Week of Events
Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival
July 3 – August 22, 2026 Celebrate the beauty and versatility of lotus at Lan Su Chinese Garden during Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival this summer. Enjoy garden walks, an art and plant showcase, hands-on activities, and more as we honor this iconic flower. Lotus Festival Experiences Parking & Directions Free Lan Su Parking There […]
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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June 28, 2026 –Tai Chi Fundamentals
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June 28, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (1 PM)
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June 28, 2026 –Chinese Conversation Corner
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June 28, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
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June 28, 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 […]
Garden Tea Tastings (1 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
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 […]
Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
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 […]
Monday, June 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026 –Koi Tales & Feeding Time
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June 30, 2026 –Calligraphy Demo
Koi Tales & Feeding Time
Gather by the Lake Zither with Lan Su gardeners for a brief koi feeding and Q&A experience. Learn about the garden’s colorful fish resident, their care, and the stories and symbolism they carry in Chinese garden culture.
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 […]
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026 –Monthly Member Hour
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July 1, 2026 –#PlantWednesday Spotlight
Monthly Member Hour
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 […]
#PlantWednesday Spotlight
Join our horticulture team every Wednesday for a tour diving into a plant in its peak, gardening tips, and more.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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July 2, 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 […]
Friday, July 3, 2026
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July 3, 2026 –Wild Goose Qigong
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July 3, 2026 –Music in The Garden
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. […]
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 […]
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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July 4, 2026 –Koi Tales & Feeding Time
Koi Tales & Feeding Time
Gather by the Lake Zither with Lan Su gardeners for a brief koi feeding and Q&A experience. Learn about the garden’s colorful fish resident, their care, and the stories and symbolism they carry in Chinese garden culture.
