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ONGOING EVENTS
Isle of Dogs
Now showing, theaters in metropolitan Portland. Watch Isle
of Dogs, a film set in Japan that follows a boy’s odyssey in search
of his lost dog. The movie features the voice talent of Koyu
Rankin, Kunichi Nomura, Akira Takayama, Akira Ito, and
others. (Germany/USA, 2018, Wes Anderson, 101 mins.) For info
and showtimes, call 1-800-326-3264 or visit <www.fandango.
com>. To learn more, visit <www.isleofdogsmovie.com>.
Koinobori exhibit
Through May 30, Uwajimaya Plaza, Parking Lot (10500 SW
Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, Ore.). View a Koinobori
exhibit at Beaverton Uwajimaya. The colorful Japanese carp
banners are on display in honor of Children’s Day, a celebration of
children’s accomplishments and hard work. For info, call (503)
643-4512 or visit <www.uwajimaya.com>.
“Mountain Memories: Glimpses of Asia”
THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT. The Chinese Exclusion Act,
a documentary that explores the history of Chinese immigration to the
United States and its significance to issues of globalization, immigration,
labor, and civil rights today, is airing May 29 on Oregon Public Broadcast-
ing. Pictured is an image from The Chinese Exclusion Act film. The title of
the image is “The Anti-Chinese Wall.” (Photo courtesy of the Center for
Asian American Media)
“The Abdication of Japan’s Emperor
Akihito in Historical Perspective”
May 22, 6pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial
Student Union, Rooms 327/328/329 (1825 SW Broadway,
Portland). Attend “The Abdication of Japan’s Emperor Akihito in
Historical Perspective,” a free talk by professor Ken Ruoff
examining the history of the monarchy in modern Japan with a
focus on the pluralistic manner in which the political right has
interpreted the monarchy in postwar Japan. For info, call (503)
725-8577 or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>.
Pacific Heartbeat
May 22 & 29, 11pm-midnight, Oregon Public Broadcasting
(OPB). Watch “Making Good Men” (May 22) and “Being Bruno
Banani” (May 29), episodes of the new season of Pacific
Heartbeat. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit
<www.opb.org>.
Diversity Summit 2018
May 23, 7am-6pm, Oregon Convention Center (777 NE
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland). Thought leaders,
government officials, business leaders, and community members
are invited to Diversity Summit 2018 to share ideas, build
partnerships, and create a path forward so all people feel valued,
safe, and included. The event features more than a dozen
national and local experts sharing insights on topics such as
unconscious bias, generational differences, microaggression,
racism, privilege, and more. Continuing educational credits are
available for people who work in human resources or the legal
profession. For info, or to register, call (503) 226-2377, e-mail
<jody@PGEDiversitySummit.com>, or visit <www.pgediversity
summit.com>.
Memorial Day ceremony
May 28, 11am-1pm (music), 1pm (official ceremony begins),
Washington County Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Gateway
(corner of NE 34th Ave & Veterans Dr, Hillsboro, Ore.). Join
members of the community for a Memorial Day ceremony. The
event, which honors our nation’s brave service members, is
presented by Washington County Disability, Aging, and
Veteran Services in partnership with Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW) Post 2666 and American Legion Post 6. Patriotic
music is provided by the Hillsboro High School Jazz Ensemble
and the Missbehavins. Veteran organizations are also on hand to
provide information to attendees. The event takes place rain
or shine (covered seating is available). For info, call (503) 846-
3051.
The Chinese Exclusion Act
May 29, 8-10pm; repeats May 31, 1-3am; Oregon Public
Broadcasting (OPB). Watch The Chinese Exclusion Act, a
documentary that explores the history of Chinese immigration to
the United States and its significance to issues of globalization,
immigration, labor, and civil rights today through powerful and
illuminating visuals, historical documents, testimonies, and the
insight of leading scholars and experts. The show is airing as part
of American Experience. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982
or visit <www.opb.org>.
Through June 8, 8am-7pm (Mon-Thu), 8am-5pm (Fri), Mt.
Hood Community College, College Center Lounge, Fireplace
Gallery (26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, Ore). View “Mountain
Memories: Glimpses of Asia,” an exhibit highlighting the people
of the Sino-Tibetan borderlands. The display features works by
artist Erin M. Price that reflect on the time she spent living in the
foothills of the Himalayas. For info, call (503) 491-7260, or visit
<www.erinmprice.com> or <www.mhcc.edu/FireplaceGallery>.
“Craftsmanship and Wit”
Through June 17, 10am-5pm (Tue-Wed & Sat-Sun),
10am-8pm (Thu-Fri), Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave,
Portland). View “Craftsmanship and Wit: Modern Japanese
Prints from the Carol and Seymour Haber Collection,” a diverse
collection of prints, books, and ceramics by contemporary
Japanese artists. The selection includes the work of Munakata
Shiko, Hamaguchi Yozo, and others. For info, call (503) 226-2811
or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>.
“Shokunin: Five Kyoto
Artisans Look to the Future”
Through July 8, noon-7pm (Mon), 10am-7pm (Tue-Sun),
Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland).
View “Shokunin: Five Kyoto Artisans Look to the Future,” an
exhibit highlighting the work of five artisans from Kyoto — Hosai
Matsubayashi (pottery), Shuji Nakagawa (wooden vessels),
Chiemi Ogura (bamboo basketry), Keikou Nishimura (lacquer-
ware), and Hirotsugu Ogawa (pottery). For info, call (503)
223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>.
Su-mei Tse: “L’Echo”
Through Oct 28, 10am-5pm (Tue-Wed & Sat-Sun), 10am-8pm
(Thu-Fri), Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland).
View Su-mei Tse’s “L’Echo” (2003), a piece that finds the artist
and her cello near the edge of a vast mountain canyon. The
acclaimed work won the Golden Lion award for best national
pavilion (Luxembourg) at the 2003 Venice Biennale. An
accompanying video is on loan from the Miller Meigs Collection,
courtesy of the artist and the Peter Blum Gallery. For info, call
(503) 226-2811 or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>.
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Bonsai: Tiny Trees, Big Stories”
May 24, 4-5:30pm, Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW
Kingston Ave, Portland). Attend “Bonsai: Tiny Trees, Big
Stories,” a talk by Ann McClellan about the fascinating world of
bonsai and its intriguing cultural history. For info, or to buy
tickets, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>.
Michael Ondaatje
May 24, 7:30pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W Burnside St,
Portland). Join Michael Ondaatje as he presents Warlight, a
mesmerizing new novel that tells a dramatic story set in the
decade after World War II through the lives of a small group of
unexpected characters and two teenagers whose lives are indeli-
bly shaped by their unwitting involvement with them. Ondaatje
is joined in conversation by poet Mary Szybist, author of Incarna-
dine. For info, call (503) 228-4651 or visit <www.powells.com>.
Art Museum Day at PAM
May 25, 10am-8pm, Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park
Ave, Portland). Take advantage of free admission to the Portland
Art Museum (PAM) as part of Art Museum Day and view
“Craftsmanship and Wit,” an exhibit of modern Japanese prints
on display through June 17; Su-mei Tse’s “L’Echo,” which is on
view through October 28; and more. For info, call (503) 226-2811
or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>.
“Our Story. Our Voice. Our Culture.”
“Beyond Silk and Ink”
May 31, 5:30-8:30pm, Oregon Historical Society (OHS)
Museum (1200 SW Park Ave, Portland). Join Oregonians from
Bhutanese, Micronesian, and African communities as they
introduce their cultures and share stories at “Our Story. Our
Voice. Our Culture.” The free event also includes food, dance
performances, access to current OHS exhibits, and more. For
info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.org>.
May 25, 6-8pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial
Student Union, Browsing Lounge, Room 238 (1825 SW
Broadway, Room 250, Portland). Attend “Beyond Silk and Ink: A
Conversation on the State of Contemporary Asian and
Asian-American Art,” a panel discussion with Ralph Pugay,
Lilian Ongelungel, Takahiro Yamamoto, Mui Easland, and
Andrew D. Jankowski. For info, call (503) 725-4452 or visit
<www.littmanandwhite.com>.
“Made in Chinatown U.S.A., Portland”
June 7-Sep 2; June 7, 4-8pm (First Thursday); Portland
Chinatown Museum (127 NW Third Ave, Portland). View “Made
in Chinatown U.S.A., Portland,” the inaugural exhibit of the
Portland Chinatown Museum. The display features 22
commissioned black-and-white and color images by Seattle
photographer Dean Wong featuring the complexity, vibrancy,
beauty, and pride of Portland’s Chinatown and its people. For
info, or to obtain viewing hours, call (503) 224-0008 or visit
<www.portlandchinatown.org>.
Portland Thorns FC
May 25 & 30, 7:30pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW
Morrison St, Portland). Watch Portland Thorns FC take on the
Utah Royals (May 25) and North Carolina Courage (May 30) in
the National Women’s Soccer League. The Thorns FC squad
features Emily Sonnett, Christine Sinclair, Sandra Yu, and
others. Utah’s roster includes Rachel Corsie, Gunnhildur
Jonsdottir, and others. The North Carolina roster features Yuri
Kawamura, Abby Erceg, and others. See related story, “Players
SHOKUNIN. “Shokunin: Five Kyoto Artisans Look to the Future,”
an exhibit highlighting the work Hosai Matsubayashi (pictured), Shuji
Nakagawa, Chiemi Ogura, Keikou Nishimura, and Hirotsugu Ogawa, is
on view through July 8 at the Portland Japanese Garden. (Photo/Yuya
Hoshinon)
prepare for sixth year of women’s pro soccer” (AR, March 5, 2018),
at <www.asianreporter.com>. For info, or to buy tickets, call
(503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portlandthorns.com>.
Fonda Lee
May 31, 7pm, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415
SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Join Fonda Lee as she
presents Cross Fire, the follow-up book to Exo. In the novel,
Earth’s century of peace as a colony of an alien race has been
shattered. As a galactic invasion threatens, Donovan Reyes
realizes that human terrorist group Sapience holds the key that
could stop the pending war. In order to save Earth, all species
need to work together and Reyes might have to make the ultimate
sacrifice to convince them. Lee is joined in conversation by Emily
Suvada. For info, call (503) 643-3131 or visit <www.powells.
com>.
“Migration Stories”
June 1-July 2, 9am-9:30pm (Mon-Fri), 9am-5pm (Sat-Sun);
June 1, 6-9pm (reception); Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW
Capitol Hwy, Portland). View “Migration Stories,” a juried
multimedia group show featuring paintings, drawings, prints,
sculpture, installation, photography, mixed media, poetry, prose,
and video by 45 artists representing a wide range of cultures and
personal histories. Some the featured artists include Yuji
Hiratsuka, Lam Quang, Kyung J. Lee, Ok Ji Radda, Sora Shodo,
Anupam Singh, and others. For info, call (503) 823-ARTS (2787)
or visit <www.multnomahartscenter.org>.
Portland Rose Festival Starlight Parade
June 2, 8:30-11pm, Downtown Portland. Watch the Portland
Rose Festival’s 2.25-mile Starlight Parade, featuring approxi-
mately 100 sparkling entries. The parade features the 2018 Rose
Festival princesses, including Ally Vang of David Douglas High
School, Stephanie Vo-Nguyen of Madison High School, Anna
Kien of Wilson High School, Kiara Johnson of Parkrose High
School, Maya Bedge of Westview High School (Metro West), and
others; the 2018 Grand Marshal, the 2017 NWSL champion
Portland Thorns; high school marching bands; and more. The
event is broadcast live on FOX 12 beginning at 9:00pm. For info,
or to obtain a map of the parade route and a list of all parade
entries, call (503) 227-2681 or visit <www.rosefestival.org>.
Pagdiriwang
June 2-3, Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Attend
the annual Pagdiriwang, a celebration of Filipino culture,
history, and heritage. The free event includes live performances,
cultural displays, hands-on children’s activities, food, and more.
For info, including hours, call (206) 684-7200, or visit
<www.seattlecenter.com> or <www.festalpagdiriwang.com>.
Portland Timbers
June 2 & 9; June 2, 2pm; June 9, 7:30pm; Providence Park
(SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch the Portland
Timbers take on the L.A. Galaxy (June 2) and Sporting KC (June
9) in Major League Soccer action. Portland’s squad features Diego
Valeri, Liam Ridgewell, Marco Farfan, and others. For info, or to
buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portlandtimbers.
com>.
Kyogen! Dance! Drums!
June 7, 6:30pm, Portland State University, Lincoln Perfor-
mance Hall, Room 75 (1620 SW Park Ave, Portland). Enjoy
performances of kyogen plays presented by Portland State
University (PSU) students led by PSU professors Laurence
Kominz and Wynn Kiyama at Kyogen! Dance! Drums! The four
featured comic plays include The Wizard and the Crab, Tied to a
Pole, The Thunder God, and The Fortified Beard. For info, call
(503) 725-8577 or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>. To buy tickets, call
(503) 725-3307 or visit <www.pdx.edu/boxoffice/home>.
Voices of Three Nations
June 10, 1pm (doors open), 2-3:15pm (performance), Two
World Trade Center, Outdoor Plaza (25 SW Salmon St, Portland).
Enjoy Voices of Three Nations, a free event featuring traditional
songs performed by three talented vocalists from the Chinese,
Japanese, and Korean communities in Portland. The lead
vocalists featured are Ruan Qiuling (China), Kohgetsu Aoki
(Japan), and Da-Hyang Kwon (Korea). Seating for the perfor-
mance is limited to 450 people, so reserving tickets early is sug-
gested. For info, call (503) 221-1811. To reserve tickets (required),
visit
<www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-three-nations-tickets-
44769171798>.