Cliff Lee The internationally renowned artists, 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. (Gumps, 135 Post St., San Francisco. 415-982-1616.)

Cries, Whispers and Remembrances Works on silk, paper and canvas by Vietnamese artists Nguyen Cam and Phan Cam Thuong will be on exhibit beginning July 15. An artists’ reception will be held at 7 p.m. (Pacific Bridge, 95 Linden St. No. 6, Oakland. 510-451-8840.)

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. Begins June 26. (Berkeley Art Museum, 2625 Durant, Berkeley. 510-642-0808.)

Images of Hong Kong and Beijing Photographer Karl Chiu, whose works have been published in Time and Discovery, captures these two cities in the act of living urban life. Through July 31. (Big Pagoda Gallery, 1903 Fillmore, San Francisco. 415-563-8727.)

Inklinations Ink paintings by Li Wai On will be on exhibit starting July 9. An artist’s reception will be held July 8, 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 -- Minerva Amistoso, Eliza Barrios, Terry Acebo Davis, Lori Kay, Fred LaGapa, Ileana Lee, Romel Padilla, Rick Rocamura, Lee Tacang and Carlos Villa -- will display their paintings, photographs, sculptures and illustrations. Ongoing. (Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara. 408-247-3754.)

Ravine Acrylic paintings by Sachio Yamashita are on exhibit through July 31. (Takada Gallery, 251 Post St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco. 415-956-5288.)

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. Through July 13. (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.

Dance
Festival of Bay Area Dance Danny Nguyen Dance Co. performs July 19, 12:30 p.m., and Unbound Spirit performs July 21, 12:30 p.m. as part of the dance festival. (Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission and Third, San Francisco. 415-978-ARTS.)

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.)

Summerfest/Dance 1999 Sue Li Jue of the Facing East Dance and Music Ensemble as well as Unbound Spirit’s Nancy Ng and Claudine Naganuma will perform in the dance festival. July 8-25. $12, $15. (Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. 415-441-3687.)

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
Chinese Opera Benefit A 32-member cast performs Cantonese Opera to benefit the Chinatown Community Development Center. July 17, 6:45 p.m. and July 18, 12:45 p.m. $10, $20, $30. (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Mission and Third, San Francisco. 415-978-ARTS.)

Performances in the Plaza The Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents free outdoor performances every Thursday at noon. 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.)

Readings
Books by the Bay Authors Samantha Chang (Hunger) and Gail Tsukiyama (Samurai’s Garden, Women of the Silk) will sign copies and read from their books, along with other Bay Area writers. July 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Pier 32, between Brannan and Bryant, San Francisco. 415-927-3937.)

Ohana Open Mic The project, which meets the third Friday of every month, will hold a fundraiser featuring Genny Lim, Penina Ava Taesali, Emily Zimmerman, Dennis Somera and Jeff Leong. July 16, 7 p.m. $10. (ProArts, 461 Ninth St., Oakland. 510-763-4361.)

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

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

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.)

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.)

In Search of Gold Mountain An exhibit about the photographic history of Chinese Americans in San Diego is on view. Ongoing. (San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, 404 Third Ave., San Diego. 619-338-9888.)

Lotus Blossoms: The Dharma Show This group show features paintings, collages, rock assemblages and mixed-media works show the inner tranquillity of the lotus flower. Through Aug. 1. (Sunyata Gallery, 331 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. 310-832-5516.)

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 artists 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.)

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.)

Arts
Devi: The Great Goddess An exhibition of 120 paintings and sculptures of the Hindu goddess are on exhibit. Ongoing. Vidya Dehejia, chief curator of the exhibit, presents an informal talk on the exhibition April 13, noon. (Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, 1050 Independence Ave., Washington, D.C. 2092-357-2700.)

Where Is Home? Chinese in the Americas Artifacts and personal testimony documenting the Chinese diaspora -- as it relates to women, faith, youth and home -- are on display. Ongoing. (Museum of the Chinese in the Americas, 70 Mulberry St., Second Floor, New York. 212-619-4785.)

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. June 22-July 31. (Westbeth Theater Center, 151 Bank Street, New York City.)