7 events found.
Ongoing
Lion Reborn Art Exhibit: Joshua Sin & Lark Pien
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
Free
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!
Free
Featured
Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends
Join us for two action-packed weekends filled with lion dance performances, workshops, and family-friendly arts & crafts. Learn how kung fu shapes lion dance movements, meet the dancers behind the lions, and get creative with hands-on activities.
Free
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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August 23, 2026 –Tai Chi Fundamentals
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August 23, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
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August 23, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
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August 23, 2026 –Chinese Conversation Corner
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August 23, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
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August 23, 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
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
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
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 (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.
$37 – $56
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, August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
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Featured August 24, 2026 –Featured Tour + Pour (Ticketed Tea Experience)
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August 24, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
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August 24, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 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
Tour + Pour (Ticketed Tea Experience)
Friendly, interactive, and great for beginners, Tour + Pour offers a memorable first step into the world of Chinese tea. Includes a 30-minute guided tour and 30-minute hands-on tea tasting experience.
$28 – $34
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
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.
$37 – $56
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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August 25, 2026 –Koi Tales & Feeding Time
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August 25, 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.
Free
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, August 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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August 27, 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 […]
Free
Friday, August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 –Canceled Wild Goose Qigong
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August 28, 2026 –How-to Workshop: Lion Dance with Lee’s Association
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August 28, 2026 –Canceled Music in The Garden
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August 28, 2026 –Lion Dance Performance: Portland Lee’s Association
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August 28, 2026 –Martial Art Performance: Fu Shengyuan Yang-Style Tai Chi Team
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Featured August 28, 2026 –Featured Steep & Paint: Bamboo with Robin Phillips Occhipinti
Canceled Wild Goose Qigong
Note: Weekly Cultural Experiences are canceled August 28-30 & September 4-6 so visitors can enjoy Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends. Come join us! Join Wen Wu School Portland for […]
Free
How-to Workshop: Lion Dance with Lee’s Association
Discover the rich traditions of Cantonese (Southern) Lion Dance through this interactive drop-in workshop. Explore the cultural significance of the lion, learn about its costumes, instruments, and customs—including Cai Qing (Plucking the Greens) and the Dotting of the Eyes ceremony—and experience the art of lion dance through demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on participation.
Free
Canceled Music in The Garden
Note: Weekly Cultural Experiences are canceled August 28-30 & September 4-6 so visitors can enjoy Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends. Come join us! Enjoy the gentle sounds of live […]
Free
Lion Dance Performance: Portland Lee’s Association
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association, filled with leaping lions, drum beats, and cymbals. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Stay after for a photo op with the performers.
Free
Martial Art Performance: Fu Shengyuan Yang-Style Tai Chi Team
Rooted in the lineage of renowned Tai Chi master Fu Shengyuan, this demonstration offers visitors a glimpse into the depth and beauty of traditional Yang-style Tai Chi as both a martial art and a practice of balance, focus, and well-being.
Free
Steep & Paint: Bamboo with Robin Phillips Occhipinti
This immersive afternoon experience invites you to connect with plants through tea, conversation, and hands-on art-making. Our August 28 Bamboo session with Robin Phillips Occhipinti will use graphite and colored pencil as the medium.
$56.95 – $66.95
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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August 29, 2026 –How-to Workshop: Lion Dance with Lee’s Association
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August 29, 2026 –Lion Face Painting with Strawberry Paint Shop
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August 29, 2026 –Canceled Koi Tales & Feeding Time
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August 29, 2026 –Meet the Dancers Behind the Lions with Nick Lee
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August 29, 2026 –Lion Dance Performance: Portland Lee’s Association
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August 29, 2026 –Martial Art Performance: Fu Shengyuan Yang-Style Tai Chi Team
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August 29, 2026 –Lion Dance Performance: Portland Lee’s Association
How-to Workshop: Lion Dance with Lee’s Association
Discover the rich traditions of Cantonese (Southern) Lion Dance through this interactive drop-in workshop. Explore the cultural significance of the lion, learn about its costumes, instruments, and customs—including Cai Qing (Plucking the Greens) and the Dotting of the Eyes ceremony—and experience the art of lion dance through demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on participation.
Free
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
Canceled 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
Meet the Dancers Behind the Lions with Nick Lee
Go beyond the performance and meet Nick Lee, one of the coaches behind Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team. Through conversation, live demonstrations, and audience Q&A, discover the traditions, symbolism, and training behind Cantonese lion dance while hearing personal stories from the performers.
Free
Lion Dance Performance: Portland Lee’s Association
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association, filled with leaping lions, drum beats, and cymbals. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Stay after for a photo op with the performers.
Free
Martial Art Performance: Fu Shengyuan Yang-Style Tai Chi Team
Rooted in the lineage of renowned Tai Chi master Fu Shengyuan, this demonstration offers visitors a glimpse into the depth and beauty of traditional Yang-style Tai Chi as both a martial art and a practice of balance, focus, and well-being.
Free
Lion Dance Performance: Portland Lee’s Association
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association, filled with leaping lions, drum beats, and cymbals. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Stay after for a photo op with the performers.
Free