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national program that has raised more than $6 million since its
inception, and Portland bowlers have raised more than $307,000
of the total. For info, call (503) 226-1561 or visit <www.oregon
zoo.org>. To register, e-mail <portlandbfr@gmail.com>.
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Negin Farsad
June 11, 4pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W Burnside St,
Portland). Join Negin Farsad as she presents How to Make White
People Laugh, a memoir in essays about growing up Iranian
American in a post-9/11 world and the power of comedy to combat
racism. Stand-up comedian Farsad shares her personal experi-
ences growing up as the “other” in an American culture that has
no time for nuance. For info, call (503) 228-4651 or visit <www.
powells.com>. To learn more, visit <www.neginfarsad.com>.
“Uprooted”
Through June 19, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun),
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland).
View “Uprooted: Japanese American Farm Labor Camps During
World War II,” an exhibit that tells the story of Japanese
Americans who worked as seasonal farm laborers, many in the
sugar beet industry, during World War II. The display features
images from federal photographer Russell Lee’s documentation
of Japanese-American farm labor camps near the towns of Nyssa
in Oregon and Rupert, Shelley, and Twin Falls in Idaho;
interpretative text panels; and a short documentary film
featuring firsthand accounts about life in the camps. For info, call
(503) 224-1458, or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org> or <www.
uprootedexhibit.com>.
Wat Buddhathammaram anniversary
June 12, 9am-5pm, Wat Buddhathammaram (4350 NE 133rd
Ave, Portland). Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Wat
Buddhathammaram at an event featuring Buddhist ceremonies,
a Marketfest, Lao lunch, cultural shows and dances, Lao classical
music, sports activities, and more. For info, call Hongsa at (503)
915-7839, Vanhlang at (503) 307-0835, or Somphet at (503)
970-6835.
Shotsuki Hoyo
June 12, 10am, Oregon Buddhist Temple (3720 SE 34th Ave,
near Powell Blvd, Portland). Attend Shotsuki Hoyo, a monthly
memorial service held by members of the Oregon Buddhist
Temple. During the service, the names of members and friends —
going back as far as 1930 — who passed away during the current
month are called. The public is invited to attend. For info, or to
add a name to the list, call (503) 234-9456 or visit <www.
oregonbuddhisttemple.com>.
“Beyond the Gate: A Tale of
Portland’s Historic Chinatowns”
Through June 21, 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat), noon-5pm (Sun),
Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave,
Portland). View “Beyond the Gate: A Tale of Portland’s Historic
Chinatowns,” a display of rare and seldom-seen objects such as
Chinese opera costumes, theatrical sets, and bilingual text, as
well as audio-visual media and interactive visitor stations, that
tell a sprawling transnational story of contact and trade between
China and the west, focusing on Portland’s Old Chinatown
(1850-1905) and New Chinatown (1905-1950). Admission to the
museum is free for Multnomah County residents and all Oregon
school groups. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.
org>.
“Sushi” cooking class
June 12, 10am-1:30pm, West Linn Adult Community Center
(1180 Rosemont Rd, West Linn, Ore.). Learn the ins and outs of
making sushi at a class taught by Indonesia-born chef Surja
Tjahaja. For info, or to register, call (503) 557-4700 or visit
<www.westlinnoregon.gov>.
“A Night in Shanghai”
“Do You Know Bruce?”
Through Sep 4 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of
the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle).
Learn about Bruce Lee — including his impact in media during a
time of racial stereotypes and barriers — at “Do You Know
Bruce?” Part two of the display, “Breaking Barriers,” tackles
Lee’s larger-than-life impact in the media and film industry.
From “The Green Hornet” to Enter the Dragon, Lee defied
stereotypes, broke barriers, and transformed media perceptions
by insisting on playing roles of real people rather than Chinese
male caricatures. The exhibit features a collection of Bruce Lee
collectibles and personal belongings, highlighting the stories
behind his iconic and lesser-known onscreen roles. For info, call
(206) 623-5124, or visit <www.wingluke.org> or <www.doyou
knowbruce.com>.
“Chef in the Market”
Through Oct 22, 10am, Portland Farmers Market, Center
Stage (SW Park Ave between SW Hall St & SW Montgomery St,
Portland). Attend “Chef in the Market,” weekly cooking demon-
strations highlighting height-of-the-season ingredients. The
event allows market-goers to watch cooking professionals turn
seasonal produce into simple, delectable dishes — and taste
them, too. too. For info, call (503) 241-0032 or visit <www.
portlandfarmersmarket.org>.
“Khmer Americans: Naga Sheds Its Skin”
Through Nov 13 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum
of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St,
Seattle). Watch “Khmer Americans: Naga Sheds Its Skin,” an
exhibit about the Khmer people, who have been affected by war,
which impacts their culture and identity. Despite the challenges,
the community continues to shape the U.S. and Cambodia. For
info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>.
“Chop Suey for All”
June 6, 7-8:30pm, Tigard Public Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd,
Tigard, Ore.). Attend “Chop Suey for All: Chinese Cooks in
Oregon,” a free talk by archivist and Pacific Northwest historian
Richard Engeman about Chinese restaurants that were common
in Oregon towns and cities beginning in the late 19th century.
Usually advertising both Chinese and American dishes, the
restaurants catered to the basic needs of single working men as
well as diners who were attracted by the exotic and the foreign.
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“UPROOTED.” “Uprooted: Japanese American Farm Labor Camps
During World War II,” an exhibit that tells the story of Japanese Americans
who worked as seasonal farm laborers during World War II, is on view
through June 19 at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center in Portland. Pictured
in the top photo are laborers in sugar beet fields outside of Shelley, Idaho
(FSA-OWI Collection, LC-USF34-073809-E). A camp area for farm labor-
ers near Shelley, Idaho (FSA-OWI Collection, LC-USF34-073778-D) is
seen in the bottom photo. (Photos courtesy of the Library of Congress,
Prints & Photographs Division)
The familial operations of the restaurants helped anchor immi-
grants who often were otherwise isolated from other Chinese
Americans. For info, call (503) 684-6537 or visit <www.wccls.
org>.
The Lost Boys of Portlandia
June 7, 6pm (doors), 7pm (show), Revolution Hall (1300 SE
Stark St, Portland). Join nonprofit Outside The Frame as it
presents The Lost Boys of Portlandia, a 25-minute documentary
that is a riff on Peter Pan, where real lost boys and girls debate
whether and how to return to mainstream society. The all-ages
event also features screenings of original film shorts by homeless
youth about issues such as drug abuse, gender identity, and the
healthcare system, as well as a question-and-answer session with
the young filmmakers. Tickets for the free screening must be
reserved online at <www.otfpdx.bpt.me>. For info, call (971)
808-5094 or visit <www.revolutionhallpdx.com>.
“Deadly Diversions” book group
June 9, 7pm, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW
Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Engage in conversation about
books at a meeting of the Deadly Diversions book group. The topic
of discussion is I.J. Parker’s Akitada Sugawara mystery series.
For info, call (503) 643-3131 or visit <www.powells.com>.
Bowling for Rhinos
June 11, 3:30-6pm, Sunset Lanes (12770 SW Walker Rd,
Beaverton, Ore.). Take part in a fun-filled event to raise funds for
rhino conservation efforts in Asia and Africa, including Ujung
Kulon National Park on the island of Java, Bukit Barisan Selatan
National Park on the island of Sumatra, and Way Kambas
National Park in Lampung, Indonesia. Bowling for Rhinos is a
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“Together We Walk”
June 16, 7-8:30pm, Tryon Creek State Natural Area (11321
SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland). Join “Together We Walk,” a
unique free hiking experience that combines a group walk with
storytelling and taiko performance. Participants should meet at
the gift store. For info, call (503) 333-2158 or visit <www.unit
souzou.com>.
Khmer community mixer in Seattle
June 18, 1-3pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific
American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Join Khmer
activists in Seattle for “Spean Rajana: A Khmer Community
Mixer.” Participants visit the exhibit “Khmer Americans: Naga
Sheds Its Skin,” discuss issues facing the Khmer community, and
honor Khmer elders. Khmer audio translations of the exhibit and
Khmer language tours are available. For info, or to register, call
(206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>.
World Refugee Day
June 20, 11am-2pm, Multnomah Building, Boardroom (501
SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Attend World Refugee Day, an
event hosted by the Multnomah County Employee Resource
Group (ERG) for Immigrants and Refugees. The gathering
includes refreshments. For info, call (503) 988-7608 or e-mail
<victoria.v.cross@multco.us>.
“Family Ingredients”
June 22 & 29, 12:30-1pm, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB).
Watch “Hawai‘i — Poi” (June 22) and “Okinawa — Soki Soba”
(June 29), episodes of “Family Ingredients,” a new culinary travel
television series hosted by O‘ahu chef Ed Kenney that traces the
origins of Hawai‘i dishes to their roots around the world. To verify
showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>.
Never Give Up!
June 25, 7-9pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific
American Experience, Tateuchi Story Theatre (719 S King St,
Seattle). Join a screening of Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the
Fight for Justice, an in-progress documentary about civil-rights
lawyer and activist Minoru “Min” Yasui, held in honor of the
centennial of his birth. The screening is followed by a talk led by
film co-director Holly Yasui; a reading from the play EO 9066;
and a panel discussion about current civil-rights issues. For info,
call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. To learn more,
visit <www.minoruyasuifilm.org>.
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June 16, 5:30-9pm, Multnomah Athletic Club (1849 SW
Salmon St, Portland). Attend “A Night in Shanghai,” a
fundraising event benefitting programs of the Northwest China
Council. The event includes a wine reception, live music, dinner,
a live auction, and more. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503)
973-5451 or visit <www.nwchina.org>.
Open daily 8 to 10
June 26, 11am-4pm, Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, McCoy, and
Kenton Parks (North Portland). Walk and bike through north
Portland neighborhoods, parks, and the Willamette bluff without
motor traffic during a Sunday Parkways event. Entertainment
and activities take place in the parks and along the 9.5-mile,
two-way route, which has no start or finish. The route also
includes the Willamette Bluff. For info, call (503) 823-7599 or
visit <www.portlandsundayparkways.org>.
Runway Run
June 30 (early registration deadline). Participate in the
Runway Run, a run/walk held September 24 as part of the Port of
Portland’s 125th anniversary. The race — from one end of the
north runway to the other and back — is limited to 2,500
participants age 12 and older. The event takes place in the
morning at Portland International Airport (7000 NE Airport
Way). For info, including fees and security information, or to sign
up, call (503) 292-4626 or (503) 415-6000, or visit <http://
htcraceseries.com/event/pdx-runway-run-2016>.