Join us this April 10-30th.
Immerse yourself in the fine art of poetry against the backdrop of the exquisite beauty of Lan Su in spring. Talented local poets offer readings and workshops tailored to inspire and refine your writing craft. Enjoy the sublime combination of poetry readings and the art of tea in our teahouse. Amidst the delicate fragrance of blossoms and the soothing sounds of trickling water, this harmonious convergence of literary expression and cultural refinement offers a soul-nourishing experience unlike any other.
Poetry Reading in the Teahouse - Poetic Immersion | Wednesdays, April 10, 17, and 24, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Poetic Immersion is a series that features work celebrating the appreciation and submersion into both tea and poetry.
Free with Admission or Membership
April 10th, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Poets: Ken Yoshikawa & Camille McDaniel
April 17th, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Poets: Sam Roxas-Chua 姚 (Yao) & Adrienne Chung
April 24th, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Poets: Eric Tran & Brianna Renae
Poetry Workshop - Quest over a millennium - Appropriating the Ancient Poetry of China | Sundays, April 14, 21 & 28, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
If you appreciate the tranquility and depth of classical Chinese poetry, join us in this workshop. Together, we will explore the basic rules and forms of Chinese Classic Poetry, find spiritual resonance in the poems that transcend time and space, and experience using English to create works that closely resemble the aesthetics of classical Chinese poetry.
Free with Lan Su admission or membership; registration is required.
Poetry Showcase – Steep in Words | Fridays, April 12 & 19, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a poetry reading with local poets. Each of these readers will share poems that immerse the audience in their home-brewed stories, the ways they make their way through the world, and the power of their words.
Free with Admission or Membership
April 12th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Poets: Alone ft. Company, Jane Belinda, Brennan DeFrisco, Genevieve DeGuzman, Jalees Hyder, Christopher Luna, and Rana Tahir.
April 19th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Poets: Adam Bareninte, The Bathtub Poet, Alex Dang, Brian Ellis, Niria Loerit Reyes Garcia, Marcus Lattimore, and Sage Spicer Orak.
We’d like to thank Julia Gaskill of Slamlandia for her instrumental help and organizational assistance with the Steep in Words program!
Julia Gaskill is a poet, community organizer, and professional daydreamer hailing from Portland, Oregon. Her work has been featured through Vagabond City Lit, Nailed Magazine, Knight’s Library Magazine, Button Poetry, and more. Her debut full length collection, weirdo, came out through Game Over Books in October 2022.
Find her on Instagram » and her website»
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