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Friday, April 25, 2025
8 Star Cuisine opening May 1 in Gibsonia, with Japanese, Chinese, sushi, and buffet menu options.
Free "We Learn: Basic Japanese Language and Culture," Fridays at downtown Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, from May 2.
"Osaka, Japan" by Pedro Szekely (Creative Commons).
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's downtown branch will host "We Learn: Basic Japanese Language and Culture" on Fridays from May 2 through June 6, marking the return of free Japanese ourses at one of the local libraries after a several-year pause.
Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor.
- Greetings
- Etiquette, manners
- Survival phrases for traveling to Japan
- Interesting tourist locations
- Ordering food and shopping
- Reading and writing - Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Emoji
- Anime, Manga
Each session is designed to be interactive and fun. The agenda can vary based on the interests of the students.
Registration is required and can be completed online. The classes run from 11:00 am, and the library is located at 612 Smithfield St. (map).
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Win-Win Kung Fu in Squirrel Hill offering six-week summer camp for kids' martial arts, fitness, culture, and language training; $30 discount for registration by April 30.
Camp Schedule:
- Week 1: July 7 – 11
- Week 2: July 14 – 18
- Week 3: July 21 – 25
- Week 4: July 28 – August 1
- Week 5: August 4 – 8
- Week 6: August 11 – 15
Location: Squirrel Hill Studio – 2705-2707 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Time: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (optional extended care until 5:30 PM)
Ages: 5 – 15 years
What to Expect
Learn Kung Fu/Wushu/Tai Chi from champion masters
Tuition & Registration
- $240 per 5-day week (Save $30 when you register by April 30!)
- 10% discount for siblings
- New students: One-time $90 registration fee (includes a pair of training shoes, T-shirt, and training pants)
- Free registration for current Win-Win students
- Only 25 spots per week – First Come, First Serve!
How to Register
Seats fill up fast, so don’t miss out on a summer of fun and learning!
For questions or to register, call (412) 336-8898 or email masters [at] winwinkungfu.com.
The studio is located at 2705 Murray Ave., on the ground floor of the Morrowfield building in Squirrel Hill South (map).
Annual Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh picnic, May 24.
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The Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh will host a picnic on Saturday, May 24.
There will be barbecue and a gift card raffle. Friends and family are welcome.
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM (rain or shine)
Location: O'Hara Township Community Park Shelter
Fee: Members free /Non-members: Donation appreciated$10 (12+), $5 (ages 4–11), Free (under 3)
Join as a member and your donation will be waived.
RSVP by April 30:
https://forms.gle/eNEMjcmGc8c9g8RZ6
O'Hara Township Community Park is located on Fox Chapel Rd., a short distance from Exit 8 of Route 28 and accessible by city bus 91 (map).
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 (ๅๅ ด็ใใญใธใงใฏใใปใซใค ๅฃใใใปใซใคใจๆญใใชใใใฏ) remains in Pittsburgh through April 29.
The 2025 Japanese animated movie Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (ๅๅ ด็ใใญใธใงใฏใใปใซใค ๅฃใใใปใซใคใจๆญใใชใใใฏ), 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.
๐จ Cranberry Township, we’re officially soft opening now! ๐จ
KYURAMEN is ready to serve you with delicious Japanese ramen, fluffy Omurice, mouthwatering appetizers, refreshing drinks, and sweet desserts! ๐✨
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! ๐
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.
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