The Penn Museum is hosting an early Lunar New Year festival on Saturday with lion dancers, K-pop music and a martial arts demonstration.
There will be a drop-in calligraphy workshop, arts & craft stations, a movie and stand-up comedy, too. From 1 to 5 p.m., everything's free with museum admission.
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After 5, admission to the evening portion, where adults can enjoy cocktails and dance, will be $15 ($10 for museum members).
Below is the full schedule for the festival.
| Time | Activity |
| 1 p.m. | Chinese dance performance |
| 1-3 p.m. | Calligraphy workshop |
| 1:30 p.m. | Learn about the zodiac |
| 2 p.m. | Dance performance |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Film series |
| 2:45 p.m. | Eastern Music vs. Western Music |
| 3 p.m. | Tour of the Penn Museum's collections |
| 3:15 p.m. | Kung Fu demonstration |
| 4 p.m. | Lion dance parade |
| 4:30 p.m. | K-pop dance performance and workshop |
| 5:30 p.m. | Stand-up comedy |
| 6 p.m. | Taiko drum performance |
| 7:15 p.m. | Music performance |
| 1-8 p.m. | Design a fan and lantern |
| 1-8 p.m. | Write down wishes for the year |
| 1-8 p.m. | Play a traditional Korean board game |
Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, Jan. 19
1-8 p.m.
Penn Museum
3260 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
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