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Saturday, May 16, 2026

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.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party at Jergel's with two shows on June 21.


Jergels & Drusky Entertainment Presents GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party for two shows on June 21.
Prepare yourselves for a family-friendly dance party featuring remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks, K-Pop songs, and iconic pop anthems from the hit movie. Costumes, dancing, and shining bright are encouraged
Tickets for the all-ages shows at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm are available online. (Tickets can also be purchased directly at Jergel's to avoid the ~20-25% online processing fee.) Jergel's Rhythm Grille is located at 103 Slade Lane in Warrendale (map).

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

2026 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ: キルケーの魔女) in Pittsburgh, from May 14.


The 2026 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe ((機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ: 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, the AMC Westmorelandin Greensburg, and the Cinemark theater in Robinson through the 21st, and tickets are available online.

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.

Monday, May 11, 2026

Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫) at Rangos Giant Cinema, May 15.


The 1997 Japanese animated film Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫) will play at Rangos Giant Cinema on May 15, part of a Studio Ghibli series this month.
The peace between humankind, animals, and gods is at risk of collapsing when a young prince begins a journey to find the cure for a curse placed upon him. This misadventure leads to miscommunication as he struggles to bring peace between an industrial town and the mysterious Princess Mononoke.
The show starts at 7:00 pm and 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).

2024 Japanese animated movie Attack on Titan: The Last Attack (劇場版「進撃の巨人」 ~THE LAST ATTACK~) returns to Pittsburgh, May 18.


The 2024 Japanese compliation film Attack on Titan: The Last Attack (劇場版「進撃の巨人」 ~THE LAST ATTACK~) will play in Pittsburgh on May 18.
Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK brings together the last two episodes of the highly acclaimed anime series in the franchise's first-ever theatrical experience delivering the epic finale in a colossal-sized omnibus film. Humanity lived quietly behind massive walls built to protect themselves from the threat of monstrous creatures called Titans. Their century of peace was shattered by an attack on their city that left a young child, Eren Yeager, motherless and vowing revenge on the titans. Years after joining the Survey Corps, Eren finds himself facing a deadly foe, and ultimately gains a special ability that unveils a new truth about the world he knows. After venturing beyond the walls and separated from his comrades, Eren finds himself inspired by this new truth and plots the "Rumbling," a terrifying plan to eradicate every living thing in the world.
It played in Pittsburgh for ten days in February 2025. It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available online.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

"We Learn" Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Korean classes resume at Carnegie Library in Oakland, Saturdays from June 20.

Photo via the Korea Tourism Organization.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch in Oakland will resume its free "We Learn" Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Korean classes Saturdays from June 20 through August 29, after its most recent session will conclude on May 9. 

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).

Friday, May 8, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters at Row House Hollywood, June 16.


The 2025 movie KPop Demon Hunters will play at the Row House Hollywood on June 16.
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they’re using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats in this Netflix super smash.
The Row House Hollywood is located at 1449 Potomac Ave. (map), one block south of the Potomac T Station. Tickets are not yet available. This is in addition to the KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event at select local theaters on June 15, 17, and 18.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

2010 Japanese film The Secret World of Arrietty (借りぐらしのアリエッティ) in 4K in Pittsburgh, May 19 and 20.


The 2010 Japanese film The Secret World of Arrietty(借りぐらしのアリエッティ) will have special 4K screenings in Pittsburgh on May 19 and 20.
In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, tiny people called Borrowers live out of sight of humans. But when brave Arrietty is out gathering supplies, she is discovered by Shawn, a human boy, and they begin to form a friendship that blossoms into a heartwarming adventure.
There are two shows at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online. The 1:00 pm show is dubbed in English while the 4:00 pm show is in Japanese with English subtitles. (May 20 shows are listed separately, for some reason.)

2006 Japanese animated film Tekkonkinkreet (鉄コン筋クリート) in Pittsburgh for 20th anniversary, May 31 and June 1.


The 2006 Japanese animated film Tekkonkinkreet (鉄コン筋クリート) will have special 20th anniversary screenings on May 31 and June 1.
Black, a boy who seeks to bend the city to his will through strength, and White, his innocent counterpart, are two orphaned street kids living in the slums of Treasure Town. When real estate developers threaten to transform Treasure Town into a massive theme park, its very existence is put at risk. Determined to protect both White and their city, Black takes on the yakuza and assassins, gradually losing his innocence as he confronts a dark manifestation within himself. Featuring dynamic visuals from STUDIO4? (Mind Game) and based on the legendary manga by Taiyo Matsumoto, Tekkonkinkreet remains a beloved cult classic to this day. Set in a world that cannot escape change, it tells a story of unwavering love, complementary bonds, and a prayer that must never be lost. Now beautifully remastered in stunning 4K.
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online. Some shows are dubbed in English while others are in Japanese with English subtitles.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

2026 TXT MOA CON IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING in Pittsburgh, May 24.


2026 TXT MOA CON IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING will play in Pittsburgh on May 24.
'2026 TXT MOA CON IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING’ is coming to cinemas worldwide! A special concert prepared exclusively for MOA to celebrate TOMORROW X TOGETHER's 7th debut anniversary, [2026 TXT MOA CON]. Experience a powerful live band performance and special solos, showcasing each member’s unique talent. Following the exciting concerts in Seoul, the tour heads to Nagoya, marking the opening of 2026 TXT MOA CON IN JAPAN. You can experience all the intensity and excitement of the concert in your local cinema! Feel the energy of five members transformed into powerful rock stars, brought to life on the big screen. Join us on May 24th for a live viewing from the Aichi’s IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan, to cinemas worldwide!
It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theaters in Monroeville and Robinson, and tickets are available 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) continues in Pittsburgh through May 14.


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), which opened in Pittsburgh on April 30, will remain here through at least May 14.
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.

Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and Grill opens in McCandless after coming soon for 1,000 days.

Via Town of McCandless Open Discussion Facebook Group

After a wait of over 1,000 days, Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and Grill in McCandless opened on May 5. Work had been underway since Summer 2023 on the second Shabu Shabu location in Pittsburgh, after its first opened in Robinson in June 2025. 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.

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).

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Yo! Brew nears completion on Duquesne University campus.


Signage is up for Yo! Brew, a bubble tea place and bakery opening soon on the Duquense University campus. Locust St. under Brottier Hall. (map), in what was formerly a Subway, and comes via the team behind Yotea & Yoka Kitchen in North Oakland and YOYO Panda in Allison Park. Work began on the spot last spring, and onership says it intends to open very soon, with a soft opening date to be announced shortly.

Work progresses on YangGuoFu Mala Tang in Squirrel Hill.


Permanent signage is up on YangGuoFu Mala Tang in Squirrel Hill, where work has been underway since late fall on the new Chinese chain with locations in California, New York, and elsewhere in the US.
Indulge in the perfect blend of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, combined to create a dining experience that transcends the ordinary. Our Mala Tang offerings are carefully crafted for those seeking a healthy yet delicious meal option.
It will be located at 5870 Forbes Ave. (map) in what was most recently Evelyn James Interiors. It was initially eyeing openings in January and March.

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 at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

ENHYPEN Immersion in Cinemas in Pittsburgh, May 13.


The concert film ENHYPEN Immersion in Cinemas will play in Pittsburgh on May 13.
Captured with cutting-edge VR technology, the film surrounds fans with sweeping visuals and a heightened sense of presence that mirrors every beat, movement, and moment. The result is not just a concert – it’s a front-row, all-access experience that blurs the line between audience and artist. Featuring powerhouse performances of global hits like “Bite Me” and “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”, alongside the emotionally charged fan anthem “Highway 1009”, ENHYPEN delivers a dynamic set fueled by precision, intensity, and connection. This is more than a show. It’s a new level of immersion-only in theatres.
The 53-minute experience plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Monday, May 4, 2026

Korean bluegrass band Country Gongbang in Pittsburgh, June 13.


The Korean bluegrass band Country Gongbang will play in Pittsburgh on June 13, part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival.

Country Gongbang is South Korea’s first and only bluegrass band, pioneering a distinctive blend of contemporary bluegrass with K‑pop sensibilities. Singing in both English and Korean, the group bridges musical cultures while carving out a unique voice in the global bluegrass scene.

In 2023, Country Gongbang received the International Band Performance Grant from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), recognizing their groundbreaking artistry. The award led to their historic 2024 U.S. tour, where they performed at major venues and festivals, including the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville—becoming the first Korean band to perform on its iconic stage.

In 2025, the group was nominated for the IBMA Momentum Awards for Band of the Year and Vocalist of the Year, marking a historic milestone for a Korean bluegrass ensemble.

The band features Yebin Kim (mandolin, lead vocals), Hyunho Jang (banjo), Jongsu Yoon (fiddle), Sunjae Won (guitar), and Keeha Song (bass).

Blending tradition with bold innovation, Country Gongbang brings a vibrant new perspective to bluegrass music.

“South Korea’s Country Gongbang demonstrates that the basics of bluegrass aren’t limited exclusively to the realms of the western world.”
— Bluegrass Today

 The show runs from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Dollar Bank Stage @ Arts Landing.

Eastern Passage 东方之旅 soft opens downtown.


Eastern Passage 东方之旅---a retail store specializing in Asian apparel, artisan crafts, and cultural souvenirs---soft opened in downtown Pittsburgh last week, part of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's Project Pop-up. Some context, from the Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Center's newsletter:
Coming soon to downtown Pittsburgh! Eastern Passage 东方之旅 – a retail store specializing in Asian apparel, artisan crafts, and cultural souvenirs is scheduled to open in April 2026. Located in the historic Park Building at 355 Fifth Avenue, the store is part of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Project Pop-Up that will turn a vacant storefront into a vibrant cultural destination. We are particularly interested in promoting artworks and crafts by local artisans. Contact us for more information at easternpassagepgh@gmail.com.

匹兹堡市中心即将迎来新店开业! 东方之旅 (Eastern Passage) 是一家专注于亚洲服饰、手工艺品及文化纪念品的零售店,将于 2026 年 4 月下旬开业。 该店坐落于第五大道355 号的历史性建筑Park Building,作为匹兹堡市中心伙伴关系 (Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership) “快闪项目” (Project Pop-Up) 的一部分,我们将把原本闲置的店面转变为充满活力的文化地标。 我们尤其注重推广本地艺术家和与手工艺人的作品。 欲了解更多详情,请联系我们:easternpassagepgh@gmail.com 。

2008 film Ponyo (崖の上のポニョ) at Rangos Giant Cinema, May 8.


The 2008 film Ponyo (崖の上のポニョ) will play at the Rangos Giant Cinema on May 8, part of its Studio Ghibli Series in May.
Welcome to a world where anything is possible. Hayao Miyazaki’s “Ponyo” is a visual delight and narrative joy, following the story of Sosuke and the friendship he forges with a goldfish unlike any other – and now you have the chance to be immersed in the ocean of colors like never before with a special screening at the Rangos Giant Cinema at 7 p.m. on Fri., May 8!
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).

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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

Friday, May 1, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event returns to Pittsburgh, from June 15.


The KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event movie returns to Pittsburgh on June 15, 17, and 18.
We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film.
It last played in Pittsburgh in August and October 2025. It is scheduled to play, so far, at the Cinemark theater in McCandless and Monroeville, and tickets are available online.

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo, May 8 in North Hills.


Canadian rakugo comic storyteller Katsura Sunshine will perform in the Pittsburgh area on May 8.

Katsura Sunshine headlines Pittsburgh's newest comedy club experience for one night only!

A show of hilarity and culture in equal doses!

Katsura Sunshine completed his grueling traditional apprenticeship in Rakugo comic storytelling under the great Rakugo Master Katsura Bunshi VI in 2011. His performances have delighted audiences throughout the world as well as all over Japan. Sunshine has graced the Broadway stage with a different delightful Japanese story each month since 2019, at the famous New World Stages in Manhattan. Come for an hour of laughter and leave with a piece of Japan in you heart!

He will perform at The Comedy Bar @ Remo's in the North Hills (map). The show starts at 7:00 pm and tickets are available online. Please note, the venue has a two item minimum it charges on top of the ticket fee.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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. 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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.

Monday, April 27, 2026

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).

Sunday, April 26, 2026

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).

Saturday, April 25, 2026

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.


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
  • 2:303pm – 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).

Thursday, April 23, 2026

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 onlineContemporary Craft is located at 5645 Butler St. in Lawrenceville (map).

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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.