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May 18, 2015 Arts Culture & Entertainment THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 13 gathering of the White Lotus Japanese Club. The event includes watching movies, drawing, reading, socializing, and more. For info, call (503) 988-5355 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. “SAKURA SAKURA” “E Haku Inoa: To Weave a Name” May 26, 7-8pm; repeats May 28, 4-5am, Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus (OPB Plus). Watch “E Haku Inoa: To Weave a Name,” an episode of Pacific Heartbeat that follows a woman’s search for the meaning of her lengthy Hawaiian name, as given to her by her schizophrenic mother. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. ONGOING EVENTS Asian Heritage Month events at Lan Su Chinese Garden Through May 31, 2pm, Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW Third Ave & NW Everett St, Portland). Attend events celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander culture throughout May, which is Asian Heritage Month. Remaining per- formances include the Cambodian Dance Troupe of Oregon (May 23), Portland Lee’s Association Kung-Fu Demonstration Team (May 24), Ka Lei Hali’a O Ka Lokelani hula school (May 30), and Unit Souzou (May 31). For info, call (503) 228-8131 or visit <www. lansugarden.org>. 2016 IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships May 27, 3-7pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Sixth Ave between SW Morrison St & SW Yamhill St, Portland). Find your way to Pioneer Courthouse Square to take advantage of an advance ticket opportunity for the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships, which takes place March 17 to 20 in Portland. The event allows Oregonians to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public on May 28. For info, call (541) 343-6129 or visit <www.gotracktown usa.com>. “Human Nature” Through May 31 (Wed-Sun), 11am-5pm, Columbia Center for the Arts (215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, Ore.). View “Human Nature,” a group exhibit featuring works by 11 regional artists, including painter Michelle Yamamoto, printmaker Abigail Merickel, photographer Vince Ready, sculptor Ann Fleming, and others. For info, call (541) 387-8877 or visit <www. columbiaarts.org>. Seattle International Film Festival Through June 7, Seattle area theaters. Watch a host of films from Japan, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and other countries at the 2015 Seattle International Film Festival. Among the Asian films featured are 7 Chinese Brothers, 2045 Carnival Folklore, Front Cover, The Golden Hill, Kid Kulafu, The Birth of Saké, and others. For info, including a complete schedule and list of venues, or to buy tickets, call (206) 464-5830 or visit <www.siff.net>. “Elegance & Nobility” Through June 30, 11am-5pm (Tue, Thu-Sun), 11am-8pm (Wed), University of Oregon (UO), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Huh Wing and Jin Joo Gallery (1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, Ore.). View “Elegance & Nobility: Modern & Contemporary Korean Literati Taste,” a display of 20th- and 21st- century Korean calligraphy, paintings, and ceramics, including recently acquired porcelain vessels by Yikyung Kim and Young-Ho Lee. For info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit <jsma. uoregon.edu>. “Vistas of a World Beyond” Through July 5, 11am-5pm (Tue, Thu-Sun), 11am-8pm (Wed), University of Oregon (UO), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, Ore.). View “Vistas of a World Beyond: Traditional Gardens in Chinese Material Culture,” an exhibit of woodblock prints related to a scholar’s garden from famous and widespread painting manuals: Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual (first printed in 1679) and Ten Bamboo Studio Collection of Calligraphy and Painting (first printed in the early 17th century). The display also includes textiles, paintings, and sculptures presenting garden iconography. For info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit <jsma.uoregon.edu>. Vietnamese culture exhibit PDX Concert for Nepal Through June 14 Tuesday through Saturday: 11:00am to 3:00pm w Sunday: Noon to 3:00pm Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, 121 N.W. Second Avenue, Portland declare their love for a particular woman. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. “Road to the Globe” May 19, 11pm-midnight; repeats May 21, 4-5am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch “Road to the Globe,” an episode of Pacific Heartbeat about a Maori theater company that brings Shakespeare to the Globe Theatre. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. History of the obon festival May 21, 6-7pm, Belmont Library (1038 SE 39th Ave, Portland). Attend “Music for the Japa- nese Obon Festival in America,” a “Speaking of Music” talk by Dr. Wynn Kiyama. Kiyama presents a brief history about the Japanese obon festival as it is celebrated in the U.S. For info, call (503) 988-5382 or visit <events.multco lib.org>. “Modern Seoul” Through Aug 19 (Mon-Fri), 10am-2pm, World Beat Gallery, Reed Opera House (189 Liberty St SE, Second Floor, Salem, Ore.). Learn about the culture of Vietnam at a display at the World Beat Gallery. For info, call (503) 581-2004 or visit <www.salemmulticultural. org>. “Bojagi” “Stories of Joy and Justice” Through Nov 15 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Bojagi,” a display exploring Korean- American identity. The exhibit is the culmination of work by a group of people representing diverse generations, ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. May 22, 6-8pm, Trillium Charter School (5420 N. Interstate Ave, Portland). Attend “Stories of Joy and Justice,” a storytelling event featuring guest presenters sharing stories of hope, resilience, compassion, and learning from one’s mistakes. For info, call (503) 285- 3833 or visit <www.trilliumcharterschool.org>. Harana May 19, 7-8pm; repeats May 21, 4-5am; Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus (OPB Plus). Watch Harana: The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade as part of the “Filipino American Lives” series. Harana follows classically trained musician Florante Aguilar as he returns to the Philippines after 12 years. While there, he is re-introduced to the music of harana, a tradition in which Filipino men sang under a window to Kalakendra concert View “Sakura Sakura: An Exhibition of Photographs by Motoya Nakamura,” a display of oversize digital prints that explores belonging, identity, and diaspora. Over the course of a year, Motoya Nakamura trained his camera lens on the sakura (cherry blossom) trees that frame the Oregon Nikkei Endowment’s Japanese American Historical Plaza and Bill of Rights Memorial at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The exhibit shows how these blossoming gifts from Japan bring the park alive each year. On June 6 at 3:00pm, Nakamura and visiting University of San Francisco professor Brian Komei Dempster showcase the power of poetry, writing, and visual art to express complex issues of identity and the legacy of Japanese Americans. For more information, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregon nikkei.org>. (Photo courtesy of the Oregon Nikkei Endowment) May 22, 6pm, Portland State University, Peter W. Stott Center, Main Gymnasium (930 SW Hall St, Portland). Attend “Modern Seoul,” a family-friendly cultural showcase featuring Korean food, music, and performances. For info, e-mail <korea@pdx.com> or visit <www.pdxksa. com>. To buy tickets, call (503) 725-3307 or visit <www.pdx.edu/boxoffice>. UPCOMING EVENTS May 29, 7:30pm, The Old Church (1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland). Attend PDX Concert for Nepal, a fundraising concert featuring Jasnam Daya Singh (Weber Iago), Trashcan Joe, Kate Power & Steve Einhorn, and Nuestro Canto. Proceeds benefit disaster relief efforts in Nepal through Mercy Corps. For info, call (503) 222-2031 or visit <www.pdxmusic4nepal.brown papertickets.com>. China WNT vs. Seattle Reign May 22, 7pm, Moda Pitch at Memorial Stadium (401 Fifth Ave N, Seattle). Watch the Seattle Reign take on the China Women’s National Team (WNT) in an exhibition match ahead of the Women’s World Cup (WWC), which takes place June 6 through July 5 at six venues in Canada. The tournament for the first time features 24 teams, including defending WWC champion Japan as well as Korea Republic, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Germany, and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call 1-855-REIGN-FC (1-855-734-4632), e-mail <tickets@reignfc.com>, or visit or visit <www.reignfc.com>. May 29, 8pm, First Baptist Church (SW Taylor St & SW 11th Ave, Portland). Attend “Sangam,” a Hindustani music performance presented by Kalakendra. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 308-1050 or visit <www. kalakendra.org>. “Rock the Block 2015” Northwest Folklife Festival May 22-25, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Enjoy four days of traditional music, dance, crafts, workshops, and food from cultures around the world at the Northwest Folklife Festival. The event features ethnic, folk, and traditional artists who make their home in the Pacific Northwest. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of events, call (206) 684-7200 or visit <www.nwfolklife.org>. “Na Loea: The Masters” May 23, 6-7pm, Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus (OPB Plus). Watch “Na Loea: The Masters,” an episode of Pacific Heartbeat about people who are considered masters in Hawaiian culture: Keone Nunes, a kumu hula (teacher of hula) and master of traditional kakau (tattooing), and Ed Wendt, a pioneer in the taro restoration movement. To verify showtime, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. “Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads: Gold” May 29-30, 3-8pm (Fri), 10am-4pm (Sat), Plaza del Sol (18535 SE Stark St, Gresham, Ore.). Attend “Rock the Block 2015,” a free family block party featuring the “Feast of Nations,” a free book for each child in attendance, the 2015 Portland Rose Festival Court, Tongan dancers, a children’s parade, the Rockwood Farmers Market, vendors, and more. For info, call (503) 892-5396 or visit <www. facebook.com/RockwoodNation>. Epworth spring bazaar May 31, 11:30am-2:30pm, Epworth United Methodist Church (1333 SE 28th Ave, Portland). Enjoy food, a bake sale, and a plant and craft sale at the annual spring bazaar of Epworth United Methodist Church. The deadline to preorder mar far chicken, shumai bento, and inarizushi items is May 24. For info, or to place a food order, call (503) 232-5253. Pagdiriwang June 6-7, 10am-6pm, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Attend the annual Pagdiriwang, a celebration of Filipino culture, history, and heritage. The free event includes live performances, cultural displays, hands-on children’s activities, food, and more. For info, call (206) 684-7200, or visit <www.seattle center.com> or <www.festalpagdiriwang.com>. “Marketfest 2015” May 23-Sep 13, 10am-5pm (Tue-Wed & Sat-Sun), 10am-8pm (Thu-Fri), Portland Art Museum, Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Sculpture Court (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). View “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: Gold,” an exhibit of a dozen gold-gilt bronze sculptures by Ai Weiwei representing the animal symbols from the traditional Chinese zodiac. The artist drew inspiration for the 12 heads from those originally located at Yuanming Yuan (Old Summer Palace). For info, call (503) 226-2811 or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>. White Lotus Japanese Club May 26, 4-5pm, Troutdale Library (2451 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale, Ore.). Teens in grades six through 12 who are fans of anime, manga, or Japanese culture are invited to join a June 7, 8am-6pm, Wat Buddhathammaram (4350 NE 133rd Ave, Portland). Attend “Marketfest 2015,” a party organized by the Lao, Hmong, Mien, and other Lao ethnic com- munities in Portland. The free festival features live entertainment, cultural performances, sports, fine arts, food, and more. For info, call (503) 252-8923 or visit <www.watpdx.com>. “Japanese Koto for Kids” June 7, 3:30pm, Epworth United Methodist Church (1333 SE 28th Ave, Portland). Attend “Japanese Koto for Kids,” a koto concert and workshop for youth between six and 18 years old hosted by Oregon Koto-kai. Participants younger than 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For info, call (541) 513- 6417. To register (required by June 3), e-mail <kotomelodies@gmail.com>. Submit your Asian-related calendar listings to: The Asian Reporter, Attn: Events Calendar 922 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97217 News Department e-mail: news@asianreporter.com w Fax: (503) 283-4445 Submission Format: List event title, date, time, location with address, 2 to 3 brief sentences describing the event, and a contact phone number (required) that can be published. High-resolution photos, if available, may also be included. Submission Deadline: Monday prior to the next issue date. ***