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Arts Culture & Entertainment
August 7, 2017
Movie. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit
<www.wingluke.org>.
BIG HERO 6
Cambodian culture event
Aug 19, 4-8pm, ArtXchange (512 First Ave S,
Seattle). Enjoy a celebration of Cambodian
culture, children’s literature, and art in support
of The Antipodes Collective, a Seattle-based
nonprofit. The event features traditional
Cambodian cuisine, a silent auction, gifts and
artwork for purchase, a talk by Lauren Iida
(5:00pm), and more. For info, call (206)
839-0377, or visit <www.artxchange.org> or
<www.theantipodescollective.org>.
ONGOING EVENTS
“Untold Passage”
Through Aug 18, 10am-5pm (Tue-Fri),
1-5pm (Sat), University of Washington (UW),
School of Art Building, Jacob Lawrence Gallery,
Room 132 (4000 15th Ave NE, Seattle). View
“Untold Passage,” an exhibit highlighting
works by artists who are recovering the
unwritten histories of immigrant communities
presented alongside the work of contemporary
poets representing the unquantifiable aspects
of those experiences. Artist Zhi Lin; poets Becky
Nguyen, Stacey Tran, and Ocean Vuong; and
others are featured. For info, call (206) 543-0970
or visit <www.art.washington.edu>.
Kalakendra
appreciation dinner
Aug 19, 7pm, Christ United Methodist
Church (12755 NW Dogwood St, Portland).
Attend an appreciation dinner for the Friends of
Kalakendra. The event includes dinner,
karaoke, and more. For info, call (503) 308-1050
or visit <www.kalakendra.org>. To reserve
tickets (by August 13), e-mail <anilgarg@
yahoo.com>.
Jade International
Night Market
Paul Fukui
Through Aug 19 (Wed-Sat), noon-5pm, Lane
Gallery (2412 NW Raleigh St, Portland). View
“Berillos: The Jewels on the Back of the Princess
of Wales, Rocks So Heavy They Crushed the Girl
Beneath Them,” an exhibit by Paul Fukui of
pictures depicting piles of rocks — the scene of
an execution by pressing of those who cannot
bear the burdens life places on them, or who are
felled as so much “collateral damage” while
going about living. Also on display are works by
artists Gabii Luscher and Gila Lane. For info,
call (503) 232-3526 or visit <www.lanegallery
pdx.com>.
“High Art of Hand-
Pulled Printmaking”
Through Sep 3, 10am-5pm (Sun), 10am-8pm
(Mon), noon-8pm (Tue-Wed), 10am-6pm (Thu-
Sat), Multnomah County Central Library,
Collins Gallery (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland).
View “High Art of Hand-Pulled Printmaking,”
an interpretive sampling of works from
Portland’s master printmakers showcasing
limited edition hand-pulled prints alongside
materials used to create numbered and signed
fine pieces of art. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or
visit <events.multcolib.org>.
Noontime Showcase
Through Sep 6 (Wed), noon-1pm, SW Main
St at SW Broadway (Portland). Attend free
Noontime Showcase concerts in downtown Port-
land. Performances feature the NE Plus Ultra
Jass Orchestra (August 9), Bourbon Jockey
(August 16), The Beat Goes On Marching Band
(August 23), Smut City Jellyroll Society (August
30), and Marti Mendenhall (September 6). Also
held on Wednesdays during the summer from
11:00am to 2:00pm are “Summer Arts on Main”
events, which include children’s activities,
outdoor booths, crafts for sale, and music
performances. In case of rain or extreme heat,
the concerts are held in the rotunda lobby of
Antoinette Hatfield Hall (1111 SW Broadway,
Portland). For info, call (503) 248-4335 or visit
<www.portland5.com/events/summer-arts-mai
n>.
“Wanderlust”
Through Sep 30 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5:30pm,
ArtXchange (512 First Ave S, Seattle). View
“Wanderlust,” an exhibit exploring the act of
travelling, seen through the eyes of gallery
artists who draw energy from the magic of being
somewhere new. Featured pieces were created
by Deborah Kapoor, Phong, Lauren Iida, Chin
Yuen, Bui Cong Khanh, and others. For info,
call (206) 839-0377 or visit <www.artxchange.
org>.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Manga short animation
camp for teens
Aug 7-11, 1-3pm, Rockwood Library (17917
SE Stark St, Portland). Join other teens at a
manga short animation camp and learn to use
anime characters to tell stories by transitioning
into a comic, graphic novel, or manga short
animation format. For info, or to register
(required), call (503) 988-5123 or visit
<events.multcolib.org>.
Little League
Softball World Series
Aug 9-16, Alpenrose Dairy, Ball Fields (6149
SW Shattuck Rd, Portland). Attend the Little
League Softball World Series, a tournament for
girls between 10 to 12 years old, first held in
1974. Featured teams at the free event include
Bacolod City Little League from Bacolod, the
Philippines; South Beaverton Girls Little
League from Beaverton, Oregon; Major
Northwest Little League from Prasha, Czech
Republic; and others. Free parking is available
Aug 19 & 26, 5-10pm, Portland Community
College, Southeast Campus (2305 SE 82nd Ave,
Portland). Join the fun at the Jade
International Night Market. Held on two
Saturdays this summer, the market features
food, live entertainment, vendors, information
booths, activities for children, and more. For
info,
call
(971)
340-4861,
or
visit
<www.jadedistrictnightmarket.org> or <www.
apano.org>.
Wednesday, August 16
6:30pm: Pre-screening entertainment w Dusk: screening
Essex Park, S.E. 79th Avenue & S.E. Center Street, Portland
Watch a free outdoor screening of Big Hero 6, an animated adventure about
plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a
group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Pre-screening entertainment
features groove jazz music by Eldon “T” Jones & N Touch. (USA, 2014, Don Hall &
Chris Williams, 102 mins.) For more information, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or
visit <www.portlandparks.org>.
Image courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios
near Alpenrose Stadium. For info, call (503)
244-1133. To learn more, visit <www.llsws.
org>.
Tai chi fan dance
workshop in Mandarin
Aug 9, 16 & 23, 10-11:30am, Holgate Library
(7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland). Attend a tai
chi fan dance workshop conducted in Mandarin.
The dance combines tai chi and other martial
arts with dance movements. For info, or to
register (required), call (503) 988-5123 or visit
<events.multcolib.org>.
“Converge 45: You In Mind”
Aug 9-Sep 10 (Fri-Sun & Aug 9-10), noon-
5pm; Aug 11, 7-10pm (reception); Disjecta (8371
N Interstate Ave, Portland). View “Converge 45:
You In Mind,” an exhibit featuring more than
two dozen artists. The display is held as part of
Converge 45, an immersive, multi-day event
held August 9 to 12. Programming includes
museum and gallery exhibits, site-specific
installations, panel discussions, and more.
Featured pieces were created by Tannaz Farsi,
Ann Hamilton, Lita Albuquerque, and others.
For info, call (503) 286-9449 or visit <www.
disjecta.org>.
Jai Ho! India Independence
Day Dance Party
Aug 11, 9pm-1am, The Secret Society (116
NE Russell St, Portland). Attend the annual Jai
Ho! India Independence Day Dance Party
featuring DJ Prashant, along with special guest
sets by DJ Ki and DJ Skee. The bhangra dance
party, which is for persons age 21 and older,
includes a dance lesson at 10:00pm, henna
tattoos, and more. Wearing orange, white, and
green attire to celebrate India and Pakistan’s
Independence Day is encouraged. For info, call
(971) 344-2022 or visit <www.bollywoodpdx.
com>.
Iranian Festival
at Seattle Center
Aug 12, 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 underscores a history of “unity in
diversity,”
features
performances,
face
painting, poetry, authentic cuisine, dance
workshops, all-ages interactive activities,
lectures, a bazaar, and more. For info, call (206)
684-7200, or visit <www.seattlecenter.com> or
<www.iaca-seattle.org>.
Beaverton Night Market
Aug 12, 5-10pm, The Round (12725 SW
Millikan Way, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend the
Beaverton
Night
Market,
a
vibrant,
intercultural, family-friendly space reminiscent
of night markets internationally. The market
features ethnic food, crafts, live music, dance,
and entertainment — including Summit Wushu
Academy, Deepa Barve and Troupe Bollywood,
the Tongan Island Dancers, and others. For
info, call (503) 526-2222 or visit <www.
beavertonoregon.gov>.
Portland Thorns FC
Aug 12, 9pm-2am, Goodfoot Lounge (2845
SE Stark St, Portland). Attend Tropitaal, a
dance party hosted by DJ Anjali and The
Incredible Kid. The Desi/Latino soundclash
features the hottest club sounds from India and
Latin America, as well as special guests
Brooklyn Shanti and DJ Panaflex. Tropitaal is
for persons age 21 and older. For info, call (503)
281-3918, e-mail <thekid@theincrediblekid.
com>, or visit <www.anjaliandthekid.com>.
Aug 19 & Sep 2; Aug 19, 7pm; Sep 2,
12:30pm; Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW
Morrison St, Portland). Watch Portland Thorns
FC take on the Houston Dash (August 19) and
the Washington Spirit (September 2) as part of
the National Women’s Soccer League’s 2017
season. The Thorns FC squad features Mana
Shim, Nadia Nadim, Christine Sinclair,
Kendall Johnson, and others. Houston’s roster
includes Lydia Williams, Carli Lloyd, and
others. Among the athletes who play for
Washington are Caprice Dydasco, Mallory
Pugh, and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call
(503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portlandthorns.
com>.
India Festival
Jane Wong
Aug 13, 10:30am-9pm, Pioneer Courthouse
Square (SW Sixth Ave between SW Morrison St
& SW Yamhill St, Portland). Attend India
Festival 2017, 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>.
Aug 20, 4pm, Powell’s Books on Hawthorne
(3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join poet
Jane Wong as she presents Overpour, a
collection of poetry that constellates across
biography, family history, and geography. Also
presenting poetry collections are Donald
Dunbar and Anastacia-Reneé. For info, call
(503) 238-1668 or visit <www.powells.com>.
Tropitaal
Bollywood family dance
Aug 13, 1-2:30pm, Director Park (815 SW
Park Ave, Portland). Attend a free Bollywood
family dance party at downtown Portland’s
Director Park. The event is held as part of
Portland Parks & Recreation’s “Summer Free
For All” program. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY
(7529) or visit <www.portlandparks.org>.
Portland Timbers vs.
the New York Red Bulls
Aug 18, 7pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave
& SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch the
Portland Timbers take on the New York Red
Bulls. Portland’s squad features Diego Valeri,
Darlington Nagbe, and others. The Red Bulls
includes Luis Robles, Bradley Wright-Phillips,
and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503)
553-5555 or visit <www.portlandtimbers.com>.
Free Day at The Wing
Aug 19, 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of
the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S
King St, Seattle). Peruse exhibits during a free
admission day at the Wing Luke Museum of the
Asian Pacific American Experience. The event
includes a performance by Eth-Noh-Tec, a
dynamic storytelling duo that bring tales from
Asia and the Pacific Islands to life; creative art
activities; and a screening of Pokémon: The First
Ronnie Exconde & Friends
Aug 23, 6:30pm, Ventura Park (SE 113th
Ave & SE Stark St, Portland). Enjoy a free
concert of American soft rock from the
Philippines performed by Ronnie Exconde &
Friends. The show is held as part of Portland
Parks & Recreation’s “Concerts in the Park”
series. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or
visit <www.portlandparks.org>.
“Summer Game Day!”
Aug 26, 1-4pm, North Portland Library (512
N Killingsworth St, Portland). Teens in grades
six to 12 are invited to participate in “Summer
Game Day!” The event features handcrafted,
life-size party games, including Frisbee Four
(Connect Four), cornhole, ladderball, giant
stack blocks (Jenga), and more. For info, call
(503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
Filipino Music Festival
Aug 26, 6pm (doors open), 7pm (concert),
Spirit Mountain Casino (27100 SW Salmon
River Hwy, Grand Ronde, Ore.). Attend the
Filipino Music Festival, an evening packed with
some of the biggest names in Filipino music.
Featured performers include pop stars Joey
Albert and Nonoy Zuniga, as well as
singer-comedienne Fe de los Reyes, soul singer
Eva Caparas, and livewire performer Jet
Montelibano of the Music & Magic showband.
The event is for persons age 21 and older. For
info, or to buy tickets, call 1-800-760-7977 or
visit <www.spiritmountain.com>.
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.
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