Lan Su Chinese Garden

Wei Chi (Chinese Go) First Sunday of every month 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Whether you know how to play or simply are fascinated by the artfulness of this ancient Chinese game, you are encouraged to watch, to participate, and to ask questions as the Portland Go Club plays Wei Chi in the Garden. Wei chi is a game of strategy and skill and been enjoyed in Chinese gardens for centuries. The Garden Gift Store has wei chi (go) boards and books so you can continue the fun at home. Wei Chi with the Portland Go Club will continue the first Sunday of every month. Free with admission, no registration required.

Music in the Teahouse from 12:00PM-2:30PM Listen to music from the Portland Orchid and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble as you sip tea in the Teahouse.

The Scholar’s Art Every Wednesday 12:00-2:30 p.m. Dr. Jiyu Yang discusses and demonstrates the classical Chinese art forms of poetry and calligraphy. Bring home your favorite poem in beautiful calligraphic script. Free, with order of tea service and Garden admission in the Garden’s Teahous

Tai Chi Every Thursday 10:00 a.m At 10:00 a.m. every Thursday in the Garden, enjoy a free drop-in Tai Chi presentation sponsored by Li Ning Sportswear. Led by instructor Mark Parzynski, the presentation will showcase a different movement each week and provide the basic understanding of Tai Chi and how practicing Tai Chi will achieve a healthy body combined with a peaceful mind. Free with admission, no registration required.

Mahjong First & Third Thursday of the Month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Join the Portland Mahjong Society as they play in the Garden. Whether you know how to play or are intrigued by this traditional Chinese game, you are encouraged to watch, to participate, or simply to learn how to play this fascinating game. Free with admission, no registration required.

Bloom Walk First Friday of Every Month 3:00 p.m. Join the Garden’s horticulture staff as they lead you on a tour of the Garden’s blooming plants. A walking tour of the Garden, the Bloom Walk gives a detailed look at the “What’s Blooming” guide. Free with admission, no registration required.

Mahjong 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Join the Portland Mahjong Society as they play in the Garden. Whether you know how to play or are intrigued by this traditional Chinese game, you are encouraged to watch, to participate, or simply to learn how to play this fascinating game. Free with admission, no registration required.

T’ai Chi Chih Second Saturday of every month 10:30 a.m. Local teachers and students doing a group practice of t’ai chi chih, a moving meditation, incorporating 19 movements and a final pose involving the generating, circulating, and balancing of chi energy. The T’ai Chi Chih practice will occur on the second Saturday of every month. Free with admission, no registration required.