In Eugene
The Vietnamese Student Association’s annual Vietnamese Culture Night is this Sunday. Enjoy a night of authentic cuisine, performance and prizes. This year’s theme is “Việt Nam Ơi,” which means “Hey Vietnam.” Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Sunflower Mission, a non-profit organization, which gives education opportunities to Vietnamese children.
“It is our biggest event of the year — a showcase of Vietnamese culture to the UO community,” said Thuc Vinh, the Vietnamese Student Association media coordinator.
The VSA puts on events throughout the year. Every Thursday during spring term they host “The Meet,” a weekly meeting featuring refreshments and special guests. These meetings include speakers from the Cinema Pacific Film Festival to the UO team for Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) fundraiser. Meetings are open to everyone and take place in the Mills International Center at 5 p.m.
For the Lunar New Year, VSA hosts an annual Tet Celebration, an event which features food and performances to celebrate Vietnam’s biggest holiday.
Check out the Mills International Center for multicultural events.
Later this month, UO International Student Association will host International Week and Night, a celebration of multiculturalism and the biggest annual international event on the UO campus.
Interested in volunteering? Email vsa@uoregon.com and receive free admission, food and a t-shirt.
April 13 Vietnamese Culture Night: EMU, tickets $5, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
On Campus
April 11 Oregon Computer Security Day Learn from a panel of distinguished speakers in the technology field about cyber security from current research to future trends, Jaqua Academic Center (1615 E. 13th Ave.), free admission but email to sign up. 8:15 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Off Campus
April 12 Color Me Rad 5K: You’ve seen the photos. Make running actually enjoyable by getting color bombed the whole way and supporting the local neglect prevention organization Relief Nursery, Valley River Center (293 Valley River Center), $50, 9:30 a.m.
April 12 Eugene Saturday Market: Don’t miss the opening weekend of downtown’s charming market, with plenty of food, music and tie-dye as always, Downtown Park Blocks (8th Avenue and Oak Street), free admission, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April 12 Schoolboy Q, Isaiah Rashad, Vince Staples: Enjoy a night of hip-hop and catch these three artists on their Oxymoron World Tour, WOW Hall (291 W. 8th Ave.), $25 in advance, doors open at 6 p.m.
April 12 Eugene Poetry Slam: Check out this recurring Saturday night event, which features open mic, weekly featured national poetry and a Slam, Tsunami Books (2585 Willamette St.), admission $5-10, 7 p.m.
In Portland
April 11 ‘80s Video Dance Attack Ninth Anniversary Party: Start your weekend off right with some Soft Cell, Blondie and other hits, all projected on giant screens. This Friday marks the ninth anniversary of this beloved Friday night dance party, Crystal Ballroom (1332 W. Burnside St.), 21 and over, tickets $6 in advance, $8 at the door, 9 p.m.
April 11 Shook Twins: Check out this fun Portland native folk twin sister duo as they celebrate the release of their new record. Steve Poltz opens, Mississippi Studios (3939 N. Mississippi Ave.), 21 and over, tickets $15, 9 p.m.
April 12 Live Wire Radio Show!: A radio variety show filled with beer, music and comedy, all taped in front of a live audience, Alberta Rose Theatre (3000 NE Alberta St.), 21 and over, tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show, 7:30 p.m.
April 12 The Colourist: Check out harmony-driven indie pop band The Colourist. Night Terrors of 1927 and The Wind and the Wave open, Wonder Ballroom (128 NE Russell St.), tickets $12, 8 p.m.
April 13 Diabolical Experiments: With a combo of all of Portland’s best improvisers in a room, you’re guaranteed to have a good time at this local comedy show, Brody Theater (16 NW Broadway St.), tickets $5, 7 p.m.