Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, July 18, 2007, Page 14, Image 14

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(next to Voodoo) will host poets, live music, comedy and fun.
Portland’s own Toni Hill and Miz Floes from Seattle will be
take the stage.
SqueeG ees C h ild re n ’s Concert — Wednesday, July 18, at
1:30 p.m., the musical duo ‘The SqueeGees’ will be making
a special appearance at the Vancouver Farmers Market on
West Eighth Street. Admission is free.
6 p.m. in the Garden Pavilion. For more information visit
japanesegarden.com /events/gardenparadise.
Marimba Band Dance Party - Saturday, July 21, from 8 p.m.
to 11 p.m.. Hipbone Studios, I847E. Burnside,#104, will host
this fun filled dance party. Contact 503-793-5484 for more
information.
Friends of the Children Fundraiser - Thursday, July 26, from
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Tin Shed, 1438NE Alberta St..will host
the fundraiser featuring the Dave Milne Group, Friends for
the Children provides professional mentors to vulnerable
ch ild ren in need. V isit tin sh e d g a rd e n c afe .c o m or
friendsofthechildren.com for more information.
M usic at the Z oo - The Oregon Zoo summer concert series
presents Samba Mapangala and the Orchestra Virunga
appearring on Monday, July 18; Los Lobos will perform on
July 25, on Aug. 1, the Hugh Masekela South African Big
Band will take the stage. Show admission is $9.75. For more
information, call 503-226-1561 orvisitoregonz.oo.org.
A G ard en Paradise -- Friday, July 20, at 6 p.m., in the Garden
Pavilion, the Portland Japanese Garden’s will host an evening
of jazz music by the Mary Kadderly Trio, fine food and a
private viewing of the Behind the Shoji art exhibition. The
public viewing and sale will begin on Saturday, July 21, at
Free Concerts in the Park - Portland Parks and Recreation
invites families to bring their picnic baskets and enjoy the
free summer concerts in the park. For more information, visit
PortlandParks.org.
Indigenous W omen’s Lives — A photo exhibit by Pepe
Moscoso calls attention to the precarious situation of
indigenous women in Mexico. “Mujeres indigenas de
Mexico" is on display through July 24 at Onda Arte Latina/
Cross Currents Gallery, 2 2 15 N.E. Alberta St.
A Brave New Cabaret - The Old World Meets the New on
Friday, July 27, at 9 p.m., with 3 Leg Torso and Vagabond
Opera performing at the Wonder Ballroom. 128 N.E. Russell
St. For ticketing inform ation, visit 31egtorso.com ,
vagabondopera.com or wonderballroom.com.
Zoom Uganda - Visit the World Forestry Center for the
photo essay: “ 12 Girls, 12 Cameras: A Day in Their Lives
through Their Eyes,” a documentary on the lives of 12
orphaned girls from Uganda. The exhibit runs through Aug.
3 1 in the center’s Discovery Museum in the Special Exhibits
Gallery,
Return to Oz -- Discovery Museum hosts Return to Oz, an
exhibit that is sure to make you remember the poppy fields,
wicked witches, flying monkeys and Oh! my so much more
at the World Forestry Center through Sept. 16. Free with the
cost of museum admission. For more information, visit
www.worldforestry.org
Blacque Butterfly — Thursday, July 26, Ohm, I st and Couch
EVENT CANCELLED
JULY 23rd
at 7 p.m.
Lee Williams
The Spiritual
OC’s
at the
Convention Center
For more information call
UPROOTED ENTERTAINMENT
5 0 3 -8 7 5 -1 4 2 5
Or visit: www.uprootedentertainment.coin
Oregon Brewers Festival — The 20th Oregon Brewers Fes­
tival kicks off on Thursday, July 26 at noon, running through
Sunday, July 29. This year’s festival at the downtown
Waterfront Park features 74 handcrafted lagers. For more
information, visit oregonbeer.org.
Body Worlds 3 - Get grossed out or intrigued by the
dynamic human body. Real life bodies are on display at
OMSI through a process called plastination. Started by Dr.
Gunther von Hagens in 1977, the scientist has been able to
halt decomposition to show the living how what we do
affects our body. Body Worlds 3 lasts until October. For
more information, visitom si.org.
Hip-hop Dance Classes - Vancouver-Clark Parks and Rec­
reation is hosting family friendly hip-hop dance classes for
ages 5 to 18. Various lessons teach rhythm, technique,
coordination, agility, combinations and teamwork through
urban dance moves. For more information, call 360-696-8236.
Trippin’ through Town — Take a trip through time to find the
hottest poetry, hip-hop and soul influencing Portland on
Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First Ave.
Open Mic Night - Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m.. Proper
Eats Market and Café, 8638 N. Lombard St., hosts open mic
night.