Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (11 AM)
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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Series Overview

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

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: $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.

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 with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:00

Magnolia Coloring Corner
2026-04-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 12:00 - 16:00
Fridays & Sundays, March 20 – April 26 | 12-4 PM | Free with admission or membership

Stop by for a relaxed, all-ages magnolia craft activity during Magnolia Festival at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Drop in anytime to create your own magnolia-inspired artwork using simple stencils and coloring tools.

All materials are provided—just trace, color, and let your creativity flow! Take your finished piece home as a keepsake or share it with someone special.

This activity is free with garden admission or membership and perfect for families, kids, and anyone who wants a relaxing moment of art in the garden.

Admission Rates

Lan Su Members & Guests: FREE

Adult: $16.95

Senior (62+) or Student (18+ with ID): $15.95

Youth (6-18 yr): $13.95

Child (5 yr & under): FREE

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

Discounted Admission Offers

These offers must be redeemed in person at the Lan Su Ticket Booth to confirm eligibility.

EBT/WIC Cardholders

Discounted admission of $5.00 per person is available for up to four individuals per EBT/WIC card. To claim this offer, please present your EBT/WIC card and a valid form of photo ID at the Ticket Booth.

Veterans & Military

We offer $2 off admission for active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate family members with valid ID. The discount must be redeemed in person at the Ticket Booth.

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.

Magnolia Walk in the Garden
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
Sundays, March 22 & 29; April 5 & 12 | 2-3 PM | Free with admission or membership

Join one of our gardeners for a guided stroll through Lan Su’s magnolia collection during Magnolia Festival. Beginning at the Mountain Magnolia near the entrance, we’ll explore several varieties while learning about their history, cultural significance, and unique botanical features.

Along the way, take in the seasonal magnolia-inspired floral installations (through March 30) before ending on the Terrace, where you’ll get to appreciate an original piece of Lan Su history. There, we’ll take in the recently dedicated Fengchun (鳳春 “Phoenix of Spring”)—a magnolia tree that Suzhou landscape architect Ms. He chose for the garden 25-plus years ago when we first opened.

Before you go, we invite you to stop by Yun Shui Teahouse to enjoy a cup of magnolia tea and truly soak in this special flower!

Tour Guides

March 22 & 29: Ben, Gardener

April 5 & 12: Patrick, Head Gardener

More About Ms. He’s Magnolia Tree

Ms. He guides the original design of Lan Su with Suzhou artisans.

Curator of Horticulture Josie Losh holds a scroll in front of Ms. He’s magnolia tree, dedicated in September 2025.

As part of Lan Su’s 25th-anniversary celebration in September 2025, we were honored to rename one of our magnolia trees after Ms. He Fengchun, former Director of the Suzhou Garden Design Institute. Members of the Suzhou Garden Bureau and Suzhou city administrator delegation joined us for the unveiling ceremony, continuing decades of cultural exchange with our sister city.

Ms. He was a driving force behind Lan Su’s original design and plant collections, and Lan Su was her very first garden design project—a connection she treasures deeply. This particular magnolia, her favorite in the garden, now bears her name in tribute to her vision and dedication.

Admission Rates

Lan Su Members & Guests: FREE

Adult: $16.95

Senior (62+) or Student (18+ with ID): $15.95

Youth (6-18 yr): $13.95

Child (5 yr & under): FREE

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

Discounted Admission Offers

These offers must be redeemed in person at the Lan Su Ticket Booth to confirm eligibility.

EBT/WIC Cardholders

Discounted admission of $5.00 per person is available for up to four individuals per EBT/WIC card. To claim this offer, please present your EBT/WIC card and a valid form of photo ID at the Ticket Booth.

Veterans & Military

We offer $2 off admission for active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate family members with valid ID. The discount must be redeemed in person at the Ticket Booth.

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.

#PlantWednesday Spotlight
2026-04-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 11:30
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.

Get Admission

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

Magnolia Cultivation Talks
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00
Saturdays, April 11 & 18 | 2-3 PM | Free with admission or membership

Part of Magnolia Festival, these weekend talks offer a chance to learn more about one of spring’s most beloved trees. Join a Lan Su horticulturist for practical tips on growing and caring for magnolias in your own landscape. Discover what makes these trees thrive, hear insider stories about some of Lan Su’s favorite specimens, and learn how to maintain magnolias for lasting health, beauty, and seasonal blooms.

Admission Rates

Lan Su Members & Guests: FREE

Adult: $16.95

Senior (62+) or Student (18+ with ID): $15.95

Youth (6-18 yr): $13.95

Child (5 yr & under): FREE

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

Discounted Admission Offers

These offers must be redeemed in person at the Lan Su Ticket Booth to confirm eligibility.

EBT/WIC Cardholders

Discounted admission of $5.00 per person is available for up to four individuals per EBT/WIC card. To claim this offer, please present your EBT/WIC card and a valid form of photo ID at the Ticket Booth.

Veterans & Military

We offer $2 off admission for active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate family members with valid ID. The discount must be redeemed in person at the Ticket Booth.

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.

Weiqi/Go Teaching and Demonstrating
2026-04-19 11:00 - 13:00
The Portland Go Club provides interactive teachings on the rules, strategies, and history of Weiqi.

11 AM – 1 PM | Every 3rd Sunday, April 19 – September 20, 2026

Weiqi, also known as Go, holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously played strategy game globally, with origins dating back at least 3,500 years. While its rules can be grasped in mere minutes, the game’s strategies and historical significance are vast. As part of our ongoing cultural programs, the Portland Go Club will provide teachings and demonstrations on the rules, strategies, and history of Weiqi, considered one of the four traditional Scholarly Arts. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations and engage in Weiqi gameplay with volunteers from the Portland Go Club.

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About the Portland Go Club

The Portland Go Club, established in 1977, has been facilitating Go/Weiqi meetups and events for nearly 50 years in the Portland area. The club hosts two weekly gatherings for players of all skill levels to play and learn about the game and its strategies. PGC hosts various community events including an annual Statewide tournament, workshops taught by Professional Weiqi players, educational tabling at cultural events, and workshops for new players. We welcome players of all experience levels and are happy to teach new players at any of our meetups.

Learn more

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.

Music in The Garden
2026-04-24 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-01 12:00 - 15:00
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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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: Magnolia with Rhiannon Leonard
2026-04-24 14:00 - 17:00
Instructor | Tickets | Series Schedule | Parking

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 April 24 session with Rhiannon Leonard will use pencil, ink, and watercolors 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: Rhiannon Leonard

“Poppy” by Rhiannon Leonard

Rhiannon Leonard is passionate about the intersection of art & botany and explores the emotional benefits of slowing down to draw the plants around us. Teaching for over 15 years in Portland, she is dedicated to making her classes accessible through community education & lower cost programming.

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.

Instructor | Tickets | Series Schedule | Parking

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.

Get Tickets

Lan Su Members & Guests: $56.95

General: $66.95

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

Full Series Schedule

Set a new monthly Friday tradition, or treat someone special to an amazing afternoon of creativity!

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.

Limei Lai Art Show: Temperature in Life
2026-04-27 10:00 - 2026-06-21 18:00
On display through June 21, 2026 | Free with admission or membership

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.”

This installation is in collaboration with the Many Bridges exhibition at Blackfish Gallery running through May 30.

About the Installation

Series 1: Indoor black and white embroidery work

This series of works are reflections of my past. Thinking about intergenerational communication and cultural conflict. The narratives are quite clear on the composition of the work, while the underlining thoughts are the daily constant practice of do and undo cultural learnings.

Series 2: Outdoor colorful embroidery work

This series of work is made with the idea of we situate ourselves in a safe, soft place for trust and connection. The artist’s hope is that these mini sculptures can accompany the trees, can dance in the wind, and can sing if humans shake them, move them to a different place, or dance with them. They have a little red heart in them that is ready to sing and dance.

Engage with the Artist — Childhood Play Memory Exchange

Sunday, May 10 | 3-5 PM | Free with admission or membership

Artist Limei Lai invites the community to contribute to the installation by sharing a moment of your childhood play. Place your memory in one of the fabric pieces hanging in the Scholar’s Courtyard as a temporary home, then they’ll go to Blackfish Gallery to be hung under a swing and create a communal sculpture.

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Artist Statement

Weaving experiences of her 30 years in China and 15 years in the U.S., Limei makes textile pieces about connections and communications. The idea is that memory exchange creates a present communication. It exists in time, makes space, constructs identity, and situates us in a closer connection. She believes that we all have a burning kind heart in us that could share some warmth by creating a communal moment.

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.

Calligraphy Demo
2026-04-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-30 12:00 - 14:00
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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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.

AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59
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 communities, educational talks, and demonstrations while learning all about these different cultures and traditions. We hope everyone will join us in celebrating our cultural diversity!

Featured AANHPI Heritage Month Experiences

Threading Together – AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit

Through June 21

Step into the stories behind cultural dress. Threading Together features traditional outfits from local AANHPI community members, each reflecting the history, meaning, and identity woven into every detail.

Threading Together Show & Tell — Fridays, 1-4 PM

May 8: Korea | May 15: The Philippines | May 22: China | May 29: Japan

Limei Lai Art Show: Temperature in Life

Through June 21

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.”

Artist Invitation: Childhood Play Memory Exchange

Sunday, May 10, 3-5 PM

Oregon Rises Above Hate (ORAH) Presents: Free Admission Day at Lan Su

Saturday, May 2 | 12:00-6:00 PM

Since 2021, Lan Su Chinese Garden has partnered with community leaders to host an annual gathering that fosters resilience and unity—sharing resources, amplifying community groups, raising awareness, and celebrating the diversity of the AANHPI community.

Cultural Immersion Saturdays

May 9, 16, 23, & 30 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

In partnership with local organizations, AANHPI cultures come to life through performances, talks, and interactive activities for the whole family.

May 9: Vietnam | May 16: India | May 23: China | May 30: Pacific Islanders

Mother’s Day at Lan Su

Sunday, May 10 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable at Lan Su, with a day filled with blossoms, tea, and cultural experiences. From plant sales and special tea tastings to hands-on activities, you can bring home more than just memories!

Plant Sale

Tea Tasting (Sold Out)

Corsage Making

Card Making

Chinese Sing-Along

Floral Photo Op

Inner Mongolia Art Theatre

Thursday, May 14 | 1:00-3:00 PM

Immerse yourself in several unique disciplines of Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, such as music, dance, opera, drama, and acrobatics. Don’t miss this leading performing arts company from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China—at Lan Su for one day only!

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 臥虎藏龍 (35mm) – Benefit Screening at Hollywood Theatre

*SOLD OUT* Friday, May 15 | 7:30-10:00 PM

Ang Lee’s iconic film returns to the big screen in support of Lan Su Chinese Garden. Prior to the film, guests will be treated to an exciting demonstration by Summit Wushu Academy. Don’t miss this one-night-only experience!

Taste of Home, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration

Saturday, May 23 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Join a Chinese cooking demonstration led by culinary expert Anna Xu. Learn how to use locally sourced ingredients to create simple, authentic homestyle dishes that capture the true flavors of home.

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: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-06-21 23:59
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 and cultural heritage.

Featuring garments from Sāmoa, China, Japan, Korea, India, Cambodia, and the Philippines, the exhibition highlights the richness and diversity of AANHPI cultural expression.

Threading Together Show & Tell

Dates: Fridays in May; 1:00–4:00 PM

Join us for special interactive sessions connected to Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit. Meet cultural representatives, explore the stories behind traditional garments, and discover how clothing reflects identity, heritage, and artistry.

Upcoming Sessions:

May 8: Korea

May 15: The Philippines

May 22: China

May 29: Japan

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 Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
2026-05-01 13:00 - 14:00

Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
2026-05-01 15:00 - 16:00

Oregon Rises Above Hate Presents: Free Admission Day
2026-05-02 12:00 - 18:00
In honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, members of the community are invited to the sixth annual Oregon Rises Above Hate (ORAH) event on May 2, 2026, Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Performance Schedule

From noon to 6:00 PM at Lan Su, there will be musical and dance performances from local cultural groups:

12:00 PM: Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team

1:00 PM: Cambodian Dance Troupe of Oregon

2:00 PM: Paradise of Samoa

3:00 PM: Portland Chinese Dance Troupe

4:00 PM: Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP) Fitness Dance Team

5:00 PM: Takohachi

Community Tabling

Local nonprofit resources will also be tabling throughout the garden:

API Forward

Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA–Portland)

Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC)

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

The Immigrant Story

Other cultural heritage institutions in Old Town will be open for Pay As You Will admission to encourage the exploration of AANHPI culture and history, including the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, and Portland Chinatown Museum.

Come out and celebrate Oregon’s AANHPI communities!

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.
