Events & Classes

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Jun 15

Cultura y Creatividad en el Makerspace

Mon Jun 15
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rockwood Library

¿Qué vas a crear? ¡Trae tus ideas y hazlas realidad! Únete a nosotros en el taller creativo Makerspace de la Biblioteca de Rockwood para crear algo genial, aprender una nueva habilidad y conocer nuevos amigos. 

Jun 17

Juneteenth: Cooking History: Black Eyed Peas

Wed Jun 17
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East County Library

Stones, Bones and Black-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

Jun 20

Juneteenth: RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes

Sat Jun 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
North Portland Library

What happens when the world tells you to stay quiet, but you play anyway?

RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal is a high-energy, kid-friendly program that introduces five legendary Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal music from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tom Morello.

Jun 24

Cooking History: Black Eyed Peas

Wed Jun 24
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

Jul 11

Bossa PDX: Music of Brazil

Sat Jul 11
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

Bossa PDX presents an afternoon of Brazilian samba-jazz and classic bossa nova.

Jul 11

Buraanbur: Somali Culture, Dance, Poetry for Women

Sat Jul 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Experience a mesmerizing performance of buraanbur, a Somali form of dance, music, and poetry performed by and for women. Come learn about beautiful buraanbur and Somali culture, from the local artist and educator, Amina Abdirahman. This event will be in Soomalli and English. It is appropriate for women.

Jul 12

Summer Reading: RISE! Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal

Sun Jul 12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

What happens when the world tells you to stay quiet, but you play anyway?

RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal is a high-energy, kid-friendly program that introduces five legendary Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal music from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tom Morello.

Jul 18

跟着赖老师做瑜伽-正向儿童瑜伽课 / Positive Kids Yoga Time

Sat Jul 18
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Midland Library

跟着赖老师做瑜伽-正向儿童瑜伽课(中英双语教学)

欢迎参加赖老师带领的儿童瑜伽时光!

孩子们将学习简单的瑜伽姿势和正念练习,搭配有趣的故事、童谣和歌曲。


课程时间长:45分钟

需携带物品:请自备瑜伽垫或大浴巾

穿着建议:舒适的服装(运动裤)

适合年龄:2-10岁(欢迎家长一起参与!)

Positive Kids Yoga Time with Ms. Lai  (Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English)

Aug 1

Buraanbur: Somali Culture, Dance, Poetry for Women

Sat Aug 1
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Experience a mesmerizing performance of buraanbur, a Somali form of dance, music, and poetry performed by and for women. Come learn about beautiful buraanbur and Somali culture, from the local artist and educator, Amina Abdirahman. This event will be in Soomalli and English. It is appropriate for women.