My Hero Academia In Concert, October 23 at Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead.

The Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead will host My Hero Academia in Concert on October 23.

Join the ultimate celebration of heroism as My Hero Academia In Concert brings a decade of unforgettable moments to life! From Deku’s first steps to the thrilling battles, this live concert experience immerses fans in the anime’s full eight season journey like never before.

Set on stage with a powerful 15-piece live band performing Yuki Hayashi’s iconic score, every note captures the triumph, heartbreak, and heroism of the series. The concert seamlessly blends dynamic music with striking visuals of the anime’s most memorable scenes, creating a fully immersive journey that puts fans in the heart of the action.

Celebrate 10 years of My Hero Academia as the stage comes alive with epic hero moments, inspiring characters, and “Plus Ultra” energy that resonates with fans of all ages. This is not just a concert, it’s a heroic adventure, a musical tribute, and an emotional journey rolled into one unforgettable musical experience.

Whether you’ve been following Deku and Class 1-A since the beginning or are discovering the series for the first time, My Hero Academia In Concert promises an unforgettable evening that honors the legacy of the world’s favorite heroes. Don’t miss your chance to experience this decade-long journey of courage, friendship, and music live on stage.

The shows starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets, ranging from $63.71 to $99.11, are available online. The Carnegie Music Hall is located at 510 E. 10th Ave. (map).

Kiyoshi Kurosawa films Chime (チャイム), Serpent's Path (蛇の道) in Pittsburgh, May 3 - 6.

The Kiyoshi Kurosawa films Chime (チャイム) and Serpent's Path (蛇の道) will play in Pittsburgh from May 3 through 6.

Two masterworks from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, released theatrically for the first time in the US! Both films screen as part of a single program with CHIME playing first. Total running time: 130 min. 

2026 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (キルケーの魔女) in Pittsburgh, from May 14.

The 2026 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (キルケーの魔女) will play in Pittsburgh from May 14.

The year is U.C.0105, twelve years after Char's Rebellion. "MAFTY" has begun resisting the Federation government's tyrannical rule by assassinating its ministers. Its leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought in the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray. Haunted by past trauma, Hathaway is drawn to a mysterious girl named Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers stir memories within him. While swayed by her cryptic words, he continues preparing for MAFTY's mission — the attack on the Adelaide Conference. Kenneth Sleg of the Earth Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate MAFTY and is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal. As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role.

It is the second film in a trilogy and was released in Japan on January 30. It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront through May 20, and tickets are available online.

Carnegie Mellon offering online instructor-guided beginner level Chinese courses for $150 this summer.

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics is offering online instructor-guided beginner level Chinese courses for $150 this summer. (It also offers these courses at that price during other terms throughout the year, and in other languages like Arabic, French, and Spanish.)

Beginning Chinese 1 is an introductory Mandarin Chinese course for independent learners. The course aims to help beginners develop competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as Chinese culture. Learners start with a unit on pinyin, including how to produce the different Chinese tones in speech and how to represent them in written letters. Each of the following units is centered around an authentic video in Chinese. Students interact with the audio elements of the videos and are encouraged to explore the traditional and/or simplified character representations throughout the course. 

Registration is now open and classes begin May 11.

Dozens of "teen time" events at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has planned lots of "teen time" creativity events for many of its branches for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May 2026, featuring programs on Japanese book binding, shadow puppets, ceramics, Korean schoolyard games, and paper folding.

My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ) at Rangos Giant Cinema, May 1.

The 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ) will play at the Rangos Giant Cinema on May 1, part of a Studio Ghibli series at the Kamin Science Center in May.

In post-war Japan, sisters Satsuke and Mei move into an old, rural home with their father while their mother recovers from an illness in the hospital. The two explore the wonders and curiosities of their new home, making friends with the mysterious and playful spirits that share the environment.

Make acquaintances with Totoro along with them at the Rangos Giant Cinema on Fri., May 1 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available online. The Kamin Science Center, formerly known as the Carnegie Science Center, is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).

2026 Japan Lecture Series: “Borrowed Scenery:” Japanese Gardens in North America, April 30 at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.

The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania will host "'Borrowed Scenery': Japanese Gardens in North America" on April 30 at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, part of its 2026 Japan Lecture Series.

While there are hundreds of Japanese gardens around the world, a garden doesn't become "Japanese" with just a cherry tree or raked pebbles. Dr. Mark Miller, Education & Exhibits Director at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, will explore common features and themes in Japanese garden design. Renowned American examples like the Portland Japanese Garden and the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Illinois illustrate how traditional designs can successfully adapt to and thrive within North American climates.

Beyond design, Dr. Miller will address the practicalities of plant selection for local gardeners. He will discuss how to balance authenticity with ecological responsibility, identifying which Japanese plants can safely maintain their status as anchors, which potentially invasive species to avoid, and beautiful North American native alternatives that can achieve the same tranquil, structured aesthetic while supporting local biodiversity.

Please join the JASP for this free evening at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden on April 30, 2026. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided

It runs from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden in Oakdale (map). The event is free, but registration is required.

2026 Japanese animated movie That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 蒼海の涙編) in Pittsburgh, from April 30.

The 2026 Japanese animated movie That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 蒼海の涙編) will play in Pittsburgh from April 30.

After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.

It will play locally through May 6 at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Free "We Learn: Survival Japanese (Tourist to Beginner Level)" Fridays at downtown Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Fridays in May from May 1.

"Osaka, Japan" by Pedro Szekely (Creative Commons).

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's downtown branch will host "We Learn: Survival Japanese (Tourist to Beginner Level)" on Fridays from May 1 through May 29.

Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor. We will learn greetings, etiquette and manners, survival phrases for traveling to Japan, visiting interesting tourist locations, and ordering food and shopping. We will also learn reading and writing – Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Emoji, Anime and Manga. Each session is designed to be interactive and fun. The agenda can vary based on the interests of the students.

We Learn groups are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. 

The classes run from 11:00 am, and the library is located at 612 Smithfield St. (map).

Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters at Kamin Science Center's Buhl Planetarium, from May 2.

The Kamin Science Center's Buhl Planetarium will present Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters from May 2 through June 26.

Dazzling lasers, harmonic melodies, and catchy lyrics you can’t help but sing along to. You know we’re going to be golden to protect the fans and seal the Honmoon! Inspired by the hit movie “K-Pop Demon Hunters.”

Opening weekend for the 25-minute show will be Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 pm. It plays weekdays from May 4 through June 26 (except May 13) at 2:00 pm, and weekends during that span at 1:00 pm. Tickets are available online. The Kamin Science Center, formerly known as the Carnegie Science Center, is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).

Wong Kar-wai film series runs through April 30, adding As Tears Go By (旺角卡門), Happy Together (春光乍洩), and Days of Being Wild (阿飛正傳).

The Row House Hollywood's Wong Kar-wai film series will run through April 30 with three new films: As Tears Go By (旺角卡門), Happy Together (春光乍洩), and Days of Being Wild (阿飛正傳). The series opened on April 17 with three other classic Wong films. Tickets and showtime information, as well as a specially-priced pass for all three films, is available online. The Row House Hollywood is located at 1449 Potomac Ave. (map), one block south of the Potomac T Station.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration, May 9 at Kamin Science Center.

via Pittsburgh Magazine

The Kamin Science Center, formerly known as the Carnegie Science Center, will host an "Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration" on May 9.

Carnegie Museums is thrilled to honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Come celebrate and be immersed in these cultures through vibrant dances, hands-on activities, music, martial arts demonstrations, and more performed by our community partners! All presentations are included with general admission to Kamin Science Center.

Schedule of Events

• 11 a.m.–3 p.m. – Tabling from community partners
• 11 a.m.–3 p.m. – Enjoy the Chinatown Inn model in the Miniature Railroad & Village® and learn about Pittsburgh’s historic Chinatown
• 10:30–10:45 a.m. – Storytime Under the Stars; Buhl Planetarium
• 11–11:30 a.m. – Storytime Under the Stars, Role Models that Look Like Me, book reading by author Jasmine Cho; Buhl Planetarium
• 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. – Cultural performances by community partners
• 1–2 p.m. – The Last Mayor of Chinatown documentary and panel discussion; Rangos Giant Cinema
• 2:30–3pm – Performance by Pittsburgh Taiko

The celebration runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and is free with Science Center admission. The Kamin Science Center is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).

2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (臥虎藏龍) in Pittsburgh, from May 15.

The 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon---starring Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, and Zhang Ziyi---will play in Pittsburgh from May 15.

In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.

It is scheduled to play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.

ONE OK ROCK Detox Japan Tour 2025 at Nissan Stadium, in Pittsburgh from April 30.

The concert film ONE OK ROCK Detox Japan Tour 2025 at Nissan Stadium will play in the Pittsburgh area April 30, May 2, and May 4.

ONE OK ROCK DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 AT NISSAN STADIUM IN CINEMAS unleashes the raw pulse of a career-defining night—documenting the band’s commanding takeover of Japan’s iconic Nissan Stadium—where thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, and 70,000 voices collide into something electric, forging an unbreakable bond between the band and their worldwide legion of fans.

It is scheduled to play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Free guided tour of Peregrination: Xiaojing Yan at Contemporary Craft, May 2, for exhibition's final day.

Contemporary Craft will host a free guided tour of Peregrination: Xiaojing Yan on May 2, the exhibition's last day.

Peregrination: Xiaojing Yan 闫晓静

Peregrination, a long and meandering journey…

Xiaojing Yan explores migration, cultural hybridity, and the connection between identity and nature. Born in China and now based in Toronto, she draws from ancient Chinese folklore and rituals, reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. Her work transforms traditional narrative into personal symbols, weaving together heritage, memory, and her own ideation of nature. Natural motifs serve as metaphors for movement and transformation, reflecting the fluid passage between cultures and histories. Yan’s work becomes a meditation on belonging, creating a landscape uniquely her own. In this act of peregrination, she invites viewers to reflect on the universal and spiritual search within an ever-shifting cultural world.

The tour runs from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, and free tickets are available online. Contemporary Craft is located at 5645 Butler St. in Lawrenceville (map).

2023 film Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラ-1.0) returns to Pittsburgh from May 22.

The 2023 film Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラ-1.0) will return to Pittsburgh from May 22.

Japan, devastated after the war, faces a new threat in the form of Godzilla. How will the country confront this impossible situation?

It is scheduled to play locally in Japanese with English subtitles at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.

2024 film Didi (弟弟) returns to Pittsburgh, May 13.

The 2024 Sean Wang film Didi (弟弟) will return to Pittsburgh at the Kamin Science Center's Rangos Giant Cinema on May 13.

Sean Wang makes his directorial debut with “Didi,” a film for anyone who’s ever been a teenager. Set in 2008, this film follows the summer of a 13-year-old Taiwanese-American boy as he navigates life as a first generation American, changing friendships, and the dawn of social media. Don’t miss this 2024 Sundance Film Festival winning feature when it comes to the Rangos Giant Cinema on Wed., May 13 at 7 p.m.

It previously played here in August and September 2024. The Kamin Science Center, formerly known as the Carnegie Science Center, is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).

2025 Japanese film Exit 8 (8番出口) stays in Pittsburgh through April 26.

The 2025 Japanese film Exit 8 (8番出口), which opened in Pittsburgh on April 9, will stay here through (at least) April 26.

A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.

It plays locally at the Cinemark theater in Robinson and AMC Loews Waterfront through the 23rd, and the AMC Loews Waterfront alone from the 24th, and tickets are available online.

University of Pittsburgh hiring part-time Instructor of Japanese for one-credit summer course.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures is hiring a part-time Instructor of Japanese.

art-Time Instructor in Japanese Program, Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures The Japanese Program of the Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh, pending budgetary approval, seeks an instructor for one 1 cr. section of JPNSE 0008, Travel Japanese. The successful Candidate will need to have in hand, at the time of the hire, a MA in Japanese pedagogy (or related field) and experience in teaching a Japanese language course at college level.

The appointment is for the Summer 4-Week 2 semester, June 15, 2026 – July 11, 2026. These classes will be taught in person.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Apply here by uploading a letter of application detailing your suitability for this teaching appointment, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience that addresses diversity, and a list of three recommenders, at least one of whom should be able to comment explicitly on the Candidate's teaching ability.

Any questions related to the position or application process may be directed to Amy Burke at amb939@pitt.edu.

Cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience that addresses diversity, contact information for 3 recommenders.

4K restoration of 1995 Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart (耳をすませば) in Pittsburgh, from April 21.

A 4K restoration of the 1995 Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart (耳をすませば) will play in Pittsburgh from April 21.

A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a girl with her head in the clouds, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, an antique cat figurine who guides her to listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination. Based on a screenplay and storyboards from Hayao Miyazaki, WHISPER OF THE HEART is a precious gem in the Studio Ghibli catalog, directed by veteran animator Yoshifumi Kondo.

It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront on the 21st and the 23rd through 29th, and tickets are available online.

2023 film Past Lives in Pittsburgh, May 3 and 6.

The 2023 Celine Song film Past Lives will return to Pittsburgh May 3 and 6.

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.

It plays locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.

2018 movie Crazy Rich Asians in Pittsburgh, from May 8.

The 2018 movie Crazy Rich Asians will play in Pittsburgh from May 8.

Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy, and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse -- Nick's disapproving mother.

It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.

Numerous book discussion events scheduled at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches for AANHPI Heritage Month in May.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has scheduled 19 book discussion and book club events across its branches for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2026. Books are available for checkout through the library's catalog and are available in audio or ebook formats. Links to each item in the catalog are available below.

Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and Grill, coming soon to McCandless for 1,009 days.

Signage first went up for Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and Grill in McCandless Crossing on July 15, 2023, and though some progress has been made on the interior, it shows no signs of opening in the foreseeable future. Emails and messages to restaurant management have gone unanswered over the years, while shopping center management has dismissively reiterated they will post about updates when they have them. It occupies a building shared with Midwest Shooting Center across from LaRoche University (map).

A big Pittsburgh restaurant trend in 2023 and 2024 was planning, and sometimes opening, all-you-can-eat Korean-style BBQ and hot pot places. Several places did ultimately open, like Hong BBQ on McKnight Road, a second Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and Grill in Robinson (which has since become the first), among a couple others, while Korean BBQ in Oakland was famously delayed and the Kpot in Squirrel Hill ultimately pulled the plug in 2025 after two years of inactivity.

Pittsburgh Kenyukai Kendo Dojo 12-week beginner session starts May 5; free trials available April 28 and May 1.

Pittsburgh Kenyukai Kendo Dojo is starting its 12-week beginner session on May 5, and is offering free trail classes on April 28 and May 1.

Looking to challenge yourself and learn something new? Join Pittsburgh Kenyukai for our 12-Week Beginner Spring Session!

Train alongside enthusiastic beginners and learn from our seasoned instructors as you discover the spirit of kendo. This session focuses on the core fundamentals of Kendo, including Etiquette, Footwork, and Striking

 Key Dates:

Free Trial Classes: April 28th & May 2nd

Full Program Starts: May 5th

We hope that this introductory course will inspire you to continue on the path of lifelong kendo!

Sign up here: https://pittsburghkendo.wixsite.com/pittsburghkendo/contact-8

Classes are $240 for adults and $120 for students and children. The dojo is located  at 5229 Campbells Run Rd in Robinson (map).

2022 film Everything Everywhere All at Once in Pittsburgh, from May 1.

The 2022 film Everything Everywhere All at Once will return to Pittsburgh from May 1.

Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels, the film is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes.

It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.

1989 Hong Kong film The Killer (喋血雙雄) returns to Pittsburgh, May 8.

The 1989 Hong Kong film The Killer (喋血雙雄) will return to Pittsburgh on May 8, for a 7:00 pm show at the Row House Hollywood.

Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim’s sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.

It has played in the area in October 2025 and earlier this month as part of two Hong Kong Cinema Classics film series. Tickets for the May 8 show are available online. The Row House Hollywood is located at 1449 Potomac Ave. (map), one block south of the Potomac T Station.

Adult Mandarin Classes, beginner to advanced levels, with Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning Tzu Chi Academy this fall.

The Taiwan Center Mandarin Learning (台灣華語文學習中心) is recruiting for its next session of Adult Mandarin Classes, held Sundays at South Hills Middle School (map) from September 13 through December 6.

In 2024, the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning-Tzu Chi Academy Pittsburgh was established, thanks to generous funding from the Taiwan Overseas Community Affairs Council. Individuals aged 18 and above are warmly invited to join us on this language-learning adventure!

Embark on an extraordinary linguistic journey by learning Chinese! Because of this incredible support, we’ve crafted an environment that goes beyond language acquisition—it’s an adventure into the heart of Mandarin-speaking culture. Seize the opportunity to not just learn a language, but to unlock a world of possibilities and enrich your personal and professional journey. Don’t miss out on the chance to thrive in a community where language and culture converge seamlessly. Join us and let the language of opportunity be your guide!

The cost is $120 for a ten-week session, and tuition includes a textbook and workbook. Registration may be completed online.  

2026 Japanese animated movie That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 蒼海の涙編) in Pittsburgh, from April 30.

The 2026 Japanese animated movie That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 蒼海の涙編) will play in Pittsburgh from April 30.

After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.

It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

Reading & Conversation: M Lin "The Memory Museum" (with Robert Yune), May 16 at White Whale Bookstore.

White Whale Bookstore will present Reading & Conversation: M Lin "The Memory Museum" (with Robert Yune) on May 16.

It is our joy and honor at White Whale to celebrate debut authors! We are thrilled to welcome M Lin to White Whale to celebrate her debut, The Memory Museum, an expansive, unforgettable short story collection centering the lives and experiences of Chinese millennial women. Her story “Shangri-La” is set in Pittsburgh! M Lin will be joined in conversation by Robert Yune. 

“An astounding talent with an unforgettable voice. The Memory Museum is a book for the ages.”—R. O. Kwon, author of Exhibit

Stretching from the present to the future, from China to America and beyond, M Lin’s piercing debut collection depicts characters finding beauty amidst the disorientation of migration, the contradictions of living between cultures, the perverse realities of race and class, and the delicate dance between survival and resistance. In “Scenes from Childhood,” an elderly woman in a dystopian reality is visited by forgotten memories of her grandfather’s village. In “Magic, or Something Less Assuring,” a fraying couple goes on a divorce honeymoon in Morocco to surprising results. “You Won’t Read This in the News” imagines four migrant workers and petty thieves who forge an unshakable connection across one desperate night. A filmmaker thwarted by censorship untangles her fraught relationship to motherhood and artmaking in “Tough Egg.” And in a newly instated Memory Museum generations into the future, two sensory architects weave a moving tapestry of love and radical hope. Brimming with joy, insight, and emotional power, The Memory Museum unveils M Lin as an irresistible new talent with fearless political and stylistic imagination.

The event runs from 7 to 8:00 pm both in-store and online; both options require registration. The bookstore is located at 4754 Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield (map).

2025 Japanese film Exit 8 (8番出口) stays in Pittsburgh through April 19.

The 2025 Japanese film Exit 8 (8番出口), which opened in Pittsburgh on April 9, will stay here through (at least) April 19.

A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.

It plays locally at the Cinemark theater in Robinson and AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available online.

2026 Japanese movie Labyrinth (迷宮のしおり) in Pittsburgh, May 10 and 11.

The 2026 Japanese movie Labyrinth (迷宮のしおり) will play in Pittsburgh on May 10 and 11.

Shiori is a typical high school student who dreams of online stardom, but struggles to capture attention. After an embarrassing video of her goes viral, she gets trapped in her smartphone and replaced by a charismatic alter ego. As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world. Labyrinth is the first original feature film from legendary creator Shoji Kawamori, who is known for his electrifying fusion of pop music with science fiction. Featuring the voice of SUZUKA from music sensation ATARASHII GAKKO!, Kawamori’s latest film is a wildly imaginative adventure about finding oneself while navigating the perils of social media.

It plays locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.

Life as a K-Pop Idol: A Conversation with Seungyeon Chang, April 21 at Carnegie Mellon University.

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics will present "Life as a K-Pop Idol: A Conversation with Seungyeon Chang" on April 21.

Join the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics for an exciting and candid conversation with Seungyeon Chang, former leader of CLC and now a professional K-pop choreographer.

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a K-pop idol?

From trainee days to debut stages, world tours and transitioning into choreography, Seungyeon will share her personal journey in the K-pop industry. Learn about the challenges, rewards, behind-the-scenes realities and what it truly takes to succeed as an idol.

This is your chance to:

• Ask questions about idol life and training
• Hear firsthand stories from the stage and studio
• Gain insight into the K-pop industry from someone who has lived it

Whether you’re a longtime K-pop fan or simply curious about the industry, don’t miss this unique opportunity for an engaging and inspiring conversation.

It runs from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Hamerschlag Hall B103 (map). There is another lecture with Chang at the University of Pittsburgh on April 22.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa films Chime (チャイム), Serpent's Path (蛇の道) in Pittsburgh, May 3 - 6.

The Kiyoshi Kurosawa films Chime (チャイム) and Serpent's Path (蛇の道) will play in Pittsburgh from May 3 through 6.

Two masterworks from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, released theatrically for the first time in the US! Both films screen as part of a single program with CHIME playing first. Total running time: 130 min. 

2023 Japanese animated movie That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond (転生したらスライムだった件 紅蓮の絆編) returns to Pittsburgh, April 20.

The 2023 Japanese animated movie That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond (転生したらスライムだった件 紅蓮の絆編) will play in Pittsburgh on April 20.

A long-running conspiracy is swirling over a mysterious power wielded by the Queen in Raja, a small country west of Tempest. When a slime who evolved into a Demon Lord named Rimuru Tempest crosses paths with Hiiro, a survivor of the Ogre race, an incredible adventure packed with new characters begins. The power of bonds will be put to the test!

It is scheduled to play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online. The movie last played in the area in January and February 2023.

American Chinese restaurant Dragon City to soft open in Bellevue April 14.

American Chinese restaurant Dragon City is soft opening in Bellevue on April 14. It will be located at 503 Lincoln Ave. (map), what was previously the home of Dragon Town. From its "coming soon" announcement last month:

Hello, Bellevue! 👋
​The secret is officially out! We are thrilled to join the neighborhood and bring a fresh spark to the local food scene. Dragon City is officially on the way to 503 Lincoln Ave! 🐉✨
​We are currently hard at work perfecting our menu and getting the kitchen fired up to bring you the best American Chinese comfort food in town. 🥡🧧🐎
​📅 Current Goal: Opening in the beginning of April
Will be Available on Grubhub, Doordash, Ubereats, Ezcater 饭团外卖Fantuan, 熊猫外卖HungryPanda

BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING in Pittsburgh, April 18.

BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING will be held in Pittsburgh-area theaters on April 18.

Pop Royalty BTS returns to the global stage with their highly anticipated world tour, marking their first large-scale tour in approximately four years. Spanning 34 cities across the world with a total of 82 shows, the tour opens with landmark concerts in Goyang, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, marking a new record for the most tour dates by a K-pop artist. Don’t miss your chance to experience two full-length concerts, presented live in cinemas worldwide. Titled ARIRANG, BTS’s world tour accompanies their fifth full-length album, which reflects the group’s identity through honest introspection and universal emotions such as longing and deep love, woven into music that defines them on their own terms. Featuring a spectacular 360-degree in-the-round stage design, the show delivers an immersive experience that places audiences at the very center of the performance. Share the electrifying moments of BTS’s defining cultural comeback together on the big screen worldwide.

It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theaters in Monaca, Monroeville, North Hills, and Robinson. Shows are 4:00 pm and 7:45 pm, and tickets are available online.