This event repeats every week on Monday. Join Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, for a program specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Space is limited and available on […]
Explore creativity, history, and connection through a hands-on program for adults. Participants will learn about a variety of quilting traditions, then use interlocking bricks to create their own unique compositions. This is a six-class series, and participants will attend all six classes. Classes meet Mondays from 1:30–3:00 p.m.: October 5, 12, and 19; no class […]
This event repeats every month on the third Thursday. Join fellow poetry lovers for a monthly meet-up to read and discuss poetry in a supportive environment. Feel free to read a poem of your own or one written by a published author that you’d like to share. This group meets on the third Thursday of […]
Join a community of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) writers and listeners — all for FREE! No writing experience required! Led by a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator of color, Resonate consists of writing, sharing, and giving strengths-based feedback to each other. (Sharing is optional!) Find your Community Resonate sessions give plenty of […]
Thursday evenings we mix it up. We chose a host, and they choose their cast. Dream teams, mash ups, OG vets, up-and-comers, and everything in between– exploring formats, free form play, or any muse to create spontaneous entertainment for you. All ages welcome, assume PG13 content. $15 online / $20 at door.
Introduction to the 5 major tea types and ceremonial tea. Join us for an introduction to the five major types of tea; green, white, oolong, black, and dark tea. Together we will explore the origins of Camellia sinensis, trace its history and cultural roots, and experience the art of gongfu ceremonial tea service. This class […]
