Sep
21
Thu
Mid-Autumn Night Market @ Hi-Lawn (on the Rooftop of Union Market)
Sep 21 @ 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Michelin-honored Cantonese restaurant Tiger Fork and its sister bar Hi-Lawn present the “Mid-Autumn Night Market” – a traditional Chinese festival celebration – from September 20-21. They will transform the 1000-person rooftop atop Union Market into a lively two-day Hong Kong night market, decked out with illuminated lanterns, food stalls from guest chefs, pop-up shops from local artisans, cultural performances, late-night DJs, baijiu and sake bars, mooncakes and more, all to help raise funds for Hawaii disaster relief through World Central Kitchen.

Tiger Fork’s brand new executive chef Simon Lam (formerly head chef at Chang Chang) will cook savory street food-inspired fare alongside guest chefs/restaurants such as China Chilcano; Love, Makoto and Toimoi Bakery (with more to be announced soon) at food stands throughout the open-air rooftop.

Also known as the “mooncake festival,” no celebration is complete without its namesame sweets, and Toimoi Bakery will serve symbolic, creative mooncakes, while Tiger Fork will serve topping-adorned bubble waffles, and Yume Asian Fusion will sell homemade cookies in unique flavors combinations like ube cookies & cream, black sesame peanut butter cup, and miso walnut chip.

Guests can peruse specialty gifts and wares from pop-up market stalls throughout the celebration.

Festival drinkers will enjoy a special Baijiu + Sake Bar, pouring China’s national spirit, plus an assortment of sake, and other liquor, cocktails, beer and wine.

At 6pm nightly, cultural performances such as lion, ribbon and fan dancing will take place live on the lawn.

And DJs will keep the spirited energy going all night long, spinning tunes from 9pm to midnight.

The two-night festival supports a fantastic cause, raising funds to benefit Hawaii disaster relief through the event’s charity partner World Central Kitchen.

Tiger Fork’s Mid-Autumn Night Market is free to attend and open to the public, but RSVPs are highly recommended on Eventbrite. Donations to World Central Kitchen are encouraged and accepted throughout the event. All food, beverage and artisan crafts will sold a la carte, first-come, first-served. For more information, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mid-autumn-night-market-presented-by-tiger-fork-hi-lawn-tickets-709569259757.

WHO: Tiger Fork & Chef Simon Lam

Hi-Lawn

China Chilcano

Love, Makoto

Toimoi Bakery

Yume Asian Fusion

World Central Kitchen

WHEN:      Wednesday, September 20 & Thursday, September 21, 2023

6pm-midnight

 

WHERE:    Hi-Lawn (on the rooftop of Union Market)

1309 5th St. NE

Washington, DC 20002

Sep
29
Fri
World Culture Festival
Sep 29 all-day

Taking over the National Mall Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, the 2023 World Culture Festival is expected to be the largest gathering in the nation’s capital this year, featuring the largest stage area ever built on the historic National Park property.

Over 250,000 visitors from every corner of the globe are expected to travel to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the World Culture Festival. Today, organizers already report 184,513 registered attendees who will join in-person along with an estimated broadcast audience of over one billion worldwide. Registrants to date represent:

  • 60% from the capital region
  • 91% from the United States representing all 50 states
  • 4% from India
  • 5% from 121 other countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Thailand and South Africa.

Free registration and full Festival information can be found at https://wcf.artofliving.org.

Program Schedule

*All schedules are subject to change

Friday, September 29

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

  • A one-mile stretch between 7th St and 14th St NW, featuring over 75 cultural pavilions, activities including fashion showcases, and 80+ food trucks serving international cuisines.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Saturday, September 30

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Sunday, October 1

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Yoga Festival

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Festival Village

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

 

Performances

An initial lineup was announced today including over 8,000 individual stage performers representing an array of human cultural art forms from around the globe. The program features all U.S.-based artists presenting music, dance, and performance art from diverse Native American and American immigrant cultures. Among them:

 

LOCAL

  • The acclaimed Showtime Band from Howard University
  • A melody performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC
  • Pulsating beats and infectious energy of Washington’s iconic go-go bands including Junkyard BandDJ Cool and Bela Dona Band.
  • Traditional Gospel Choir with 1,000 singers – a performance by musicians from church and university choirs of 1KVoiceChoir
  • Native American dance by 100 artists representing various tribes from the region perform to the powerful beats of live drums and other traditional instruments
  • Traditional Mongolian Dance & Music with 100 Dancers – A vibrant and energetic dance highlighting the heritage and nomadic traditions of Mongolia
  • Indonesian Dance by 100 Artists – A “wonderland dance of Indonesia” representing the country’s five main islands
  • Irish Step Dance with 100 Dancers – Lively Irish dancers in traditional dress showcasing the rich traditions of the Emerald Isle
  • Bolivian Folk Dance with 200 Dancers – Vibrant folk dancers of Bolivia present 4 kinds of traditional dances
  • Nepalese dance with 150 artists in vibrant costumes, representing the spiritual traditions of Nepal

NATIONAL

  • Global Guitar Ensemble with 1,000 guitarists playing popular sing-along classics with renowned lead guitarists, including Grammy-award winner Micki Free.
  • Rhythms of reggae with Skip Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, and dancers representing the cultures of the Caribbean islands.
  • One World Family Invocation – A 200-artists choir with Grammy nominated artist Chandrika Tandon
  • Pop influencer Jini June performing alongside 200 children, spreading a message of harmony in song
  • Amadou Kouyate and his djembe and kora orchestra, accompanied by 200 African dancers
  • Kurtis Blow and other hip hop legends accompanied by 200 breakdancers, MCs, DJs and graffiti artists
  • 10,000 Garba Dancers – representing a traditional folk dance of western India circle the National Mall in a spirit of celebration.
  • Traditional Afghan Music & Sufi Whirling with 150 Artists – 130 musicians playing traditional instruments and singing captivating melodies along with 20 whirling dervishes
  • Indian Classical Dance & Classical Symphony with 1000 Artists – Symphony of 300 instrumentalists including sitar, veena, tabla, mridangam, flute, ghatam and violin, plus 700 dancers performing a variety of classical Indian dance styles
  • Latin American Dance Fusion with 200 Artists – Vibrant folk dancers representing the unique traditions of Colombia, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela
  • Chinese Cultural Choir & Dance with 1,000 Artists – Chinese classical choir, classical dancers, dragons, & kung-fu in a fusion of music & movement
  • Bulgarian Folk Dance by 300 Artists – 300 artists dance to the soul-stirring melodies of Bulgarian singers
  • Ukrainian Dance by 200 Dancers and Choir – Exhilarating acrobatics and vibrant footwork of the hopak, a traditional Ukrainian dance

 

Activations

  • The largest ever yoga event to take place on the National Mall, with over 2,000 instructors from various schools of yoga demonstrating a flow to more than 25,000 yoga enthusiasts. The event will be followed by a meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
  • Over 80 food trucks will serve culturally expressive food and beverages from around the world. Some of the cuisines include Middle Eastern (Koshary Corner), French (Taste of Montreal), Latin-American (Arepa Zone), South Asian (Rangoli), Vegan/Plant Based (Soultarian), Indonesian (Sambal), Caribbean (Patty Party), West African (Kuks Tribute), Italian (Ciao Roma), Mexican (Mexicocina), Thai (Thai Pinto), British (Salt Pot Kitchen).
Sep
30
Sat
World Culture Festival
Sep 30 all-day

Taking over the National Mall Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, the 2023 World Culture Festival is expected to be the largest gathering in the nation’s capital this year, featuring the largest stage area ever built on the historic National Park property.

Over 250,000 visitors from every corner of the globe are expected to travel to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the World Culture Festival. Today, organizers already report 184,513 registered attendees who will join in-person along with an estimated broadcast audience of over one billion worldwide. Registrants to date represent:

  • 60% from the capital region
  • 91% from the United States representing all 50 states
  • 4% from India
  • 5% from 121 other countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Thailand and South Africa.

Free registration and full Festival information can be found at https://wcf.artofliving.org.

Program Schedule

*All schedules are subject to change

Friday, September 29

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

  • A one-mile stretch between 7th St and 14th St NW, featuring over 75 cultural pavilions, activities including fashion showcases, and 80+ food trucks serving international cuisines.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Saturday, September 30

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Sunday, October 1

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Yoga Festival

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Festival Village

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

 

Performances

An initial lineup was announced today including over 8,000 individual stage performers representing an array of human cultural art forms from around the globe. The program features all U.S.-based artists presenting music, dance, and performance art from diverse Native American and American immigrant cultures. Among them:

 

LOCAL

  • The acclaimed Showtime Band from Howard University
  • A melody performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC
  • Pulsating beats and infectious energy of Washington’s iconic go-go bands including Junkyard BandDJ Cool and Bela Dona Band.
  • Traditional Gospel Choir with 1,000 singers – a performance by musicians from church and university choirs of 1KVoiceChoir
  • Native American dance by 100 artists representing various tribes from the region perform to the powerful beats of live drums and other traditional instruments
  • Traditional Mongolian Dance & Music with 100 Dancers – A vibrant and energetic dance highlighting the heritage and nomadic traditions of Mongolia
  • Indonesian Dance by 100 Artists – A “wonderland dance of Indonesia” representing the country’s five main islands
  • Irish Step Dance with 100 Dancers – Lively Irish dancers in traditional dress showcasing the rich traditions of the Emerald Isle
  • Bolivian Folk Dance with 200 Dancers – Vibrant folk dancers of Bolivia present 4 kinds of traditional dances
  • Nepalese dance with 150 artists in vibrant costumes, representing the spiritual traditions of Nepal

NATIONAL

  • Global Guitar Ensemble with 1,000 guitarists playing popular sing-along classics with renowned lead guitarists, including Grammy-award winner Micki Free.
  • Rhythms of reggae with Skip Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, and dancers representing the cultures of the Caribbean islands.
  • One World Family Invocation – A 200-artists choir with Grammy nominated artist Chandrika Tandon
  • Pop influencer Jini June performing alongside 200 children, spreading a message of harmony in song
  • Amadou Kouyate and his djembe and kora orchestra, accompanied by 200 African dancers
  • Kurtis Blow and other hip hop legends accompanied by 200 breakdancers, MCs, DJs and graffiti artists
  • 10,000 Garba Dancers – representing a traditional folk dance of western India circle the National Mall in a spirit of celebration.
  • Traditional Afghan Music & Sufi Whirling with 150 Artists – 130 musicians playing traditional instruments and singing captivating melodies along with 20 whirling dervishes
  • Indian Classical Dance & Classical Symphony with 1000 Artists – Symphony of 300 instrumentalists including sitar, veena, tabla, mridangam, flute, ghatam and violin, plus 700 dancers performing a variety of classical Indian dance styles
  • Latin American Dance Fusion with 200 Artists – Vibrant folk dancers representing the unique traditions of Colombia, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela
  • Chinese Cultural Choir & Dance with 1,000 Artists – Chinese classical choir, classical dancers, dragons, & kung-fu in a fusion of music & movement
  • Bulgarian Folk Dance by 300 Artists – 300 artists dance to the soul-stirring melodies of Bulgarian singers
  • Ukrainian Dance by 200 Dancers and Choir – Exhilarating acrobatics and vibrant footwork of the hopak, a traditional Ukrainian dance

 

Activations

  • The largest ever yoga event to take place on the National Mall, with over 2,000 instructors from various schools of yoga demonstrating a flow to more than 25,000 yoga enthusiasts. The event will be followed by a meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
  • Over 80 food trucks will serve culturally expressive food and beverages from around the world. Some of the cuisines include Middle Eastern (Koshary Corner), French (Taste of Montreal), Latin-American (Arepa Zone), South Asian (Rangoli), Vegan/Plant Based (Soultarian), Indonesian (Sambal), Caribbean (Patty Party), West African (Kuks Tribute), Italian (Ciao Roma), Mexican (Mexicocina), Thai (Thai Pinto), British (Salt Pot Kitchen).
Oktoberfest at National Landing @ National Landing
Sep 30 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Raise your steins and break out your lederhosen for Oktoberfest in National Landing! Welcome the fall season and celebrate the international festival, produced by the National Landing Business Improvement District and District Fray in Crystal City.

Guests can enjoy traditional German music featuring polka, marches and waltzes from The Alte Kumpel Band and The Pilgrims of Deep Run. Beer, cider and themed bites from Crystal City Sports Pub will be available for purchase throughout the celebration.

Adults can participate in a stein hold and best dressed competitions, as well as lawn games with family and friends. Hat making, clove decor and more will be available for kids.

 

WHEN: Saturday, September 30 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.

 

WHERE: 556 22nd Street South, Arlington, Virginia 22202

 

HOW: Festival tickets are available for purchase at nationallanding.org/oktoberfest. Tickets are required.

Oct
1
Sun
World Culture Festival
Oct 1 all-day

Taking over the National Mall Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, the 2023 World Culture Festival is expected to be the largest gathering in the nation’s capital this year, featuring the largest stage area ever built on the historic National Park property.

Over 250,000 visitors from every corner of the globe are expected to travel to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the World Culture Festival. Today, organizers already report 184,513 registered attendees who will join in-person along with an estimated broadcast audience of over one billion worldwide. Registrants to date represent:

  • 60% from the capital region
  • 91% from the United States representing all 50 states
  • 4% from India
  • 5% from 121 other countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Thailand and South Africa.

Free registration and full Festival information can be found at https://wcf.artofliving.org.

Program Schedule

*All schedules are subject to change

Friday, September 29

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

  • A one-mile stretch between 7th St and 14th St NW, featuring over 75 cultural pavilions, activities including fashion showcases, and 80+ food trucks serving international cuisines.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Saturday, September 30

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Festival Village

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

Sunday, October 1

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Yoga Festival

10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Festival Village

10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Main Stage World Culture Festival Showcase

 

Performances

An initial lineup was announced today including over 8,000 individual stage performers representing an array of human cultural art forms from around the globe. The program features all U.S.-based artists presenting music, dance, and performance art from diverse Native American and American immigrant cultures. Among them:

 

LOCAL

  • The acclaimed Showtime Band from Howard University
  • A melody performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC
  • Pulsating beats and infectious energy of Washington’s iconic go-go bands including Junkyard BandDJ Cool and Bela Dona Band.
  • Traditional Gospel Choir with 1,000 singers – a performance by musicians from church and university choirs of 1KVoiceChoir
  • Native American dance by 100 artists representing various tribes from the region perform to the powerful beats of live drums and other traditional instruments
  • Traditional Mongolian Dance & Music with 100 Dancers – A vibrant and energetic dance highlighting the heritage and nomadic traditions of Mongolia
  • Indonesian Dance by 100 Artists – A “wonderland dance of Indonesia” representing the country’s five main islands
  • Irish Step Dance with 100 Dancers – Lively Irish dancers in traditional dress showcasing the rich traditions of the Emerald Isle
  • Bolivian Folk Dance with 200 Dancers – Vibrant folk dancers of Bolivia present 4 kinds of traditional dances
  • Nepalese dance with 150 artists in vibrant costumes, representing the spiritual traditions of Nepal

NATIONAL

  • Global Guitar Ensemble with 1,000 guitarists playing popular sing-along classics with renowned lead guitarists, including Grammy-award winner Micki Free.
  • Rhythms of reggae with Skip Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, and dancers representing the cultures of the Caribbean islands.
  • One World Family Invocation – A 200-artists choir with Grammy nominated artist Chandrika Tandon
  • Pop influencer Jini June performing alongside 200 children, spreading a message of harmony in song
  • Amadou Kouyate and his djembe and kora orchestra, accompanied by 200 African dancers
  • Kurtis Blow and other hip hop legends accompanied by 200 breakdancers, MCs, DJs and graffiti artists
  • 10,000 Garba Dancers – representing a traditional folk dance of western India circle the National Mall in a spirit of celebration.
  • Traditional Afghan Music & Sufi Whirling with 150 Artists – 130 musicians playing traditional instruments and singing captivating melodies along with 20 whirling dervishes
  • Indian Classical Dance & Classical Symphony with 1000 Artists – Symphony of 300 instrumentalists including sitar, veena, tabla, mridangam, flute, ghatam and violin, plus 700 dancers performing a variety of classical Indian dance styles
  • Latin American Dance Fusion with 200 Artists – Vibrant folk dancers representing the unique traditions of Colombia, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela
  • Chinese Cultural Choir & Dance with 1,000 Artists – Chinese classical choir, classical dancers, dragons, & kung-fu in a fusion of music & movement
  • Bulgarian Folk Dance by 300 Artists – 300 artists dance to the soul-stirring melodies of Bulgarian singers
  • Ukrainian Dance by 200 Dancers and Choir – Exhilarating acrobatics and vibrant footwork of the hopak, a traditional Ukrainian dance

 

Activations

  • The largest ever yoga event to take place on the National Mall, with over 2,000 instructors from various schools of yoga demonstrating a flow to more than 25,000 yoga enthusiasts. The event will be followed by a meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
  • Over 80 food trucks will serve culturally expressive food and beverages from around the world. Some of the cuisines include Middle Eastern (Koshary Corner), French (Taste of Montreal), Latin-American (Arepa Zone), South Asian (Rangoli), Vegan/Plant Based (Soultarian), Indonesian (Sambal), Caribbean (Patty Party), West African (Kuks Tribute), Italian (Ciao Roma), Mexican (Mexicocina), Thai (Thai Pinto), British (Salt Pot Kitchen).
Dec
2
Sat
Native Art Market @ National Museum of the American Indian
Dec 2 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Native Art Market

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 

National Mall

Make your holiday shopping special and support more than 30 award-winning Indigenous artists. Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and enjoy the museum’s annual Native Art Market.

This weekend event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about traditional arts and contemporary Native creativity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.

Enjoy an electrifying performance by QVLN playing his own brand of dynamic world music on his blue violin. Throughout the day, DJ Sunny Z soundtracks your shopping spree.

Dec
3
Sun
Native Art Market @ National Museum of the American Indian
Dec 3 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Native Art Market

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2–3, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 

National Mall

Make your holiday shopping special and support more than 30 award-winning Indigenous artists. Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and enjoy the museum’s annual Native Art Market.

This weekend event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about traditional arts and contemporary Native creativity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.

Enjoy an electrifying performance by QVLN playing his own brand of dynamic world music on his blue violin. Throughout the day, DJ Sunny Z soundtracks your shopping spree.

Feb
3
Sat
Lunar New Year at National Museum of Asian Art @ National Museum of Asian Art
Feb 3 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2024 family festival commemorating Lunar New Year, a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. The event takes place Feb. 3, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

This year’s Lunar New Year festival will celebrate the year of the dragon. It will consist of performances, talks, tours, hands-on activities and more. The full schedule is available online. The museum also offers many resources to learn about Lunar New Year on its website such as virtual tours of related collections, lesson plans and webinars.

About Lunar New Year
Commonly known as the Spring Festival in China, Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration marked by many traditions. The Lunar New Year’s Eve reunion dinner is the highlight that kicks off the holiday, a feast with a spread of symbolic dishes, such as a whole fish representing abundance, that bring good luck and fortune. The 15th and final day of the holiday is the Lantern Festival, during which people have tangyuan, or sweet glutinous rice balls, and children carry lanterns around the neighborhood at night to mark the end of the celebration.

In the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the year of the dragon. Different regions across Asia celebrate Lunar New Year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac. Many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders do not observe the Chinese/lunar zodiac.

Feb
10
Sat
Lunar New Year at Tiger Fork w/ Lion Dancers @ Tiger Fork
Feb 10 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hong Kong-inspired Tiger Fork in Blagden Alley is once again celebrating Lunar New Year (year of the Dragon) from February 9 through February 18. Tiger Fork will serve of a special a la carte menu of symbolic Cantonese dishes for both dine-in and takeout, each representing a specific virtue to bring good luck for the coming year. And during dinner service on two Saturdays, February 10 & 17, the festive restaurant will host traditional Lion Dancers, performing ceremonies to bring prosperity and good fortune in 2024.

In addition to most of Tiger Fork’s regular menu offerings, Executive Chef Simon Lam has created several dish specials, each designed to bring good luck in the New Year (traditional examples include dumplings symbolizing wealth, noodles for long life, and fish bringing surplus). Available either a la carte (ranging from $9-$35) or as a tasting menu for two ($136), dishes include:

Pork Dumplings (wealth)

Napa cabbage, edamame puree, herb oil

Jian Diu (togetherness)

fried glutinous rice sesame balls

Yu Sheng (prosperity)

noodles, seasonal vegetables, sea urchin, fish roe

Yu (abundance)

steamed whole fish, soy fish broth, aromatic herbs

Year of the Dragon (luck)

battered lobster, soy gravy, pan fried egg noodles

Throughout the celebration, dine-in guests will receive a traditional red envelope with their checks. During Lunar New Year, bright red envelopes are traditionally gifted to friends and family. Guests can fill them with money, gifted to symbolize good wishes and luck for the new year ahead.

And traditional Chinese lion dancers from Tai Yim Kung Fu will perform on several nights during dinner service (Sat. February 10 at 7:30pm, and Sat. February 17 at 5pm and 7pm) for guests in the dining room and just outside the restaurant in historic Blagden Alley — a customary ceremony which signifies prosperity, luck and good fortune.

Tiger Fork’s Lunar New Year specials will all be available for dine-in, and some for takeout/delivery.

WHEN:       Food Specials: Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 18 (food specials)

Lion Dancing: Saturday, February 10 (7:30pm) and Saturday, February 17 (5pm, 7pm)

 

WHERE:     Tiger Fork

922 N Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

 

Feb
17
Sat
Lunar New Year at Tiger Fork w/ Lion Dancers @ Tiger Fork
Feb 17 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hong Kong-inspired Tiger Fork in Blagden Alley is once again celebrating Lunar New Year (year of the Dragon) from February 9 through February 18. Tiger Fork will serve of a special a la carte menu of symbolic Cantonese dishes for both dine-in and takeout, each representing a specific virtue to bring good luck for the coming year. And during dinner service on two Saturdays, February 10 & 17, the festive restaurant will host traditional Lion Dancers, performing ceremonies to bring prosperity and good fortune in 2024.

In addition to most of Tiger Fork’s regular menu offerings, Executive Chef Simon Lam has created several dish specials, each designed to bring good luck in the New Year (traditional examples include dumplings symbolizing wealth, noodles for long life, and fish bringing surplus). Available either a la carte (ranging from $9-$35) or as a tasting menu for two ($136), dishes include:

Pork Dumplings (wealth)

Napa cabbage, edamame puree, herb oil

Jian Diu (togetherness)

fried glutinous rice sesame balls

Yu Sheng (prosperity)

noodles, seasonal vegetables, sea urchin, fish roe

Yu (abundance)

steamed whole fish, soy fish broth, aromatic herbs

Year of the Dragon (luck)

battered lobster, soy gravy, pan fried egg noodles

Throughout the celebration, dine-in guests will receive a traditional red envelope with their checks. During Lunar New Year, bright red envelopes are traditionally gifted to friends and family. Guests can fill them with money, gifted to symbolize good wishes and luck for the new year ahead.

And traditional Chinese lion dancers from Tai Yim Kung Fu will perform on several nights during dinner service (Sat. February 10 at 7:30pm, and Sat. February 17 at 5pm and 7pm) for guests in the dining room and just outside the restaurant in historic Blagden Alley — a customary ceremony which signifies prosperity, luck and good fortune.

Tiger Fork’s Lunar New Year specials will all be available for dine-in, and some for takeout/delivery.

WHEN:       Food Specials: Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 18 (food specials)

Lion Dancing: Saturday, February 10 (7:30pm) and Saturday, February 17 (5pm, 7pm)

 

WHERE:     Tiger Fork

922 N Street NW

Washington, DC 20001