WHAT: The Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (BPACE) Older Adult Program, in association with the City of Baldwin Park, will welcome 400 community members to a Year of the Rooster celebration of Chinese New Year featuring nine performances that range from sword and fan dances to a traditional lion dance.

WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2017

WHERE: Performing Arts Center, 4640 N. Main Ave., Baldwin Park

DETAILS: The annual event will feature welcoming remarks from BPACE Senior Director Dr. John Kerr and the following performances: A piano recital, a Wah Wu fan dance, Chinese folk dance, tango fan dance, Ijianmei sword dance, Tai Hu Mei umbrella dance, Kangdin love song, lucky dance and the lion dance. Performances are by BPACE students, instructors and community groups. At the end of the program, dim sum and green tea will be served to those attending.

MEDIA: For information about this event, call 909-206-5304.

Coverage and/or inclusion of this event in your calendar of events is welcomed and greatly appreciated.