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.

2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (臥虎藏龍) in Pittsburgh, from May 15.

The 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon---starring Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, and Zhang Ziyi---will play in Pittsburgh from May 15.

In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.

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

Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫) at Rangos Giant Cinema, May 15.

The 1997 Japanese animated film Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫) will play at Rangos Giant Cinema on May 15, part of a Studio Ghibli series this month.

The peace between humankind, animals, and gods is at risk of collapsing when a young prince begins a journey to find the cure for a curse placed upon him. This misadventure leads to miscommunication as he struggles to bring peace between an industrial town and the mysterious Princess Mononoke.

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).

2024 Japanese animated movie Attack on Titan: The Last Attack (劇場版「進撃の巨人」 ～THE LAST ATTACK～) returns to Pittsburgh, May 18.

The 2024 Japanese compliation film Attack on Titan: The Last Attack (劇場版「進撃の巨人」 ～THE LAST ATTACK～) will play in Pittsburgh on May 18.

Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK brings together the last two episodes of the highly acclaimed anime series in the franchise's first-ever theatrical experience delivering the epic finale in a colossal-sized omnibus film. Humanity lived quietly behind massive walls built to protect themselves from the threat of monstrous creatures called Titans. Their century of peace was shattered by an attack on their city that left a young child, Eren Yeager, motherless and vowing revenge on the titans. Years after joining the Survey Corps, Eren finds himself facing a deadly foe, and ultimately gains a special ability that unveils a new truth about the world he knows. After venturing beyond the walls and separated from his comrades, Eren finds himself inspired by this new truth and plots the "Rumbling," a terrifying plan to eradicate every living thing in the world.

It played in Pittsburgh for ten days in February 2025. It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available online.

"We Learn" Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Korean classes resume at Carnegie Library in Oakland, Saturdays from June 20.

Photo via the Korea Tourism Organization.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch in Oakland will resume its free "We Learn" Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Korean classes Saturdays from June 20 through August 29, after its most recent session will conclude on May 9.