• Cultural Performance: Koto Harp

    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Enjoy a koto performance by Oregon Koto Kai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.

    $19.95
  • Kokedama: Create a Moss Ball with Native Plants

    Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

    Learn to create and care for a striking and unique Japanese moss ball using our own Pacific Northwest native plants to feature their beauty, versatility, and purpose for our habitat. Adorn your outdoor space by hanging in on your covered patio or balcony while helping our wildlife.

    $75.00
  • Forest Bathing (in-person, outside)

    Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

    Experience a two-hour guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing (also known as Forest Therapy) offers many health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support.

    $25.00
  • Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony

    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Portland Japanese Garden will offer a public demonstration of Chado, the Way of Tea, from 1:15 – 2:15pm.

    $19.95
  • Original Practice Shakspeare Festival: A Midsommer Nights Dreame

    International Rose Test Garden 400 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

    OPS Festival brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter.

    Free
  • Member Morning Hours

    Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, United States

    The Oregon Zoo is opening early for members! Online pre-resigration required

    Free
  • Member Morning Hours

    Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, United States

    The Oregon Zoo is opening early for members! Online pre-resigration required

    Free
  • Member Evening Extended Hours

    Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, United States

    The Oregon Zoo is staying open late for members! Online pre-resigration required

    Free
  • Summer Oregon Koto-Kai Concert

    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Join Oregon Koto-Kai on a musical journey with the captivating sounds of the Japanese koto. When Oregon Koto-Kai performs during their monthly Cultural Corner demonstrations at the Garden, they feature three musicians and play a 30-minute set. This 90-minute concert will feature performances by over a dozen members of Oregon Koto-Kai. The six pieces in the program will range from traditional Japanese songs to an arrangement of a rock song by Queen. Tickets on sale July 27th.

    $32.00
  • Tai Chi (outside)

    Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

    When the root is deep, there is no need to fear the wind. Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine, flowing like a river, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to that imagery.

    $8.00
  • Tai Chi (outside)

    Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

    When the root is deep, there is no need to fear the wind. Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine, flowing like a river, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to that imagery.

    $8.00
  • Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana

    Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for an ikebana presentation by Caleb Hendrickson, Saga Goryu School.

    $19.95