Highlights of the ongoing exhibits and attractions around town
Lan Su Chinese Garden, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 239 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $9.50, $8.50 for seniors, $7 for students, $28 family pass, free for children 5 and younger. Covering a city block in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown, the garden features more than 30,000 plant species and year-round cultural events, activities and demonstrations. The garden’s teahouse allows visitors to try authentic Chinese tea and snacks. 503-228-8131 or www.lansugarden.org
• Suzhou Summer: Art in the Garden, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through August. See demonstrations of the traditional arts of brush painting every Saturday, and calligraphy every Sunday, along with Chinese paintings by Suzhou artists on display.
Pearson Air Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; free. 360-816-6252 or www.nps.gov/fova
• An 8-foot by 30-foot scale model of the 1918 Spruce Mill, which milled lumber destined for aircraft factories. Also on display are two vintage airplanes representing the transition of flight after World War I and World War II.
• “Straight-Grained Soldiers” explores the history of the Spruce Production Division, which helped supply lumber for World War I airplanes.
Portland Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $15; $12 for seniors and students; free for ages 17 and younger. Extra charges for some exhibits. $5 from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, free every fourth Friday. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org
• “Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads of Gold,” through Sept. 13. Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei’s 12 gilded bronze sculptures representing the animals symbols from the Chinese zodiac, engaging in issues of looting, repatriation and cultural heritage.
• “Gods and Heroes: Masterpieces from École des Beaux-Arts, Paris,” through Sept. 13. The famed Paris art school has been training artists since 1648, and 140 paintings, sculptures and works on paper will be on display. With a focus on epic themes and deeds, the school’s style was modeled on idealized forms and classical style.
Portland Children’s Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 4 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month, with free admission. Closed July 4. 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $10; $9 for seniors 55 and older and active military members; free for ages 1 and younger. 503-223-6500 or www.portlandcm.org
• “Groundwork” is the newest permanent exhibit at the museum. Visitors can use shovels, buckets, movers and chutes in a playground of rubber mulch.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, open daily during daylight hours. 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Carty Unit and Auto Tour Route. River S Unit, on South Hillhurst Road, south of Pioneer Street, Ridgefield. Carty Unit, 28908 N.W. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $3 per vehicle. 360-887-4106 and www.ridgefieldfriends.org or www.fws.gov/refuge/ridgefield/
• More than 5,000 acres of pastures, woodland and marsh. Fishing, hunting and hiking permitted in some areas. The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is open noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
