Art unleashed
The Dogs in Art Auction Preview spotlights canine cultural contributions as Doyle New York puts over 200 works of art on the block. The gallery’s also offering a guided tour and tutorial, gratis, at 10 a.m. No telling if there’ll be any paintings of pooches playing poker up for grabs. Today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., tomorrow, noon to 5 p.m., 175 E. 87th St., between Lexington and Third avenues, (212) 427-4141.
Lunar-cy
Today and tomorrow, the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year continues. On the agenda today, a lion parade marks its territory on Canal at Mott Street starting at 2 p.m. Tomorrow, over 20 separate parades will feature colorful floats, bands and dancers weaving through Chinatown from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: (212) 764-6330, or http://www.ccbany.org.
Out of Africa
On a consumer note, the Scholastic Store in SoHo is celebrating Black History month as New York-based record label Putumayo presents its new multi-cultural world-music CD “African Playground.” Activities include tub-thumping, play sessions for kids and singalongs. Today, 3 p.m., 557 Broadway, between Prince and Spring streets, (212) 343-6166.