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Events
Tuesdays by Twilight
Mid-Summer Music in the Garden
Tuesdays by Twilight at the Portland Classical Chinese Garden, the city’s most intimate outdoor summer concert series, offers a rare chance to enjoy live music in the Garden after hours on six consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning July 7. Each concert seats just over 250 people around tiny Lake Zither. Always dynamic and diverse, this season’s lineup features:
July 7 - The Shanghai Woolies
July 14 - Curtis Salgado & Alan Hagar Duo
July 21 - Portland Classical Chinese Trio
July 28 - Joe Powers with Naoko Aoki
August 4 - Susan Chan, classical piano
August 11 - Mia Nicholson: Torch and Twang
For more information about Tuesdays by Twilight and artists, visit the Tuesdays by Twilight event page.
Tuesdays by Twilight is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Stoel Rives LLC, NW Natural, Willamette Week, 97.1 and Sherman Clay/Moe’s Pianos.
Executive Director Lecture Series
The Garden’s Executive Director, Cynthia Haruyama will share an introductory series of lectures about the culture and history of China during the era of the Garden.
This is an exclusive event for Garden members and their guests and is included with your membership.
Wednesday, July 29
6:00 pm
Confucianism and Taoism in a classical Chinese garden
Confused by Confucius? Daunted by Taoism? These were the two pathways to the “good life” for more than 2,000 years in China. Perhaps you’ll find they have something to say to you today.
Wednesday, August 26
6:00 pm
Conspicuous Consumption: the Garden as the ultimate status symbol in Ming China
Putting Suzhou gardens in context--the “Beverly Hills Mansions” of their time
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Lecture Series
Every Tuesday from June - September
1:00 p.m.
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) is partnering with the Portland Classical Chinese Garden to offer ongoing public seminars about traditional Chinese medicine every Tuesday June through September. The lectures will give introductory information about traditional Chinese medicine and are presented by OCOM faculty.
Tuesday, July 7 - 1:00 p.m.
Berries, Bark and Roots: Benefiting from Chinese Herbs
Tuesday, July 14 - 1:00 p.m.
Restoring Harmony: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Emotional Well-Being
Tuesday, July 21 - 1:00 p.m.
Health Begins on the Plate: Eating Right for the Summer
Tuesday, July 28 - 1:00 p.m.
Opening the Passages: Acupuncture for Pain Relief
Tuesday, August 4 - 1:00 p.m.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Tuesday, August 11 - 1:00 p.m.
Protecting the Emperor of the Body: Maintaining a Healthy Heart
Tuesday, August 18 - 1:00 p.m.
Live Long, Live Well: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Longevity (Part 1)
Tuesday, August 25 - 1:00 p.m.
Enjoying the Journey: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Longevity (Part 2)
Tuesday, September 1 - 1:00 p.m.
Health Begins on the Plate: Eating Right for the Fall
Summer Activities in the Garden
From May through October, the Garden is offering members and visitors alike the opportunity to experience a variety of activities, lectures, and classes. These programs will serve to enhance visitors’ understanding of Chinese culture and also provide an opportunity for visitors and members to learn and play. All activities unless otherwise noted are free with admission or membership.
Tai Chi
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 in the Garden
Every Thursday
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Join the Portland Mahjong Society in the Garden every Thursday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. to learn the game of mahjong or to simply play with other fans of the game.
Free with admission, no registration required.
Wei Chi (Chinese Go)
July 5
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 contnue 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.
T’ai Chi Chih
July 11
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.
Qigong
Fridays
10:30 a.m.
Join members of Wild Goose Qigong on Fridays as they practice this ancient movement art that nurtures one’s inner energy, Qi, and restores a healthy mind and body. The practice consists of two sets of 64 movements that mimic the wild goose, a highly revered animal in ancient China.
Please note, Qigong occasionally is not available every Friday due to scheduling conflicts. For more information or to check the schedule, please call 503.228.8131.
Bloom Guide Walk
July 31
4:00 p.m.
Discover the Garden in bloom as the Garden’s horticulture staff leads a tour of the Garden focused on the monthly What’s Blooming? guide.
The Bloom Guide Walk will occur on the last Friday of every month.
Events in the Teahouse
Melody of the Purple Bamboo: Traditional Chinese Music in the Teahouse
Every Monday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Every Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Every Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble
Free, with order of tea service and Garden admission
The Scholar’s Art
Wednesday, April 22
11:30 a.m.-2:00 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 Teahouse
Exhibits
Art Showcase
The Garden will feature a show and sale of original art from Suzhou and from Jiangsu Province.
A percentage of all sales are returned to the Garden to support future programs.