This year, the Lunar New Year – otherwise known as Chinese New Year – lands on Tuesday, February 17th. Celebrations for the annual event often last for up to two weeks, starting ahead of the special day. Among the many Houston venues, organizations, and institutions, hosting LNY event this year is POST.
POST HTX, Houston’s premier entertainment venue and cultural hub is ushering in the Year of the Horse on February 15 with a day full of Lunar New Year festivities. Starting with a free barre class at 11 am, the festivities include a carnivalesque Asian pop-up market, lion dancing, food vendors, and more.
The events kick off at noon on Sunday, February 15, with an Asian pop-up market at its North Docks. Lasting until 9 pm that night, the carnivalesque market is set to feature traditional Lunar New Year foods as well as arts, crafts, games, and other cultural activities.
POST HTX will also host two Lion Dance performances by Soaring Phoenix, both taking place at POST Market at 1 pm and later, 6:30 pm. Other cultural performances are advertised for the POST LNY year event, it’s not clear what exactly.
Visitors can RSVP through the POST website.
POST Houston Lunar New Year celebration takes place from noon to 9 pm at 401 Franklin St. The event is FREE to attend. For those interested, POST will also host a free barre class in the X Atrium at 11 am.
Later this July, POST will also host the second-ever Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling Texas Tour. Over the course of two days, the tournament will feature an exiting lineup of wrestlers blending WWE-style entertainment with Japanese pop culture.