Learn taiko drumming with Pittsburgh Taiko!
On Sunday mornings starting October 19, Pittsburgh Taiko will hold a four-week introductory class. This class is for people who are interested in joining our performing group or anyone who wants to just give taiko a try.
Taiko combines energetic hits with calm focus, balances group unity with individual expression, and requires both power and subtlety.
Each class is from 10 to 11:30 AM at our studio in Bellevue.
Dates for the four-week course:
- Class 1: Sunday, October 19
- Class 2: Sunday, October 26
- Class 3: Sunday, November 2
- Class 4: Sunday, November 9
No experience is necessary! If you recently took one of our workshops, this will be a more in-depth study of some of the topics we introduced there.
These classes are designed for adults and older kids (high school or older). Discounted rates are available for full-time students and JASP members.
Note that our studio is a masked space, and unfortunately it is not accessible to folks who can't climb stairs.
Please read the FAQ information at pittsburghtaiko.com/classes before registering.
“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).
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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, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available online.
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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 at the Cinemark theater in Robinson and the AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available online.
- Peking Opera Blues (刀馬旦) - September 28 - October 6
- City on Fire (龍虎風雲) - September 29 - October 8
- The Killer (喋血雙雄) - October 3 - October 7
- Hard Boiled (辣手神探) - October 4 - October 8
- Bullet in the Head (喋血街头) - October 5 - October 7
Tickets and showtime information is available online. The Harris Theater is located in downtown's Cultural District (map).
