year’s Artist-in-Residence, Ling Tang. This session is for those who have already have some papercutting experience or are already comfortable with arts and crafts. Ticketed.

On the first day of the New Year, T!C will join the festivities on Mott St and reveal our annual Lantern Artist-in-Residency project. Free!

Greet your neighbors with freshly brewed tea, prosperity tray goodies, and decorations for sale. Bring a gift or red envelope donation! RSVP with a suggested donation to get priority entry.

Learn how to make nian gao 年糕 (sweet rice cake) in T!C's Kitchen Studio to bring in good luck this year! Ticketed.

Enjoy T!C's special Lunar New Year lantern in the streets of Chinatown with confetti, and poppers. Free!

Practice your mahjong skills with friendly games between friends and neighbors - all player levels welcome! Tables are first come first serve with rotations every 30 minutes. RSVP with a suggested donation to get priority, limited walk-ins are available.