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COMMUNITY / A.C.E. August 1, 2022 Events calendar THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 17 m ntavilla Continued from page 16 <www.portlandchinatownmuseum.org>. Hiroshima & Nagasaki remembrance Aug 8, 6pm, Japanese American Historical Plaza (NW Naito Parkway near NW Couch St, Portland). Attend “Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Building Toward Nuclear Justice,” a commemoration of the anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. The family-friendly program — honoring lives lost to nuclear weapons and encouraging a nuclear-free future — features performances by Portland Taiko, Tsubaki Buyo Doukoukai, a Marshallese youth dance troupe, and others; guest speakers; and more. For info, call (503) 274-2720 or visit <www.oregonpsr.org>. Philippine Consulate General outreach Aug 9, 6pm (online appointment scheduler opens). The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is offering consular services in Oregon this August. The five-day outreach event takes place August 19 through 23, 2022 in Tigard, Oregon. Passport renewal and dual citizenship applications are the only services offered in 2022. All appointments are scheduled in advance. Please note, appointment slots fill very quickly. When scheduling online, please select “PCG San Francisco – Outreach in Oregon” under the venue/site name. For info, call (415) 433-6666. To view the current schedule for consular outreach missions in other cities in 2022, please visit <http://pcgsanfrancisco.org/consular-outreach-missions>. Oregon Nisei Veterans World War II Memorial Highway dedication Aug 13, 1-2:30pm, Wy’east Middle School (3000 Wy’east Rd, Hood River, Ore.). Attend a dedication ceremony for the Oregon Nisei Veterans World War II Memorial Highway, a 41-mile section of Oregon Highway 35 that runs between I-84 in Hood River and Highway 26 near Government Camp. The dedication event features Nisei dignitaries, former Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski, author Linda Tamura, and others. The sign reveal is tentatively scheduled for 3:00pm at the Highway 35 viewpoint, which is located two miles south of Hood River. For info, call 1-877-843-6914 or visit <www.pdxjacl.org/niseivetshwy>. Beaverton Night Market Aug 13, 5-10pm, The Round (12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend the Beaverton Night Market, a free multicultural celebration that features international food, more than 60 vendors, and cultural performances. Area parking for the event is limited. Participants are urged to utilize mass transit, ride a bike, walk, or park offsite at one of the designated lots and ride the event shuttle. For info, call (503) 526-2503 or visit <www.beavertonoregon.gov/NightMarket>. FESTIVAL 22 Kerry Politzer Quintet featuring Alex Norris BRIDGE PEDAL. The 2022 Providence Bridge Pedal takes place on Sunday, August 14. Pictured are musicians performing for bicyclists on the top deck of the Fremont Bridge. (AR Photo/Jan Landis) Alberta St, Portland); Aug 19-20, 11:30pm, The 1905 (830 N Shaver St, Portland); Aug 19-21, 6pm, Vino Veritas (7835 SE Stark St, Portland); Aug 20-21, 2pm, 5pm & 8pm, Portland Metro Arts (9003 SE Stark St, Portland). Attend the Montavilla Jazz Festival, an event showcasing the best of Portland’s jazz scene with nine concerts at several Portland venues. For info, to view a full schedule, or to purchase tickets, call (971) 220-6051, e-mail <hello@montavillajazz.org>, or visit <https://montavillajazz. org>. Dances of Three Nations Aug 20, 2-3pm, The Round (12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend Dances of Three Nations, a free musical perfor- mance featuring traditional music and dance representing the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean communities in Portland. The performance, an in-person, outdoor event, is the seventh in a series that began in 2015. The Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Tsubaki Buyo Doukoukai, and the Oregon Korean Performing Arts troupe are the highlighted performance groups. The venue has limited seating on concrete benches, so guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pillows. Tickets are free and may be requested at <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dances-of- three-nations-tickets-273585249847>. Raya and the Last Dragon Aug 13-14, 11am-7pm, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of 22 Arab nations at the Seattle Arab Festival, presented by Seattle Center Festál. Activities include live music, calligraphy, henna dying, cooking, folk dancing, coffee, and more. For info, call (206) 684-7200 or visit <www.seattlecenter.com>. Aug 27, 7:30pm, Sewallcrest Park (SE 31st Ave & SE Stephens St, Portland). Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Raya and the Last Dragon, presented by Portland Parks & Recreation’s “Movies in the Park” program. The animated film follows a warrior named Raya who is determined to find the last dragon on a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization. The cast features the voice talent of Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Izaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, and others. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit <www.portlandparks.org>. To view a full schedule of summer events, visit <www.portland.gov/parks/sffa>. Providence Bridge Pedal Aug 14, 6:30am-12:30pm, various locations (Portland). Take part in the Providence Bridge Pedal, an event at which thousands of cyclists gather in Portland to ride across the city’s bridges. Two-, six-, and eight-bridge rides start as early as 6:30am. For info, or to register, call (503) 281-9198 or visit <www.providence.org/bridgepedal>. India Festival Tibet Fest Aug 27-28, 11am, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Learn about Tibetan cultural heritage at Tibet Fest, presented by Seattle Center Festál. For info, including hours, call (206) 684-7200 or visit <www.seattlecenter.com>. Chin Yuen Sep 1-Oct 22 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5:30pm, ArtXchange (512 First Ave S, Seattle). View an exhibit by Chin Yuen, an internationally recognized and award-winning painter. Born in Malaysia, Yuen studied in Singapore and England before moving to Canada. She continues to travel extensively and sees her diverse cultural exposures as an artistic asset and finds inspiration everywhere, from pop-culture to decaying wood. For info, call (206) 839-0377 or visit <www.artxchange.org>. Aug 14, 11am-8:30pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Sixth Ave between SW Morrison St & SW Yamhill St, Portland). Attend India Festival 2022, the India Cultural Association of Portland’s celebration of the sounds, tastes, and sights of India. The free event features a wide range of Indian music and dance; authentic food from local restaurants; and more. For info, call (503) 645-7902 or visit <www.icaportland.org>. Hari Kondabolu comedy show Aug 18-20, 8pm (Thu), 7:30pm & 10pm (Fri-Sat), Helium Comedy Club (1510 SE Ninth Ave, Portland). Enjoy edgy stand-up comedy by Indian-American comedian Hari Kondabolu. The comedian, writer, and podcaster is holding five shows in Portland. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 583-8464 or visit <https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/events/58293>. To learn more, visit <www.harikondabolu.com>. Montavilla Jazz Festival Aug 19-21; Aug 19, 8pm, Alberta Rose Theatre (3000 NE P O R T L A N D O R E G O N montavillajazz.org Moana Seattle Arab Festival O-Bon / The Spirit Festival AUGUST 19-21 Sunday Parkways: East Portland Aug 13, 6:30pm, Laurelhurst Park (SE 39th Ave & SE Stark St, Portland). Attend an interactive Bollywood dance party with DJ Prashant and the Jai Ho Dance Troupe, presented as part of Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All program. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit <www.portlandparks.org>. To view a full schedule of summer events, visit <www.portland.gov/parks/sffa>. Aug 13-14, 7-9pm, Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW King- ston Ave, Portland). Portland Japanese Garden members are invited to attend O-Bon / The Spirit Festival. O-Bon is a Japanese Buddhist festival that honors the spirits of our ancestors and the deceased. The evening includes koto performances, chanting of the Lotus Sutra, and reading names of the recently departed. Due to the limited number of tickets available for O-Bon, the garden is hosting a livestream of the Saturday event at <www.instagram.com/portlandjapanesegarden>. For info, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. Idit Shner and Mhondoro Noah Simpson Quartet Tunnel 6 performs the Colombia River Suite James Powers Relativity Ensemble George Colligan and Jazz Millennium Barra Brown Quintet Aug 21, 11am-4pm, Gateway Discovery Park, Ventura Park, Lincoln City Park, and Parklane Park. Walk, bike, rollerblade, skateboard, and more around east Portland without motor traffic during a Sunday Parkways event. Entertainment, live music, bike education and repair, activities for both adults and children, and more take place in the parks and along the 4.5-mile, two-way route, which has no start or finish. For info, call (503) 823-7599 or visit <www.portlandsundayparkways.org>. To receive event updates, text “East” to 1-888-520-0526. Aug 26, 7:30pm, Glenhaven Park (NE 82nd Ave & NE Siskiyou St, Portland). Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Moana, presented by Portland Parks & Recreation’s “Movies in the Park” program. The animated film follows a young woman who uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is the legendary demigod Maui. The cast features the voice talent of Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Troy Polamalu, and others. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit <www.portlandparks.org>. To view a full schedule of summer events, visit <www.portland.gov/parks/sffa>. Interactive Bollywood Dance Party Rich Halley with the Matthew Shipp Trio PJCE The Heroine’s Journey For timely information about upcoming events, visit <www.facebook.com/TheAsianReporter>. SE 91st Ave & Foster Rd 9 AM - 2 PM Farm-Fresh Produce Local Food Fun Kids' Activities Double your SNAP dollars up to $20 each week. Farm Direct Checks accepted. portlandfarmersmarket.org