Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
Free
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Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
Free
AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
Free
Ongoing
Threading Together Show & Tell: The Philippines
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
Free
Week of Events
Limei Lai Art Show: Temperature in Life
Explore intricate fabric installations by Limei Lai, a Portland-based Chinese American artist. In her own words: “On top of a chaotic, messy, tangled, frayed, knotted forest of seemingly random threads, tapestry finds order and beauty, much like art and life.”
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Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
Regular hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Saturday, May 2 hours: 12:00-6:30 PM (Last entry at 6:00 PM daily) Clothing is a powerful expression of culture, reflecting history, identity, and tradition through form, color, and pattern. Threading Together brings together traditional attire from local AANHPI community members, each piece offering a window into lived experience […]
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AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations, performers, and artists, we explore the history, traditions, and arts that make up the rich cultural tapestry of AANHPI. Enjoy a display of traditional outfits, cultural performances, vendors from local AANHPI […]
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Cultural Immersion Saturday: India
Each Saturday in May highlights a unique AANHPI culture, with community partners taking the lead on experiences, performances, and vendors to showcase their heritage. Join us Saturday, May 16, as Kalabharathi School of Dance brings us a full day honoring and celebrating Indian culture. Schedule of Events TimeProgramDetails10:00 AM to 6:00 PMFood & Retail VendorsSilSila The Flaming […]
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Sunday, May 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 –Floral Polaroid Photo Op
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May 10, 2026 –Tai Chi Fundamentals
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May 10, 2026 –Floral Surprise: Corsage-Making
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May 10, 2026 –Chinese Conversation Corner
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May 10, 2026 –Mother’s Day Card Making with Oregon Chinese Coalition
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May 10, 2026 –Chinese Song Sing Along
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May 10, 2026 –Mother’s Day Chinese Song Sing-a-long with Alan Liang
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May 10, 2026 –Limei Lai: Childhood Play Memory Exchange
Floral Polaroid Photo Op
Capture a beautiful Mother’s Day moment beneath a spring floral arch created by Michael Martin of Blossom Bar. Take home an instant Polaroid keepsake from your day at Lan Su.
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Tai Chi Fundamentals
Get moving with a beginner Tai Chi class by Many Roads Martial Arts Center on Sundays. 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Sundays, May 3 – October 25, 2026 Many Roads Martial Arts Center is offering an introductory Tai Chi class at Lan Su on Sundays at 10:30AM. This class will introduce the fundamental principles of Tai Chi […]
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Floral Surprise: Corsage-Making
Join Michael Martin of Blossom Bar for a cheerful hands-on corsage-making activity inspired by the beauty of spring. Create something fresh and lovely to wear or gift in celebration of Mother’s Day.
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Chinese Conversation Corner
Brush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of native speakers from Oregon Chinese Coalition. 2–4 PM | Sundays, May 3 – September 27, 2026 Practice your Mandarin skills with volunteers from the Oregon Chinese Coalition! Learn useful phrases and words in Mandarin and brush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of […]
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Mother’s Day Card Making with Oregon Chinese Coalition
Create a handmade Mother’s Day card with thoughtful touches to share love and appreciation. Hosted with Oregon Chinese Coalition, this drop-in activity is welcoming for guests of all ages.
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Chinese Song Sing Along
Sing, play, and explore Chinese music with Alan in an enjoyable and accessible session on Sundays. 3:00 – 4:00 AM | Sundays, May 10 – September 27, 2026 Join Alan for an enjoyable and accessible Chinese music experience! If you love music and are eager to try something new, you are warmly invited to learn […]
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Mother’s Day Chinese Song Sing-a-long with Alan Liang
Join Alan Liang for a joyful Mother’s Day Chinese music experience. Open to all, this welcoming program invites guests to celebrate through song, whether you would like to learn a Chinese song, a verse, or even just a single line with Alan. No language background is needed!
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Limei Lai: Childhood Play Memory Exchange
Artist Limei Lai invites you to participate in a community engagement activity by sharing a moment of your childhood play, then leaving it as part of the installation visitors are helping create together.
Free
Monday, May 11, 2026
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 –Calligraphy Demo
Calligraphy Demo
Enjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. 12 – 2 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 28 – September 29, 2026 Experience the harmony of calligraphy and other art forms. Enjoy expert demonstrations and insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. Drop in anytime during the Calligraphy Demo. Parking & Directions […]
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 –#PlantWednesday Spotlight
#PlantWednesday Spotlight
Join our horticulture team every Wednesday for a tour diving into a plant in its peak, gardening tips, and more.
Free with admission or membership
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 –CANCELED | Calligraphy Demo
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May 14, 2026 –Inner Mongolia Art Theatre
CANCELED | Calligraphy Demo
Enjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. *Note: The Calligraphy Demo on May 14 has been canceled due to a special event in the garden. 12 – 2 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 28 – September 29, 2026 Experience the harmony of calligraphy and other art forms. Enjoy expert demonstrations and […]
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Inner Mongolia Art Theatre
Lan Su is honored to host its second delegation visit from China this May, welcoming the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, a leading state-affiliated performing arts company from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This special event offers a rare opportunity to experience the distinctive dance and music traditions of Inner Mongolia, bringing the spirit of the […]
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Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 –Wild Goose Qigong
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May 15, 2026 –Music in The Garden
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May 15, 2026 –Threading Together Show & Tell: The Philippines
Wild Goose Qigong
Join Wen Wu School Portland for weekly Wild Goose Qigong practice, including tai chi warm-ups, acupressure self-massage, and walking meditation. 11 AM – Noon |Fridays, May 1 – October 30, 2026 Join Wen Wu School Portland in exploring Dayan, or Wild Goose Qigong, an ancient Chinese movement art developed to promote health, well-being, and longevity. […]
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Music in The Garden
Enjoy the gentle sounds of live Chinese music on traditional instruments such as erhu, ruan qin, and pipa. Noon – 3 PM | Fridays, April 24 – September 25, 2026 As you stroll the garden pathways, enjoy traditional Chinese music of erhu or guzheng by Lan Su musicians. The erhu is a bowed, two-stringed Chinese […]
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Threading Together Show & Tell: The Philippines
Come join us for Threading Together Show & Tell, an interactive visitor experience that brings the stories behind traditional attire to life. This program is part of our Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit. On May 15, step into traditional Filipino style with the Filipino American Friendship Club of Oregon. Explore the meaning, history, and […]
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
No events on this day.