University of Pittsburgh hiring part-time Chinese instructor.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures is hiring a part-time Chinese instructor.

The Chinese Program of the Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh, pending budgetary approval, seeks an instructor to teach several sections of 5-credit First-Year Chinese recitation classes in Fall 2026. The successful Candidate will need to have in hand, at the time of the hire, a MA in Chinese language pedagogy (or related field) and experience in teaching Chinese language courses at college level. 

 

The appointment is for the Fall semester of 2026. Reappointment in Spring 2027 may be possible, depending on student enrollment. 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, and a list of three recommenders, at least one of whom should be able to comment explicitly on the candidate's teaching ability. 

Vietnamese movie Blood Moon Rite 8 (Đại tiệc trăng máu 8), a remake of the Japanese zombie movie One Cut of the Dead, in Pittsburgh from May 21.

The new Vietnamese movie Blood Moon Rite 8 (Đại tiệc trăng máu 8), a remake of the Japanese zombie movie One Cut of the Dead, will play in Pittsburgh from May 21.

A struggling director, known as the “king of trash movies”, gets one last chance to earn his art-loving daughter’s respect by taking on his biggest challenge yet: filming a 35-minute zombie movie... LIVE, IN ONE SINGLE TAKE. But when his wildly unpredictable cast, nonstop mistakes, and behind-the-scenes chaos turn the whole set into a complete mess, the line between acting and reality starts to blur in the funniest ways possible

It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

2026 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ: キルケーの魔女) stays in Pittsburgh through (at least) May 27.

The 2026 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe ((機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ: キルケーの魔女), which opened in Pittsburgh on May 14, will remain here through (at least) May 27.

The year is U.C.0105, twelve years after Char's Rebellion. "MAFTY" has begun resisting the Federation government's tyrannical rule by assassinating its ministers. Its leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought in the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray. Haunted by past trauma, Hathaway is drawn to a mysterious girl named Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers stir memories within him. While swayed by her cryptic words, he continues preparing for MAFTY's mission — the attack on the Adelaide Conference. Kenneth Sleg of the Earth Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate MAFTY and is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal. As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role.

It is the second film in a trilogy and was released in Japan on January 30. It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the AMC Westmorelandin Greensburg, and the Cinemark theater in Robinson through the 21st, and at the AMC Loews Waterfront after, and tickets are available online.

GNARLY: A K-pop Dance Night, May 22 at Bottlerocket Social Hall.

Bottlerocket will present "GNARLY: A K-pop Dance Night" on May 22.

🤔 They could describe this dance party with one single word... you know?

Calling all 💖INTERNET GIRLS💖 to the dance floor because everything’s GNARLY at this dance party! It’s a KPOP and global pop night heavily featuring your favorite LADIES OF KPOP!

DJ Rodeo Starr spins....KATSEYE, JENNIE, BLACKPINK, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, BABYMONSTER and MORE!!!! 💞

It’s only $5 to party, but you must be 21+.

Don’t be so out of TOUCH.... see you at GNARLY!🤮

The 21+ event starts at 10:00 pm and tickets are available online. Bottlerocket Social Hall is located at 1226 Arlington Ave. in the Allentown neighborhood (map).

KuJiRa's Bridgeville location opens today.

KuJiRa, an all-you-can-eat sushi bar in Shadyside, has opened its second location in Bridgeville. From an announcement on Instagram:

The wait is officially over—Bridgeville, we have arrived! 🎉 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our brand-new location is officially OPEN and ready to welcome you. A ton of love and hard work went into bringing this beautiful space to life, and we can’t wait for you to experience the vibe. 🥢✨
Come on by, say hi, and celebrate this next chapter with us! Here are all the details you need to plan your visit:
📍 **Where to Find Us:**
1025 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
⏰ **Hours of Operation:**
* **Sunday – Thursday:** 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
* **Friday – Saturday:** 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM

It is located in the Chartiers Valley Shopping Center in the former Vocelli's Pizza spot (map).

This was first teased in an October 2025 social media post by Legacy Realty, but when I visited the spot in December signage was up for Nami Japanese Kitchen & Bar. However, maybe the Nami signage was a ruse to keep the location partially hidden until more permanent signage could go up.

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity in Pittsburgh, from June 25.

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, a feature-length film containing the first three episodes of the upcoming BLEACH season, will plan in Pittsburgh from June 25.

2023 film The Boy and the Heron (君たちはどう生きるか) at Rangos Giant Cinema, May 22.

The 2023 film The Boy and the Heron (君たちはどう生きるか) will play at the Rangos Giant Cinema on May 22, part of a Studio Ghibli series this month.

The enchanting legacy of Studio Ghibli continues with the newest addition to their catalogue of masterpieces. “The Boy and the Heron” takes us on a magical and surreal journey through a world beyond our own as young Mahito Maki battles grief and loss with his unusual guide, a talking gray heron.

The show starts at 7:00 pm and tickets are available online. The Kamin Science Center, formerly known as the Carnegie Science Center, is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).

2023 film Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラ-1.0) returns to Pittsburgh from May 22.

The 2023 film Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラ-1.0) will return to Pittsburgh from May 22.

Japan, devastated after the war, faces a new threat in the form of Godzilla. How will the country confront this impossible situation?

It is scheduled to play locally in Japanese with English subtitles at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.

GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party at Jergel's with two shows on June 21.

Jergels & Drusky Entertainment Presents GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party for two shows on June 21.

Prepare yourselves for a family-friendly dance party featuring remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks, K-Pop songs, and iconic pop anthems from the hit movie. Costumes, dancing, and shining bright are encouraged

Tickets for the all-ages shows at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm are available online. (Tickets can also be purchased directly at Jergel's to avoid the ~20-25% online processing fee.) Jergel's Rhythm Grille is located at 103 Slade Lane in Warrendale (map).

2026 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ: キルケーの魔女) in Pittsburgh, from May 14.

The 2026 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe ((機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ: キルケーの魔女) will play in Pittsburgh from May 14.

The year is U.C.0105, twelve years after Char's Rebellion. "MAFTY" has begun resisting the Federation government's tyrannical rule by assassinating its ministers. Its leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought in the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray. Haunted by past trauma, Hathaway is drawn to a mysterious girl named Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers stir memories within him. While swayed by her cryptic words, he continues preparing for MAFTY's mission — the attack on the Adelaide Conference. Kenneth Sleg of the Earth Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate MAFTY and is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal. As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role.

It is the second film in a trilogy and was released in Japan on January 30. It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the AMC Westmorelandin Greensburg, and the Cinemark theater in Robinson through the 21st, and tickets are available online.