Events & Classes

Displaying 1 - 9 of 9
May 2

AANHPI: Portland Taiko Drumming

Sat May 2
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Albina Library

Geared towards younger audiences, this interactive taiko performance features taiko songs, storytelling, education about different taiko drums and sounds that drums make, and an opportunity for the audience to play on the drums. Fun for the whole family!

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

May 2

AANHPI: 古筝演奏 // Guzheng Music (Chinese Zither)

Sat May 2
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Midland Library

聆听欣赏古筝音乐家毕海先生演奏独特而醉人的中国音乐。

Enjoy the unique and relaxing sounds of the guzheng, also known as the Chinese zither, with expert musician Mr. Bi Hai. 

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

May 9

AANHPI: Thư Pháp Chữ Việt

Sat May 9
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Giới thiệu Văn hóa Việt Nam qua thư pháp chữ Việt. 

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

May 9

AANHPI: Mulan Drum Team

Sat May 9
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Holgate Library

The Mulan Drum Team is an all-women drumming group comprised of community members from diverse backgrounds. The sound of their drums is entrancing, powerful, and impactful, echoing the beauty and strength of Chinese women and contributing to the celebration of Chinese culture in our community.

May 9

AANHPI: The Orchid Trio Presents Classics of Spring

Sat May 9
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Central Library

Join The Orchid Trio for classical music from around the world on a spring theme.

Made possible by The Library Foundation through the Joan and John Shipley Family Endowment Fund. 

May 9

AANHPI: Origami Spring Flowers with Yuki

Sat May 9
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Midland Library

Learn to make origami flowers with Yuki Martin, an extraordinary origami artist. Come transform an ordinary piece of paper into a three-dimensional form that will delight and impress! Welcome the spring season with paper tulips, trillium, cherry blossoms and more.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

May 9

AANHPI: Bollywood Family Dance Party

Sat May 9
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hollywood Library

Have fun learning dance moves that will teleport you into a Bollywood world full of possibilities and big smiles, complete with the authentic Indian head shake. All skill levels welcome.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation

May 12

AANHPI: J Chen Project's AAPI Heroes

Tue May 12
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Central Library

Join us for an inspiring performance from the J Chen Project, a dance company based in New York City. 

Follow young explorer Kai on a journey across time. Meet iconic figures who blazed trails through history.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation

May 12

AANHPI: Keiki Stories with Hawaiian Civic Club

Tue May 12
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library

Join a ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona, Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon & SW Washington, for an hour of stories and crafts celebrating Native Hawaiian culture and traditions!

This program is intended for children up to six years old with their grown ups.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation