Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Arts Culture & Entertainment June 18, 2018 1-5pm (Sat); June 28, 5-8pm (reception); University of Washington (UW), School of Art Building, Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Room 132 (Seattle). View works by Megumi Shauna Arai, a self-taught, half-Japanese, half-Jewish multidisciplinary artist working in a variety of mediums, including photography, installation, and textiles. She grew up in both the Pacific Northwest and Tokyo with her cultural anthropologist mother and economist father. For info, (206) 685-2552 or visit . MIGRATION STORIES 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 . To learn more, visit . Portland Thorns FC “Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads” June 29, 8pm, Siren Theater (315 NW Davis St, Portland). Attend Minority Retort, a comedy showcase featuring Yedoye Travis and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 477-9477 or e-mail . June 27 & July 6; June 27, 7:30pm; July 6, 8pm; Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch Portland Thorns FC take on Sky Blue FC (June 27) and the Utah Royals (July 6) in the National Women’s Soccer League. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit . Minority Retort Through June 24, 11am-8pm (Wed), 11am-5pm (Thu-Sun), University of Oregon, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, North Courtyard (1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, Ore.). View “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads,” an exhibit of a dozen sculptures by Ai Weiwei representing the animal symbols from the traditional Chinese zodiac. The artist drew inspiration for the 12 heads from those originally located at Yuanming Yuan (Old Summer Palace). For info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit . Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders June 30, 1:30pm, CenturyLink Field (800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle). Watch the Portland Timbers take on the Seattle Sounders in Major League Soccer action. Portland’s squad features Diego Valeri, Liam Ridgewell, Marco Farfan, and others. The Seattle roster includes Kim Kee-hee, Stefan Frei, Clint Dempsey, and others. See related story, “Sounders rely on Kim Kee-hee sooner than expected” (June 4, 2018), at . For info, or to buy tickets, call 1-877-MLS-GOAL (1-877- 657-4625) or visit . Ajay Garg Through June 30 (Tue-Sat), 11am-5:30pm, Augen Gallery DeSoto (716 NW Davis St, Portland). View “Contemporary Indian Miniatures,” an exhibit of works by Ajay Garg, a resident of Rajasthan, India. Working with a single-haired paintbrush and magnifying glass, the artist creates works in a tradition dating from the 14th century. Garg’s miniature paintings, which rarely exceed 10” x 12” in size, illustrate cultural myths, 16th-century Mughal manuscript characters, Krishna and religious figures, and everyday life with intricate precision. After losing his hearing and ability to speak at the age of five, Garg was introduced to art. By age 10, he was learning to paint. For info, call (503) 546-5056 or visit . “New Years All Year Round” Through July 1, 10am-5pm (Tue-Sun), Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View a fun, family-friendly exhibit that looks at Khmer, Chinese, and Korean-American New Year traditions, games, and cuisine. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit . Japanese woodblock prints Through July 1, 11am-8pm (Wed), 11am-5pm (Thu-Sun), University of Oregon (UO), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, Ore.). View “The Long Nineteenth Century in Japanese Woodblock Prints,” an exhibit of more than 50 superlative works from the private collection of Lee and Mary Jean Michels. Many of the Japanese prints on view were selected, researched, and presented by 17 students who participated in a spring 2017 seminar co-taught by Akiko Walley, an associate professor in the Department of History of Art & Architecture, and Anne Rose Kitagawa, the museum’s chief curator. For info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit . “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 . “Select Works by Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani” Through Sep 16 (Wed-Sun), 1-4pm, Emerson Street House (1006 NE Emerson St, Portland). View “Select Works by Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani,” a poignant exploration of the lasting impacts of war and discrimination and the healing power of creativity. The exhibit, curated by Roger Shimomura and produced by Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, explores the life and work of artist Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani (1920-2012). See related story, “Travelling exhibit about the life and work of Jimmy Thorns FC vs. Seattle Reign FC June 30, 7pm, Memorial Stadium (401 Fifth Ave N, Seattle). Watch Portland Thorns FC take on Seattle Reign FC in a National Women’s Soccer League match. The Thorns FC squad features Emily Sonnett, Christine Sinclair, Sandra Yu, and others. The Seattle roster includes Nahomi “Naho” Kawasumi, Rumi Utsugi, Lydia Williams, Megan Rapinoe, and others. For info, or to buy tickets, call (855) REIGN-FC (734-4632) or visit . Through July 2 Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 9:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 S.W. 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 of the featured artists include Yuji Hiratsuka, Lam Quang, Kyung J. Lee, Ok Ji Radda, Sora Shodo, Anupam Singh, and others. For more information, call (503) 823-ARTS (2787) or visit . Pictured (clockwise from top left) are: “Bricko” by Yuji Hiratsuka, “Abstract Family” by Ok Ji Radda, and “Chikyu = Earth” by Sora Shodo. (Photos courtesy of the Multnomah Arts Center) World Beat Festival Tsutomu Mirikitani now on display in Portland” (May 7, 2018), at . For info, call (323) 632-6638 or visit . buy tickets, visit . “Wham! Bam! Pow!” June 22-24, 6-10pm (Fri), 11am-10pm (Sat), noon-10pm (Sun), King School Park (NE Sixth Ave & NE Humboldt St, Portland). Attend the annual “Good in the Hood” Multicultural Music, Arts & Food Festival, featuring an array of musical entertainment, a parade that starts at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center (near the corner of N Williams Avenue & N Russell Street) and ends at King School Park (Saturday, 11:00am-1:00pm), and more. For info, call (971) 302-6380 or visit . Through Apr 14 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Wham! Bam! Pow! Cartoons, Turbans & Confronting Hate,” an exhibit of illustrations by Vishavjit Singh, whose cartoons emerged from a tragedy: the 9/11 attacks. A Sikh American with a turban and beard, Vishavjit was a target of fear, anxiety, and ignorance after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Verbal insults and threats fluctuated depending on news coverage, and concerned for his personal safety, he turned to humor and comics — one of his childhood loves — to create Sikhtoons. His simple imagery often has an edge that pierces stereotypes, prompts self-reflection, and promotes action while adding a missing perspective to the comic-book genre. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit . UPCOMING EVENTS Les Misérables June 19-24, 7:30pm (Tue-Sat), 2pm (Sat), 1pm & 6:30pm (Sun), Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St, Portland). Watch Les Misérables, the enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption. The musical, with new staging and reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 417-0573, e-mail , or visit . Bollywood Disco Party June 22, 10pm-2am, Whiskey Bar (31 NW First Ave, Portland). Attend Bollywood Disco Party, a retro dance club night. The event, which is for persons age 21 and older, is hosted by DJ Prashant and guest DJs. Henna art is available by donation. For info, call (971) 344-2022 or visit . To “Good in the Hood” multicultural festival Recycled Arts Festival June 23-24, 9am-5pm (Sat), 9am-4pm (Sun), Esther Short Park (W Columbia St & Eighth St, Vancouver, Wash.). Enjoy recycled art and family-friendly entertainment at the Recycled Arts Festival. The free event includes educational activities, food carts, a sculpture garden, robot demonstrations by high school robotics teams, a Tossed and Found display showcasing items gleaned from the landfill that can be reused or repurposed, an 8’x20’ tiny house, live performances, and more. An animal costume-making workshop takes place Satur- day from 9:00am to 5:00pm in preparation for the annual “Procession of the Species” parade, which occurs Sunday at 11:00am. For info, call (360) 397-2121 or visit . Megumi Shauna Arai June 26-July 14, 10am-5pm (Tue-Fri), June 30-July 1, 10am-11pm (Sat), 11am- 7pm (Sun), Riverfront Park (116 Marion St NE, Salem, Ore.). Enjoy a family- and child-oriented event celebrating the diverse people who make Oregon a wonderful place to live. The festival features music, dance, dragon boat races (Saturday, 9:00am-4:30pm), demonstrations, workshops, activities for children, food, crafts, and games. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of events and booths, call (503) 581-2004 or visit . EPCC Independence Day parade & celebration July 3, 10:30am-3:15pm, East Portland Community Center (740 SE 106th Ave, Port- land). Join the Independence Day parade and celebration at Portland Parks & Recreation’s East Portland Community Center (EPCC). The free event, which begins at 10:30am, features face painting, temporary tattoos, Zumba dance, crafts, and more. The parade leaves EPCC at 11:30am, circles the Cherrywood Village Retire- ment Community where bleachers are available for spectators, and returns to the community center. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit . Fireworks Spectacular at Fort Vancouver July 4, 8am (gates open), 10:05-10:25pm (fireworks), Fort Vancouver National Site, Pearson Airfield (Ft. Vancouver Way & Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, Wash.). Celebrate U.S. Independence Day at the Vancouver Fireworks Spectacular. The free event is the largest fireworks display Vancouver has held in decades. Two C-Tran shuttles begin running at 6:00pm and the fireworks show begins at 10:05pm. For info, or to volunteer, call (360) 992-1800 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. ***