LIC Lunar New Year 2026

LIC Partnership celebrates its fifth annual Lunar New Year in LIC – the Year of the Fire Horse. Taking place from February 17 to March 3, the campaign honors Long Island City’s fast-growing Asian and Asian American community with events and promotions throughout the neighborhood, including LICP’s Neighborhood Lion Dance on Friday, February 27.

During the two-week program, local businesses and organizations – including top cultural institutions, and eateries – will host 50+ Lunar New Year-themed events and promotions for residents and visitors of all ages. Experiences range from cultural performances to special menu offerings, and more.

Participating Businesses and Organizations:

1311 Jackson Ave Dental • Book Culture LIC • BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center • Brooklyn Boulders • Champions Martial Arts LIC • Chinese Theatre Works • Chun Yang Tea • City Acres Market • CityPickle LIC • Court 16 LIC • Courtyard LIC / Manhattan View • Culture Lab LIC • Djablo Sauce • Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. • Finback LIC • Galliard Music • Han Dynasty LIC • Hunan Tapas • IFly Queens • Izakaya Noname • Jing Li • Jora • KidStrong • Leather Spa • Little Chef Little Cafe • Little Laser Clinic Skincare & Injectables • Live Hydration Spa LIC • Long Island City YMCA • MoMA PS1 • Museum of the Moving Image • Nicely Fit Co. • Oh! Calcutta Indian Food • Orangetheory Fitness LIC • Origin Cafe and Wine Bar • Overflow Coffee • Partners Coffee • Pure Barre LIC • Quintessential Therapy • Sapps • Sensible Edibles Bakery • Serafina Long Island City • Shi • Soft Swerve • Soothr LIC • Sundays Studio • The Noguchi Museum • The Sewing Clubhouse • Trends Dispensary • Tuk Tuk Alley • Vanessa's Dumpling House • Xanh

And More!

NEXT WEEK: LICP Networking Night at SAPPS

Wednesday, February 11, 5-7 p.m.

Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID for a networking night at SAPPS. Mingle with business and civic leaders over drinks and light bites while we celebrate 2026 and the upcoming LIC Lunar New Year Celebration.

LIC Happenings

Vision Boarding at Sundays Studio LIC

Wednesday, February 4, 5-7 p.m.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day at Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge

Wednesday, February 4, 6-10 p.m.

Express Yourself! Abstract Paint n’ Sip at Fifth Hammer Brewing Co.

Wednesday, February 4, 7-9 p.m.

Opening Reception for "The Stories Behind Their Names" and "Modern Ink" at Culture Lab LIC

Thursday, February 5, 6-9 p.m.

Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC

Friday, February 6, 8-9:30 p.m.

Lunar New Year Market at Kitsby HQ

Saturday, February 7-Sunday, February 8

Viñedos: A True Story from Monarcas

Sunday, February 8, 3 p.m.

Chinese New Year Gala at LaGuardia Community College

Tuesday, February 10, 3-4:45 p.m.

Image courtesy of Sundays Studio LIC

The M2M Project

The M2M Project helps small, skilled-trade businesses build and implement the financial operating systems required to successfully compete for larger contracts and access capital. Through hands-on support, M2M works directly with participating businesses to establish clean financial and understand their margins. In parallel, M2M connects businesses that demonstrate operational readiness to contracting opportunities through its curated network of procurement partners. The result is a practical pathway from day-to-day operations to sustainable, contract-ready growth. Reach out to info@them2mproject.org for more information.

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The 2025 Year-End Long Island City Condominium Report From The Smith Group

Read highlights from the 2025 Year-End Long Island City Condominium Report. Details

Through February 10 - Fueling Opportunities for Owner Development Program

This program is supported by the Grubhub Community Fund and presented in partnership with The National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce and The National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce of New York. It combines short-form education with grant support to help restaurants strengthen operations, build capacity, and invest in practical business improvements. Eligible restaurants may apply for grants of up to $2,500 which can be used for equipment or supplies, marketing and digital presence upgrades, community initiatives, staff training, and general business improvements. Details

Ongoing - LICP Business Assistance Program

LICP offers free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Opening a new business? NYC SBS’ Business Opening Sprint helps entrepreneurs open faster with hands-on support, compliance guidance, and help celebrating your grand opening. If you plan to open a new business in the near future, please contact Richard Portilla at rportilla@licpartnership.org to get connected.