We're not horsing around — the Year of the Horse is almost here! Check out all the fun stuff we have lined up for Lunar New Year.

EVENTS

Opening Reception: The 11th Annual Red Envelope Show: The Year of the Horse (PAST)

Curated by Albert Chao (aka Grumpy Bert), this popular long-running show features the work of 100 illustrators and graphic artists from across the globe. The subject? That iconic Lunar New year tradition, the red envelope.

• How much: Free but registration is appreciated
• When: Saturday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 7 PM
• Where: Pearl River Mart at Soho

Can't make the reception? No worries: the Red Envelope Show is on view through March 29, and the art pieces are available for purchase on our website. 

Lunar New Year Day Lion Dancing and Tasting (PAST)

Help us ring in Lunar New Year Day with cozy drinks, yummy bites, and lion dancing. Starting at 4:30 enjoy exquisite matcha from Sage Matcha and delicious noodle samples from Mama Lam's. Then prepared to be wowed by a showstopping performance from the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar lion and dragon dance team starting at 5 PM.

4:30 to 6 PM: Tastings from Sage Matcha and Mama Lam's

5 to 5:30 PM: Lion dancing from the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar lion and dragon dance team

• How much: Free but registration is appreciated
• When: Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 4:30 to 6 PM
• Where: Pearl River Mart at Soho 

Pearl River Mart x Ray's Bar Lunar New Year Party (PAST)

Come on down to LES hotspot Ray's Bar (co-owned by Pearl River Mart friend, Justin Theroux) for some drinks, mahjong, and quick-and-dirty zodiac forecasting by Glow Up Golden calendar creator, Julie Huang. There will also be limited edition merch, dumplings by Now Wah, and a chance to win some fun prizes.

• How much: Free to attend. Food, drink, and merch available for purchase.
• When: Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6 PM to late
• Where: Ray's Bar at 177 Chrystie Street

Lunar New Year Annual Extravaganza (PAST)

Join us for our annual Lunar New Year extravaganza in Chelsea Market! It will be an afternoon full of festivities:

11:30 AM to 12 PM: Ribbon dancing from the New York Chinese Cultural Center on the main concourse in front of Pearl River Mart

12 to 12:30 PM: Lion dancing from the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar lion and dragon dance team which will begin on the main concourse in front of Pearl River Mart and continue downstairs to Pearl River Mart Foods

1 to 5 PM: Food and drink available for purchase and free cultural activities

Treats will be available for purchase from Pearl River Mart Foods vendors Mao's Bao, Kimbap Lab, Tea & Milk, and Maxi's Noodle, and Chelsea Market neighbor and friend Dickson's. Also on hand will be the Egg Suite with desserts for purchase, and Achilles Heat and Djablo Sauce with spicy samples. 

Activities include mahjong lessons, red envelope and chopstick activities with Sylvia Chen (author of Sparkles for Sunny and Tricky Chopsticks), quick hit forecasts from Chinese metaphysics practitioner Julie Huang (creator of the Glow Up Golden calendar), Chinese calligraphy, and more!

• How much: Attendance is free but registration is appreciated. Food and drink are available for purchase.
• When: Sunday, March 1, from 11:30 AM to 5 PM
• Where: Chelsea Market

SHOPPING

Lunar New Year Fashion

Check out our latest clothing collection for something new for women, men, and kids. Also consider some lucky red attire to bring good fortune all year round!

• How much: Various
• When: While supplies last
• Where: Full collection available online and in our Soho store. Selections available at our Chelsea Market location.

Year of the Horse Friendship Box

Our newest Friendship Box is the perfect festive gift to wish someone a happy Lunar New Year. It includes treats to bring good fortune, cute horse items, lucky red money envelopes, the newest Chinese pocket almanac, and more.

• How much: $50
• When: While supplies last
• Where: On our website

Lucky Envelope Collection

A Chinese gift envelope doesn't have to be red to be lucky! Check our collection of various lucky envelopes for your gift giving needs.

• How much: Price varies
• When: While supplies last
• Where: Online and in our Soho and Chelsea Market locations

Limited-Edition Togetherness Trays

This year's Togetherness Trays are extra special: the artwork is Pearl River Mart designed! Available with and without lucky candy.

• How much: Price varies
• When: While supplies last
• Where: Online and in our Soho, Chelsea Market, and Pearl River Mart Foods locations

Lunar New Year Collection

Get everything you need for the Year of the Horse! From figurines to decorations to toys, and more.

• How much: Price varies
• When: While supplies last
• Where: Online and in our Soho and Chelsea Market locations

Welcome to Chinatown's Lunar New Year Traditions Village (PAST)

We're so pleased to be participating in Welcome to Chinatown's Lunar New Year Traditions Village with fashion, decor, and gifts.

• How much: Price varies
• When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 to 6 PM, from Feb. 6 to March 1
• Where: New Kam Man at 200 Canal Street, 2nd Floor

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