Week of Events
Lion Reborn Art Exhibit: Joshua Sin & Lark Pien
Lion Reborn invites you to explore the rich history of one of China’s most beloved traditions: the lion dance. From August 25 – November 1, immerse yourself in the work of local artists Joshua Sin and Lark Pien as you wander the paths of Lan Su. Come get inspired and see how these traditions endure today!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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September 20, 2026 –Tai Chi Fundamentals
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September 20, 2026 –Weiqi/Go Teaching and Demonstrating
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September 20, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
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September 20, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
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September 20, 2026 –Chinese Conversation Corner
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September 20, 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 […]
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, […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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, September 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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September 22, 2026 –Koi Tales & Feeding Time
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September 22, 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 other art forms. Enjoy expert demonstrations and insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. Drop in anytime during the Calligraphy Demo. Parking & Directions […]
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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September 24, 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, September 25, 2026
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Featured September 25, 2026 –Featured Mid-Autumn Market 東方市集
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September 25, 2026 –Mid-Autumn Plant Sale
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September 25, 2026 –Wild Goose Qigong
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September 25, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
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September 25, 2026 –Music in The Garden
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September 25, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
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Featured September 25, 2026 –Featured Steep & Paint
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Featured September 25, 2026 –Featured Mid-Autumn Nights Out
Mid-Autumn Market 東方市集
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a vibrant local vendor market, hands-on craft activities, Asian cuisine, jewelry, community resources, and traditional Chinese wellness experiences.
Mid-Autumn Plant Sale
Open to public from 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | September 25 | Members get EARLY ACCESS 9:00-10:00 AM | September 25 | Experience Overview Come shop Lan Su’s collection of culturally significant plants, including beautiful golden osmanthus. From small plants for a patio to varieties that can grow several feet tall, we’ll have a […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Mid-Autumn Nights Out
The evening features an illuminated dragon ribbon and fire sword performances by Wei Dai, plus Lotus Dream Dance by Portland Chinese Dance Troupe. Add a reunion dinner at Golden Horse for a truly authentic celebration@
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Featured September 26, 2026 –Featured Mid-Autumn Market 東方市集
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September 26, 2026 –Koi Tales & Feeding Time
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Featured September 26, 2026 –Featured A Taste of Mid-Autumn: Snow-Skin Mooncake Workshop
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Featured September 26, 2026 –Featured A Taste of Mid-Autumn: Snow-Skin Mooncake Workshop
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Featured September 26, 2026 –Featured Mid-Autumn Nights Out
Mid-Autumn Market 東方市集
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a vibrant local vendor market, hands-on craft activities, Asian cuisine, jewelry, community resources, and traditional Chinese wellness experiences.
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.
A Taste of Mid-Autumn: Snow-Skin Mooncake Workshop
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on culinary experience led by Tommy Ly of GeekEasy at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Join us to learn the art of crafting no-bake snow-skin mooncakes, a contemporary, mochi-like twist on the traditional holiday pastry.
A Taste of Mid-Autumn: Snow-Skin Mooncake Workshop
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on culinary experience led by Tommy Ly of GeekEasy at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Join us to learn the art of crafting no-bake snow-skin mooncakes, a contemporary, mochi-like twist on the traditional holiday pastry.
Mid-Autumn Nights Out
The evening features an illuminated dragon ribbon and fire sword performances by Wei Dai, plus Lotus Dream Dance by Portland Chinese Dance Troupe. Add a reunion dinner at Golden Horse for a truly authentic celebration@
