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.

2023 film Past Lives in Pittsburgh, May 3 and 6.

The 2023 Celine Song film Past Lives will return to Pittsburgh May 3 and 6.

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.

It plays locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.

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

Numerous book discussion events scheduled at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches for AANHPI Heritage Month in May.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has scheduled 19 book discussion and book club events across its branches for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2026. Books are available for checkout through the library's catalog and are available in audio or ebook formats. Links to each item in the catalog are available below.

Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and Grill, coming soon to McCandless for 1,009 days.

Signage first went up for Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and Grill in McCandless Crossing on July 15, 2023, and though some progress has been made on the internior, it shows no signs of opening in the foreseeable future. Emails and messages to restaurant management have gone unanswered over the years, while shopping center management has dismissively reiterated they will post about updates when they have them. It occupies a bullding 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 ultimatley 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.

Pittsburgh Kenyukai Kendo Dojo 12-week beginner session starts May 5; free trials available April 28 and May 1.

Pittsburgh Kenyukai Kendo Dojo is starting its 12-week beginner session on May 5, and is offering free trail classes on April 28 and May 1.

Looking to challenge yourself and learn something new? Join Pittsburgh Kenyukai for our 12-Week Beginner Spring Session!

Train alongside enthusiastic beginners and learn from our seasoned instructors as you discover the spirit of kendo. This session focuses on the core fundamentals of Kendo, including Etiquette, Footwork, and Striking

 Key Dates:

Free Trial Classes: April 28th & May 2nd

Full Program Starts: May 5th

We hope that this introductory course will inspire you to continue on the path of lifelong kendo!

Sign up here: https://pittsburghkendo.wixsite.com/pittsburghkendo/contact-8

Classes are $240 for adults and $120 for students and children. The dojo is located  at 5229 Campbells Run Rd in Robinson (map).

2022 film Everything Everywhere All at Once in Pittsburgh, from May 1.

The 2022 film Everything Everywhere All at Once will return to Pittsburgh from May 1.

Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels, the film is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes.

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