COMMUNITY / A.C.E.
August 1, 2022
Events calendar
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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
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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>.
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