Do you ever feel a little overwhelmed walking into an Asian market? Trust me, I get it! The aisles are full of amazing possibilities, but where do you even start?Those interested should register at info [at] sunevholistics.com. WFH Oriental Market, the 10:00 am meeting point, is located at 2306 Penn Ave. (map).
That's why I'm hosting a FREE workshop and tour right here in Pittsburgh. Come explore with me as I share my secrets shopping like a private chef. We'll cover everything from picking perfect bok choy to understanding different of soy sauce. This isn't just about buying groceries—it's about building your confidence in the kitchen and bringing new, exciting flavors to your meals and meeting like-minded people.
Date: October 5th
Time: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Fees: FREE
Location: We will meet at WFH Asian Market, then walk over to Lotus Food Company in The Strip.
Click the link in bio and register via email. Limited space! DM if you have any questions 🫶💫
We're so excited to bring a brand-new spot in Sprankles grocery store in Saxonburg to share authentic Korean food paired with amazing Grist House beer. Everything we serve is handmade, and we're the only place offering an authentic Korean BBQ experience, if you don't know what this is, see our Korean BBQ section! Whether you're a vegetarian or meat lover, we have something for everyone on our menu that's sure to make you feel right in Korea!Other winners relevant to PennsylvAsia include Chengdu Gourmet for Best Chinese, Little Tokyo for Best Japanese and Best Sushi, Pho Van for Best Pho, Ramen Bar for Best Ramen, Tram's for Best Vietnamese, Lotus for Best Asian Grocer, and Panda Supermarket for Best International Grocery Store. These lists were for a long time notorious for their uninspired winners at the expense of smaller or more authentic restaurants, but in recent years have expanded beyond the small list of usual suspects.
When a son’s dream to dance to the beat of his own heart pits him against his father’s wishes, family strife boils over in a clash between youthful aspirations and parental expectations. Can father and son find their way back together before all is lost? Directed by Ly Hai, produced by Minh Ha, with a 4-continent international release by 3388 Films.It plays locally at the AMC Classic South Hills and the AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.
via JapanSociety.orgGuest lecturer Kazuyuki Nomura (Chiba University) explores how second language learning can serve as an emotional refuge rather than a path to integration, reframing motivation as a narrative process shaped by vulnerability, desire and symbolic distance.
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 many local theaters, including the Manor in Squirrel Hill, Cranberry Cinemas, Waterworks Cinemas, and the AMC theaters in Mt. Lebanon and South Hills. Tickets, and a real-time listing of theaters, are available online.
Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman. On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world.It is scheduled to play locally at the Waterworks Cinema, Chartiers Valley Luxury 14, and the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson. Tickets are available online: the shows on the 20th, 21st, and 24th are dubbed in English, while the shows on the 22nd and 23rd are in Japanese with English subtitles.
Our special menu features:Beyond this newly-opened food stand, Choi's YeGa Kimchi sells a variety of kimchi, banchan, triangle kimbap, and dosirak boxes at several retailers and farmer's markets around the city. Enson Market is an Asian grocery that opened in June.
Korean BBQ Chicken
Bibimbap
Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)
Oxtail Radish Soup
Dumplings
Enjoy a joyful evening with delicious food and Korean K-pop music. We look forward to welcoming you!
Welcome to Metropolis, where it’s man against machine in this spectacular, retro-futuristic animated film based on the classic manga created by Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy), written by Japanese anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) and directed by Rintaro (Galaxy Express 999). In the industrial, tri-level world of Metroplois, humans and robots are the cohabitants of a strictly segmented society. Detective Shunsaku Ban and his sidekick Kenichi search for Duke Red, a rebel scientist, to arrest him and seize his latest creation – a highly advanced female robot named Tima. But when they locate him, Shunsaku quickly realizes that the eccentric genius is protected by powerful forces that put him beyond their reach, leading to an adventure within the twisting labyrinth beneath Metropolis that puts the fate of the universe in peril.Tickets are available online. The Harris Theater is located at 809 Liberty Ave. in downtown's Cultural District (map).
100 METERS follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selvesIt is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in Monroeville, and tickets are available online. THe October 12 and 14 shows are in Japanese with English subtitles while the October 13 shows are dubbed in English.
“Ju-on: The Grudge” brought worldwide attention to the Japanese horror film industry with its terrifying blend of unique storytelling and unforgettably frightening visuals. Rangos Giant Cinema’s immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound adds another layer to the nightmare, making this screening an experience that will be sure to haunt you. Join us on Fri., Oct. 17 at 9:30 p.m.Tickets are available online; tickets for the cinema are separate from tickets fro the Kamin Science Center. The newly-renamed Kamin Science Center, formerly known as the Carnegie Science Center, is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).
Various types of care are required throughout the year to ensure that the cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in spring. We can use your help!Regular maintenance by volunteers takes place throughout the year, and the fall sessions take place on three Saturdays in September---September 13, 20, and 27---and two Sundays in October---October 5 and 12.
*Watering as needed, reinstalling deer fences, weeding, mulching. . .
Meet at our equipment shed, opposite the tennis courts.Registration is required and can be completed online. The trees are located near the boathouse, but volunteers are asked to meet near the tennis courts (map).
Work will be canceled in the event of bad weather. If you are unsure whether work will be carried out or canceled, please text 412-600-2181.
Please bring appropriate clothing and non-slip shoes for the work
The shop, located in the heart of the neighborhood, will feature donuts as well as Korean corn hot dogs. Also on the menu will be classic boba, also known as bubble tea, a popular Asian drink that often consists of a milky sweet tea and tapioca pearl balls.Signage went up earlier this summer. The Moochi & You owner was one of the co-founders of China Star in the North Hills, which expanded to a second location in Squirrel Hill that eventually rebranded to become Sichuan Gourmet.
Moochi & You will offer a variety of flavors.
Moochi & You uses Ghirardelli chocolates and top the donuts with pistachios, Oreos and other goodies. The hot dogs are all beef and they have spicy options.
Also on the menu will be coffee and different tea flavors. All of the tea is brewed fresh. The fresh milk tea is made with organic whole milk.
Explore the Chinese language with native speaker Ms. JJ through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences! This monthly program on the 3rd Saturday of the month is designed for kids in preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers.The event runs from 10:30 to 11:30 in the Community Room. Registration is required. The library is located at 1212 Main St. in Sharpsburg (map).
This volunteer-led program is FREE - donations appreciated. All supplies provided.
Library parking is limited. If the library lot is full, we recommend parking at the 13th Street municipal lot. We're also conveniently located on the 91 and 1 bus routes.
“Who are...you?” Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol, makes a bold transition into acting, taking on a role in a drama that includes a disturbing assault scene, and even releasing a provocative nude photo book. Her dramatic reinvention grabs public attention, but also provokes unease among her fans, her manager, and even herself as she struggles with the rapid shift from her days as a pop idol. As a stalker begins to shadow her, a screenwriter and a photographer are murdered one after another. "Did I kill them?" Mima begins to wonder if a split personality is gradually taking over, just like the character that she plays in the drama. Then "the other Mima" the pop idol who was supposed to have "graduated," appears in front of her…It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of visionary director Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Royale with a new theatrical release in partnership with Iconic Events. This special screening is presented in 4K along with a new interview with the screenwriter — Kinji’s son Kenta — sharing an intimate look at the forces that shaped his father and how they inspired his final film. Battle Royale is an intense and brutal story about Japanese high school students who are sent off by their government with three days to kill each other — until only one remains. With its blend of social commentary and high-stakes action, Battle Royale continues to influence modern dystopian storytelling and has inspired countless television shows, video games, and films, including the acclaimed The Hunger Games franchise. (Interview in Japanese with English subtitles)It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.
One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, IKIRU shows the director at his most compassionate—affirming life through an exploration of death. Takashi Shimura beautifully portrays Kanji Watanabe, an aging bureaucrat with stomach cancer who is impelled to find meaning in his final days. Presented in a radically conceived two-part structure and shot with a perceptive, humanistic clarity of vision, IKIRU is a multifaceted look at what it means to be alive.Tickets for the film are available online. The Harris Theater is located at 809 Liberty Ave. in downtown's Cultural District (map).
Photo via the Korea Tourism Organization.
