Foreign Community brief

Open stage at Southside Parlor

Southside Parlor in Itaewon hosts Wordsmiths, an open stage event for spoken word, poetry and music.

Open mic performers get five minutes, and featured performers can have up to 10 minutes or three songs or poems.

The monthly event begins this Sunday at 6 p.m. Performers who need a sound check should come at 5:30 p.m. The organizers ask for any prospective performers to register in advance.

“Whether you're a performer or appreciator, come join the growing community, where spoken word and live music collide!” organizers said in an online message. “We are looking forward to what you will share with all of us!”

Visit fb.com/SouthsideParlor for more information about the venue.

Conference for Korean adoptees

Next Monday, Seoul National University hosts the Omma Poom conference, offering a day of talks on the culture surrounding “camptowns” outside U.S. military bases and international adoptions.

Talks include “Camptown Mothers: The Secrecy and Stigma of Transnational Adoption” and “Camptown: Mixed Race Koreans.”

On Wednesday, attendees will take a bus to Paju, to attend a dedication ceremony for Omma Poom Park, a new park set up at Camp Howze, a closed U.S. military base.

Attendance is free of charge for the Monday talks and Wednesday ceremony, but registration is requested. Visit pajuommapoom.com for more information and to register.