Jasmine M. Cho's The K-pop Kitchen book launch event, with Kpop dance workshop and Random Play Dance, October 9.

Join local artist and author Jasmine M. Cho for the launch of her new book The K-pop Kitchen on October 9 at Level Up Studios, followed by a Kpop dance workshop and a Random Play Dance party. The event runs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, including a book signing from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, a Kpop Dance Workshop from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and a Random Play Dance Kpop Dance Party from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. And, each purchase of the book, either at the event or pre-ordered, enters you into an entry for one dozen custom cookies made by Jasmine. (More details are available at her social media post.) RSVP required. Level Up Studios is a dance studio located at 4836 Penn Ave. in Bloomfield (map).

More about the book, from Jasmine's website:

Korean Recipes and Idol Fun Facts for Fans of Kpop Demon Hunters, BLACKPINK, BTS, and More

I wrote this cookbook for fans of K-pop who want to learn more about Korean culture and its food <3

Loaded with delicious Korean dishes that K-pop groups like BTS, TWICE, H.O.T., and HUNTR/X would enjoy on and off the stage, The K-pop Kitchen presents recipes for delicious Korean snacks, meals, and treats that define the most iconic elements of South Korean culture.

Slurp up some delicious preshow ramyeon, heat up some voice-soothing samgyetang, or explore the lineage of K-pop with recipes from the Joseon Dynasty. For a quick snack inspired by street food from Seoul, learn how to make gimbap, tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), or Korean corn dogs. And don’t forget a treat: From hotteok (Korean sweet pancakes) to bingsu (Korean shaved ice), this book will transport you backstage as you make delicious meals at home.

2026 Japanese horror film Never After Dark (ネバーアフターダーク) in Pittsburgh, from October 9.

The 2026 Japanese horror film Never After Dark (ネバーアフターダーク) will play in Pittsburgh from October 9 through October 15.

Combining nerve-jangling ghost story, disorientating temporal paradox, and a powerful exploration of survivor’s guilt, this gripping and emotive film revisits and reinvigorates Old School J-Horror, in thrilling fashion; mixing classic genre tropes with some unusual new twists on supernatural mythology. Director and writer Dave Boyle, who has worked between the USA and Japan for over a decade, totally nails it, both tonally and visually, allowing the look and feel of the film to gradually darken in tone, as the various component parts of the intricately constructed narrative start to click together, the mystery of precisely what is going on and why starts to unfold, and we come face to face with the long-buried secrets both of the haunted house, and of the film’s likeable but defensive and damaged protagonist. Eerie, and unsettling, with an appealing vein of quirky humour, and a quiet undertow of sorrow and regret, this is a smart, subtle, and narratively satisfying character driven story of the supernatural, which builds to a powerful, gut-punch ending. 

It plays at the Harris Theater in downtown's Cultural District (map) and tickets are available online.

Bilingual Chinese-English Story Hour at Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill, October 10.

The Chinese Library for Children will present Bilingual Story Hour on Saturday, October 10.

Join us for stories, songs, movement and hands-on activities–designed to introduce children to language and culture through play and shared reading.

The target audience is for children age 0 through 5 and their caregivers. It runs from 10:30 to 11:30 am. The Squirrel Hill branch is located at 5801 Forbes Ave. (map), accessible by a number of city buses.

New 4K restoration of 1964 Japanese horror film anthology Kwaidan (怪談) in Pittsburgh, from October 8.

The 1964 Japanese horror film anthology Kwaidan (怪談) will play in Pittsburgh from October 8 through 13, part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's International Art House series.

New 4K Restoration! Original Japanese Cut! 

Spirits in the drinking water, stolen ears, crabs with human faces: such are the endless wonders of Kwaidan. A haunting masterpiece of world cinema, Kwaidan remains one of the most visually astonishing horror films ever made. Directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Masaki Kobayashi (Harakiri) and based on the collected folklore Lafcadio Hearn, this anthology film presents four supernatural tales: a doomed samurai haunted by his past, a snow spirit's deadly bargain, a blind musician performing for the dead, and a mysterious encounter with a man who cannot stop smiling. 

Produced during the golden age of Japanese cinema, Kwaidan was an ambitious and extraordinarily expensive undertaking, with Kobayashi constructing elaborate expressionistic sets that transform traditional ghost stories into breathtaking cinematic nightmares. Eschewing realism in favor of stylized color palettes, theatrical staging, and an eerie, avant-garde soundscape by composer Toru Takemitsu (Akira Kurosawa’s Ran), the film created a visual language that continues to influence filmmakers more than sixty years later. This new restoration of Kwaidan reflects the full, original three-hour cut of the film as originally released in Japan. 

It plays at the Harris Theater in downtown's Cultural District (map) and tickets are available online. 

Concert film TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR 'ACT : TOMORROW' in Pittsburgh, October 24, 29, 30.

The concert film TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR 'ACT : TOMORROW' will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters on October 24, 29, and 30.

Like shining stars, TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s fourth world tour 'ACT : TOMORROW' unfolds as a dazzling journey toward the tomorrow they promised together. From its beautiful storytelling to the stunning production and powerful live performances that captivated MOA around the world, experience the immersive energy of TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s spectacular world tour on the big screen!

It plays locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson. Tickets are available online.

Concert film ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'BLOOD SAGA' in Pittsburgh, October 25, 27, 28.

The upcoming concert film ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'BLOOD SAGA' will play in the Pittsburgh area October 25, 27, and 28.

ENHYPEN’s ongoing world tour ‘BLOOD SAGA’ continues to captivate audiences around the world. Relive the unforgettable Seoul concert that marked the beginning of the ‘BLOOD SAGA’, where a mesmerizing dark fantasy comes to life. The members' fierce, synchronized choreography and a spectacular, breathtaking stage design emerge from the red glow and deep darkness. Experience the intense band-style sound and the unrivaled vampire universe that only ENHYPEN can deliver in cinemas!

It plays locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemkark theaers in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson. Tickets are available onilne.

Koreyinz Pittsburgh Bubble Tea grand opening postponed to October 3.

The grand opening of Koreyinz Pittsburgh Bubble Tea, originally scheduled for today, October 2, has been postponed to Saturday, October 3, due to an unfavorable weather forecast.

An Evening With the Incredible Ming-Na Wen, October 8 in Shadyside.

Riverstone Books will present "An Evening With the Incredible Ming-Na Wen" on October 8 at Third Presbyterian Church in Shadyside (map).

Join us for an unforgettable evening with beloved actress and Pittsburgh's own , Ming-Na Wen!

Join us on Thursday, October 8th to celebrate the release of Ming-Na Wen's cookbook, Have You Eaten Yet?

This cookbook is a heartfelt collection of stories and recipes from Ming-Na Wen, weaving together her childhood in her family’s Pittsburgh Chinese restaurant with the dishes she now cooks at home for loved ones and friends.

We are excited to announce that author Jim Rooney (A Different Way to Win: Dan Rooney’s Story from the Super Bowl to the Rooney Rule), member of the legendary Rooney family, will be our moderator for the evening!

See below for all details regarding the event and please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Concert film SEVENTEEN World Tour New_ in Pittsburgh, October 26, 28, 31.

The upcoming concert film SEVENTEEN World Tour New_ will play in the Pittsburgh area on October 26, 28, and 31.

Celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, SEVENTEEN embarks on a world tour fueled by their determination for a fresh start, just like the title 'NEW_'. With their unrivaled stage presence and explosive energy, SEVENTEEN once again proves their unlimited potential. Experience the blazing heat of the concert—bursting with each member’s unique charm—right on the big screen!

It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson. Tickets are available online.

Spirited Away: Live on Stage in Pittsburgh-area movie theaters, October 1 and 8.

Spirited Away: Live on Stage will play in Pittsburgh-area movie theaters on October 1 and 8, part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning animated feature film comes to life in this first-ever stage adaptation, full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Adapted and directed by Tony Award®-winner John Caird (Les Misérables), two unique casts and performances were filmed during the show’s acclaimed 2022 run at Tokyo’s historic Imperial Theatre, featuring Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro.

Kanna Hashimoto stars in the October 1 screening and Mone Kamishiraishi stars in the October 8 shows. It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson, the GQT Pittsburgh Mills, and the Chartiers Valley Luxury 14 + PTX. Tickets are available online.