Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a traditional Los Angeles celebration (the 110th to be more specific).  The L.A. Golden Dragon parade is taking place this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.  Come see the dragon roll through Chinatown and celebrate the prosperity that the year of the Ox will bring!  Street viewing is free; if you want grand stand seats it will set you back $27. Happy New Year!

Location:  Downtown L.A. between Broadway and Cesar Chavez   Date/Time:  Sat. January 31st, 2p.m to 4 p.m.   Web: http://www.lagoldendragonparade.com/
Check out the Metro for the most convenient route to take.

If you’ve wanted to audition for the Amazing Race but haven’t found your inner courage, maybe this activity will get you going.  The Great Chinatown Hunt will take you on a three-hour adventure through Chinatown’s temples, busy shops, exotic restaurants and tiny corners.  In teams of two to four you’ll solve puzzles and crack codes, so get your best treasure hunting game face on.  Good Luck!

Location:  Chinatown 943 N. Broadway Los Angeles CA 90012  Date/Time:  Sat. January 31st, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  AND February 7th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register at http://www.racela.com/

So if you’re looking to take it easy, but can’t commit to a full day or even full treatment at the spa come to the Spa Lounge at Skin Haven this Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8p.m.  It favors natural and organic treatments that are void of dangerous chemicals, so you don’t have to worry about using toxic cosmetics (ydt link).  You get to pick two mini treatments and relax at the spa while enjoying mini appetizers and wine.  View the website for a full list of treatments here (ydt link).   Hurry and RSVP if you want to attend.

Location:  Skin Haven Spa 300 N. Crescent Heights  Los Angeles CA 90048
Date/Time: Fri. January 30th, 5:30p.m. to 8 p.m. RSVP: (323) 658-7546  web: www.skinhaven.com

If you live in Pasadena and didn’t make it to The Go Green Expo last weekend, this local event might just be even better.  Path to Freedom will be there along with 50 green vendors, nonprofit organizations, healthy food vendors and more.  There will also be film screenings, live musical performances, family events, lectures about green living, and easy green tips for every budget.  A Neighborhood Green Fair = local, green living, Pasadena style.

Location: 301 N Orange Grove Blvd.  Pasadena, CA 91103   Date/Time Sat. January 31st 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Web: http://neighborhoodgreenfair.com/