Role call

A show being billed as the first major exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese women artists in the United States kicks off its only New England appearance today at Holy Cross. "Changing Identity: Recent Works by Women Artists From Vietnam" showcases the work of Vietnamese women examining and challenging their traditional roles in Vietnamese society, such as "Self in Street" by Phuong M. Do. The exhibition runs through Oct. 4, with lectures and events starting in September. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 2-5 p.m. Free. Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, O'Kane Hall, 1st Floor, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester. 508-793-3356. www.holycross.edu/cantorartgallery