Explore Chinese tea culture through guided tastings
Seasonal teas, traditional brewing, centuries of history
Weekends through May 31
Weekly Cultural Experiences
The warmer months bring a variety of activities to the garden, including Tai Chi, Chinese conversation, live music, and more. All of the programs below are FREE with Lan Su membership or admission!
2025 Program Lineup
Please stay tuned for our 2026 offerings!
Calligraphy Demo
Wednesdays, Noon – 3 PM, April 30 – September 24
Enjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy.
Chinese Conversation Corner
Sundays, 2–4 PM, May 4 – September 28
Brush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of native speakers from Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Music in the Garden
Fridays, Noon – 3 PM, April 25 – September 26
Enjoy the gentle sounds of live Chinese music on traditional instruments such as erhu, ruan qin, and pipa.
#PlantWednesday Spotlight
Wednesdays, 11-11:30 AM, Year-round
Join our Hort team for a weekly show-and-tell tour highlighting plants at their peak beauty and behind-the-scenes of maintaining the garden.
Tai Chi Fundamentals
Sundays, 10 AM – 11 AM, April 27 – October 26
Get moving with a beginner Tai Chi class by Many Roads Martial Arts Center on Sundays.
Weiqi/Go Teaching & Demonstrating
Third Sundays, 11 AM – 3 PM, May 18 – September 21
The Portland Go Club provides interactive teachings on the rules, strategies, and history of Weiqi.
Wild Goose Qigong
Fridays, 11 AM – Noon, May 2 – October 31
Join Wen Wu School Portland for weekly Wild Goose Qigong practice, including tai chi warm-ups, acupressure self-massage, and walking meditation.
Explore Chinese tea culture through guided tastings
Seasonal teas, traditional brewing, centuries of history
Weekends through May 31