Arts & Entertainment Calendar
A regional roundup of events of special interest to Asian Americans

Arts
1999 Art China Works by Ai Weiwei, Cai Jin, Chen Haiyan, Guo Jin, Guo Wei, Hong Hao, Lin Yan, Mao Yan, Shen Ling, Son Yonghon, Su Xinping, Wang Qingsong, Wang Yuping, Xin Haizhou, Yang Shaoban and Zang Hao are on exhibit through July 24. (LIMN Gallery, 292 Townsend, San Francisco. 415-977-1300.)

Cliff Lee The internationally renowned artist, who has had works displayed at the National Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution and Los Angeles County Museum of Art, exhibits porcelain vessels with rare glazes of imperial yellow, oxblood, celadon and timoku. Through July 10. An artist’s reception will be held today at 1 p.m. (Gumps, 135 Post St., San Francisco. 415-982-1616.)

Form and Function ‘99 Fine art and functional craft merge in the works of Teresa Chang, Kenji Hasegawa, Sandra Lee, Hsin-Chuen Lin, Katsu Nishimori and Seiko Tachibana. Through Aug. 21. (Evolving Space, 536 Pacific Ave., San Francisco. 415-989-2992.)

Genji and the 36 Poets A large folding screens and small paintings recall the highly colored emaki illustrations of late Heian (897-1185) and Kamakura (1185-1333) Japan. Ongoing. (Berkeley Art Museum, 2625 Durant, Berkeley. 510-642-0808.)

Inklinations Ink paintings by Li Wai On will be on exhibit starting July 9. An artist’s reception will be held July 8 at 6 p.m. (Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny, San Francisco. 415-986-1822.)

Mabuhay: Our Stories Old and New Twelve Bay Area-based Filipino American artists, including Minerva Amistoso, Eliza Barrios, Terry Acebo Davis, Lori Kay, Fred LaGapa, Ileana Lee, Romel Padilla, Rick Rocamura, Lee Tacang and Carlos Villa, are exhibiting their paintings, photographs, sculptures and illustrations. Ongoing. (Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara. 408-247-3754.)

Heroic Warriors: Chinese Hoopsters of the Past: This exhibit features photographs and memorabilia tracing the history of the Hong Wah Kues and the San Francisco Saints, two Chinese American professional basketball teams. Through July 10. (Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny St., San Francisco. 415-957-1146.)

Ravine Acrylic paintings by Sachio Yamashita are on exhibit through July 31. An artist’s reception will be held today at 5 p.m. (Takada Gallery, 251 Post St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco. 415-956-5288.)

Shioh Kato Recent mixed-media, painting and calligraphy works by the artist are on exhibit through Sunday. (Gallery Piazza, Sausalito Piazza Building, 819 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415-331-6711.)

Si Si Kwa Si Si The first installation of Pacific Bridge’s Vicinity Project series includes photomontages on wood, paintings and sculptures by Keba Konte and Githinji Mbire. July 5-13. An artists’ reception will be held July 8 at 6 p.m. (Pacific Bridge, 95 Linden St. No.6, Oakland. 510-451-8840.)

The Unending Path Twenty-three large-scale paintings by Hong Kong artist Harold Wong explore the artist’s stylistic transformation from traditional landscapes to abstraction. Ongoing. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8800.)

Visual Artists Critique Group Participants receive feedback on their works through this diverse group, which meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. Call 415-821-7282 for more information.

Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Bess Kawachi Chin leads a series of four classes on Japanese embroidery techniques. July 14, July 28, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25; 10 a.m.-noon. $25 for the series. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-279-8850.)

Weather Twenty-one new stone sculptures by renowned Japanese artist Masuo Nakajima are on exhibit through Sunday. (Cecile Moochnek Gallery, 1809D Fourth St., Berkeley. 510-549-1018.)

Dance
Palabuniyan Kulintang Ensemble The ensemble, directed by Danongan Kaladuyan, will perform a traditional ritual through dance and music. The Kali Association of America will also perform Filipino martial arts. July 17, 2 p.m. (Asian Art Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 415-379-8879.)

Korean Drummers and Dancers As part of the New Dawn National P’ungmul Festival, the Korean Youth and Cultural Center will perform, along with the Korean Master Mask Dance and Percussion Performers. Saturday, 7 p.m. $10. (Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St., Suite 290, Oakland. 510-652-4964.)

Sokkyo Butoh Judith Kajiwara teaches Japanese butoh dance techniques Tuesdays through Aug.24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center; and Thursdays through Aug. 26, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. $10 per class. (JCCC, 1840 Sutter St., San Francisco; 415-567-5505. OACC, 388 Ninth St., Oakland; 510-208-6080.)

Events
Chinese Summer Festival The Chinese Historical and Cultural Project presents a festival that includes martial arts and acrobatic demonstrations, food vendors and children’s activities. July 17, noon-9 p.m. (San Jose Historical Museum, 1600 Senter, Kelly Park, San Jose. 408-735-9417.)

Film
Genghis Blues An award-winner at the Sundance and San Francisco International film festivals, Roko Belic’s documentary chronicles the journey of a San Francisco-based blues musician as he discovers the ancient art of Tuvan throat-singing. Through July 14. (Castro Theater. 429 Castro, San Francisco. 415-621-6120.)

Music
Performances in the Plaza The Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents free outdoor performances every Thursday at noon. Today, musician Danongan Kalanduyan and the Palabuniyan Kulintang Ensemble perform ancient dance and music of the Southern Philippines. On July 8, the Mien Legends perform micro-tonal singing and ceremonial dances. On July 15, actor Chi Ming Wong and musician Man Chuk Fan lead their groups in Cantonese Opera. On July 22, the Indian Dancers of Bharathi Kalalaya performs. On July 29, Te Mana O Te Ra performs Tahitian percussion music and dance. (Pacific Renaissance Plaza, Webster at Ninth St., Oakland. 510-208-6080.)

Shoko Hikage The koto player incorporates Korean and Western experimental music in her performances on the traditional Japanese instrument. Friday, 8 p.m. $10. (Clarion Music, 816 Sacramento St., San Francisco. 415-391-1317.)

Theater
Damo Filipino American experimental comedy group Tongue in a Mood presents a psychedelic journey to the end of the world. Thursdays-Saturdays, July 8-31, 8 p.m. $12, $10 seniors and students. (Bindlestaff Studio, 185 Sixth St., San Francisco. 415-974-1167.)

Arts
A Winding River: The Journey of Contemporary Art in Vietnam Three generations of artists are represented in this exhibit, one of the first major cultural exchanges between the United States and Vietnam since the resumption of diplomatic relations. Ongoing. (Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 714-567-3600.)

Gods and Goblins: Japanese Folk Painting from Otsu Paintings of foolish monkeys, wrestling gods, playful goblins and humorous caricatures make up the first major West Coast exhibit of folk art from the Town of Otsu, Japan. Ongoing. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-449-2742.)

Images from a Changing World: Kalighat Paintings of Calcutta The first American exhibition of Indian Kalighat painting in the United States, this exhibit features 128 works in a variety of media. Through Aug. 30. (Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-857-6000.)

Matsumi Kanemitsu and Nancy Uyemura Paintings and works on paper by the late Kanemitsu will be shown along with recent works by Uyemura. Through July 31. (Molly Barnes Gallery, 1414 Sixth St., Santa Monica. 310-395-4404.)

Memory, Matter and Modern Romance This exhibit features mid-career video works and installations by artists Japanese American Bruce and Norman Yonemoto. Through July 11. (Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Los Angeles. 213-625-0414.)

Mingei of Japan Comprised of 140 objects selected by Japanese scholar Soetsu Yanagi, this exhibit features 18th century deerskin fireman’s coats, kimonos, ceramics, metal utensils, scrolls and wooden objects. Through Aug. 1. (Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, San Diego. 619-239-0003.)

Sketches of Cambodia Chanthoeurn Piatt and Valivann Seangly, two survivors of the Khmer Rouge now living in the United States, exhibit their paintings. Through Sunday. (Sunyata Gallery, 331 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. 310-832-5516.)

The Three Graces: Music, Painting and Poetry in the Art of India Fifty-one works include 40 paintings personifying Indian ragas, or poeticized musical modes. Ongoing. (Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-857-6000.)

Traditional Culture in Rural Japan Photographs of Japan’s rural Ishikawa Prefecture by Akiko Arita are on exhibit through Aug. 8. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-449-2742.)

Walk in Splendor: Ceremonial Dress of the Minangkabau of Indonesia More than 250 magnificent textiles and silk garments comprise this exhibit celebrating the sophisticated weaving traditions of the Indonesian archipelago. Ongoing. (Fowler Museum, UCLA campus, west of Royce Hall, Los Angeles. 310-825-4361.)

Events
Japanese Tanabata Festival In collaboration with the exhibit, Gods and Goblins, the Pacific Asia Museum presents free children’s workshops in Japanese folk painting and kite-making by contemporary Otsu-e artists, such as Takahashi Shozan. July 17, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles, Pasadena. 626-449-2742.)

Readings
Bernadette Shih The author of the children’s book, Ling Ling, The Most Beautiful Panda in the World, discusses her book with teacher Marti Petersen. July 10, 10 a.m. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-449-2742.)

Arts
A Good Place to Land One’s Feet An exhibit documenting Brooklyn’s new Chinese American community, based on oral histories and photographs, is on display. Ongoing. (Museum of Chinese in the Americas, 70 Mulberry St., New York City. 212-619-4785.)

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.)

Devi: The Great Goddess An exhibition of 120 paintings and sculptures of the Hindu goddess are on exhibit. Ongoing. (Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, 1050 Independence Ave., Washington, D.C. 2092-357-2700.)

Worlds of Transformation: Tibetan Art of Wisdom and Compassion A selection of 12th-20th century Tibetan Buddhist art from the collections of Chelley and Donald Rubin are on exhibit. Through Aug. 28. (Tibet House Cultural Center, 22 W. 15th St., New York City. 212-807-0563.)

Theater
Margaret Cho The acclaimed comedian makes her New York theatrical debut. Through July 31. (Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank Street, New York City.)

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