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Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Arts Culture & Entertainment August 3, 2015 land Thorns FC take on the Chicago Red Stars as part of the National Women’s Soccer League’s 2015 season. The Thorns FC squad features Mana Shim, Christine Sinclair, Alex Morgan, Kendall Johnson, and others. The Red Stars have Rachel Quon, Abby Erceg, Karina LeBlanc, and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portland thorns.com>. “YOSEGAKI HINOMARU” ONGOING EVENTS Chitra Viraraghavan Mr. Holmes Aug 10, 7:30pm, Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join Chitra Viraraghavan as she presents The Americans, a novel that tells the stories of 11 people across the United States — in Louisville, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, Boston, and elsewhere — whose stories connect back to a single Indian woman in her mid-30s who is looking after her teenage niece while her sister deals with treatment for her son, who is autistic. For info, call (503) 238-1668 or visit <www.powells.com>. Now showing, theaters in metropolitan Portland. Watch Mr. Holmes, a new twist on the world’s most famous detective. The film stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, and Milo Parker. (USA/U.K., 2015, Bill Condon, 105 mins.) For info, call 1-800-326-3264 or visit <www.fandango.com>. Hold These Truths Through Aug 16, ACT Theatre (700 Union St, Seattle). Watch Jeanne Sakata’s Hold These Truths, a one-man show inspired by the true story of University of Washington student Gordon Hirabayashi, who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. For info, to obtain performance times, or to buy tickets, call (206) 292-7676 or visit <www.acttheatre.org>. The Tumbleweed Zephyr Ritsuko Ozeki Through Aug 29 (Tue-Sat), 10:30am- 5:30pm, Froelick Gallery (714 NW Davis St, Portland). View “Distance,” an exhibit by artist Ritsuko Ozeki. For info, call (503) 222-1142 or visit <www.froelickgallery.com>. “Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads: Gold (2010)” Through 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 (2010),” 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 Yuanmingyuan (Old Summer Palace). See story by Kate Hubbard, “Ai Weiwei: In the spotlight” (AR, July 6, 2015) at <www.asianreporter. com>. For info, call (503) 226-2811 or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>. UPCOMING EVENTS “Hula for the Family” Aug 4 & 22; Aug 4, 3:30-4:30pm, Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave, Portland); Aug 22, 10:30-11:30am, Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland). Learn songs, a simple hula dance, and some words in the Hawaiian language at “Hula for the Family.” For info, call (503) 988-5370 (Kenton) or (503) 988-5388 (Hillsdale), or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas Aug 6, 11am-noon, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Join a Toddler Storytime event featuring Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas, a retelling of a familiar story set during the Lunar New Year. An art activity follows. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wing luke.org>. “Origami for Scrapbooking” Aug 6, 1-2:30pm, St. Johns Library (7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland). Learn how to make origami photo corners as well as embellish- ments for scrapbooks or greeting cards — including origami bows, hearts, stars, and flowers — at “Origami for Scrapbooking.” For info, call (503) 988-5397 or visit <events. multcolib.org>. Chinese yo-yo Aug 6, 1:30-2:30pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Watch a performance and demonstration of yo-yo tricks, learn basic yo-yo skills, and hear about the history of the Chinese yo-yo from the Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors. For info, call (503) 988-5392 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. “Comic Con for Kids” Aug 6 & 8; Aug 6, 3-5pm, Northwest Library (2300 NW Thurman St, Portland); Aug 8, 2-4pm, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland). Design a superhero mask, cuffs, and a cape at “Comic Con for Kids,” a workshop with Puppetkabob. Attendees are also invited to take a photo while soaring through a cityscape photo booth and check out comic book art. Free tickets for seating are available at 1:30pm for the event at Central Library. For info, call (503) 988-5560 (North- west) or (503) 988-5123 (Central), or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Through September 27 Tuesday through Saturday: 11:00am to 3:00pm w Sunday: Noon to 3:00pm Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, 121 N.W. Second Avenue, Portland View a display of small Japanese flags inscribed with family names at “Yosegaki Hinomaru: Souvenir, Heirloom, or Art?” The display explores a time 70 years ago when Japanese families sent their sons off to war carrying personal items, and neither the son nor the property returned. It also answers questions such as who made the flag and why, and how did it get to America? For more information, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. Rex and Keiko Ziak of Obon 2015 are surrounded by Japanese flags captured on the battlefields of World War II. The flags and the stories they carry are part of the exhibit, “Yosegaki Hinomaru: Souvenir, Heirloom, or Art?” (Photo courtesy of Obon 2015 ) Big Hero 6 Aug 7, 6:30pm (entertainment), dusk (film), Glenfair Park (NE 154th Ave & NE Couch Ct, Portland). Watch Big Hero 6, an action-packed comedy-adventure film about the special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, and fanboy Fred — to form a band of high-tech heroes. Entertainment before the movie begins at 6:30pm and the film starts at dusk. (USA, 2014, Don Hall & Chris Williams, 108 mins.) For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit <www. portlandparks.org>. Flicks by the Fountain Aug 7, 14, 21 & 28, dusk, Beaverton City Park (SW Fifth St & SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Enjoy free activities and movie screenings held as part of the Flicks by the Fountain series. This summer’s featured films include Big Hero 6 (August 7), Song of the Sea (August 14), Guardians of the Galaxy (August 21), and Jurassic Park (August 28). For info, call (503) 526-2559 or visit <www.beavertonoregon.gov/ flicks>. Paper Angels Aug 7-16, 20-23 & 28-31; Aug 7-16, Merlino Art Center, Dukesbay Theater (508 S Sixth Ave, #10, Tacoma, Wash.); Aug 20-23, INScape Arts Center, The LAB, First Floor (815 Seattle Blvd S, Seattle); Aug 28-31, INScape Arts Center, Courtyard (815 Seattle Blvd S, Seattle). Watch Genny Lim’s Paper Angels, a play about eager and hopeful Chinese immigrants who in 1915 awaited permission to enter the United States at the west coast immigration center located at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Paper Angels is an intimate portrait of the immigrant experience, revealing the universal desires and haunting realities of those who come to America. All performances are followed by a brief post-play discussion. For info, showtimes, or to buy tickets, call (206) 323-9443, e-mail <tickets@sis-productions.org>, or visit <www. sis-productions.org>. Iranian Festival Aug 8, 11am-7pm, Seattle Center (305 Har- rison St, Seattle). Explore ancient and modern Persian cultures at an Iranian Festival pre- sented by Seattle Center Festál. The event features live entertainment, poetry by Rumi, face painting, a marketplace, Persian calli- graphy, authentic cuisine, and more. For info, call (206) 684-7200 or visit <www.seattle center.com>. “Hawaiian Dance and Culture” Aug 8, 2pm, Beaverton City Library, Auditorium (12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend “Hawaiian Dance and Culture,” a Music in Small Spaces presentation featuring ‘O.H.A.N.A. Foundation musicians, dancers, and chanters. In addition to the show, the ‘O.H.A.N.A. Foundation is hosting a Hawaiian craft fair from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Beaverton City Park (SW Fifth St & SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.), next to the Beaverton Farmers Market. For info, or to buy tickets to the concert, call (503) 644-0712 or visit <www. musicinsmallspaces.org>. To learn more about the free craft fair, visit <www.ohanafoundation pdx.org>. Himalayan Night fundraising event Aug 8, 7-9pm, Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus, Performing Arts Center (12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland). Enjoy dance, music, a fashion show, food, and more at Himalayan Night, an event to raise funds for victims and rebuilding efforts following the Gorkha earthquake in Nepal. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 708-9240 (Hillsboro), (971) 222-8565 (Beaverton), (443) 691-1355 (Portland), or (503) 929-1927 (Tigard), or visit <www.nepaloregon.org>. Portland Festival Symphony Aug 8-9, 6pm; Aug 8, Grant Park (NE 33rd Ave & NE U.S. Grant Place, Portland); Aug 9, Washington Park (Head of SW Park Place, Portland). Enjoy free concerts by the Portland Festival Symphony orchestra, events held as part of the 2015 Summer Concerts in the Parks series. For info, call (503) 636-8769 or visit <www.portlandfestivalsymphony.org>. Portland Thorns FC Aug 9, 6:30pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch Port- Aug 14-29, 8pm (Thu-Sat & Mon), 2pm (Sun), 12th Avenue Arts Mainstage (1620 12th Ave, Seattle). Attend the world premiere of The Tumbleweed Zephyr, a play written by Maggie Lee and directed by Amy Poisson. The play follows two brothers who climb aboard the Tumbleweed Zephyr, a transcontinental train headed out of New Providence for the wilds of the western territories. But what starts as a simple journey by rail veers off track with airship bandit raids, twists of fate, and wayward sparks of romance. For info, or to buy tickets, call (206) 486-0375, e-mail <oink@pork filled.com>, or visit <www.porkfilled.com>. “Family Fun Day” Aug 15, 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Attend “Family Fun Day” at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, an event featuring animal origami, face painting, storytime, art workshops, a Bruce Lee poster giveaway, and more. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. Jade International Night Market Aug 15 & 22, 5-10pm, Portland Community College, Southeast Campus (2305 SE 82nd Ave, Portland) & Jade/APANO Multicultural Space (8114 SE Division St, Portland). Join the fun at the Jade International Night Market. Held on two Saturdays this summer, the market fea- tures food, live entertainment, retail vendors, activities for children, and more. For info, call (503) 830-9029 or (503) 512-0274, or visit <www.jadedistrict.org> or <www.apano.org>. India Festival Aug 16, 11am-9pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Sixth Ave between SW Morrison St & SW Yamhill St, Portland). Attend India Festival 2015, the India Cultural Association of Portland’s annual 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; fashion shows by youth and adults; demonstrations; face painting; Indian crafts, clothing, and jewelry; and more. For info, call (503) 645-7902 or visit <www.icaportland.org>. Chinatown-ID JamFest Aug 20, 5:30pm, Seattle Chinatown Inter- national District & Hing Hay Park (Seattle). Enjoy live music and more at the Chinatown-ID JamFest, presented by the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. The event, which is a tribute to hometown hero Bruce Lee, also features cha cha dancing in Canton Alley and access to the “Do You Know Bruce?” exhibit. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org/jamfest>. East Portland Art and Culture Festival Aug 22, 11am-3pm, East Portland Commu- nity Center (740 SE 106th Ave, Portland). Attend the East Portland Art and Culture Festival, an event featuring culture, art, spoken word, and performances. The event also in- cludes craft vendors and tables with informa- tion about local community organizations. For info, call (503) 914-8170, e-mail <info@colored pencilsart.org>, or visit <www.cpacc.blogspot. 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.