SLAM Social: Lunar New Year turns the Saint Louis Art Museum in St. Louis into an after-work party, with a lion dance echoing through Sculpture Hall. It’s a free evening and part of the museum’s Free Fridays. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it ran Friday, February 20, from 4 to 8 p.m.
What to expect
MICDS students perform a Chinese lion dance in Sculpture Hall, and the stage stays busy with folk and dance performances, including Samulnori (Korean percussion music), a Vietnamese scarves dance and Tinikling (a Filipino bamboo-pole dance).
- Art making such as origami and stamped bookmarks
- Curator gallery talks
- A cash bar for grown-ups
Partners include WashU’s Chinese Students Association and the St. Louis Chinese Language School. Yes, you can fold paper cranes in an art museum on a Friday night.
Good to know
- Last held: Friday, February 20, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m. (2025: Friday, January 24)
- Admission: free
- Where: Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Organizer: Saint Louis Art Museum
Frequently Asked Questions
When is SLAM Social: Lunar New Year in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. It was last held Friday, February 20, 2026, and in 2025 on Friday, January 24, both close to Lunar New Year.
Is SLAM Social: Lunar New Year free?
Yes. It’s a free evening event, part of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s Free Fridays; the bar is cash.
What happens at SLAM Social: Lunar New Year?
A Chinese lion dance in Sculpture Hall, Korean, Vietnamese and Filipino folk and dance performances, art making, curator gallery talks and a cash bar.
Source: Saint Louis Art Museum: SLAM Social—Lunar New Year (2026), Forest Park Forever: SLAM Social—Lunar New Year (2025)
How Do I Get to Saint Louis Art Museum?
Saint Louis Art Museum is at One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63110. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
Is the SLAM Social: Lunar New Year at the Saint Louis Art Museum Good for Kids?
Yes. We list it as a family-friendly Lunar New Year event. Check the official event page for kids' activities, strollers and seating before you go.
How to Get Here
The organizer hasn't published transit details yet. Tap Transit directions for live routes and times to Saint Louis Art Museum.
Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
Map
Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63110