Lantern Festival 2023

Renee and Henry Segerstom Concert Hall

Free Family event! Bring the entire family and join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Rabbit!

The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, marks the return of spring and the reunion of family. The act of lighting and appreciating lanterns is a way for people to let go of the burdens of their old selves and express their best wishes for themselves and their families for the future.

Pacific Symphony and South Coast Chinese Cultural Center/Irvine Chinese School join in presenting this free family-friendly festival to commemorate the end of the Lunar New Year celebration with music, dance, art making, riddles and food. Join us as the concert hall lobby becomes transformed for the festivities with floating lanterns and the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall is opened up to the public for performances featuring local music and dance groups.

Admission is FREE, but tickets are required. To get your free tickets, select a General Admission $0.00 ticket when asked to choose your seating section. For info, visit scfta.org

This adorable pink and white puppy dog stuffed animal is ready to snuggle up to its new pal! Press the button on the lovable pup's paw to have it dance and serenade you with a sweet alternate version of Reel 2 Real's "I Like to Move It."

Saturday, February 25th, 2023 1pm

5pm

Sunday, February 26th, 2023

12pm

4pm

The Desert WineFest brings wines and brews from around the world to your doorstep in a fun, relaxed environment. (Yes, we’re the WineFest. But turns out even wine lovers need a break to sip something else new and noteworthy too.) The Fest also serves up boutiques to browse, artisan merchandise to buy and more!

Over the two-day Fest, attendees will be able to taste hundreds of wines and craft brews; sample cheeses, breads and coffees; shop at delectable food trucks, restaurants and assorted artisan and gourmet exhibitors, all while enjoying a sunny day with live music and games galore. Guests will also have the option of participating in the All Access/VIP Garden which will feature limited production and higher end wines, along with tasty tidbits to enjoy in a more secluded setting.

Civic Center Park in Palm Desert, CA will welcome the 1st Annual Desert WineFest to its beautiful grounds. Known as the city’s recreational showpiece, the park serves as a popular gathering place for a wide array of public activities and events. Free parking will be provided at the park with overflow parking across the street at The College of The Desert.

To explore the exciting world of wine – along with some seriously artisan brews – in a great setting that is all about you finding what you like. Forget the rules! Even better, your good time is a good deed as a portion of the proceeds benefits Family YMCA of the Desert and Desert Cancer Foundation.

DesertWineFest.com