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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS CALENDARS:
[ A&E Calendar | Community Calendar ] Arts & Entertainment Calendar
China: A Contemplation of Place Paintings by Benoit Vermander and photographs by Fred Foley are on exhibit through Oct. 17. (Thacher Gallery, University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St. 415-422-6401.) Chang Dai-chien in California San Francisco State University presents an exhibition of more than 40 paintings by China’s most prolific 20th Century artist. Through Nov. 20. (1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, 415-338-6535.) Genji and the 36 Poets A large folding screen and small paintings recall the highly colored emaki illustrations of late Heian (897-1185) and Kamakura (1185-1333) Japan. Through Oct. 24. (Berkeley Art Museum, 2625 Durant, Berkeley. 510-642-0808.) Pancaroba Indonesia Works by Entang Wiharso, Tisna Sanjaya, Bramantyo, Isa Perkasa, Rachmat Janbaril, Popok Tri Wahyudi and Aris Prabowo reflect the current political and social transformation in Indonesia. Through Oct. 30. (Pacific Bridge, 95 Linden St., No. 6, Oakland. 510-451-8840.) Vietnam Through the Eyes of Vietnamese Americans Photographic Images by Thinh Le and Alex Nguyen are on exhibit through Oct. 30. (Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St., Suite 290, Oakland. 510-208-6080.) The Berkeley Family, 1900’-98 The photo exhibit traces a century of personal histories of South Berkeley residents with a special focus on Asian American and African American families. Through Oct 15. (On display at the south branch of the Berkeley Public Library, 1901 Russel, Berkeley. 510-644-6860.) Repousse Sculpture An exhibition of Robert Kuo’s decorative vessels and objects reflecting ancient and modern influences. Through Oct. 16. (The Gallery at Gump’s, 135 Post St., San Francisco, 415-982-1616). New Works On Paper An exhibition of Ramon Kadi’s new work. Kadi uses graphite, oil pastels, and screenprints. (The Mill & Short Gallery, 555 Sutter St., San Francisco, 415-398-3630.) The Asan Aesthetic: Interpretations A group show featuring interpretations of the influence of the Asian aesthetic on contemporary American and European art. Through Oct. 30. (Bradford Gallery, 251 Post Street, San Francisco, 415-967-0919.) 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.) Dance Detours: Common Ground II A world premiere collaboration between Dimensions Dance Theater and Lily Cai Chinese Dance Co. will feature African and Chinese trained dancers. Nov. 12 - 13. (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission, San Francisco, 415-978-2787.) Lightscape Yoga Garden Dancers present the world premiere production, set to postures of Hatha Yoga. Oct. 13-16. (Cowell Theater, San Francisco, 415-441-3687.) Events Sansei Live A fund-raising event for Kimochi Inc. which provides senior service programs for Japanese Americans living in the Bay Area, will be held Oct. 23. (San Francisco Design Center, 100 Henry Adams St., San Francisco, 415-921-6822.) International Children's Art Museum Auction Showcasing works by child artists in China, Thailand, Russia, India, Albania and other countries. Saturday, Nov. 13. (Presidio Alliance Building, #563, The Presidio, San Francisco, 415-772-9977.) International Taiko Festival Cal Performances and San Francisco Taiko Dojo present the 31st International Taiko Festival showcasing the art of Japanese ritual drumming. Nov. 13-14. (UC Berkeley Campus, Zellerbach Hall. 415-92-TAIKO.) One Day for Tibet The Tibetan Aid project will hold a one-day bookmaking marathon. Oct. 16. (For more information call 510-548-2230.) Storytelling for Children The Asian Art Museum Storytelling Corps offers story retellings through selected art works in small groups. Gruhn Court. 1 p.m. Sundays. Free with admission. (Asian Art Museum, San Francisco) Tales of Terror Eth-Noh-Tec’s 5th Annual telling of Asian ghost stories. Oct. 22-23. (Randall Museum, San Francisco. 415-282-8705.) Film Mill Valley Film Festival The annual Mill Valley Film Festival takes place through Oct. 17. (For information call 415-383-5346.) Regret to inform Barbara Sonnborn’s Sundance Award- winning documentary portrays the devastation of the Vietnam War through the lives of widows. Through Oct. 24 at the Lumiere in San Francisco, the Towne Theater in San Jose, the UC Theater in Berkeley, the Sequoia in Mill Valley and the Rafael Film Center in San Rafael. Readings Nona Mock Wyman The author will discuss her book Chopstick Childhood, a memoir. Oct. 12. (The Travel Store, Los Gatos. 408-354-9909.) Meihong Xu The author will read from her book Daughter of China, a true account of a woman trained as an elite member of the Chinese Army. Oct. 14. (A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness, San Francisco. 415-441-6670.) Grace Young The author of Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen, will talk about her recently published cookbook. Oct. 30. (Eastwind Books of Berkeley, 2066 University Avenue, Berkeley. 510-548-2350.) Theater Razor Stitch The Young Composers Collectives garage band/chamber orchestra/theater troupe will perform a blend of physical theater and butoh derived movement. Oct. 25-27. (Theater of Yugen & Noh Space, 2840 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, 415-621-0507).
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.) The Three Graces: Music, Painting and Poetry in the Art of India The 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.) Art and Issues An exhibition of five Korean American and African American artists. Through Oct. 14. (Korean Cultural Center 5505 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 323-936-7141.) Leilanani's Hibiscus East West Players performs a comedy through Oct. 17. (David Henry Hwang Theater at the Union Center for the Arts. 120 N. Judge John Aiso Street. For tickets call 800-233-3123.)
China: Fifty Years Inside the People’s Republic A new photography exhibit of the last 50 years in mainland China features 160 works by 33 photographers. From Friday through Jan. 2. (Asia Society, 725 Park Ave., New York City 212-288-6400). Family Portraits Images of New York Chinatown’s diverse families are on display. Ongoing. (Museum of the Chinese in the Americas, 70 Mulberry St., Second Floor, New York. 212-619-4785.) Giving Life to the Clay Dai Ichi Arts’ exhibition and sale of extraordinary ceramics by Tadashi Kanai from Japan, and Randy J. Johnston from Wisconsin continues through Oct. 31. (Gallery Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd., 24 West 57th St., New York. 212-262-0239.) 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.)
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