Mama's Night Market: Year of the Dragon Presented by Honda

This L.A. night market series is back with a Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown's Central Plaza, including Pearl River Deli's very last service. (Chef-owner Johnny Lee recently closed the brick-and-mortar for good.) Twenty immigrant- and BIPOC-owned food businesses will participate in the event. Among them are some of L.A.'s best Asian restaurants, at least according to us: Koreatown's Soban, Rosemead's Sáu Can Tho and Holy Basil. The event will also feature lion dancers, martial arts demonstrations, karaoke, mahjong lessons and a live DJ. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Bruce Lee Foundation and Respect Your Elders, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing seniors with culturally-specific free meals. A $35 GA ticket will get you admission, but you can also upgrade with a $99 VIP that includes an open bar, preferred entrance and additional bathrooms.