Through January 25
Oakland
Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road
Not ready to give up the bright lights of the holiday season? Oakland Zoo’s massively popular Glowfari is back with a new group of its giant, glow-in-the-dark animals. A lantern show like no other, you and the family can walk among towering animals in fantastic glowing worlds.
Throughout January
Berkeley
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center Street
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive’s stellar exhibitions showcase contemporary and centuries-old art. The classic films shown are renowned choices from around the globe, from Jules and Jim to Chungking Express. And starting in February, you get FREE admission every first Thursday of the month!
January 31–February 1
Oakland
Oakland Chinatown, 388 Ninth Street
For over 30 years, the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce has put on a yearly bazaar and street fair to celebrate Lunar New Year. Cultural tradition and art from China, Vietnam, Korea and elsewhere shine through food, entertainment and shopping.
January 31–February 1
Oakland
Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue
Gung Hey Fat Choy! Celebrate Lunar New Year at Oakland’s Fairyland with an afternoon of fun and a performance by UC Berkeley’s student lion dance troupe. This celebration is ideal for families with young children, who will love the arts and crafts activities and lion dancing lessons. Plus, Fairyland is geared up for its 76th anniversary this year, so magic is in the air even after the holiday.
January 16–25
Oakland
Grand Lake Theatre, 3200 Grand Avenue
Cinephiles unite: The 23rd annual film noir festival will host ten days of double-features at Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland. Noir City’s organizers are film devotees — only 35mm here, folks. This year’s theme centers on the women of film noir. Femme fatales, ingenues and iconic actresses will grace the screen for many showings. A whole-festival pass is available for $200, or you can buy tickets per screening.
Event Venues
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