2025 Amy Wang film Slanted at Three Rivers Film Festival, November 12.

The 2025 Amy Wang film Slanted will play in Pittsburgh on November 12, part of this year's Three Rivers Film Festival.

Slanted follows Joan Huang, a Chinese-American teen in the 2010s South, as she battles racism and cultural clashes. As an 8-year-old, she’s bullied for her differences. At 17, obsessed with popularity, she pursues prom queen and undergoes extreme changes, including dyeing her hair and considering racial modification surgery, to achieve a “white” ideal. Her quest alienates her from family and friends, satirizing assimilation and white worship while focusing on her tragicomic struggle for self-worth.

If you loved The Substance and Mean Girls, this one’s for you!

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

"Thinking Like A Journalist, In the Classroom and Beyond, with NPR's Emily Kwong," October 31 at Pitt.

The University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center will host NPR's Emily Kwong for "Thinking Like A Journalist, In the Classroom and Beyond" on October 31.

The rigor to assess fact from fiction. The courage to connect across differences. The power of a good question over a hot take. How can we incorporate the core principles of journalism into the 21st century classroom? NPR's Emily Kwong (host of Short Wave and Inheriting) offers insights from her 15-year career in public media, and reflects upon how academic spaces are strongholds for the free press.

Emily Kwong (she/her) is an NPR audio journalist working at the crossroads of sociopolitical history, family memory, and science. Since 2021, Emily has also been the co-host of Short Wave, NPR's flagship science show sharing new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines. Short Wave met a crucial need for science-based information during the Coronavirus pandemic and won the 2021 Ambie Award for Best Knowledge, Science or Tech Podcast. She is also the host and co-creator of Inheriting, a show about Asian American and Pacific Islander families. The first season won the 2025 Ambie Award for Best Society and Culture Podcast, the Silver Signal Award for Best History Podcast, and the 2025 RFK Journalism Award in Radio. Emily got her start as a youth media instructor at WNYC’s Radio Rookies and a daily reporter at the community radio station KCAW in Sitka, Alaska. For four years, she chased stories up fishing boats and onto volcanoes, broadcasting to an island community.

It runs from 2:30 to 4:30 pm in 501 Cathedral of Learning.

Concert film G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch in Pittsburgh, from October 29.

The upcoming G-Drago concert film G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch will play in Pittsburgh from October 29.

After eight years, the icon of a generation roars back with an epic world tour – UBERMENSCH. Every beat, every breath, every moment that will redefine his legacy bursts onto the big screen. From the anthems that shook the world – “Crooked”, “POWER,” “HEARTBREAKER” – to an epic setlist spanning his most iconic hits, joined by an all-star guest lineup including TAEYANG, DAESUNG, CL, and more. Feel the raw energy, the fire, the unrepeatable magic – captured live and unleashed through SCREENX, 4DX and IMAX.

It is scheduled to play locally, on certain days, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theaters in Monroeville, North Hills, Robinson, and tickets are available online.

2025 movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編) stays in Pittsburgh area through (at least) October 29.

The 2025 movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編), which opened in Pittsburgh-area theaters on September 11, will stay here through (at least) October 29.

The Demon Slayer Corps plunge into Infinity Castle to defeat Muzan. However, the remaining Hashiras and the Demon Slayers who survived Tanjiro's Final Selection are pitted against the remaining members of the Twelve Kizuki first.

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

2025 French-Belgian animated film Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes), set in Japan, plays in Pittsburgh from November 6.

The 2025 French-Belgian animated film Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes) will play in Pittsburgh from November 6.

The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan. Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb and brought to life in the completely original animated style of directors Mailys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN tells a tender, poignant and visually stunning story about the healing power of human connection.

It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in the North Hills, and tickets are available online.

"Crossing Boundaries," on significance of Japanese prints on Frank Lloyd Wright, October 21 at Pitt.

The Department of History of Art and Architecture at the University of Pittsburgh will host Kevin Nute and his talk "Crossing Boundaries" on October 21.

Kevin Nute will examine how Frank Lloyd Wright’s exposure to Japanese prints, rather than buildings, radically changed his approach to the indoor/outdoor interface.

About the speaker: Dr. Kevin Nute, Professor of Architecture at the University of Hawai'i, Manoa, is the author of Place, Time and Being in Japanese Architecture (2004), Naturally Animated Architecture (2018), and Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan Revisited (2025), and he is currently the 2025 scholar in residence at the Fallingwater Institute.

The talk starts at 4:00 pm in 125 Frick Fine Arts (map) and is free and open to the public.

1990 Zhang Yimou film Ju Dou (菊豆) in Pittsburgh, November 10 and 11.

The 1990 Zhang Yimou film Ju Dou (菊豆) will play in Pittsburgh on November 10 and 11, part of the Harris Theater's occasional International Art House Classics series.

The film that put director Zhang Yimou and star Gong Li on the international cinema map follows beautiful young Ju Dou as she is married off to an egregiously cruel, and also impotent, owner of a dye mill in the Chinese countryside in the early 20th century. When the boss’ nephew arrives on the scene they fall for each other with lustful abandon. Their impassioned affair soon leads to a son. After the clandestine couple convinces the despotic husband that he is the father, the boy is raised as his long-awaited heir. However the myriad complications of infidelity lead to a visceral and psychological melee between the lovers and their ruler with explosively dramatic turns. With its stunning mise en scène and sumptuous use of color, Ju Dou was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards® and has earned a reputation as one of the greatest Chinese films ever made.

Restoration effected at Hiventy Laboratory (Paris) by IMPEX Films with the support of ARTE, France.

Tickets are available online. The Harris Theater is located in downtown's Cultural District (map).

2025 Philippine film Meet, Greet, & Bye in Pittsburgh, from November 13.

The 2025 Philippine film Meet, Greet, & Bye will play in Pittsburgh from November 13.

Meet, Greet and Bye is an upcoming Philippine family drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana and produced by Star Cinema. The film stars Maricel Soriano as the family matriarch, with Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Belle Mariano, and Juan Karlos Labajo playing her children.

It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

2025 Japanese animated movie Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇) in Pittsburgh, from October 23.

The 2025 Japanese animated movie Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇) will play in the Pittsburgh area, from October 23.

For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

It plays locally at the AMC Classic South Hills Village, the AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson. Tickets are available online.

KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event in Pittsburgh, October 31 - November 2.

The feature-length film KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event will return to Pittsburgh from October 31.

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 played here previously in August. It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theaters in Monroeville and Monaca, and tickets are available online. The Cinemark website also indicates shows in McCandless, with tickets for those available here.

2025 Japanese animated movie Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (小林さんちのメイドラゴン さみしがりやの竜 in Pittsburgh, October 20.

The 2025 Japanese animated movie Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (小林さんちのメイドラゴン さみしがりやの竜 will play in Pittsburgh on October 20.

Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna, and Iruru's peaceful lives are shattered when Kanna’s father, Kamun Kamui, leader of the Chaos Forces, arrives and forces her to return to the Dragon World to fix a past mistake. With a war brewing between Chaos and Harmony, Kanna must find a way to unite the two worlds, but is torn between her loyalty to her friends and her father's demands. Miss Kobayashi, however, refuses to let her go and tries to mend Kanna and Kamui’s broken bond. As dragons clash, Iruru uncovers a hidden force manipulating the war. Can they stop the war before it consumes both worlds?

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

"Acts of Remembrance: Moving, Writing, Making" with Maree ReMalia, November 4.

The CMU Center for New Work Development & Kelly Strayhorn Theater will present "Acts of Remembrance: Moving, Writing, Making," with Maree ReMalia, on November 4.

Join choreographer Maree ReMalia and collaborators for an interdisciplinary dance workshop. The workshop will begin with a guided movement warm-up, shifting through meditative gestures, full-bodied expressions, and playful, game-like interactions in ways that honor the richness of our diverse physicalities and lived experiences. Following the warm-up, the group will explore themes of remembrance through experimentation with movement, writing, vocalization, collage, and altar creation. This workshop is inspired by ReMalia’s forthcoming work WITH OURSELVES, WITH EACH OTHER, a solo that invites us to collectively grieve and celebrate against all odds. No prior experience is necessary! Please wear clothing comfortable for movement and bring a special memory object, photograph, or token to contribute to the shared altar (all personal belongings will be returned; this is also optional). Attendees are encouraged to also bring a water bottle, journal, and sneakers.

Maree ReMalia (creator/performer/co-director) is a dance-maker, performer, and teaching artist. An adoptee born in South Korea and raised in Ohio, she uses her artistic practice to foster connection while welcoming and honoring diverse bodies, expressions, and lived experiences. Her projects have been presented at venues including La MaMa, Gibney, and Dance Place. She has performed with slowdanger and STAYCEE PEARL dance project and taught at Bates, Brown, and CMU.

The event starts at 7:00 pm and is held at Three Stories in downtown's Cultural District (map). Tickets are available online.

2001 Hayao Miyazaki film Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し) in Pittsburgh, from October 17.

The 2001 film Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し) will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters from October 17, the next installment of Studio Ghibli Fest 2025.

On a long car ride to their new home, young Chihiro and her parents stop by an abandoned park that turns out to be a gateway to the spirit world. Chihiro’s parents become cursed, and she is put to work in a bathhouse frequented by creatures both adorable and grotesque. Stripped even of her true name, Chihiro must cling tightly to her slipping memories to reconnect with her mother and father and break free from this bizarre and dreamlike realm. Spirited Away earned Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki their first Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, and remains heralded not only as a landmark of animation, but as one of the greatest films of all time.

It plays on the 17th at Moraine Point Cinemas in Butler, then from the 18th at many Pittsburgh-area theaters including Waterworks Cinema, AMC Loews Waterfront, Chartiers Valley Luxury 14, and the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson. Tickets are available online; please note, some screenings are in Japanese with English subtitles while others are dubbed in English.

You Had to Be There Kpop Night coming to Pittsburgh, March 21.

Very advance notice for You Had To Be There's Kpop Night in Pittsburgh, March 21 at City Winery in the Strip District.

Dance to your favorite KPOP songs all night long! Party all night to your favorite hits from BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, TWICE, NCT, NewJeans, and more! Local dance cover groups will also be taking the stage throughout the night.

Tickets are not yet available.

Sushi Tomo opening second location in South Side, grand opening October 18.

Sushi Tomo will open its second location on October 18, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review<. It currenty operates on McKnight Road in the North Hills but will open its new restaurant at 2122 E. Carson St, in what was formerly Little Tokyo Bistro. The public grand opening is scheduled for 5:00 pm on the 18th.

4K restoration of 1985 Japanese animated film Angel's Egg (天使のたまご) in Pittsburgh, November 12.

A 4K restoration of 1985 Japanese animated film Angel's Egg (天使のたまご) will play in Pittsburgh on November 12. A synopsis, from the distributor:

In an underwater city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms – a treasure that she believes is an angel’s egg. A boy with a gun arrives in search of a bird he saw in his dream. At first it seems as if feelings of sympathy are developing between the two. Then, one night, the boy crushes her precious egg.

Forty years after the film’s original release, GKIDS is proud to present an all-new 4K restoration of the film, which is being supervised by director Oshii, in cinemas nationwide for the first time[.]

First released directly to home video in 1985, the film is a creative collaboration between internationally acclaimed director Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), who wrote and directed the feature, and revered artist Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D). The film beautifully intertwines Oshii’s thematic reflections on philosophy and theology, with Amano’s distinctive ink painting style, culminating in an arrestingly beautiful hand-drawn allegorical fantasy.

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

2025 concert film j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' THE MOVIE in Pittsburgh, November 12 and 15.

The 2025 concert film j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' THE MOVIE will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters on November 12 and 15.

“I won’t forget this. Since this is my Safety Zone.” Spanning 16 cities and 33 performances with 524,000 ARMY worldwide, j-hope’s first solo world tour “HOPE ON THE STAGE” celebrates its grand finale. Experience the spectacular two-night encore from Goyang - now in cinemas! Witness the full spectrum of j-hope's artistry, from the iconic tracks of his solo album “Jack In The Box” and special album “HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1” to the world premiere of “Killin’ It Girl.” Experience his spectacular live performances on the big screen, complete with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments and special stages featuring Jin, Jung Kook, and Crush. Relive the unforgettable, sparkling moment between j-hope and ARMY - j-hope’s true “Safety Zone”- and experience the final stage of his first solo world tour in HOPE ON THE STAGE THE MOVIE.

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

“Teaching East Asian Languages in the Era of AI," October 29 at Pitt.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures and the Robert Henderson Language Media Center will present “Teaching East Asian Languages in the Era of AI” on October 29.

How are instructors reshaping East Asian language classes with technology-enhanced pedagogy—from GenAI and video journals to collaborative tools like Padlet? This special EALL colloquium also showcases how East Asian languages are taught at Pitt including our classroom practices, tools, and design choices across Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Open to students, grad students, and language teachers.

The schedule includes opening remarks from Department Chair Elizabeth Oyler at 2:00 pm, followed by: 

• Fan Fan - "Integrating AI and Creativity in Chinese Language Learning" (2:10 - 2:30)
• Bei Cheng - "Using AI as a Tutor for Chinese: Enhancing Student Writing through GenAI-Assisted Error Correction" (2:30 - 2:50)
• Hyunju Ha and Shun Maruyama - "Out of the Box, On Camera: Reimagining Speaking Practice through Video Journals in Korean and Japanese Classrooms" (2:50 - 3:20)
• Wanching Hsieh-Meyers - "Showcasing Learning with Padlet" (3:20 - 3:40)

The event concludes with closing remarks from Na-Rae Han, Director of the Robert Henderson Language Media Center.

The event is free and open to the public. The Robert Henderson Language Media Center is located on the ground floor of the Cathedral of Learning.

2025 movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編) stays in Pittsburgh area through (at least) October 22.

The 2025 movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編), which opened in Pittsburgh-area theaters on September 11, will stay here through (at least) October 22.

The Demon Slayer Corps plunge into Infinity Castle to defeat Muzan. However, the remaining Hashiras and the Demon Slayers who survived Tanjiro's Final Selection are pitted against the remaining members of the Twelve Kizuki first.

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

TWICE documentary ONE IN A MILL10N in Pittsburgh area, from October 20.

The 2025 documentary on Korean group TWICE, ONE IN A MILL10N, plays in the Pittsburgh area from October 20.

In 2015, with the greeting “One in a million, TWICE!”, a new K - pop group stepped on to the world stage. From chart - topping anthems like “CHEER UP,” “TT,” “What is Love?,” "FANCY,” and “Feel Special”, TWICE captured hearts far beyond Korea, becoming a global phenomenon. This documentary follows their decade - long journey — countless hours of dedication, the dazzling spotlight of worldwide tours, and candid reflections on their growth, friendship, and even their dreams for the future. For ten years, brighter than any stage light, ‘ONCE’ has been at the very heart of their story. Through never - before - seen interviews and the heartfelt process of preparing a 10th anniversary celebration, the film reveals what TWICE has truly meant to one another — and to the fans who have walked beside them. On their 10th anniversary, 〈 ONE IN A MILLI0N 〉 comes to the screen, revealing the true reason behind the existence of TWICE — a group like no other.

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