For a certain subset of food geeks, the term “night market” is code for “lots of awesome food,” as evidenced by the annual event in the International District, or Capitol Hill’s short-lived food truck version.

Now South Seattle’s new-ish Othello Public Market is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a four-weekend Asian night market starting February 17 (recent weather shenanigans resulted in a slight delay). This means the normally utilitarian market space is gearing up for a multicultural influx of food, games and festivities. Oh, and a beer garden on opening and closing nights.

The converted warehouse near the Othello light rail station is already home to craft vendors and a diverse array of food stalls indoors and out. Organizers are teaming up with Washington Night Market, which put on a similar event in Bellevue in September. Thomas Ho, who organized the Eastside event, says many of those same vendors and performers will be coming to the Othello Public Market.

One of the food offerings that has everyone excited is Co Lam Pagoda. The Vietnamese Buddhist temple apparently has a bit of a reputation for putting on destination-worthy vegetarian meals. Ho also says the food vendor roster is heavy on desserts and sweets.

The fair runs Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm till midnight through March 10. The opening ceremony happens February 17 at 4:30pm.