COMMUNITY / A.C.E. August 7, 2023 Events calendar Continued from page 16 FORMATIONS. “Kelly Akashi: Formations,” the largest exhibition of the artist’s work to date, is on view at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle through September 3. (Photo courtesy of the Frye Art Museum) museum-of-art>. Shelley Parker-Chan Aug 24, 7pm, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Join Shelley Parker-Chan for the release of He Who Drowned the World, the sequel and series conclusion to She Who Became the Sun Radiant Emperor. Parker-Chan is an Asian-Australian former international development adviser who worked on human rights, gender equality, and LGBTQ rights in Southeast Asia. The event features the author in conversation with Aiden Thomas. For info, call (503) 643-3131 or visit <www.powells.com>. Rosewood Saturday Celebrations Aug 26, noon-4pm, The Rosewood Initiative (14127 SE Stark St, Portland). Join local artisans, creators, and micro-entrepreneurs at Rosewood Saturday Celebrations. The family-friendly event features vendors, music, activities, and an economic opportunity resource fair. For info, call (503) 208-2562 or visit <www.rosewoodinitiative.org/rosewood-saturday-celebrations>. Summer Festival Aug 26, 1-4pm, Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland). Attend a Summer Festival at the Portland Japanese Garden. A highlight of summer festivals in Japan is the bon-odori. Each region in Japan has its own version of the dance as well as different music. In the Japanese Buddhist tradition, dancing is a way to welcome the spirits of ancestors. Dancers circle the yagura, which is a high wooden bandstand for musicians and singers. For info, to obtain the perfor- mance schedule, or purchase tickets, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. Celebration of Diversity Aug 26, 1-5pm, Q Center (4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland). Attend Celebration of Diversity, an event celebrating the transformative power of books to cultivate awareness, understanding, and inclusion organized by Positive Charge! PDX’s Compassion Through Literature initiative. Celebra- tion of Diversity includes guest speakers, performers, book giveaways, activities for children, and refreshments. A few of the notable guest speakers are illustrator, educator, and Asian Reporter cartoonist Jonathan Hill; poet, speaker, and educator Alex Dang; and award-winning author Dane Liu. RSVPs are appreciated, if possible, at <www.positivechargepdx.org/ctl-celebration>, to allow for planning of book giveaways and snacks. For info, call (971) 258-0449 or visit <www.PositiveChargePDX.org>. Tibet Fest Aug 26-27, 11am-6pm, Seattle Center, Armory Food & Event Hall (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Learn about Tibetan cultural heritage at Tibet Fest, a free event presented by Seattle Center Festál. Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 24 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. For info, call (206) 684-7200 or visit <www.seattlecenter.com>. Portland Timbers Aug 26 & 30, 7:30pm, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch the Portland Timbers take on the Vancouver Whitecaps (August 26) and Real Salt Lake (August 30) in Major League Soccer action. Portland’s squad features Sebastián Blanco, Diego Chara, and others. The Vancouver roster features Ryan Raposo, Yohei Takaoka, and others. Real Salt Lake’s club includes Maikel Chang and others. Prior to the August 26 match, the Timbers are partnering with the KGW School Supply Drive which is collecting donations for Schoolhouse Supplies. Attendees may bring new school supplies to Gate F or D prior to the match or donate at <www.kgw.com/ school>. For info, or to purchase tickets, call (503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portlandtimbers.com>. Jen Soriano Aug 31, 7pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W Burnside St, Portland). Join Jen Soriano as she presents Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing, a searing memoir in essays. Soriano, the daughter of a neurosurgeon, journeys to understand the origins of her chronic pain and mental health struggles. The event features the author in conversation with Janice Lee. For info, call (503) 228-4651 or visit <www.powells.com>. Mid-Autumn Festival Sep 1-3, 2-9pm; Sep 1, 2pm (lion dance); Lan Su Chinese Garden (239 NW Everett St, Portland). Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Lan Su with a marketplace of local Asian businesses, traditional Chinese music, food, illuminated lion dances, a rabbit meet-and-greet, storytime, and rabbit lantern sculptures. The festival opening on September 1 at 2:00pm is free and open to the public and features a lion dance in the Entry Plaza. For info, or to purchase tickets, call (503) 228-8131 or visit <www.lansugarden.org>. Shakti Sep 5, 7:30pm (concert), 7pm (doors), Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway, Portland). Global fusion alchemists Shakti is returning to Portland on their first U.S. tour in 16 years. The 50th anniversary tour will feature performances by John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, and others. For info, or to purchase tickets, call (503) 228-JAZZ (5299) or visit <www,pdxjazz.org>. Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Sep 5-10, 7:30pm (Tue-Sat), 2pm (Sat), 1pm & 6:30pm (Sun), Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St, Portland). Watch Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, a performance held as part of the Broadway in Portland series. An uplifting comeback story like no other, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical tells the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The musical takes theater-goers through the life and career of one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time and features many of her hit songs, including “Proud Mary,” “Private Dancer,” “Let’s Stay Together,” and “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” Tina, which is recommended for people age 14 and older, has a runtime of two hours, 40 minutes with one intermission. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335, or visit <www.portland5.com> or <www.broadwayinportland.com>. For timely information about upcoming events, visit <www.facebook.com/TheAsianReporter>. THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 17