Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
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AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
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Garden Tea Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
$36.95 – $55.95
Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
$36.95 – $55.95
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 […]
Free
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. Every May, we highlight the stories, the culture, and the expressions of […]
Free
Cultural Immersion Saturday: China
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 23, as Oregon Chinese Coalition brings us a full day honoring and celebrating Chinese culture. Meet the Community Partner: The Oregon Chinese Coalition is a local Chinese organization dedicated […]
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026 –Tai Chi Fundamentals
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May 17, 2026 –Weiqi/Go Teaching and Demonstrating
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May 17, 2026 –Garden Tea Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
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May 17, 2026 –Chinese Conversation Corner
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May 17, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
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May 17, 2026 –Chinese Song Sing Along
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 […]
Free
Weiqi/Go Teaching and Demonstrating
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 […]
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Garden Tea Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
$36.95 – $55.95
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 […]
Free
Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
$36.95 – $55.95
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 […]
Free
Monday, May 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 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 […]
Free
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 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 21, 2026
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May 21, 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 […]
Free
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 –Wild Goose Qigong
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May 22, 2026 –Music in The Garden
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May 22, 2026 –Garden Tea Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
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May 22, 2026 –Threading Together Show & Tell: China
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Featured May 22, 2026 –Featured Steep & Paint: Peony with Morgan McGuirk
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May 22, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
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. […]
Free
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 […]
Free
Garden Tea Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
$36.95 – $55.95
Threading Together Show & Tell: China
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 22, step into traditional Chinese style with Micheal Clendenen. The program will conclude with a 30 minute talk featuring […]
Free
Steep & Paint: Peony with Morgan McGuirk
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 […]
$56.95 – $66.95
Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
$36.95 – $55.95
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 –Taste of Home, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration
Taste of Home, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration
Explore the flavors of home with culinary expert Anna in a Chinese cooking demonstration featuring simple, authentic dishes. 11 AM – 12:30 PM | Every 2nd Saturday, May 23 – December 12, 2026 Food in Chinese culture is more than nourishment—it is culture, history, and a vital medium for social connection, care, and love. It plays […]
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