Saturday, January 7, 2023

Lunar New Year celebration at Pitt, January 25.

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The University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center will present a Lunar New Year celebration on January 25.
Join the Asian Studies Center in the Global Hub as we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with snacks, music, and activities!
It runs from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Global Hub, located on the first floor of Posvar Hall.

Friday, January 6, 2023

Pittsburgh Public Schools hiring Mandarin Chinese teacher for Linden K-5 in Point Breeze.


Pittsburgh Public Schools is hiring a Mandarin Chinese teacher for Linden K-5 in Point Breeze. Requirements include:
A Bachelor's degree and Pennsylvania State Teaching Certification in required content area.

Must also obtain 24 additional education credits within six years of hire to obtain permanent certification.
More details and application instructions are available on the district's website.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

The 98 Contemporary Thai Cuisine coming soon to Fox Chapel, from founder of Squirrel Hill's Took Took 98.


The 98 Contemporary Thai Cuisine is coming soon to Fox Chapel, run by the owner of Took Took 98 in Squirrel Hill. Banners went up for the restaurant in September at 1034 Freeport Rd. (map), until recently home of one of three Thai Place locations around the city.

Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala, January 21, 2023.


The Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala will be held on January 21, 2023 at the PNC Theater at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala is the best performing arts show for Lunar New Year celebration in greater Pittsburgh area! Come and Join us to celebrate coming Year of Rabbit, which will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 from 7PM to 9PM in Pittsburgh Playhouse, PNC Theater.
 
The gala will include world renowned and awarded Master of Arts and Crafts as follows.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

26th CASTP Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Fair and Show, January 15 in Oakland.


The Chinese Association for Science and Technology - Pittsburgh Chapter is hosting its 26th annual Lunar New Year Fair and Show on January 15 in Oakland.

In 2023, to celebrate cultural diversity, science and technology, and art, CASTP and Carnegie Museum of Art work together to bring a face-to-face celebratory experience to everyone on site! This 5-hour event features dazzling performances from the Greater Pittsburgh multicultural community, as well as an on-going Fair that includes photography and Youth Art exhibitions, the paintings of award-winning New York abstract artist, Hedy O’Beil, robot shows, VR game interaction, and various cultural activities.

Time: 1:00-6:00 pm, Sunday, January 15th, 2023

  • Fair 1:00-3:00 pm
  • Show 3:30-5:30 pm (everyone can enter the Music Hall after 3:00 pm)

Location: Carnegie Museum of Art (4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)

Ticket: Free of charge! (Registration required. Donations welcome)

All attendees are encouraged to wear festive clothes of your own choice, including traditional festive outfits, Qipao, HanFu, tunics, etc.

Food vendors on site (cash only).

The event is free but registration is required. The Carnegie Music Hall is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland (map), accessible by numerous city bus lines.

Two Sisters Vietnamese Kitchen in East Liberty closes.

Two Sisters Vietnamese Kitchen has closed, the owners announced on Instagram on December 31.
To all of our loyal customers we would like to thank you for another great year and would like to wish you all a happy new year! We absolutely love the city of Pittsburgh and all the overwhelming support we have received over the past four years! It has been our honor to serve each and every one of you and watch you all enjoy the traditional Vietnamese cuisine we have offered. With that being said it is now time for for our family to start a new chapter and move locations to be closer to our family and loved ones! Again, we cannot thank each and every one of you enough and realize this is a bittersweet moment for Two Sisters.

With Love ♥️
Two Sisters Family
The restaurant opened in February 2019 at 216 N. Highland Ave.

Viet Nom Nom now open in Squirrel Hill.


Viet Nom Nom, a Vietnamese quick service restaurant, is now open in Squirrel Hill. The online menu is currently incomplete, but a display on the window details the process of building a bowl: choose a carb, choose a protein, and choose some veggies.

is located at 1711 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill (map), the spot most recently occupied by Nu Jewish Bistro. Signage for it first went up in November.

Friday, December 30, 2022

2022 film Shin Ultraman (シン・ウルトラマン) playing in Pittsburgh, January 11 and 12.


The 2022 Japanese superhero and kaiju film Shin Ultraman (シン・ウルトラマン) will play in Pittsburgh on January 11 and 12. From the distributor:
There’s never a dull day on Japan's newly established SSSP kaiju defense taskforce, led by Kimio Tamura, played by DRIVE MY CAR’s Hidetoshi Nishijima. After a particularly challenging encounter, a giant silver robot descends from the sky to rescue the country. Dubbed Ultraman, this robot’s identity and purpose are a mystery. SHIN ULTRAMAN is a delightful reimagining of one of Japan’s classic superheroes, full of cosmic twists, campy villains, and giants of all species. Added value includes an introduction from the film’s director, Shinji Higuchi.
It is scheduled to play locally at the Cinemark theaters in Monaca, Monroeville, North Hills, and Robinson, and the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC South Hills, though more locations may be announced later. Tickets are available online: the January 11 screenings are in Japanese with English subtitles, and the January 12 screenings are dubbed in English.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

2013 film Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (明天记得爱上我 明天記得愛上我) in Pittsburgh, February 22.


Reel Q Stories will present the 2013 Hong Kong film Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (明天记得爱上我 明天記得愛上我) on February 22 at the City of Asylum.
Reel Stories is a free monthly film series dedicated to showcasing international queer cinema presented in partnership with Reel Q, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Starting in 1985, Reel Q’s mission is to increase the availability and accessibility of queer film in Pittsburgh and its surrounding region, highlighting the diverse experiences of our worldwide community. Reel Q is one of the oldest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the world.

February’s screening presents Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?, a 2013 romantic comedy directed by Arvin Chen. The film follows introverted optometrist Weichung who begins to question his marriage after learning his wife wants to have another baby. Weichung soon bumps into his old friend Stephen, who, though also married, lives the unconstrained life of a young gay bachelor. When Stephen teases Weichung for his newly straight-laced lifestyle, dormant emotions stir in Weichung, setting him off on a quest for true romance and desire.
The event starts at 7:00 pm and is free, both in person and online, though tickets are required. City of Asylum's Alphabet City is located at 40 W. North Ave. on the North Side (map).

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Squirrel Hill's Tan Lac Vien to open new restaurant on Forbes Ave.


Tan Lac Vien, a Vietnamese restaurant in Squirrel Hill, will open a new restaurant at 5846 Forbes Ave. (map), the former location of Panda Supermarket before that grocery store moved down the street in 2021. Signage just went up for its liquor license, so there is no timetable on when the restaurant might open.

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