Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (コードギアス 復活のルルーシュ) in Pittsburgh, May 5, 7, and 8.

The 2019 Japanese animated film Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (コードギアス 復活のルルーシュ) will play in Pittsburgh on May 5, 7, and 8, and tickets for it went on sale today. The distributor provides a synopsis:

He gave up his life to save the world and protect the ones he loved. The day Lelouch vi Brittannia fell was the day this war-torn world found peace. Now, as his friends work to keep the peace, a terrorist attack could risk everything. Can the brilliant tactician outwit death and save them all? Or will Lelouch’s legacy fall here?

The movie will play at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theaters in Monroeville, Pittsburgh Mills, and Robinson, and tickets are available online. The May 5 show is in Japanese with English subtitles, while the May 7 and 8 shows are dubbed in English.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (風の谷のナウシカ): 35th Anniversary, May 20 and 21 in Pittsburgh.

The Hayao Miyazaki film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (風の谷のナウシカ) will play in Pittsburgh on May 20 and 21 as part of the 2019 GKIDS Ghibli Fest. The distributor gives a summary:

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Hayao Miyazaki, is an epic masterpiece of sweeping scope and grandeur that remains one of the most breathtaking and exhilarating animated films of all time.

A thousand years after the Seven Days of Fire destroyed civilization, warring human factions survive in a world devastated by atmospheric poisons and swarming with gigantic insects. The peaceful Valley of the Wind is nestled on the edge of the Toxic Forest and led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, whose love of all living things leads her into terrible danger, as she fights to restore balance between humans and nature.

The movie will play at the AMC Loews Waterfront theater and the Cinemarks in Monroeville, North Hills, and Robinson. The May 20 show will be dubbed in English and the May 21 show will be in Japanese with English subtitles; tickets are available online.

The Beauty of Chinese Dance, May 26 at Carlow University.

The Pittsburgh chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans will present The Beauty of Chinese Dance on May 26. It will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Rosemary Heyl Auditorium of Antonian Hall at 3333 Fifth Ave. in Oakland (map). Tickets are available for $10 at the door or at various tiers in advance by contacting marketing at ocapghpa.org.

Japanese rock band Pinky Doodle Poodle Pittsburgh concert rescheduled to May 6.

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Japanese rock band Pinky Doodle Poodle will play in Pittsburgh on May 6, part of their North American tour underway since May 2018. The Charleston City-Paper summarized them in this way:

One of the coolest things about the Tokyo duo known as Pinky Doodle Poodle, other than the name, of course, is the juxtapositions in their sound. On the band's new single, "Jump In," the kick drum that starts the song off threatens to cave in the listener's chest, and the guitars are set to "massive eardrum hemorrhage," which makes it all the more jarring when singer Yuria's childlike voice comes in and launches into a stream-of-consciousness self-help pep talk, cooing "Don't miss a chance/ Don't miss your voice/ Everywhere, looking for it/ Don't be afraid."

So there's a lot going on here, all at the same time and louder than a bomb. It's similar to the collision of punk and pop that their label-mate Shonen Knife was so good at in the '90s or the lo-fi dance-rock chaos that the Go! Team creates.

They will play at Howler's in Bloomfield (map), a gig that was first scheduled for May 22. Tickets are still not available.

Panel discussion celebrating 100+ years of Asian-American contributions in Pittsburgh, May 8.

The City of Pittsburgh's Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment and Office of Community Affairs will present a panel discussion of local Asian-American Pacific Islander community leaders to celebrate 100+ years of Asian-American contributions in Pittsburgh on May 8.

It will be held at the Squirrel Hill Library (map) from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, though RSVP to itha.cao@pittsburghpa.gov is requested.

Mega Happy Hour Mixer - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, May 9 at Yuzu Kitchen.

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and numerous regional affinity groups will host the Mega Happy Hour Mixer - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on May 9.

Calling all members and friends. Let’s mix and mingle to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

The Asian American Leadership Forum invites you to celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month with us. The following groups will be co-hosting the event:

• World Affair Council of Pittsburgh
• Pittsburgh China Chamber of Commerce
• TiE Pittsburgh
• Executive Women's Council of Greater Pittsburgh
• The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania
• Allegheny County Bar Association, Asian Attorney Committee
• The Western PA Global Business Forum

It will be a great opportunity to connect with members and friends from these organizations.

Delicious Asian Hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. One drink coupon will be provided.

The event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Yuzu Kitchen downtown (map). Tickets are $12.24 for members of the above groups, or $17.55 for general admission.

Japanese film Shoplifters (万引き家族) at Maridon Museum, May 3.

The 2018 Japanese movie and Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters (万引き家族) will play at the Maridon Museum on May 3.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration in Squirrel Hill, May 11.

The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) will present an Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill on May 11.

Join us to celebrate the launch of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) Pittsburgh chapter! We will have free immigration services and free food. Everyone is welcome!

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free immigration related legal screening
Free food and soft drinks

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebration with performances and speakers
Free food and soft drinks

- Free child care available
- Interpretation services in Mandarin and other languages (We will
be adding to this list!)
- Accessible by bus 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 64, 74

Buddhist Society of Pittsburgh's Vesak 2019, April 28.

The Buddhist Society of Pittsburgh will present its Vesak 2019 on April 28.

Homestay hosts needed for Chinese, Japanese, Korean visitors this year.

GlobalPittsburgh shares news of its needs for host families from May through next January for various cohorts of visitors, including Korean English teachers, Chinese students, and Japanese students from Yasuda University.