Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER
Arts Culture & Entertainment
October 16, 2017
Halloween or Comic Con, or just for fun. For
info, or to register (required), call (503) 988-
5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
MIRRORS OF THE MIND
North India classical music
ONGOING EVENTS
The LEGO NINJAGO® Movie
Now showing, theaters in metropolitan
Portland. Watch The LEGO NINJAGO® Movie,
an animated film about young Master Builder
Lloyd (a.k.a. the Green Ninja), who with the
help of his secret ninja-warrior friends and led
by the wise-cracking Master Wu, wage battle
against the evil warlord Garmadon — who
happens to be Lloyd’s dad. The film features the
voice talents of Jackie Chan, Olivia Munn,
Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen, and others.
For info and showtimes, call 1-800-326-3264 or
visit <www.fandango.com>.
Xi Jie Ng (Salty)
Through Oct 25 (Mon-Fri), 10am-5pm; Oct
18, 5-7pm (reception); Portland State Unive-
rsity (PSU) Autzen Gallery, Neuberger Hall,
Second Floor (724 SW Harrison St, Portland).
View art created by recipients of the Arlene
Schnitzer Visual Art Prize, including Master of
Fine Arts candidate in Art + Social Practice Xi
Jie Ng (Salty), whose works explore the
inherent possibilities in the poetic, eccentric,
and infinite everyday. Also on view are works by
Shawn Creeden and Jake Manning. For info,
call (503) 725-3515, e-mail <art@pdx.edu>, or
visit <www.pdx.edu/art-design>.
Hannah and the
Dread Gazebo
Through Oct 28, Oregon Shakespeare
Festival, Thomas Theatre (15 South Pioneer St,
Ashland, Ore.). Watch Jiehae Park’s Hannah
and the Dread Gazebo, a play exploring what it
means to walk the line between two cultures by
embracing the hilarious, the heartbreaking, the
scientific, and the mythic. For info, showtimes,
or to buy tickets, call 1-800-219-8161 or visit
<www.osfashland.org>.
Earl Hamilton
Through Oct 28 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5pm, Attic
Gallery (421 NE Cedar St, Camas, Wash.). View
new abstract paintings by artist Earl Hamilton.
The bold and colorful works feature intriguing
textures with paint and collage as well as
whimsical pieces highlighting cats and
Chagall-like images. For info, call (360)
833-9747 or (503) 228-7830, or visit
<www.atticgallery.com>.
Caught
Through Oct 29, Artists Repertory Theatre,
Morrison Stage (1515 SW Morrison St,
Portland). Enjoy Caught, an installation of
visual art and live theatre featuring Lin Bo, a
dissident visual, performance, and conceptual
artist whose piece, “Shiwei” (“Rally”), led to his
arrest and two-year detention by the Chinese
government. The event includes his current
work as well as a new theatrical piece that
explores the American obsession with story and
narrative as markers for “authenticity.” Static
elements of Bo’s work are also on view in the
Morrison Lobby from noon to 6:00pm, Tuesday
through Sunday. For info, performance times,
or to buy tickets, call (503) 241-1278 or visit
<www.artistsrep.org>.
“Kingdom of Girls”
Through Oct 29 (Tue-Sun), noon-5pm, Blue
Sky Gallery (122 NW Eighth Ave, Portland).
View “Kingdom of Girls,” an exhibit about
indigenous Khasi people in the Indian village of
Mawlynnong. The photos were taken by
photographer Karolin Klüppel between 2013
and 2015. Klüppel was intrigued by the
matrilineal traditions of the people, which
included the passing down of land to the
youngest daughters in each family. For info, call
(503) 225-0210 or visit <www.blueskygallery.
org>.
Setsuko Gion
Through Oct 30, 4-10pm (Mon-Fri), 2-10pm
(Sat), 2-5pm (Sun), High and Low Art Space and
Gallery (936 SE 34th Ave, Portland). View “Oc-
tober Show,” an exhibit of sumi ink on hand-
made paper and suminagashi (Japanese paper
marbling) by artist Setsuko Gion. For info, call
(503) 408-8241, e-mail <setsuko@gionartstudio.
com>, or visit <www.gionartstudio.com>.
“Troy Gua at Taste”
Through Nov 9, 11am-5pm (Mon, Wed,
Fri-Sun), 11am-9pm (Thu), Seattle Art
Museum, Taste Restaurant (1300 First Ave,
Seattle). View “Troy Gua at Taste,” an exhibit of
works by artist Troy Gua featuring layered
identities, cultural critique, and a con-
temporary sense of humor. For info, call (206)
654-3210 or (206) 903-5291, or visit <www.
Through December 11
Monday: Noon to 4:00pm
Tuesday through Sunday:
10:00am to 4:00pm
Portland Japanese Garden
611 S.W. Kingston Avenue
Portland
Oct 24, 7:30pm, Portland Community
College, Rock Creek Campus, Building 3 (17705
NW Springville Rd, Portland), Attend a free
concert featuring the classical music of North
India. The event features Sandeep Koranne on
sitar and Saikiran Madhusudan on tabla. Free
parking is available behind Building 9. For info,
call (971) 722-7869 or visit <www.pcc.edu/
programs/music/rock-creek>.
Rupi Kaur
View “Mirrors of the Mind:
The Noh Masks of Otsuki
Koukun,” an exhibit featuring
dozens of hand-carved masks by
Otsuki Koukun, as well as
several elegant brocade cos-
tumes from the traditional silk
looms of Orinasu-kan in Kyoto.
For more information, call (503)
223-1321 or visit <www.japan
esegarden.com>.
Photo courtesy of the
Portland Japanese Garden.
seattleartmuseum.org>
com>.
or
<www.tastesam.
Humaira Abid
Through Mar 25 (Wed-Sun), 11am-5pm,
Bellevue Arts Museum (510 Bellevue Way NE,
Bellevue, Wash.). View “Searching for Home,”
the first solo museum exhibit of artist Humaira
Abid. The Seattle-based, Pakistan-born Abid is
known for her bold, symbolically rich, and
meticulously realized wood sculptures and
miniature paintings. The display premieres
never-before-seen works that were created
following months of research and interviews
with refugee women who have been resettled in
both the Pacific Northwest and Pakistan from
nations including Somalia, Syria, and
Afghanistan. For info, call (425) 519-0770 or
visit <www.bellevuearts.org>.
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Bollywood Thriller for Teens”
Oct 17, 4-5:30pm, Gresham Library (385 NW
Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Teens in grades six
through 12 are invited to attend “Bollywood
Thriller for Teens,” a workshop led by Brittany
and DJ Prashant that teaches choreography
blending the best of two cultures — Halloween
from America and Bollywood from India — and
makes for a lot of spooky fun. For info, call (503)
988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
American Spirit
Oct 17, 7:30pm, Artists Repertory Theatre,
Alder Stage (1515 SW Morrison St, Portland).
Watch as Broadway actor Greg Watanabe per-
forms a free reading of American Spirit, a one-
person comedic drama written by Robert
Katsuno and directed by Adriana Baer. The
content of the show includes adult themes. For
info, call (503) 241-1278, or visit <www.artists
rep.org> or <www.robkatsuno.com>.
Piano Fireworks
Oct 19, 7:30pm, Hult Center for the
Performing Arts (One Eugene Center at
Seventh Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, Ore.).
Attend Piano Fireworks, an eclectic Eugene
Symphony
program
juxtaposing
piano
pyrotechnics with classical elegance and
roguish fun featuring the symphony with
pianist Conrad Tao led by conductor Francesco
Lecce-Chong. For info, or to buy tickets, call
(541) 682-5000 or visit <www.hultcenter.org>.
Northwest Dance Project
Oct 19-21, 7:30pm, Portland State Univer-
sity, Lincoln Performance Hall (1620 SW Park
Ave, Portland). Attend the final performances of
award-winning dancer Ching Ching Wong as
part of the Northwest Dance Project. Featured
works include “You Are All I See” by Wen Wei
Wang, “At Some Hour You Return” by Jirí
Pokorný, and “Post-Traumatic-Monster” by
Felix Landerer. Wong is featured in all three
pieces. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503)
421-7434 or visit <www.nwdanceproject.org>.
“Spooky” ceramic painting
Oct 19, 24 & 28; Oct 19, 3-4:30pm, Troutdale
Library (2451 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale,
Ore.); Oct 24, 4-5:30pm, Gregory Heights
Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland); Oct
28, 2-3:30pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate
Blvd, Portland). Paint a “spooky” critter,
choosing from ceramic spiders, bats, monsters,
mummies, witches, and zombies. The pieces are
kid friendly and lead-free paint, water buckets,
aprons, colorful mats, and brushes are provided.
For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.
multcolib.org>.
Oct 25, 7:30pm, Newmark Theatre (1111 SW
Broadway, Portland). Join Rupi Kaur as she
presents The Sun and Her Flowers, a collection
of poems that guides readers on a journey of
wilting, falling, rooting, rising, and blooming in
a celebration of love in all its forms. For info, or
to buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335 or visit
<www.portland5.com>.
Attractor
Bonsai Society of
Portland exhibit
Oct 21, 9am-4pm, Milwaukie Center (5440
SE Kellogg Creek Dr, Milwaukie, Ore.). Enjoy
an exhibit of bonsai presented by the Bonsai
Society of Portland. The event, which highlights
the aesthetics and techniques of the ancient but
fast-growing art form of bonsai, features an
exhibit, activities for children, demonstrations,
door prizes, and a marketplace. For info, call
(503) 777-0135 or visit <www.portlandbonsai.
org>.
“Diwali: Lights of India”
Oct 21, noon-6pm, Seattle Center (305
Harrison St, Seattle). Attend “Diwali: Lights of
India” to celebrate India’s popular autumn
festival. The free event includes music, dance,
demonstrations, a fashion show, participatory
activities, visual displays, games for children,
vegetarian food, and more. A special perfor-
mance from 4:00 to 6:00pm features Rajasthani
Caravan, a visiting troupe from Rajasthan,
India. For info, call (206) 684-7200, or visit
<www.seattlecenter.com>
or
<www.vedic
culturalcenter.org>.
Bollywood family dance party
Oct 21, 2-3pm, Midland Library (805 SE
122nd Ave, Portland). Dancers of all skill levels
are invited to learn Bollywood dance moves,
including the authentic Indian Head Shake, at a
Bollywood family dance party. For info, call
(503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
Portland Open Studios
Oct 21-22, 10am-5pm, locations in
metropolitan Portland. Get a behind-the-scenes
glimpse into the lives of 106 working artists at
Portland Open Studios (POS), an event allowing
participants to take self-directed tours of
artists’ studios in the Portland metropolitan
area. Participating artists include Clement Lee,
Jennifer Takahashi, Farooq Hassan, Samyak
Yamauchi, Kamala Dolphin-Kingsley, Wayne
Jiang, and many others. For info, or to buy a
collectible tour guide, call (503) 330-7984 or visit
<www.portlandopenstudios.com>.
“Sugar Skull Face Painting”
Oct 21 & 25; Oct 21, 3-4:30pm, Sellwood-
Moreland Library (7860 SE 13th Ave, Portland);
Oct 25, 4-6pm, Hollywood Library (4040 NE
Tillamook St, Portland). Teens in grades six
through 12 are invited to attend “Sugar Skull
Face Painting,” a workshop led by makeup
artist Celese to learn skills and techniques on
how to use water-based makeup and accessories
to create sugar skulls for faces. For info, call
(503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
Makerspace costumes
and cosplay workshop
Oct 21 & 28, 2-5pm, Rockwood Library
(17917 SE Stark St, Portland). Teens are
invited to join a makerspace costume and
cosplay workshop. Participants design, sew,
glue, and accessorize the ultimate costume for
Oct 26-28, 8pm, Portland State University,
Lincoln Hall (1620 SW Park Ave, Portland).
Attend the North American premiere of
Attractor, a music and dance ritual performed
by eight dancers and two Javanese musicians.
The show includes collaboration between
Dancenorth Australia, the Javanese music duo
Senyawa, Lucy Guerin, and Gideon Obarzanek.
For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 245-1600 or
visit <www.whitebird.org>.
Migrants
Oct 27, 7:30pm, Alberta Abbey (126 NE
Alberta St, Portland). Join Joe Kye for the
Portland release of his new album, Migrants,
and the kickoff of his tour of Asia and the United
States. Migrants, which is inspired by Kye’s
immigrant life, features a mix of jazz, classical,
and world influences. The performance includes
special guests Ching Ching Wong of the
Northwest Dance Project, Amplified Repertory
Chamber Orchestra of Portland (ARCO-PDX),
and BRAVO Youth Orchestras. For info, call
(503) 897-7037. To buy tickets, visit <www.
joekye.com>.
“Jai Ho! Bollywood Thriller”
Oct 27, 10pm-2am, The Whiskey Bar (31 NW
First Ave, Portland). Attend “Jai Ho! Bollywood
Thriller,” a Halloween costume dance party for
persons age 21 and older. The event, which is
hosted by DJ Prashant, features a costume
contest and more. For info, call (971) 344-2022,
e-mail <bollywooddreamsofficial@gmail.com>,
or visit <www.prashantkakad.com>.
“Felted Skulls”
Oct 28, 2-3:30pm, Belmont Library (1038 SE
César Chávez Blvd, Portland). Learn to stitch
and stuff a felt skull then decorate it with
rhinestones, sequins, and other shiny
embellishments at “Felted Skulls,” a free
workshop for people of all ages and skill levels.
For info, or to register (required), call (503)
988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
“Bollywood Horror XV”
Oct 28, 9pm-2am, Analog Café and Theater
(720 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join the
ghastly undead for an evening of cadaver-
shaking fun at “Bollywood Horror XV,” an event
featuring a costume contest, psychedelic
Bollywood horror visuals, and bhangra,
Bollywood, and Desi beats by sinister
mixmasters DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid.
The event, which features guest percussionist
Adam McCollom on the Panjabi dhol drum,
dance performances, and fusion bellydance, is
for persons age 21 and older. For info, call (503)
281-3918 or visit <www.anjaliandthekid.com>.
Senju Matsunami
Oct 28 & Nov 1; Oct 28, 5:30-7:30pm,
Dolores Winningstad Theatre (1111 SW
Broadway, Portland); Nov 1, 7-9pm, Broadway
Performance Hall (1625 Broadway Ave,
Seattle). Attend Invitation to the Fantasy World
of Senju, a traditional Japanese music perfor-
mance. The show includes Japanese classics as
well as adaptations of modern western music
performed on koto, shakuhachi, and other
instruments. For info, or to buy tickets, call
(360) 672-0447, e-mail <info@japanesecool.
net>, or visit <www.japanesecool.net/home/
culture/concert2017>.
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. High-resolution photos, if available, may also be included.
Submission Deadline: Monday prior to the next issue date.
***