New Year, New Adventures: Bay Area Events in January

Valerie Mattei  |  December 27, 2024

White masquerade mask with gold glitter decoration surrounded by ribbons and confetti.

International Masquerade New Years Eve 2025 at Crowne Plaza Hotel

Ring in 2025 with elegance and excitement at the International Masquerade New Year's Eve Party at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! This highly anticipated Bay Area celebration offers unmatched live entertainment, making it the perfect way to say goodbye to the year surrounded by friends and family. Now in its 15th year, this spectacular event combines sophistication and fun, creating unforgettable memories for everyone.

When: December 31st, 2024 at 08:00 pm to January 1st, 2025 at 02:00 am

Location: Crowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City

Get your tickets now by going to https://allevents.in/foster%20city/international-masquerade-new-years-eve-2025-at-crowne-plaza-hotel/100001090764328469

 

The Beatles' White Album In Concert-Live and complete 💿

There is no better way to celebrate the enduring joys of the Beatles’ White Album than to see and hear this classic album complete, live on stage. Performed by an all-star cast which includes guitar virtuoso Laurence Juber from Paul McCartney and Wings and 90’s hitmaker (“She’s So High”) Tal Bachman, from The Beatles Channel on Sirius XM, this is the album that Rolling Stone called “the history and synthesis of Western music” upon its release in November 1968.

When: January 18th, 2025

Location: College of San Mateo Theatre, San Mateo

Get your tickets now by going to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-beatles-white-album-in-concert-live-and-complete-tickets-1067245643449

 

Lumpia Fest 🎉

Indulge in mouthwatering lumpia, shop exclusive merchandise, snap fun photos with iconic cute characters, sing your heart out with live karaoke, and enjoy countless other exciting activities. It’s a foodie’s paradise and a fun-filled day for everyone!

When: January 18th, 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

Location: Cow Palace Arena & Event Center, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City

Get your tickets now by going to https://allevents.in/daly%20city/lumpia-fest/100001013205513967

 

Lunar New Year Celebration 🎆

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Burlingame Public Library with a day of cultural festivities for the whole family. Enjoy a special Mandarin Storytime presented by author Jamie Chiahui Gao and the excitement of a traditional Lion Dance performance on the library's front lawn. This joyful celebration, funded by the Burlingame Library Foundation, highlights the rich traditions of Lunar New Year while bringing the community together to honor this special occasion.

When: January 25th, 2025

Location: 480 Primrose Rd, Burlingame

Get your tickets now by going to https://allevents.in/burlingame/lunar-new-year-celebration/200027655758110

 

 

 

 

 

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