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Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre - Big Fun Chinese New Year 2026 Fundraiser
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DEADLINE: February 21, 2026 - 5:00 am
Join us February 20, 2026 for the Big Fun Chinese New Year Dinner - 2026, a cherished celebration honouring the spirit and culture of Calgary's Chinatown. As we gather around tables, enjoy a meal that brings together tradition and community. This event supports Friends of Chinatown's mission of cultural preservation and local engagement and is a special fundraiser for the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre, Calgary's largest outdoor sculpture park.
This is a family friendly event and attracts over 300 people every year for a fun banquet that is an auspicious way to kick off the new year. Ticket prices are the same whether they are for kids or adults.
When: Friday, February 20, 2026 from 6:30 to 10 pm
Where: 328 Centre St S
Calgary, AB
Tickets available:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/big-fun-chinese-new-year-dinner--2026
Note: The meal includes vegetarian dishes but contains meat, dairy, and gluten and is shared family style.
What to Expect:
- A delicious spread of traditional Chinese cuisine
- Live cultural performances
- Opportunities to connect with fellow community members
Dresscode: It's a celebration, wear red or any celebratory outfit of your choice.
Drink tickets: In order to lower lines for drink tickets, you can pre-buy your tickets ahead of time at checkout!
Entertainment:
- Silent Auction
- 50/50
- Complimentary Tarot reading
- Lion Dance
- Martial Arts
- Complimentary Colour analysis
- Fun prizes!
Your presence helps sustain the vibrant and inclusive heritage of our beloved community.
The meal comes with 10 courses, however if you'd like to add dishes to your table at an additional cost please email admin@vollyapp.com and we get let you know the options!
About Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre: Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre and Sculpture Park is a publicly accessible non-profit arts centre that focuses on lectures, symposia, workshops, programs, and exhibitions of local and international contemporary art. Learn more.
About Friends of Chinatown: We are a volunteer run non-profit that hosts fun and accessible events to share history, culture, and recreational opportunities for Calgarians. We want you to learn more about Chinatown and our 130 year history so that you can love our neighbourhood as much as we do. Learn more.