Sunday, September 6, 2026

• September 6, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  How-to Workshop: Martial Arts — Many Roads Martial Arts

September 6 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
How-to Workshop: Martial Arts — Many Roads Martial Arts
Discover the fundamentals of martial arts through a welcoming, interactive drop-in experience. Learn basic movements, practice alongside the instructor, and ask questions while exploring martial arts traditions, techniques, and principles in a relaxed and engaging setting.
Free
• September 6, 2026 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Lion Face Painting with Strawberry Paint Shop

September 6 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lion Face Painting with Strawberry Paint Shop
Enjoy free face painting or body art with lion dance designs! Local artist Adrienne Hentschel of Strawberry Paint Shop will be on site to deliver colorful works of art you can wear home and show off!
Free
• September 6, 2026 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

  Lion Dance Performance: Chinese Friendship Association of Portland

September 6 @ 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lion Dance Performance: Chinese Friendship Association of Portland
CFAP’s youth lion dance team will perform a Southern-style Chinese lion dance to spread joy to visitors as we close out Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends. Their performances are vivid and entertaining—even comical!
Free
• September 6, 2026 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  Martial Arts Performance: Eternal Arts Kung Fu School

September 6 @ 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Martial Arts Performance: Eternal Arts Kung Fu School
Come witness the strength, confidence, discipline, and skill of the students of Eternal Arts Kung Fu School! With expertise in various martial arts styles and classes ranging from kids to adults, Eternal Arts keeps their practice rooted in authentic systems passed down through generations. Join us for their inspiring performance!
Free
• September 6, 2026 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

  Lion Dance Performance: Portland Shishimai Kai

September 6 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Lion Dance Performance: Portland Shishimai Kai
Don’t miss this incredibly rare opportunity to experience another style of lion dance at Lan Su! Portland Shishimai Kai will introduce visitors to shishimai, the traditional Japanese lion dance. Featuring a one-person lion and group of musicians, it’s completely different than a Chinese lion dance!
Free

Monday, September 7, 2026

No events on this day.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• September 8, 2026 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

  Koi Tales & Feeding Time

September 8 @ 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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.
Free
• September 8, 2026 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  Calligraphy Demo

September 8 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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 […]
Free

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• Featured September 9, 2026 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

  Featured Qigong in the Garden with Virginia Norton

Featured September 9 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Qigong in the Garden with Virginia Norton
Join guest instructor Virginia Norton for an introductory session of Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice that blends gentle movements, meditation, and breathwork to harmonize mind, body, and spirit. Drop-ins welcome!
Free

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• Featured September 10, 2026 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

  Featured Qigong in the Garden with Virginia Norton

Featured September 10 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Qigong in the Garden with Virginia Norton
Join guest instructor Virginia Norton for an introductory session of Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice that blends gentle movements, meditation, and breathwork to harmonize mind, body, and spirit. Drop-ins welcome!
Free
• September 10, 2026 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  Calligraphy Demo

September 10 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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, September 11, 2026

• September 11, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Wild Goose Qigong

September 11 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 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
• September 11, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)

September 11 @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
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.
$37 – $56
• September 11, 2026 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Music in The Garden

September 11 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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
• September 11, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)

September 11 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 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.
$37 – $56
• Featured September 11, 2026 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Featured Steep & Paint

Featured September 11 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Steep & Paint
Back by popular demand, Steep & Paint returns reimagined with the Oregon Botanical Artists—an immersive afternoon of tea tasting, plant exploration, and guided botanical art.
$56.95 – $66.95

Saturday, September 12, 2026

• September 12, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

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

September 12 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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 […]
Free
• September 12, 2026 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

  Koi Tales & Feeding Time

September 12 @ 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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.
Free
• September 12, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  Tour + Pour (Ticketed Experience)

September 12 @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tour + Pour (Ticketed Experience)
Series Overview New to Chinese tea? Tour + Pour offers a welcoming introduction to two timeless Chinese traditions: garden appreciation and tea. Begin with a guided highlights tour exploring the symbolism, stories, and beauty of Lan Su’s classical Chinese garden. Then gather for a hands-on Tea 101 experience where you’ll learn the foundations of Chinese tea culture […]
$28 – $34