Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Paid research opportunity for Chinese women, Chinese immigrant advocates, healthcare providers for Chinese women, May 1.


Dr. Luna Zhang from UPMC is recruiting participants for a Community Engagement Studio session on May 1 over Zoom.
Dr. Luna Zhang from UPMC is looking for feedback on her research through a feedback session on May 1st. We'd love your participation! See the flyer to see if you qualify. Looking forward to your attendance!
Those eligible and interested in attending will register in advance via this Zoom link and show up on May 1 at 5:00 pm.

New sushi restaurant Sushi I delays soft opening until April 28.

Sushi I, a new sushi place coming soon to downtown Pittsburgh from the Hong Kong Dim Sum, has pushed its soft opening from April 25 to April 28. It will be located at 245 4th Ave., a short distance from Market Square in the former Harris Grill (map).

2025 Japanese animated movie Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (劇場版プロジェクトセカイ 壊れたセカイと歌えないミク) remains in Pittsburgh through April 29.


The 2025 Japanese animated movie Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (劇場版プロジェクトセカイ 壊れたセカイと歌えないミク), which opened in Pittsburgh on April 17, will have a second run from April 25 through 29.
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing is an animation film by studio P.A.WORKS featuring an all-new Hatsune Miku and the first film with the iconic Virtual Singer. Based on HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!, a game about high school students finding their true feelings through music in an alternate world called “SEKAI" with the help of Hatsune Miku. Ichika is a high school musician who can enter a mysterious place called “SEKAI,” where she and her friends express their innermost emotions through music alongside Hatsune Miku. One day after giving a live performance, Ichika meets a new Miku that she has never seen before. No matter how hard this new Miku tries to sing, she struggles connecting with the hearts of her listeners. Miku must rely on the help of others to find a way to sing again.
It is scheduled to play locally at the Cinemark in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Cranberry's Kyuramen and TBaar soft opened on April 22.


Kyuramen, the national ramen chain, announced its Grand Opening set for April 25, but quickly followed with a soft opening announcement yesterday, April 22.
🚨 Cranberry Township, we’re officially soft opening now! 🚨
KYURAMEN is ready to serve you with delicious Japanese ramen, fluffy Omurice, mouthwatering appetizers, refreshing drinks, and sweet desserts! 🍜✨
Come visit us at our cozy, welcoming space—perfect for hangouts, celebrations, or a solo treat! ❤️
We're open and excited to welcome you! Stay tuned for more updates as we get ready for our grand opening! 🎉

Kyuramen, also stylized as KYURAMEN and Kyu Ramen, opened its first Pittsburgh location in East Liberty in December. Both spots are also paired with TBaar, a chain of bubble tea places. The Cranberry location was first announced in September 2024, and is located at 20430 Route 19, Suite 105, in the "Streets of Cranberry" development, between Condado Tacos and Rally House (map).

Kyuramen is one of several large national and international Asian chains to come to Pittsburgh in recent years---in addition to Paris Baguette, Tous Les Jours, Fresh International Market, Yi Fang, Kura Revolving Sushi, among many others---and though some may look askance at chains, it also represents the growth of Pittsburgh's food landscape that companies that ignored Pittsburgh for the last decade or two are recognizing its appetites.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet, starring Bowen Yang and Youn Yuh-jung, among others, continues in Pittsburgh-area theaters through April 27.


Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet, a remake of the 1993 film that opened in Pittsburgh on April 18, will remain here through (at least) April 27.
From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee's expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung, The Wedding Banquet is a poignant and heartfelt reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive.
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration with Flying Strings Youth Ensemble, May 3 at Carnegie Library in Oakland.


The Main branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will present "Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration with Flying Strings Youth Ensemble" on May 3.
Join us in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a performance by Flying Strings Youth Ensemble. Flying Strings Youth Ensemble are a group of talented young musicians playing various instruments blending traditional Chinese and western music.

Doors open at 12:30 pm and the show begins at 1 pm. A reception with small bites will follow in the library.

RSVPing by “Indicating Interest” below is highly encouraged, but not necessary to attend the event. Walk-ins are always welcome.

This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2025 programming, and takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.

RSVP is encouraged and can be completed online. The Main branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. (map) in Oakland, accessible by numerous city bus lines.

Cranberry's Kyuramen and TBaar to open April 25.


Kyuramen will open its second Pittsburgh-area restaurant later this week when the Cranberry location holds its Grand Opening on April 25.
The wait is finally over!!
Kyuramen Grand Opening in Cranberry Twp, PA, is on April 25th! Come experience our modern interior, innovative ramen flavors, fluffy omurice, and much more🍜🍳✨Bring your friends and family to savor delicious food and create unforgettable memories together!🥢❤️

Kyuramen, a national chain of ramen restaurants also stylized as KYURAMEN and Kyu Ramen, opened its first Pittsburgh location in East Liberty in December. Both spots are also paired with TBaar, a chain of bubble tea places. The Cranberry location was first announced in September 2024, and is located at 20430 Route 19, Suite 105, in the "Streets of Cranberry" development, between Condado Tacos and Rally House (map).

Kyuramen is one of several large national and international Asian chains to come to Pittsburgh in recent years---in addition to Paris Baguette, Tous Les Jours, Fresh International Market, Yi Fang, Kura Revolving Sushi, among many others---and though some may look askance at chains, it also represents the growth of Pittsburgh's food landscape that companies that ignored Pittsburgh for the last decade or two are recognizing its appetites.

Friday, April 18, 2025

New sushi restaurant Sushi I aims to open downtown on April 25.


Sushi I, a new sushi place coming soon to downtown Pittsburgh from the Hong Kong Dim Sum, aims to open on April 25 according to the ownership team. It will be located at 245 4th Ave., a short distance from Market Square in the former Harris Grill (map). The development team sent a few photos earlier this month:

2006 Japanese animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (時をかける少女) in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K, September 28 - 30.


The 2006 Japanese animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (時をかける少女) in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K from September 28 through 30.
Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with friends. One day while rushing to meet her aunt, she nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. She immediately makes use of her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience– from poor exam results to awkward confessions of love. However, when faced with the consequences of tampering with time, Makoto must do everything she can to avoid a dire future that can’t be reversed. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a beloved early film from Mamoru Hosoda, the Academy Award-nominated director behind BELLE, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and more. Hosoda weaves together the timeless, breathtaking visuals he is known for with a tender-hearted story of a girl navigating first love, time travel, and the perilous choices that come with both.
It is scheduled to play locally (so far) at the Cinemark in McCandless, though other theaters are likely to be announced later. Tickets for the September 28 and 30 shows in Japanese with English subtitles and the September 29 show dubbed in English are available online.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Maridon Museum presents "Story Time at the Museum: Suki’s Kimono," June 7.


The Maridon Museum in Butler will present "Story Time at the Museum: Suki’s Kimono" on June 7.

Celebrate the beauty of tradition and individuality at this special Story Time at The Maridon Museum!

We’ll be reading Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki, the heartwarming story of a young girl who proudly wears her beloved kimono to school, sharing its memories and meaning with her classmates. This inspiring tale encourages children to embrace what makes them unique.

After the story, children will enjoy a hands-on art project inspired by the story’s themes, and have the chance to explore the museum’s exhibits.

Event Details:

  • Ages 3–8 (adult must accompany child)
  • Free admission (donations welcome)
  • Reservations required: Call 724.282.0123
  • Location: The Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA 16001 (map)

The event runs from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. 

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