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!
2026 Program Lineup
Weiqi/Go Teaching & Demonstrating
Third Sundays, 11 AM – 1 PM, April 19 – September 20
The Portland Go Club provides interactive teachings on the rules, strategies, and history of Weiqi.
Music in the Garden
Fridays, Noon – 3 PM, April 24 – September 25
Enjoy the gentle sounds of live Chinese music on traditional instruments such as erhu, guzheng, and yangqin.
Calligraphy Demo
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Noon – 2 PM, April 28 – September 29
Enjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy.
Wild Goose Qigong
Fridays, 11 AM – Noon, May 8 – October 30
Join Wen Wu School Portland for weekly Wild Goose Qigong practice, including tai chi warm-ups, acupressure self-massage, and walking meditation.
Tai Chi Fundamentals
Sundays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, May 3 – October 25
Get moving with a beginner Tai Chi class by Many Roads Martial Arts Center on Sundays.
Chinese Conversation Corner
Sundays, 2–4 PM, May 3 – September 27
Brush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of native speakers from Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Chinese Song Sing Along
Sundays, 3–4 PM, May 10 – September 27
Join Alan for an enjoyable and accessible Chinese music experience!
Taste of Home, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration
Second Saturdays, 11 AM – 12:30 PM, May 23 – December 12
Join us for an engaging Chinese cooking demonstration led by culinary expert Anna.
#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.
