Upcoming UTOPIA PDX Events
Join us for our lauhala peace (fan) workshop on Saturday, November 15th. This workshop is apart of our 4 part weaving series, and is considered an intermediate level. No registration is required however we are charging $40 at the door. Our lauhala is imported straight from Fiji and we cannot wait to weave in community with you all!
Aloha kākou and hello all! Please join us virtually on Saturday, November 22nd for our Weaving and Grieving workshop with Death Doula Does where we’ll learn and complete end of life papers, and preparations. Together we’ll also learn about processing grief and share stories. Please be sure to register by November 11th as some materials are required to be mailed in prior to the event. Mahalo nui loa!
We’re excited to announce our Mochi Mākeke on Saturday, December 13th! Shop our rice based dishes and desserts from all over the Pasifika! Mark your calendars and follow us on instagram for more info on the local onolicious, and broke-da-mout food vendors. We can’t wait to collaborate together for some extra special promotional videos, showcasing Pasifika vendors in the Portland area!
Listen to vendors share their stories and demonstrations behind their Ono(delicious) foods and snacks!
If you missed our last weaving workshop feel free to tune in for our Peahi(fan) weaving workshop hosted in our lobby during the Mākeke! Come say hi to Kaina and help us pass along our cultural knowledge to the Pasifika diaspora community members!