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Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Arts Culture & Entertainment August 1, 2016 creatively engage spiritual questions involving their practice of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (6:30-8:30pm). For info, call (503) 222-9811, e-mail <thebridge@trinity-episcopal. org>, or visit <www.trinity-episcopal.org/arts/ the-bridge>. VIETGONE Beach volleyball tournament Aug 11-14, Seaside Beach, South & North (Seaside, Ore.). Attend the world’s largest beach volleyball tournament, a four-day event at which more than 1,100 teams seek supremacy in Seaside’s sand. For info, call (503) 738-6391 or visit <www.seasidebeachvolleyball.com>. ONGOING EVENTS “Stamps: Pathways to Our World” Through Aug 21, 10am-5pm (Sun), 10am- 8pm (Mon), noon-8pm (Tue-Wed), 10am-6pm (Thu-Sat); Aug 3, 6-7:30pm (reception); Multnomah County Central Library, Collins Gallery (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland). Celebrate the centennial of the Oregon Stamp Society by taking a tour around the world and back to Oregon at “Stamps: Pathways to Our World.” Each stamp in the exhibit is a work of art that brings insight into a country’s history, geography, people, and culture. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Seaport Celebration Aug 13, 10am-4pm, Portland Harbor, Marine Terminal 2 (3556 NW Front Ave, Portland). Explore the Portland Harbor’s working waterfront at the annual Seaport Celebration, presented by the Port of Portland. The free event includes activities for kids, booths, displays, food, live music, games, $10 jet-boat tours, and more. For info, call (503) 460-4800 or visit <www.seaportcelebration. com>. Through October 29 Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Thomas Theatre 15 South Pioneer Street, Ashland, Oregon “Autonomic” Through Aug 26 (Mon-Fri), 9am-5pm, Jack Straw Cultural Center (4261 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle). View “Autonomic,” a sound and video installation by Paul Kikuchi, whose music is drawn from compositions that explore breath awareness, intention, and perception, with a particular interest in the human experiential process of musical information transmitted through sound. For info, call (206) 634-0919 or visit <www.jackstraw.org>. “Crafting the Future” Through 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 <www.elizabeth leach.com>. Aug 1 (tickets available for purchase). Buy tickets to Historama — a cultural show fea- turing short plays, songs, and dances that depict significant periods of Philippine history — which takes place at 5:00pm on October 29 at Salem’s Historic Elsinore Theatre (170 High St SE, Salem, Ore.). The event includes patriotic and revolutionary hymns contemporaneous with key historical events performed by seasoned actors, dancers, singers, and cultural performers supported by more than 50 local dancers and stage volunteers from Oregon and southwest Washington. For info, call (503) 285-1994. To buy tickets, visit <www.elsinore theatre.com> or <www.philippineshistorama. com>. Bon odori folk dancing practice Aug 2 & 4 (Tue & Thu), 7-9pm, 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 is scheduled for Saturday, August 6 from 3:00 to 9:00pm. For info, call (503) 234-9456, or visit <www.pdx-obon.com> or <www.oregon buddhisttemple.com>. Satpreet Kahlon Aug 2-26 (Mon-Fri), 10am-6pm; Aug 2, 6-9pm (opening); Duplex Gallery (219 NW Couch St, Portland). View “BY/PRODUCTS,” an exhibit by Satpreet Kahlon, who utilizes base materials that build upon each other through small accumulated gestures referencing the body, hair, and the earth. Also on view are sculptural paintings by Becca Hall. For info, call (503) 719-6517 or visit <www.duplexgallery. com>. Mooncakes Aug 4, 11am-noon, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Attend a Toddler Storytime featuring Mooncakes, a book that follows the lyrical story of a young girl who shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents, and an art activity. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke. org>. Seattle Art Fair Aug 4-7, 8:30-11pm (Thu, preview), 11am- 7pm (Fri & Sat), noon-6pm (Sun), CenturyLink Field, WaMu Theater (800 Occidental Ave S, Aug 13, 11am-7pm, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Explore ancient and modern Persian cultures at an Iranian Festival presented by Seattle Center Festál. This year’s event — which highlights Iranian architectural achievement — features performances, face painting, puppetry, authentic cuisine, a bazaar, a film screening, an “Iranian Americans Got Design Talent” contest, and more. For info, call (206) 684-7200, or visit <www.seattlecenter. com> or <www.iaca-seattle.org>. Watch Qui Nguyen’s Vietgone, a comedy play about three young Vietnamese immigrants who make their way through the bewildering landscape of 1970s America. The performance uses audacious dialogue, pop culture, and an action-packed road trip to look at a seminal moment in American history from a Vietnamese perspective. For information, or to buy tickets, call (541) 482-2111 or visit <www.osfashland.org>. Photo courtesy of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Beaverton Night Market Seattle). Attend the Seattle Art Fair, an innovative art experience showcasing the vibrant culture and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Among the many galleries represented are Koki Arts, Ohshima Fine Art, Kagedo Japanese Art, Choi&Lager Gallery, Kaikai Kiki Gallery, and Tomio Koyama Gallery. Talks and tours are also offered by Kishio Suga, Glenn Kaino, and others. For info, call (212) 518-6912 or visit <www.seattleart fair.com>. Mic Check! UPCOMING EVENTS Historama Seattle Iranian Festival Aug 4, 20 & 24; Aug 4, Canton Grill (2610 SE 82nd Ave, Portland); Aug 20, 1pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, First Floor (1825 SW Broadway, Portland); Aug 24, Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St, Portland). Enjoy Mic Check!, the annual flagship program of the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon’s (APANO) Arts & Media Project. August events include the “AMPed Up: Mic Check! Launch Party” (August 4); the ADAPT breakdance competition (August 20); and film screenings of Pamanhikan and It Runs in the Family, held in partnership with the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival (August 24). For info, including start times, call (971) 340-4861 or visit <www.apano.org>. “End of Summer” Aug 4, 15, 22 & 27, 7pm, Yale Union (800 SE 10th Ave, Portland). Attend lectures by guest speakers from diverse fields of study in the arts, held in conjunction with the “End of Summer” residency program for emerging Japanese artists and students. Featured speakers — who directly investigate or are informed by Japanese sensibilities or history — are Fukuoka, Japan-based artist and contemporary art writer James Jack (August 4), Japan Society gallery director Yukie Kamiya (August 15), indepen- dent scholar and curator Reiko Tomii (August 22), and Rhode Island School of Design professor of philosophy Yuriko Saito (August 27). For info, call (503) 236-7996, or visit <www.yaleunion.org> or <www.end-of- summer.org>. To register (required), e-mail <mail@end-of-summer.org>. 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 <info@andisheh.org>, or visit <www.andisheh.org>. Senju Matsunami Aug 6, 2-4pm, Portland State University, Lincoln Performance Hall (1620 SW Park Ave, Portland). Enjoy a performance by Senju Matsunami, who performs modern “traditional” Japanese music with her band on shamisen, koto, shakuhachi, and other Senju Matsunami instruments. The concert, presented by Japanese Cool, features Taketori monogatari, which creates a mysterious and ethereal stage ambiance to accompany the musical experience. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 725-3307, e-mail <tickets@pdx.edu>, or visit <www.pdx.edu/boxoffice/home>. Obon festival Aug 6, 3-9pm, Oregon Buddhist Temple (3720 SE 34th Ave, near Powell Blvd, Portland). Join members of the community at a traditional festival honoring ancestors. ObonFest 2016 features entertainment; performances by the Sahomi Tachibana Dancers, Portland Taiko, and Susse Fusse International Folk Dance Troupe; obon dancing; Asian crafts; activities for kids; and food vendors. For info, call (503) 234-9456, or visit <www.pdx-obon.com> or <www.oregonbuddhisttemple.com>. IGLFA World Championship Aug 6-13; Aug 6-12, Delta Park (10737 N Union Ct, Portland); Aug 13, 3-9pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Attend the 2016 International Gay and Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA) World Championship XXII, presented by Nike and Adidas. The tournament, which brings together roughly 400 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) athletes from around the world every year, has been held 21 times in 16 cities throughout the world since 1992. For info, or to obtain a schedule of events, call (503) 720-1174 or visit <www.iglfapdx.org>. 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 <www.portlandtimbers. com>. “Sundays on The Bridge” Aug 7, 1:30-4:30pm & 6:30-8:30pm, 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 workshop exploring religious differences through civic dialogue and creative arts (1:30-4:30pm) as well as a conversation with three artists and writers about how they 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. Scheduled performances include Unit Souzou (6:00pm), Kalabharathi Dance Academy (6:30pm), Ballet Papalotl (7:00pm), Filipino dance by the Pag-ibig Dance Troupe (7:30pm), Painted Sky/Northstar Dance (8:00pm), Dance Leo (8:30pm), and Mbrascatu (9:00pm). For info, call (503) 526-2559 or visit <www. beavertonoregon.gov/NightMarket>. India Festival Aug 14, 11am-9pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Sixth Ave between SW Morrison St & SW Yamhill St, Portland). Attend India Festival 2016, 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>. Middle Eastern poetry Aug 14, 2-3pm (lecture), 3:30-5pm (reading & talk), Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (147 NW 19th Ave, Portland). Learn about Middle Eastern poetry at two events offered 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 first event, a 2:00pm lecture by Portland State University linguistics professor Dr. Keith Walters, explores the role of poetry in the Middle East and how it is different from western poetic traditions. The 3:30pm reading and talk examines the artistry of poets from a variety of Middle Eastern cultures. For info, call (503) 222-9811, e-mail <thebridge@ trinity-episcopal.org>, or visit <www.trinity- episcopal.org/arts/the-bridge>. Al-Andalus Ensemble Aug 14, 7pm, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (147 NW 19th Ave, Portland). Attend a concert with Al-Andalus Ensemble founders Tarik and Julia Banzi playing oud, ney, darbuka, and flamenco guitar. The two are joined by multilingual vocalists Emily Miles and Ranjani Krishnan as well as musician Boujemaa Razgui on kamanja and ney. The performance is held in conjunction with “The Bridge,” an internation- Continued on page 15 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. 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