Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Chūnjié (in China), Tết (in Vietnam), Seollal (in Korea), or Losar (in Tibet), is one of the most celebrated festivals in Asia. Celebrate the Year of the Horse at IVC as you learn more about the history, cultural traditions, art, and music of Lunar New Year.
Featured IVC Event
Lunar New Year Celebration
Wednesday, February 18 | Noon – 2 pm | SSC Quad
Celebrate the Year of the Horse! Ring in the Lunar New Year with culture, food, and fun! Enjoy food and experience traditional performances, festive treats, and interactive booths.
Chinatown Rising Film Screening and Q&A with Film Director Josh Chuck
Monday, February 9 | Noon - 2 pm | The Hub, B 309
With Asian American Studies becoming increasingly demanded and mandated throughout the country, the question for educators becomes, what and how do we teach? This film and study guide are important resources that shine a light on proud Asian American activists from the civil rights era. All students will recognize Asian Americans not as perpetual foreigners, but instead as Americans with a unique legacy of contributions to this country. Participants will leave the session having witnessed vivid examples of solidarity between Asian Americans and African Americans, intergenerational community organizing, and social justice activism by a long-neglected and isolated immigrant community.
Rooted Voices, Rising Stories
Wednesday, February 11 | 2:30 - 4:30 pm | CAANAPI, B 354
Step into a space designed for AAPI students to challenge stereotypes and reclaim agency. This hands-on workshop will help AAPI students break free from the model minority myth and express who they truly are. Discover the power of your lived experiences and learn storytelling tools to confidently share your voice in academic, career, and community spaces.
Chinese Calligraphy Writing Workshop
Tuesday, February 10 | Noon - 1 pm | CAANAPI, B 354
Chinese Calligraphy Writing Workshop - Discover the art of calligraphy in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for all levels, it’s a journey into creating elegant characters and celebrating the beauty of written words.
Wellness Wednesday: Lantern Making
Wednesday, February 11 | 2 - 3 pm | CAANAPI, B354
Learn how to craft a traditional Chinese lantern while enjoying some ramen noodles.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Wednesday, February 18 | Noon - 2 pm | SSC Quad
Are you looking to enjoy free boba and meet new friends? Don’t miss out on ELEVATE's Tea Time Talks at IVC! Join us for fun activities, good vibes, and community building. The first 15 students who register will get free Boba Tea!
Tea Time Talks
Monday, February 23 | Noon - 1 pm | CAANAPI, B 354
Are you looking to enjoy free boba and meet new friends? Don’t miss out on ELEVATE's Tea Time Talks at IVC! Join us for fun activities, good vibes, and community building. The first 15 students who register will get free Boba Tea!
Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, January 31 - Sunday, February 1 | 10 am | Downtown, Monterey Park | More Info »
The City of Monterey Park, event producer World Journal and all our food vendors, entertainers and merchants invite you to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Horse in Monterey Park. Monterey Park’s Lunar New Year festival features vendors offering unique gifts and specialty items, food booths with various types of delectable items, amusement rides, and lots of live entertainment.
Santa Ana Tết Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, February 7 | 1 - 6 pm | Centennial Park, Santa Ana | More Info »
Get ready to enjoy a day of cultural celebration featuring Cultural performances and exhibits Live entertainment Dancing Food vendors Library lane and resources and more! This event is rain or shine!
UVSA TẾT FESTIVAL
Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15 | Times Vary | Garden Grove Park | More Info »
UVSA Tết Festival is proud to serve as a bridge that brings people closer through vibrant activities that highlight our Vietnamese heritage, such as: Vietnamese cultural village, live entertainment, the Miss Vietnam of Southern California pageant, festive games and rides, a variety of local food vendors, and a dazzling firecracker show celebrating the new year.
Year of The Horse Celebration
Saturday, February 14 | Noon - 2 pm | The District, Tustin | More Info »
A free family event to ring in the Year of the Horse this February! Families can enjoy lion dance performances, martial arts shows, glitter tattoos, kid's crafts, and a live DJ. Plus, the first 500 attendees will receive a red envelope with a "lucky" $2 bill and exclusive tenant offers inside. While supplies last. Capture memories with photos at our themed Photo Pagoda. On display in The Promenade near Activate Games and lit up at night.
Tet Parade
Saturday, February 21 | TBA | Little Saigon, Westminster | More Info »
A parade in Little Saigon that features lion dances, music, and food stalls to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year at Irvine Spectrum Center
Sunday, March 1 | Noon - 4 pm | Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine | More Info »
The Irvine Spectrum Center is paying homage to Lunar New Year with vibrant art installations, dragon dances and cultural performances for the whole family to enjoy.
O.C. Lantern Festival 2026
Saturday, March 7 | 11 am | Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall | More Info »
Decorate your own lantern and enjoy live music at the concert hall lobby!
For additional Lunar New Year events in our community, visit Enjoy OC.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Club
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Club is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the cultures, history, and struggles of Asian American and Pacific Islander peoples. The Club strives to educate the community on AAPI-related topics through events and volunteer work, helping to support and increase the influence of AAPI cultures in the community. More Info »
ELEVATE AAPI
ELEVATE AAPI @IVC (Equitable Learning Experience Valuing Achievement, Transfer and Empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) is designed to better serve Irvine Valley College’s students and the local community through targeted initiatives and expanded resources. More Info »
Fellowship Exchange of Lessons Learned and Academic Support (IVC FELLAS)
TBA | 3:30 – 5 pm | SSC 260KIVC FELLAS (formerly EMCEES) is a DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) driven male initiative focused on student success and community engagement for the college’s self-identified men of color students, staff, and faculty. This brotherhood was created to encourage college completion and transfer and to establish a sense of belonging. All are welcome. More Info »
Indonesian Cultural Club
The Indonesian Cultural Club hopes to connect all Indonesian students in IVC together and provide them with an Indonesian community for them to be comfortable and have fun throughout their time in IVC. We hope to make club events and meetings regularly so that the Indonesian students will be able to make connections with other students. More Info »
International Student Club
International Student Club: The International Students club has been founded for the purpose of: Promoting greater diversity in the IVC community; Providing International students an opportunity to unite with others who share the common experience of studying abroad in the US; Encouraging international students to engage in IVC campus activities and programs; Assisting international students in gaining a better understanding of American culture and adjusting to life in the IVC community. More Info »
Japanese Club
The Japanese Club serves as a cultural exchange club. It provides a social environment for both Japanese exchange students and students who are interested in Japanese culture and language. More Info »
South Asian Student Association (SASA)
The South Asian Student Association (SASA) is dedicated to fostering a supportive community and promoting cultural awareness, education, and interaction among students of South Asian descent and the wider IVC community. We believe in embracing cultural diversity and equity and strive to create a welcoming environment for all members , regardless of race. More Info »
Vietnamese Student Association
The Vietnamese club is an organization that provides a safe and engaging environment for all members to share the experience of learning more about the Vietnamese culture. Food, tradition, and the history of Vietnam will be celebrated and taught through a series of meetings and events throughout the year. More Info »
Womxn of Color Collective (WoCC)
TBA | 3 – 4:40 pm | SAC 120 and via Zoom (Hybrid)The WoCC is a group dedicated to building community and empowering self-identified womxn of color students, staff, and faculty. Womxn is used in place of “women” to be inclusive of all gender experiences surrounding femininity. Non-female-identifying students, such as non-binary and gender-expansive, are explicitly invited and welcome. More Info »