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Fish Prints
Use a real fish to create a relief print of your own with artist Cynthia Nawalinski.
- Saturday, January 10, 11 a.m., North Portland Library
- Saturday, February 14, 11 a.m., Sellwood-Moreland Library
The Art of Anime & Manga:
Japanese-Style Animation and Cartoon Drawing
Learn how to draw your favorite Japanese anime character, such as Pikachu and Totoro, and get general tips on how to draw Japanese-style cartoon characters.
- Sunday, January 11, 2:30 p.m.
Midland Library - Saturday, January 24, 3:30 p.m.
Woodstock Library - Saturday, February 14, 2:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill Library - Sunday, February 22, 2 p.m.
Fairview-Columbia Library
The Lucky Teakettle
Emily Alexander combines puppetry and storytelling as she performs a new version of an old tale from Japan. Discover what awaits the lucky teakettle!
- Saturday, February 7, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., Woodstock Library
Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. - Saturday, February 21, 1 p.m., St. Johns Library
Portland Taiko
Portland Taiko shares the dynamism of Asian cultures through the thundering taiko and rich folklore of Asia. Blending contemporary compositions with ancient tradition, the ensemble combines exuberant performances with audience interaction and participation.
- Saturday, February 7, 2:30 p.m.
Gresham Library - Sunday, February 15, 1 p.m.
Central Library
Orizomegami
Explore this traditional Japanese art form with local instructor Yuki Martin. Orizomegami is the art of folding and dying beautiful papers.
- Saturday, February 7, 3 p.m., Rockwood Library
- Saturday, February 21, 3 p.m., Belmont Library
- Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m., Albina Library
Tales of Japan
Tears of Joy Theatre presents two stories. In "Gift," Myoga and his comical goat meet a magical princess and learn that even a great and wonderful gift can have drawbacks. The classic folktale "Momotaro" is told using an array of rod puppets and audience participation.
Free tickets for seating at both locations will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.
- Sunday, February 8, 3 p.m., Midland Library
- Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m., Hillsdale Library
Fujinami-Kai
Enjoy a performance of traditional Japanese dance called "Buyo" by Portland's Fujinami-Kai School of Dance.
- Sunday, February 15, 1:30 p.m., Northwest Library
- Saturday, February 21, 2 p.m., Gregory Heights Library
Japanese Traditional Koto Music
Mitsuki Dazai gives an introduction to Japanese traditions and culture through koto music. She explains the history of the music and the instrument, demonstrates techniques on the instrument, and performs.
- Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m., Hillsdale Library
Shakuhachi Performance
Moonbridge recording artist and producer Larry Tyrrell is a composer and accomplished player of the shakuhachi. Enjoy a musical demonstration of the shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute.
- Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 p.m., Hollywood Library
Eth-Noh-Tec
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec weaves together music and rhythmic dialogue to inspire the imagination and bring stories to life. Hear "Tricksters in the Family Tree" about three generations of the Kikuchi family. This story illuminates the question, "What is an American?"
- Saturday, February 28, 11 a.m.
Capitol Hill Library - Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m.
Gresham Library