Garden Tea Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
2026-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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This spring, take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting Series (March–May), led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and explore the stories behind centuries of tea culture. Your ticket includes admission to Lan Su Chinese Garden on the day of your tasting.

After your 1-hour tasting, you’ll receive a porcelain teacup to continue your journey at home. All sampled teas will also be available for purchase in our Yun Shui Teahouse.

Full Series Schedule

Saturdays & Sundays, March 21–April 26 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Fridays & Sundays, May 1–May 31 | 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

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Seating is very limited for these intimate group tastings, so reserve your seat early. Your ticket includes garden admission on the day of your tasting.

Lan Su Members & Guests: $36.95

Non-Members: $55.95

Note: A $0.95 service fee is reflected in each paid ticket

Meet the Tea Master: Hannah Ma

A Portland native, Hannah grew up drinking tea almost as often as water. Her passion was formally cultivated during her senior year of high school, when she gained extensive experience with diverse tea blends and preparation techniques as a tea-rista at Portal Tea Company (formerly Tea Chai Té). Now a beverage enthusiast of more than six years, Hannah is thrilled to join Lan Su’s Tea Tasting program, where she shares science-based insights into tea’s properties and explores the rich traditions of Chinese-style tea ceremonies.

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Chinese Conversation Corner
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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 native speakers.

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About Oregon Chinese Coalition

The Oregon Chinese Coalition is a local Chinese organization dedicated to building a connected and united Chinese community that embraces diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, political beliefs, and religious and cultural traditions.

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
2026-05-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States

Chinese Song Sing Along
2026-05-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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 a Chinese song, a verse, or even just a single line with Alan. You are also welcome to bring your own instrument and play. Music and singing are wonderful ways to explore culture and connect with others.

This event is open to all—no language background is required.

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Meet the Instructor:

Alan Liang is an accomplished musician skilled in vocal performance, guitar, keyboard, and drums. He is a member of the Huayun Arts Alliance and the founder of the OCC Northwest Music Club. Alan has long been an active supporter of Chinese music and performing arts in the Portland community. He has participated in numerous Lunar New Year celebrations and cultural festivals, making ongoing contributions to the promotion of Chinese music and culture.

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Artist Member Hour
2026-06-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
First Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 AM

This extended garden access gives Artist Members the opportunity to set up tools such as easels and tripods for focused creative expression.

*Please note that the Artist Hour is exclusively for Artist Members and is intended as a dedicated time for creative activity.

What is the Artist Membership?

The Artist Membership provides benefits created specifically for artists, including additional access to Lan Su, the ability to sell photos and paintings of the garden, and invitations to events tailored for artists.

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Calligraphy Demo
2026-06-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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.

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Monthly Member Hour
2026-06-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
First Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 AM

Lan Su is based on a scholar’s estate, and now you can pretend it’s yours! Stroll the garden pathways as the day begins, enjoying exclusive members-only access.

Guests are welcome in accordance with your membership tier.

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Fleet Week: Free Admission for Active Military
2026-06-03 10:00 - 2026-06-07 18:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
In honor of Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week, Lan Su Chinese Garden welcomes active military and service members to enjoy free admission from June 3–7, 2026 with a valid military ID. Immediate family members and veterans may receive $2 off regular admission.

Step away from the bustle of the waterfront and find a moment of calm among lush gardens, winding paths, and serene water features—an opportunity to experience a different kind of harbor, rooted in reflection and peace of mind.

Offer available in person only. Free admission applies to active military ID holders; discount for family members applied at purchase.

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Hours

Lan Su Chinese Garden and Yun Shui Teahouse are open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM during spring and summer. The last entry is at 6:00 PM.

Admission

Lan Su offers $2 off regular admission every day for active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate family with valid ID. Offer must be redeemed in person at the Lan Su Ticket Booth.

Free admission for active-duty military applies only to the individual and is valid from June 3-7, 2026.

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Free

Adults

Ages 19-61

$18.00

Seniors & Students

Ages 62+ and students 18+ with ID

$17.00

Youth

Ages 6-18

$15.00

Child

Ages 5 & under

Free

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Sip & Dine at Yun Shui Teahouse

Savor freshly brewed teas prepared with traditional methods such as gaiwans. Food options include a hearty congee, snack plate, and various pastries. Vegan and gluten-free options available. Yun Shui also offers a large selection of tea, teaware, and accessories so you can take a bit of Chinese tea culture home with you.

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#PlantWednesday Spotlight
2026-06-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 11:00 - 11:30 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Join our horticulture team every Wednesday for a tour diving into a plant in its peak, gardening tips, and more.

Wednesdays, 11-11:30 AM | Free with admission or membership

The #PlantWednesday Spotlight is a unique “show & tell” program featuring different captivating topics every month. Meet Lan Su’s horticulture team each Wednesday to explore, learn, and connect with the natural beauty of Lan Su. These are short 30-min sessions that showcase a horticultural wonder, technique, or tool that our passionate horticulturists want to share with fellow plant enthusiasts. Each session will shine a light on the behind-the-scenes operations of the garden, highlight a plant at its peak beauty, or focus on recent improvements to our collection.

Each session will explore a different part of the garden based on that week’s topic. When you arrive, please check in with the front door staff or volunteers for the exact location to meet in.

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This program is FREE with garden admission or membership. No registration needed.

Wild Goose Qigong
2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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. Drop-in participation welcome!

Wild Goose (“Dayan” 大雁 in Chinese) Qigong is an ancient Chinese Taoist movement art that nurtures one’s inner energy – Qi – and restores a healthy mind and body. The 64 movement first set mimics the wild goose, a highly revered animal of ancient China. With regular practice one can learn to access Qi for self-healing, restore vital energy, and strengthen one’s immune system to promote a healthy, balanced, and long life. Join Wen Wu School Portland for weekly Wild Goose Qigong practice classes, which include tai chi warm-ups, acupressure self-massage, and walking meditation through the Garden.

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Music in The Garden
2026-06-05 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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 vertical musical instrument. The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed instrument with 21 strings and movable bridges.

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Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Garden Tea Tastings (1 PM)
2026-06-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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Slow down and savor the stories behind the cup.

Hosted in one of Lan Su’s garden pavilions and led by the Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse, Garden Tea Tastings invite our visitors to enjoy an exclusive, small-group exploration of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese teas. Each tasting is limited to 8 guests and features a seasonal selection of three thoughtfully chosen teas while introducing their origins, processing, brewing methods, and cultural significance.

Whether you are a longtime tea enthusiast or simply tea-curious, this intimate experience offers a relaxing and enriching journey through one of China’s most beloved cultural traditions, surrounded by the beauty of Lan Su.

After your 1-hour tasting, you’ll receive a porcelain teacup to continue your journey at home. All sampled teas will also be available for purchase in our Yun Shui Teahouse.

Full Series Schedule

Fridays & Sundays, June 5 – June 28 | 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM

Sundays & Mondays, July – August | 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, & 2:30 PM

Fridays & Sundays, September – November | 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM

Fridays & Sundays, December – January | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Get Tickets

Seating is very limited for these intimate group tastings, so reserve your seat early. Your ticket includes garden admission on the day of your tasting.

Lan Su Members & Guests: $37

Non-Members: $56

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
2026-06-05 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-07 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States

Tai Chi Fundamentals
2026-06-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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 Chaun (or Taijiquan) using the Yang Style 24 Posture Form. We will work on posture and body alignment alongside principles of movement and meditation. We will also discuss how Tai Chi blends health, meditation, and martial application.

This class is suitable for all levels but will be particularly helpful for beginners of all ages.

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Meet the Instructors: Many Roads Martial Arts Center

Jenny Lohr, Owner/Instructor

Jenny has been practicing Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi since 2005. As the owner of Many Roads Martial Arts Center, her focus is nurturing a supportive and safe learning environment while challenging everyone to keep growing and improving. Jenny loves the physical and mental challenges of martial arts and is very excited to share them with the students and instructors at the center.

Jay Twitchell, Instructor

Jay has studied various martial arts systems including boxing, wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo, aikido, hopkido, kumdo, and muay thai kick boxing since he was 10. In other words, he has been used as a punching bag for over 30 years by masters and lifelong practitioners of these systems. His lifetime of experience getting kicked, punched, choked, kneed, elbowed, and thrown are invaluable in teaching others how not to be. Balancing his martial studies, Jay has 20 years of experience as a massage therapist and movement specialist, offering him a deep knowledge of the human body and healthy practice.

Myk Olsen, Instructor

Myk has been a Tai Chi Chuan practitioner since 1997 and has been teaching since 2013. His primary teachers were Gao Jamin and Yu Shaowen. Over the years, Myk has learned a multitude of forms in Yang, Chen, Wu, and Sun styles—both open-hand and weapons (straight sword, broadsword, staff, spear, cane, deerhorn knives, and daggers). While he used to compete in both forms and Push-Hands, Myk now focuses more time on teaching. His teaching style is student-centered and is focused on achieving a balance between the meditative and martial aspects of the forms. Myk also teaches a Tai Chi class specifically geared toward those with mobility and balance issues on Sunday afternoon.

Joel, Instructor

A lifetime student of martial arts, Joel has been training Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi since 1999 and teaching since 2009. His teaching goal is to provide tools to improve every student’s physical, mental, and emotional health in a supportive, encouraging learning environment. Joel’s primary teaching focus is Chen Tai Chi as taught by Master George Xu (Xu Guo Ming). He also teaches our black belt Shaolin curriculum, Yang style Tai Chi, and 5 Element Qi Gong.

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Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Threading Together Show & Tell: Japan
2026-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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 June 12, step into traditional Japanese style with Misao, Paula, and Masayo of the Portland Kimono Club.

Explore the meaning, history, and cultural significance of the garments featured in our exhibition through conversation and shared storytelling. Engage with cultural representatives, ask questions, and enjoy a show and tell display of additional pieces that deepen the connection between dress and identity, heritage, and artistry.

Whether you are curious about fabrics, symbolism, or the people behind the garments, this experience invites you to look closer and connect more deeply with the living traditions they represent.

Meet Our Program Partner: Portland Kimono Club

The Portland Kimono Club, founded by Takako Elting in 2012, gathers kimono enthusiasts in the Portland area. Activities include wearing kimono for social outings, classes, workshops, and volunteering at cultural events.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.

Steep & Paint: Penjing with Nora Sherwood
2026-06-12 14:00 - 17:00 | OR
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Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint. With all materials provided and admission included, all you need to bring is yourself!

We’re bringing this series back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites you to slow down, look closely, and connect with plants through tea, conversation, and hands-on art-making. Our June 12 Penjing session with Nora Sherwood will use watercolor as the medium.

Each session weaves together horticulture, tea culture, and botanical art in a relaxed, welcoming setting:

Learn the plant up close: A Lan Su gardener leads a close-up botanical show-and-tell, sharing seasonal plant facts, cultural stories, and growing insights.

Taste the season: Enjoy a sampling of seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse.

Create botanical art: An OBA artist guides a full botanical art class inspired by the featured plant.

Whether you’re returning to Steep & Paint or joining for the first time, this refreshed program offers an even richer way to experience Lan Su. Bring a friend with you and let’s Steep & Paint together!

Meet the Instructor: Nora Sherwood

“Royal penstemon” by Nora Sherwood

Nora Sherwood is a full-time scientific illustrator who transitioned into the field after many years in the high-tech industry. She graduated from the University of Washington’s Natural Science Illustration certificate program in 2014 and works primarily in watercolor.

Inspired by the intricate details and patterns found in nature, Nora creates layered illustrations for museums, zoos, government agencies, consumer product companies, and academic institutions.

Meet Our Partner: Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA)

Oregon Botanical Artists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting contemporary botanical art while honoring its long-standing traditions. Founded in 2012, the organization supports a diverse community of artists who celebrate the beauty and diversity of plant life through detailed and scientifically informed artwork. Oregon Botanical Artists is affiliated with the American Society of Botanical Artists as an Artists Circle.

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Steep & Paint Need to Know

Each class session is independent — participants are welcome to register for any individual class without attending others.

Registration fee includes full-day admission to Lan Su Chinese Garden.

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Lan Su Members & Guests: $56.95

General: $66.95

Note: A $0.95 service fee is reflected in each paid ticket

Full Series Schedule

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Taste of Home, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration: Zongzi (粽子) Edition
2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Explore the flavors of home with culinary expert Anna in a Chinese cooking demonstration featuring simple, authentic dishes.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Saturday, June 13

Food in Chinese culture is more than nourishment—it is culture, history, and a vital medium for social connection, care, and love. It plays an essential role in both festive celebrations and everyday life. We warmly invite you to join this Chinese cooking demonstration led by culinary expert Anna. She will demonstrate how to use locally sourced ingredients to create simple, authentic homestyle dishes that capture the true flavors of home.

June 13 Zongzi (粽子) Demo & Giveaway

In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie, 端午節), join culinary expert Anna Xu for a zongzi (粽子) demonstration on Saturday, June 13. Zongzi is a popular festival treat meaning bamboo-leaf-wrapped rice dumpling. They can be made sweet or savory—Anna will be sharing a sweet version this Saturday. Plus, enjoy FREE zongzi giveaways while supplies last!

A Cookbook That Supports Community

Featured at the event, The Asian Food Pantry (AFP) Cookbook is a culturally inspired collection of recipes using ingredients commonly distributed through the Community for Positive Aging’s local pantry over the past six years. Cookbooks will be available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting the Asian Food Pantry and its work serving low-income Asian seniors in our community.

Meet the Instructor

Anna Xu is a passionate baker and home cook, known for her expertise in traditional Shanghainese cuisine as well as Western pastries. Anna leads the Asian Food Pantry program at the Community for Positive Aging (formerly Hollywood Senior Center), where she supports low-income Asian seniors by providing culturally familiar foods and fostering community connection. Lan Su is proud to donate fresh produce to the program each month, grown right next to the garden in our greenhouse!

Anna is also author of The Taste of Home, Where The Heart Belongs 家的味道，心的归属, a bi-lingual cookbook that celebrates the emotional connections we build through food, and acts as a fundraising initiative for the pantry’s mission.

A longtime volunteer at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Anna is deeply committed to promoting and preserving Chinese culture through her work and community engagement.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
