Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Arts Culture & Entertainment July 18, 2016 Catch Can, a story exploring the shifting roles individuals play in the presence of family, as well as Kevin Artigue and Nathan Dame. A special event on Friday, July 29 features staged readings by young people from Portland Center Stage’s “Visions and Voices” playwriting program. For info, call (503) 445-3700 or visit . MOUNTAINS MAY DEPART Ho‘ike & Hawai‘ian Festival ONGOING EVENTS Now showing at theaters in metropolitan Portland. Watch The Jungle Book, a film following Mowgli — a man-cub raised by a family of wolves — who is on a journey of self- discovery guided by panther-turned-mentor Bagheera and the free-spirited bear Baloo. (USA, 2016, Jon Favreau, 105 mins.) For info and showtimes, call 1-800-326-3264 or visit . July 30, 10am-7pm, Esther Short Park (W Columbia St & Eighth St, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend the free 2016 Ho‘ike & Hawai‘ian Festival, featuring hula, music, food, shave ice, vendor booths, traditional Hawai‘ian games, a Keiki Korner (children’s corner), and more. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets and low-back lawn chairs to the festival, which is part of “3 Days of Aloha,” a series of events held July 28 through 30. For info, call (360) 718-2100, e-mail , or visit . “Reactive Matters” International celebration The Jungle Book Through July 23, 10am-9:30pm (Mon-Thu), 10am-6pm (Fri-Sun), Newspace Center for Photography (1632 SE 10th Ave, Portland). View “Reactive Matters,” a photography exhibit exploring the ways in which nuclear energy permeates our surroundings. The display features works by Shimpei Takeda, Abbey Hepner, and Jeremy Bolen. For info, call (503) 963-1935 or visit . “Death and Delight” Through July 23, 2pm (Sat), 7:30pm (Thu-Sat), BodyVox Dance Center (1201 NW 17th Ave, Portland). Watch “Death and Delight,” a performance by Chamber Music Northwest and BodyVox retelling two of Shakespeare’s classic stories — Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 229-0627 or visit . “Full Circle” Through July 24, 11am-6pm (Mon-Sat), noon-6pm (Sun), KOBO Gallery at Higo (604 S Jackson St, Seattle). View “Full Circle,” works by photojournalist and author Dean Wong. The exhibit is held in conjunction with the release of Wong’s book, Seeing the Light: Four Decades in Chinatown. For info, call (206) 381-3000 or visit . Odysseo Through July 31, Odysseo White Big Top at Zidell Yards (3030 SW Moody Ave, Portland). Experience Odysseo, the latest creation by Cavalia. The live performance features 65 horses and 48 artists and combines the equestrian arts, stage arts, and high-tech theatrical effects. For info, showtimes, or to buy tickets, call 1-866-999-8111 or visit . “New Years All Year Round” Through July 31 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific Ameri- can Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View a fun, family-friendly exhibit that looks at Japanese, Vietnamese, and Hmong New Year traditions, colors, games, and cuisine. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit . Midori Hirose Through Sep 18 (Wed-Sat), noon-5pm; July 24, 3-7pm (reception); Morin Print Building (308 Washington St, The Dalles, Ore.). View a display of art by Midori Hirose, whose works explore material changes, both perceived and actual, using resources and media drawn from science, early childhood education, and history. The exhibit is on view as part of Disjecta’s “Portland2016: A Biennial of Contemporary Art” series. For info, call (503) 286-9449 or visit . To learn more, visit . Charlene Liu Through Sep 18 (Mon-Fri), 9am-5pm; July 23, 5-7pm (reception); Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (48004 St Andrews Rd, Pendleton, Ore.). View a display of pieces by Charlene Liu, whose work explores a pictorial space by turns illusionistic and graphic, combining hand- drawn, digitally constructed, and mechanically reproduced tropes and motifs. The exhibit is on view as part of Disjecta’s “Portland2016: A Biennial of Contemporary Art” series. For info, call (503) 286-9449 or visit . To learn more, visit . UPCOMING EVENTS Bon odori folk dancing practice July 19-Aug 4 (Tue & Thu), 7pm, Oregon Buddhist Temple (3720 SE 34th Ave, near Powell Blvd, Portland). Take part in free practice sessions for bon odori dancing in preparation for ObonFest 2016 at the Oregon Buddhist Temple. Lessons are open to all ages and no experience is necessary. ObonFest 2016 July 30, 11am-5pm, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Howard M. Terpenning Complex (15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, Ore.). Enjoy food, performances, cultural exhibi- tors, and more at the Beaverton International Celebration. The celebration is held as part of “Party in the Park,” an event featuring family- friendly activities including giant inflatables, climbing walls, crafts, free swimming and sports, a triathlon, a demonstration by a K-9 unit, and more. For info, call (503) 645-6433 or visit . July 22 & 23, 7:00pm Portland Art Museum, Northwest Film Center Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 S.W. Park Avenue, Portland Watch Mountains May Depart, the story of a scattered family who — across two continents, three chapters, and the 25 years between 1999 and 2025 — chases a vision of success that remains heartbreakingly out of reach. (China/France/Japan, 2015, Jia Zhangke, 131 mins.) For more information, call (503) 221-1156 or visit . Photo courtesy of the Northwest Film Center is scheduled for Saturday, August 6 from 3:00 to 9:00pm and features bon odori dancing; enter- tainment; performances by the Sahomi Tachi- bana Dancers, Portland Taiko, and Susse Fusse International Folk Dance Troupe; Asian crafts; activities for kids; and food vendors. For info, call (503) 234-9456, or visit or . Natsu Matsuri Beaverton Night Market July 20, 2-3pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Learn the Hawai‘ian language and songs as well as a simple hula dance at “Hula for the Family,” a class for the whole family. Participants are introduced to some basic steps, easy-to-learn language and songs, and hand motions, which are put together for a dance. For info, call (503) 988-5392 or visit . July 23 & Aug 13, 6-10pm, The Round (12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend the Beaverton Night Market, a vibrant, intercultural, family-friendly space reminiscent of night markets internationally. The evening features entertainment, more than 40 vendors selling ethnic food and crafts, and more. Performances scheduled for the July 23 market include Hula Halau ‘Ohana Holo’oko’a (6:00pm), the Korean Society of Oregon (6:30pm), Rhythms Dance Academy (7:00pm), Mitotiliztli Tezcatlipoca (7:30pm), a Chinese yo-yo demonstration by the Formosa Associa- tion Student Cultural Ambassadors (8:30pm), and Dina y los Romberos (9:00pm). For info, call (503) 526-2559 or visit . Mandarin storytime “Sundays on The Bridge” July 20 & 27, 10:30-11:15am, Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland). Enjoy a storytime presented in Mandarin Chinese. The free readings are for children three to seven years old with an accompanying adult. For info, call (503) 988-5399 or visit . July 24, 1:30-9pm, Trinity Episcopal Cathe- dral (147 NW 19th Ave, Portland). Attend “Sun- days on The Bridge,” events held in conjunction with “The Bridge,” an international, interfaith art exhibit featuring 47 Arab, Persian, and Jewish contemporary artists from 15 countries of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish traditions. The day includes two workshops (1:30-3:00pm & 3:30-5:30pm) as well as a conversation (7:00- 9:00pm) with Sara Harwin, Kanaan Kanaan, and Inga Dubay, who share their artwork, stories, and insights related to the exhibit theme. For info, call (503) 222-9811 or visit . “Hula for the Family” Chinatown-ID JamFest July 21, 4-9pm, Seattle Chinatown Interna- tional District & Hing Hay Park (Seattle). Enjoy live music and more at the Chinatown-ID JamFest. The event features a Happy Hour Food Walk; DJ Kitman; performances by San Francisco Chinatown’s legendary senior burlesque women of Grant Avenue Follies, The Shanghai Pearl, all-female teenage rock band Bleachbear, and Laura Rosok; and more. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit . “Crafting the Future” July 21-Aug 27 (Tue-Sat), 10:30am-5:30pm, Elizabeth Leach Gallery (417 NW Ninth Ave, Portland). View “Crafting the Future,” a group exhibit exploring the role of craft in contemporary art practice. Featured artists include Dinh Q. Lê — whose work examines the intersections of Vietnamese and American history and culture — Ellen Lesperance, Gina Phillips, Michelle Ross, Mark R. Smith, Anna Von Mertens, and others. For info, call (503) 224-0521 or visit . “Sunday Sounds” concerts July 24 & 31, 6-8pm, Columbia Tech Center Park (SE Sequoia Circle at SE Tech Center Dr, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend “Sunday Sounds,” free concerts with featured performers Curtis Salgado (July 24) and the Hit Machine (July 31). For info, call (360) 487-8311 or visit . Inside Out July 29, 7pm (pre-movie activities), dusk (screening), Columbia Tech Center Park, Amphitheater (SE Sequoia Circle at SE Tech Center Dr, Vancouver, Wash.). Grab a sand chair or blanket and enjoy a free screening of Inside Out as part of “Friday Night Movies” in Vancouver. For info, call (360) 487-8311 or visit . “Zen and Japanese Culture” Free JAW public readings July 23, 2-4pm, Portland Art Museum, Miller Hall (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). Attend “Zen and Japanese Culture,” a free lecture by reverend Daiko Matsuyama about how Japanese culture — from Japanese gardens to Japanese cuisine — has been influenced by nearly 1,000 years of zen. For info, or to reserve tickets (required), call (503) 542-0280 or visit . July 29-31, noon (Sat), 4pm (Sat-Sun), 8pm (Fri-Sun); July 29, 8pm (reading); Gerding Theater at the Armory (128 NW 11th Ave, Portland). Attend a free reading from three scripts developed by playwrights participating in JAW: A Playwrights Festival. Featured artists — selected from 175 script submissions — include Mia Chung with her play Catch as Arab Festival July 23-24, 11am-10pm (Sat), 11am-5pm (Sun), Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Learn about cultures of the Arab world at the Arab Festival presented by Seattle Center Festál. The free event, celebrating the theme mahabbah (love), features classical and traditional Arab music and dance, a traditional bazaar, activities for children, coffee, food, workshops and classes, cultural booths, and more. For info, call (206) 684-7200 or visit . July 30, 11am-6pm, Uwajimaya Plaza (10500 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaver- ton, Ore.). Attend Natsu Matsuri 2016 (Summer Festival 2016), a free event celebrating Japa- nese culture. The family-friendly festival fea- tures live Japanese music, traditional games, a kimono photo booth, shave ice, Japanese and Asian festival foods, and more. Also available at the festival are eye exams, blood-pressure checks, and hearing and diabetes testing. For info, call Keiko at (503) 297-9268. Portland Thorns FC July 30, 7:30pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch Portland Thorns FC take on Seattle Reign FC as part of the National Women’s Soccer League’s 2016 season. The Thorns FC squad features Mana Shim, Nadia Nadim, Jennifer Skogerboe, and others. The Seattle roster includes Nahomi “Naho” Kawasumi, Rumi Utsugi, Keelin Win- ters, and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit . “Sundays on The Bridge” July 31, noon-9pm, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (147 NW 19th Ave, Portland). Attend “Sundays on The Bridge,” events held in conjunction with “The Bridge,” an international, interfaith art exhibit featuring 47 Arab, Persian, and Jewish contemporary artists from 15 countries of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish traditions. The day includes a “Peace Village” with interactive displays and crafts (noon-4:00pm), circle dances open all ages (4:30-6:00pm), and music by the Klezmonauts (7:00pm). For info, call (503) 222-9811 or visit . Iranian Festival Aug 6, 11am-4pm, Portland State Univer- sity, South Park Blocks (south of SW Market St between SW Park Ave & SW Ninth Ave, Portland). Attend the annual Iranian Festival, a fun, family-oriented celebration of culture and friendship. The free festival features Persian dance, live music, activities for kids, Persian food and desserts, a showcase of traditional outfits, vendors, and more. For info, call (503) 862-8362, e-mail , or visit . Portland Timbers Aug 7, 1pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch the Portland Timbers take on Sporting KC in a Major League Soccer match. Portland’s squad features Jack Jewsbury, Darlington Nagbe, Liam Ridgewell, and others. Sporting KC includes Paulo Nagamura, Graham Zusi, and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit . Submit your Asian-related calendar listings to: The Asian Reporter, Attn: Events Calendar 922 N Killingsworth Street, Suite 2D, 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. ***