Calendar

A regional roundup of events of special interest to Asian Americans

A New Line
The ink and pencil drawing above by Chinese artist Wang Huaxiang, titled under the pomegranate skirt, is part of a new exhibit at the Taipei Gallery in New York. The show--"The Power of the Line"--features the work of 21 internationally renowned.

Northern California

FINE ARTS

Asian Traditions/Modern Expressions The work of 57 Asian American artists working between 1945 and 1970 is on exhibit, which includes paintings, sculpture and graphic arts. Ongoing. (Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. 510-295-1417.)

Chinese Bronze and Buddhist Arts 120 pieces from the museum's permanent collection are on display. Ongoing. (Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8800.)

Collaborations A new installation of paintings and calligraphy by artists Jiang Jin and Mitra Ghaffari is on display. Through June 22. (Meridian Gallery, 545 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-398-7229.)

Expression from the Soul The work of six Korean American artists--Miran Ahn, Jung Ran Bae, Soo Choi, Sandra Sunnyo Lee, Young June Lew and Younhee Paik--make up this exhibit. Ongoing. (Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warbutron Ave., San Francisco. 408-247-3754.)

Genderasian X An exhibit of photographs by I.H. Kuniyuki and the photographs and writings of Christopher Lee are on display. Through June 30. (The Chat House, 139-8th St., San Francisco. 415-776-9624.)

Hisashi Otsuka The works of one of Japan's most well-known artists are on display. Ongoing. (Lakeview Club, 300 Lakeside Dr., Suite 2800, Oakland. 510-271-4115.)

Images of Chinatown Forty color photographs of San Francisco Chinatown taken over the last quarter of a century by Maurice H. Edelstein are on display. Ongoing. (The Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco, 750 Kearny St., San Francisco. 415-986-1822.)

Katsu Nishimori The artist's mixed media on paper pieces are on display in a show titled "New Work in 1998." (Evolving Space, 536 Pacific Ave., San Francisco. 415-989-2992.)

Late Ming and Early Qing Furniture Forty-four pieces dating from the 16th to the mid-18th century that explore the aesthetic concerns of the wealthy classes, along with broader issues of use and social status, are on display. Ongoing. (Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8800.)

Memory A new exhibit exploring memory is accompanied by installations by Su Chen Hung and Paul Kwan. Ongoing. (Exploratorium, Palace of Fine Arts, Marina Blvd. at Lombard Street, San Francisco. 415-563-7337.)

Picturing History: Manzanar A collection of 45 photographs and artifacts documenting the internment during World War II of Japanese Americans, featuring works by Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange and Toyo Miyatake, is on display. Ongoing. (Ansel Adams Center for Photography, 250 Fourth St., San Francisco. 415-495-7000.)

Practice and Process This new show focusing on abstract painters in California includes the work of Kim Anno, Hyesook and others. Ongoing. (Richmond Art Center, Civic Center Plaza, 2540 Barrett Ave., Richmond. 510-620-6772.)

Shining Stars The convergance of Eastern and Western ideas, processes and styles is explored in the work of four artists--two from the United States and two from China. The work of Chinese artists Lampo Leong and Zhengfu Lu, as well as Bay Area painters Judith Foosaner and Joe Botherton, is on display. Ongoing. (Pacific Heritage Museum, 608 Commercial St., San Francisco. 415-399-1124.)

Storytelling The stories depicted in the artwork in the Asian Art Museum's permanent India galleries are retold in a style appealing to families through this special tour. Every Sunday, 1 p.m. Ongoing. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8800.)

Terry Acebo Davis New works by the artist are on display. Through July 4. Wed.-Sat. noon-5 p.m. (Washington Square Gallery, 1821 Powell St., San Francisco. 415-291-9255.)

DANCE

Dance of the Edge of the Water Festival Bay Area hip-hop, post-modern and folkloric dancers will perform. June 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (Jack London Square, Oakland. 510-834-0284.)

EVENTS

Bay Area Artists Reception Academy of Art College and the Asian American Arts Foundation will co-host a reception to honor Bay Area artists and arts organizations. June 10, 6:30 p.m. (Academy of Art College Gallery, 551 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-905-9100.)

In the Street Theatre Festival A free festival of theatrical performances by a variety of groups, including the Filipino American ensemble Teatro Ng Tanan, will perform. June 5, 8 p.m.; June 6-7, noon-6 p.m. (Sixth St. Recreational Center, Harriet Street between Folsom and Howard, San Francisco. 415-905-5958.)

Philippine American Cultural Week A number of Bay Area events will be held in celebration of Philippine independence and in observance of the birthday of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal. Among the events will be a kick-off event at the Main Library in San Francisco on June 3 from noon-1:30 p.m., featuring music, dance and speakers; a performance by Johnny Rojo and his family band on June 5 from noon-2 p.m.; music, dance and poetry presented by the Filipino Artists, writers and performers group at the Main Library on June 11 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., a Filipina dance festival in Daly City at the Serramonte Shopping Center on June 28 from noon-5 p.m.; and a running exhibit at the Main Library in San Francisco from June 9 through July 9. All events are free of charge.

FILMS

Yellow Chris Chan's film about a group of Korean youth on their high school graduation night will screen. June 3, 8 p.m. $6-$7. (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening Room, 701 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-978-ARTS.)

LECTURES

Presentation, Style and Image Participants will learn how to package their business to attract funding by an experienced and well connected panel of investors, venture capitalists, investment bankers and professional coaches. June 10, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. $70-$95. (Sir Francis Drake Hotel, Franciscan Room, 450 Powell St., San Francisco. 415-392-7755.)

MEETINGS

API-PFLAG Family Support Network Asian Pacific Islander Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Family Project aims to promote communication about sexual diversity within families and in the broader Asian Pacific Islander community. Meetings every second Sunday. (Call 415-921-8850 voice mailbox 2, for more information.)

AQUA Group for and run by young queer and questioning Asian Pacific Islanders in the Bay Area. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. (Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center, 730 Polk St., San Francisco. 415-292-3400.)

Bi Flava Group for and by bisexual and bi-questioning Asian and Pacific Islander men and women. (Call 415-227-0946, ext. 312 for meeting times and locations.)

Cancer Support Group in Cantonese The Cancer Support Community sponsors this support group for Chinese women with cancer. The group uses practices such as meditation, massage, Tai Chi and Qi Gong to reduce stress and accelerate healing. First and third Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Free. (Chinatown Public Health Center, 1490 Mason St., San Francisco. 415-788-2131.)

Caregiver's Support Group This group offers an opportunity to share experiences, concerns and the pain of caring for elderly family members. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. (Oyama Hall, Kimochi Home, 1531 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-922-9972.)

Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Meets the second Sunday of each month. 6 p.m. (150 Eureka St., San Francisco. 415-282-GAPA.)

One-Stop Women's Clinic The Sunset Domestic Violence Taskforce will present free, confidential workshops and services in legal help, health and promoting family harmony. June 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (Ocean Park Health Center, Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center, 1033 Irving St., San Francisco. 415-759-3690.)

MUSIC

Chinese Music Melody of China, Jumping Buddha Ensemble and guest singers Xiao-Yen Pei and Qi-Ren Lee will perform. June 13, 7:30 p.m. $5-$50. (World Music at Clarion, 816 Sacramento St., San Francisco. 415-986-7038.)

Jumping Buddha Ensemble The group, which performs traditional Chinese music, as well as contemporary and Asian folk music, will perform with Liu Wei-Shan. June 5, 8 p.m., $10. (Clarion Music Center, 816 Sacramento St., San Francisco. 415-391-1317.)

THEATER

Eat in, Take Out Storyteller, musician and writer Charlie Chin presents the stories of waiters, cooks, swampers, poets and bartenders he has worked with in his own unique style. June 6, 8 p.m. $8. (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-440-5545.)

Women's Original Works Theater Yugen presents works written and performed by women who grew up in the deep South. June 9, 8 p.m. $8.50-$12.50. (Noh Space, 2840 Mariposa St., San Francisco. 415-621-0507.)

WORKSHOPS

Computer Classes Free after-school computer classes for low-income children in the Tenderloin, Mission, Chinatown and Western Addition are available. (Career Resources Development Center, San Francisco. 415-775-8880.)

Drum-making Demonstration and Performance The drum-making traditions of Korea and Japan are the focus of this workshop. June 6, noon-1 p.m. Free. (Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388-9th St., #290, Oakland. 510-208-6086.)

English Classes The YMCA offers morning English classes with bilingual counselors to help Cantonese speakers with little or no English skills. Open enrollment. Free. (YMCA Literacy School, San Francisco. 415-928-4419.)

Free Legal Advice and Referral Volunteer attorneys are available to provide free legal advice and referral to elderly and low- or moderate-income Asian Americans. Chinese translation is available. Tuesday nights, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. (Asian Law Caucus, 720 Market St., Fifth Floor, San Francisco. 415-391-1655.)

Romp & Rhythm Dance Camp Children entering grades 1-5 are eligible to attend this camp presented by Asian American Dance Performances. Session 1--June 8-July 3. Session 2--July 6-July 31. $240. (Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter St., San Francisco. 415-441-8831.)

Swimming Lessons New classes for all ages and skill levels begin at the start of each month. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.--classes every 30 minutes. (YMCA Chinatown, 855 Sacramento St., San Francisco. 415-982-0117.)

Chinese Art Galore
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art opened six galleries of Chinese art, featuring a myriad of art objects, such as the foliated dish from the early Ming dynasty pictured above.

Southern California

FINE ARTS

Common Ground Eleven artists whose work shares a similar approach to humor are represented in this exhibit. Through June 25. (Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-936-7141.)

Humanity Above Nation This historical exhibit examines the adventures of Manjiro and Heco, who played a critical role in fostering the relationship between Japan and the United States in the 19th century. Ongoing. (Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414.)

LACMA Chinese Galleries The museum's six new galleries feature 500 objects and paintings related to both the religious and wealthy classes. Ongoing. (Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-857-6000.)

Mariko Mori The artist's large-scale installation Nirvana, composed of four billboard-sized photographic elements, a 3-D video and a lotus-shaped acrylic sculpture, is on display. Ongoing. (Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-857-6000.)

Philippine Painters, Poets and Craftsmen "The Creative Voices of Reason" exhibit features the work of Philippine artists, tracing the beginning of commerce between Asia and the Americas through textiles, silver, paintings and ceramics. Ongoing. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-449-2742.)

Textiles of the Southern Philippines Fifty rare textile and garments--ceremonial costumes, tapestry cloths, silk flags and canopies, and beaded, embroidered and shell sequined garments--will be on display beginning May 10. Ongoing. (UCLA Fowler Museum, Los Angeles. 310-825-4361.)

EVENTS

Calligraphy Demonstration Calligraphy experts from the Institute of Japanese Calligraphy will demonstrate the thousand-year-old art. June 7, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Free. (New Otani Hotel & Garden, Rendezvous Lounge, 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. 213-253-9295.)

LECTURES

Tiananmen Revisited Author Gary Gach, former reporter at Central People's Broadcast Radio in Beijing Zhang Min, and writer/actor Debbie Gates, a witness of the events at Tiananmen Square, will discuss the event. June 8, 7:30 p.m. $4-$5. (Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.)

What Every Japanese American Should Know About Funerals Gerald Fukui, Rev. Grant Hagiya, Rinban Noriaki Ito and Chris Komai will participate in a panel discussion on the practical and spiritual elements of a Japanese American funeral. June 6, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414.)

READINGS

Contemporary Fiction by Filipinos in America Writers who contributed to the anthology will share their stories at this book launch event. June 6, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Philippine Library, Luzon Plaza, 1925 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 213-484-0818.)

THEATER

Heading East: The Musical East West Players presents this funny, off-beat musical about a family retracing its footsteps from 1848 to the present. May 29-June 7. (David Henry Hwang Theatre, 120 N. Judge John Aiso St., Downtown Los Angeles. 800-233-3123.)

WORKSHOPS

Chinese Brush Painting Guang-Li Zhang teaches basic and advanced techniques. Saturdays, 9 a.m. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-449-2742.)

Citizenship classes Chinatown Service Center offers free citizenship classes from Monday to Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. Free. (Chinatown Service Center, 767 N. Hill St., Suite 400, Los Angeles. Call 213-253-0870 to register.)

Floral Leis of Hawaii Participants will learn about the historic context and traditions associated with the lei, as well as lei-making over two sessions. June 7, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. $5-$25. (Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414.)

Tai Chi Chuan Chao Li Chi teaches the traditional Chinese martial art. Saturdays, 8 a.m. $6-$7. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-449-2742.)

Abstract Influence
A major retrospective of the contributions of Asian American artists to the abstract expressionist movement is currently on display at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Calligraphics, by Isamu Noguchi is one of the pieces on view.

Rest of the West

FINE ARTS

Arts of Korea Vivid Choson dynasty decorative screens that include scenes from Chinese literature and Korean rural life make up this exhibit. Their vibrancy contrasts with restrained ceramic vessels dating from the fourth through the sixth century. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect, Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill, Seattle. 206-654-3165.)

Chinese Shadow Puppets Additions to the Theodore Bodde collection of Chinese shadow puppets collected in Beijing during the 1930s are on display. The collection includes 360 puppets dating from the 19th century. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect, Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill, Seattle. 206-654-3100.)

Japanese 19th Century Painting "Diffusion and Diversity in Japanese 19th Century Painting" features Japanese painting from the Edo period and Meiji Restoration, highlighting the political, social and economic tensions and changes of the era. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St., Volunteer Park, Seattle. 206-654-3100.)

Korean Folk Painting Folk art screens and portraits from private collections featuring colorful imagery, bright colors and highlighting classical themes are on display in the Korean art gallery. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St., Volunteer Park, Seattle. 206-654-3100.)

P.I. ( Made in America): Filipino American Artists in the Pacific Northwest The work of 10 Filipino American artists from Alaska, Washington and Oregon is on display. Ongoing. (Wing Luke Asian Museum, 407-7th Ave. S., Seattle. 216-623-5124.)

Pacific Voices Part of the museum's permanent collection, this exhibit features artifacts and testimonials from Asians, Pacific Islanders and others about settling in the Pacific Northwest. Ongoing. (Burke Museum, University of Washington, Seattle. 206-543-7907.)

Vietnamese Ceramics In the first U.S. exhibit to explore this tradition, more than 50 pieces dating from the second through the 16th century are featured. Vietnamese pottery incorporates features from such diverse cultures as Cambodia and India. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect, Volunteer Park, Seattle. 206-654-3165.)

Voices of the Community: Korean American Youth This installation examines the recent cultural history of Korean American youths in Shoreline, Wash., including topics such as school, church, family and pop culture. Ongoing. (Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N. 175th, Shoreline, Wash. 206-542-7111.)

Wonders of Clay and Fire This comprehensive survey of Chinese ceramic history, from the fifth millennium B.C. to the 15th century traces the evolution of artistic traditions in ceramics and their manufacturing technology over nearly 7,000 years. Ongoing. (Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St., Volunteer Park, Seattle. 206-654-3100.)

Woven Legacies Art and social history merge in this exhibit, which aims to illustrate the transition of traditional Asian clothing to Asian American clothing. It traces the movement of Asian clothing from the Chinese and Japanese upper classes to the use of selected forms of Asian clothing in Seattle. Ongoing. (Wing Luke Asian Museum, 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle. 206-624-5124.)

EVENTS

Northwest Asian American Theatre Dinner The theater company will hold a dinner and performances to celebrate its 25th anniversary. June 12. $55. (Loong Foong Restaurant, 1207 S. Jackson St., Seattle. 206-340-1445.)

The East

FINE ARTS

America's Concentration Camps: the Japanese American Experience The Japanese American internment during World War II is the subject of this exhibit, which incorporates the stories of former internees. Ongoing. (Ellis Island Immigration Museum, New York.)

Ancient Chinese Pottery and Bronze A selection of eight ceramic and 29 bronze vessels dating from around 2000 B.C. to the second century show the complex relationship between two of China's oldest artistic traditions. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive at 12th St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-2700.)

Arts of 17th Century Kyoto This exhibition of the arts of Kyoto, Japan, includes 44 paintings, calligraphy, ceramic vessels and laquerware. Opens June 9. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive at 12th St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-2700.)

Chinese Celadon Ceramics Forty-four glazed stoneware vessels made in China between the Western Han dynasty and the Qing dynasty are on display. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive at 12th St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-2700.)

Chinese Galleries at the Met Chinese painting from the renowned C.C. Wang collection are on view at the Metropolitan's expanded galleries of Chinese art. The Met's collection is the most comprehensive repository of Chinese painting outside China. Ongoing. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, New York. 212-570-3951.)

East Asian Figure Painting A selection of later Chinese, Korean and Japanese figure paintings drawn from several private collections dating as far back as the 17th century are on display as part of the "Paragons of Wisdom and Virtue: Later East Asian Figure Painting" exhibit. The principal subjects of these paintings are landscapes, figures and flora and fauna. Ongoing. (Sackler Museum, Harvard University, 485 Broadway, Cambridge, Mass. 617-495-9400.)

Eternal Landscape of Chinese Characters An exhibition celebrating the art of writing in Chinese culture is on display. (Chinese Information and Culture Center Library, Simon & Schuster Building, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York. 212-373-1836.)

From the Heart to the Hand The calligraphy of Kashin Senoo, which is influenced by both experimental and established forms, is on display. Through June 27. (Gallery Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd., 24 W. 57th St., New York. 212-262-0239.)

I.M. Pei Rare conceptual sketches by the architect, which highlight his early creative designs are among 20 works on view. Ongoing. (National Gallery of Art, Fourth Street at Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-737-4215.)

Ikat: Splendid Silks of Central Asia An exhibition of 66 intricately dyed and woven silk textiles--wall hangings, mounted panels and robes--is on display. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Arthur Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-2700.)

In the Mountains Several significant stylistic and conceptual developments in Chinese landscape painting are highlighted in this exhibition of album leaves, hand scrolls, hanging scrolls and fans. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art, 1050 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-4880.)

Love Paintings of India "The Friendly Facilitator in the Love Paintings of India," an exhibition of 34 paintings from illustrated manuscripts of love poetry produced in northern and western India between the 17th and the 19th century, are on display. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Arthur Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-2700.)

More than Meets the Eye The Asia Society presents Japanese art from its collection, including paintings, prints, sculpture and ceramics from the Neolithic to the early modern period. Ongoing. (Asia Society, 725 Park Ave., New York. 212-288-6400.)

Poetic Landscapes Twenty-one illustrations from two albums of Chinese poetry are on display. Ongoing. (Smithsonian Institution, Arthur Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-357-2700.)

Princes, Poets and Paladins This collection of Islamic and Indian paintings from the collection of Prince and Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan--featuring 146 paintings and manuscripts from the 14th to the 20th century--is on view. Ongoing. (Sackler Museum, 485 Broadway, Cambridge, Mass. 617-495-9400.)

Scent of Ink A collection of Chinese painting from the Ming and Qing dynasties is on display. Ongoing. (China Institute Gallery, 125 E. 65th St., New York. 212-744-8181.)

Silk Light The works of four contemporary Korean artists--Djin-Suk, Soo-Kyung Lee, WonGi Sul, Dong-Koo Yun--are on display. Through June 20. (Asian American Arts Centre, 26 Bowery, New York. 212-233-2154.)

The Power of the Line Drawings by 22 contemporary international artists are on display, which explore the essence of line and form as the basis for all of the visual arts. Ongoing. (Taipei Gallery, McGraw-Hill Building, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York. 212-373-1854.)

Tomie Arai: Double Happiness An exhibition based on oral histories documenting the cultural experiences of Chinese Caribbean and Chinese Latino communities in New York is on display. Ongoing. (Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York. 718-681-6000.)

EVENTS

Asia on My Mind The Asia Society's popular dinner series will feature Tom Brokaw, Richard Holbrooke, David Henry Hwang, Sonny and Gita Mehta and others. (Call 212-327-9235 for information.)

Asian Moon Festival Paper kites, also known as "paper hawks" for their ability to swoop and dive, as well as a number of blues and bluegrass bands will highlight this annual festival on Milwaukee's lakefront. June 5, 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; June 6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; June 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee. 414-273-FEST.)

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