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What’s On
Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends
August 28-30 & September 4-6
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.
Featured Experiences
Garden Tea Tastings
Fridays & Sundays in June
Sundays & Mondays in July-August
Join the Tea Masters of Yun Shui and explore Chinese tea culture through intimate tastings featuring rotating seasonal teas and traditional brewing techniques.
Steep & Paint
Workshop Series
Through January 2027
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.
All Upcoming Experiences
Events
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Lion Reborn Art Exhibit: Joshua Sin & Lark Pien
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesLion 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!
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Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends
FeaturedLan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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.
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Canceled Wild Goose Qigong
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesNote: 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 […]
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How-to Workshop: Lion Dance with Lee’s Association
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscover 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.
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Canceled Music in The Garden
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesNote: 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 […]
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Lion Dance Performance: Portland Lee’s Association
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesEnjoy 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.
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Martial Art Performance: Fu Shengyuan Yang-Style Tai Chi Team
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesRooted 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.
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Steep & Paint: Bamboo with Robin Phillips Occhipinti
Featured Steep & PaintLan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesThis 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.
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How-to Workshop: Lion Dance with Lee’s Association
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesDiscover 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.
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Lion Face Painting with Strawberry Paint Shop
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesEnjoy 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!
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Canceled Koi Tales & Feeding Time
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesGather 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.
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Meet the Dancers Behind the Lions with Nick Lee
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesGo 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.
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Members get more!
Did you know that Lan Su members get free access to our Weekly Cultural Experiences? Imagine your weekly Tai Chi class in the serene setting of the garden—without the drop-in fees!