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SUMMARY:Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Tai chi is an art of relaxation\, focus\, and balance.  \nIt emphasizes the coordination of breath and body movement to enhance energy flow\, promote blood circulation\, and improve body awareness.  \nThe practice helps increase flexibility and supports overall physical and mental well-being.  \nThis class will begin with qigong as a warm-up exercise\, followed by step-by-step instruction for each tai chi form. \n$20 members\, $25 non-members. Advance registration required. Registration opens to members on May 5 at 10am to non-members on May 11 at 10am. Register here. \nMeets on the Main Lawn. \nThis program is generously funded\, in part\, by Perenchio Foundation. \n\nAbout Kathy Chyan\nKathy Chyan is a retired art professor with a B.A. in Chinese art (calligraphy\, painting\, and classics)\, an M.A. in Western art (painting and drawing)\, and an MFA in ceramic sculpture.  \nChyan has taught tai chi and art for over 30 years. She views tai chi as an art form that nurtures both mental and physical health\, likening it to poetry in motion or the meditative process of painting.
URL:https://www.descansogardens.org/event/tai-chi-062726/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Spring Blooms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Descanso Gardens horticulture department for a guided walking tour to learn about the vast beauty in our gardens during peak bloom season.  \nEnjoy beautiful spring flowers and learn about the plants that add color to Descanso. \nTours may include off-path exploration. \nFree with admission\, no registration required.  \nMeets at Center Circle.
URL:https://www.descansogardens.org/event/spring-blooms-tour-3/2026-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Tours
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SUMMARY:Journal of Therolinguistics
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, the Boddy House at Descanso Gardens transforms into a living research center exploring the concept of non-human languages in nature through works by seven international artists.  \nCurated by Oscar Salguero\, the exhibition Journal of Therolinguistics explores communication across species as acts of ecological kinship and fascination.  \nThe exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in the expressive worlds of plants and animals. \nJournal of Therolinguistics features international artists Aistė Ambrazevičiūtė\, Alice Bucknell\, Audax M. Gawler & Pri Bertucci\, Lucio Arese\, Marianne Hoffmeister Castro\, Nicole Brugger\, and Paige Emery. \nJournal of Therolinguistics and its programs are generously funded\, in part\, by Perenchio Foundation and an endowment from Heather Sturt Haaga and Paul G. Haaga\, Jr. The title of the exhibition is used with the kind permission of the Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Trust.  \nThe exhibition is open at the Boddy House from March 21–July 5\, 2026\, 10am–4pm daily. Entry to the Boddy House is included in the price of admission or membership. \nArtwork: Nicole Brugger\, Bork Bibliothek\, 2022-25 (detail). Courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://www.descansogardens.org/event/journal-of-therolinguistics/2026-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Sound of Water
DESCRIPTION:Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall\, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources.  \nIn contemporary Japanese art\, water continues to be a powerful theme.  \nSound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity features paintings\, prints\, and sculptures by six Japanese women artists: Emiko Aida\, Miya Ando\, Yumiko Glover\, Mineko Grimmer\, Margaret Yuko Kimura\, and Ayomi Yoshida.  \nTheir works explore water’s many moods and manifestations —serene and soft\, yet also powerful and unpredictable—inviting us to consider our own relationship with this essential element as we face climatic extremes throughout the world. \nThe exhibition celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Japanese Garden at Descanso Gardens and is curated by Japanese art historian Meher McArthur. \nSound of Water and its programs are generously funded\, in part\, by Perenchio Foundation\, Pasadena Art Alliance\, and an endowment from Heather Sturt Haaga and Paul G. Haaga\, Jr.  \nThe exhibition is open at the Sturt Haaga Gallery from June 20\, 2026–January 3\, 20276\, 10am–4pm daily. Entry to the Sturt Haaga Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership. \nArtwork: Yumiko Glover\, Traces of Memory\, 2023 (detail). Courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://www.descansogardens.org/event/sound-of-water/2026-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Sound of Water Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION:See the Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity exhibition through a new lens as curator Meher McArthur conducts tours on June 27 at 11am and 1pm. \nThe curator will share how the exhibition explores water’s many moods and manifestations in contemporary Japanese art.  \nFrom feminine\, soft and serene\, to powerful and unpredictable\, Sound of Water invites us to consider our own relationship with this essential element as we face climatic extremes throughout the world. \nIncluded in the price of admission or membership\, no event reservation required. \nThis program is generously funded\, in part\, by Perenchio Foundation and the Pasadena Art Alliance. \nArtwork: Mineko Grimmer\, Musical Vessels\, 1993 (detail). Courtesy of the artist.\n\nAbout Meher McArthur\nMeher McArthur is an Asian art historian based in Pasadena who specializes in Japanese art.  \nShe has held key roles across Southern California\, including Curator of East Asian Art at the USC Pacific Asia Museum\, Academic Curator at Scripps College\, and Cultural Director at Japan House Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.descansogardens.org/event/sound-of-water-curator-tour/2026-06-27/1/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Rooted Workshop: Succulent Wreathmaking
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Rooted Workshop: Succulent Wreathmaking on June 25 \n\nJoin Maritza Aguirre from Soulful Succulents for a hands-on succulent wreath workshop where creativity meets nature.  \nYou’ll design and build your own lush\, living wreath using beautiful\, succulents with all the materials provided.\n \nWith step-by-step guidance\, you’ll learn planting techniques\, design balance\, and care tips to keep your wreath thriving long after the class ends. \nPerfect for beginners and plant lovers alike\, this experience is all about slowing down\, getting your hands in the soil\, and creating something beautiful to take home.  \n$50 members\, $65 non-members. Advance registration required. Registration opens to members on May 5 at 10am to non-members on May 11 at 10am. Register here. \nMeets in the Harvest Garden. \nThis program is generously funded\, in part\, by Perenchio Foundation. \n\nAbout Martiza Aguirre\nMaritza Aguirre is the creative heart behind Soulful Succulents\, a Southern California studio designing intentional succulent arrangements and hosting hands-on workshops at places like Descanso Gardens\, Sherman Gardens and a variety of venues.  \nShe blends beauty\, community\, and joy—one plant at a time.
URL:https://www.descansogardens.org/event/rw-succulent-wreathmaking-062726/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Sound of Water Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION:See the Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity exhibition through a new lens as curator Meher McArthur conducts tours on June 27 at 11am and 1pm. \nThe curator will share how the exhibition explores water’s many moods and manifestations in contemporary Japanese art.  \nFrom feminine\, soft and serene\, to powerful and unpredictable\, Sound of Water invites us to consider our own relationship with this essential element as we face climatic extremes throughout the world. \nIncluded in the price of admission or membership\, no event reservation required. \nThis program is generously funded\, in part\, by Perenchio Foundation and the Pasadena Art Alliance. \nArtwork: Mineko Grimmer\, Musical Vessels\, 1993 (detail). Courtesy of the artist.\n\nAbout Meher McArthur\nMeher McArthur is an Asian art historian based in Pasadena who specializes in Japanese art.  \nShe has held key roles across Southern California\, including Curator of East Asian Art at the USC Pacific Asia Museum\, Academic Curator at Scripps College\, and Cultural Director at Japan House Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.descansogardens.org/event/sound-of-water-curator-tour/2026-06-27/2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibition
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