Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up four artsy events around Portland this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from Thriller to calligraphy.
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Learn & Perform The Bollywood Thriller in Portland!
From the event description:
Have you ever wanted to learn what is, obviously, the greatest dance routine of all time? How about with a flair of Bollywood? This Halloween, come learn & perform in... The Bollywood Thriller. Bollywood Thriller is a fusion choreography & a killer Jai Ho! Dance Party hosted by DJ Prashant.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: NiaStudio, 918 S.W. Yamhill St., #401
Price: Free
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Beginning Sumi-E-Ink Paintings on Rice Paper
From the event description:
Writing the images is a type of calligraphic mark used by the poets of old. It is also a meditation. Please join us! Beginners are welcome. Nancy has taught this lesson to people of all ages and abilities including special Open Studios at The Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon where she was the Artist-In-Residence in 2014-16!
When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m.
Where: The Encorepreneur Cafe, 1548 N.E. 15th Ave.
Price: $35
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Sepali Textile Installation
From the event description:
Three months ago six members of the Sylvan Dyers Circle received 4 sheets of 4 different types of cocoon silk. Each dyer has created a unique, original art piece using the textiles and natural dyes. The art pieces will be displayed at Cargo for the month of October. The original art pieces will be sold to benefit SEPALI Madagascar and the artists who made them.
When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Cargo, 81 S.E. Yamhill St.
Price: Free
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Up to 50% Off Admission
From the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education deal description:
Visitors can enjoy a number of permanent and visiting eye-opening exhibits.
Where: 724 N.W. Davis St., Pearl
Price: $6 (25 percent discount off regular price)
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