#PlantWednesday Spotlight
2026-04-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-06 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Music in The Garden
2026-04-24 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-01 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-08 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.

Magnolia Coloring Corner
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.

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.

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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

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.

Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (11 AM)
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00
Overview

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Tea Master

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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)
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:00

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

Sundays, May 10 & June 21 | 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, 2026-05-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-07 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, 2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:00

Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
2026-05-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-03 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.

Tai Chi Fundamentals
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Chinese Conversation Corner
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00
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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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.

Artist Member Hour
2026-05-05 09:00 - 10:00
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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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.

Monthly Member Hour
2026-05-06 09:00 - 10:00
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.

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.

Wild Goose Qigong
2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00
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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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.
