California Lutheran University will host a free Chinese New Year celebration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 26 in Lundring Events Center in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center at Olsen Road and Campus Drive, Thousand Oaks.

The event will feature a traditional lion dance, Chinese acrobats, tai chi demonstrations, singing, dancing and traditional Chinese music such as erhu and pipa.

Artists will demonstrate origami and Chinese writing and painting, and an acupuncturist will be available. Traditional Chinese food will be served.

In 2010, the Year of the Tiger, the first day of the first month was Feb. 14, year 4708 in the Chinese calendar.

Last year’s event drew about 250 participants.

For more information, call the multicultural and international programs office at (805) 493-3302.