2023 movie Past Lives at Northland Public Library, September 16.

The 2023 movie Past Lives will play at Northland Public Library on September 16, this month's installment of the Movie Matinee series.

After Nora and Hae-Sung meet at twelve years of age, Nora moves away. Not until twentyfour years later do they meet again. In Korea “inyeon” means destined to be together whether it’s in the now, the past or the future. He just wants to see her one last time. Can she say goodbye?

he movie will play at Northland from 1:30 pm, and the library is located off of McKnight Road and Rt. 19 in McCandless Township (map). It is free and open to the public.

1988 Japanese animated film Akira (アキラ) in Pittsburgh, in standard format and a 4K re-release, from September 3.

The 1988 Japanese animated film Akira (アキラ) in Pittsburgh, in both standard format and a 4K re-release, from September 3.

In 1988 the Japanese government drops an atomic bomb on Tokyo after ESP experiments on children go awry. In 2019, 31 years after nuking the city, Kaneda, a bike gang leader, tries to save his friend Tetsuo from a secret government project. He battles against anti-government activists, greedy politicians, irresponsible scientists and a powerful military leader until Tetsuo's supernatural power suddenly manifest. A final battle is fought in Tokyo Olympiad exposing the experiment's secrets.

The 4K re-release screens at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theater in Robinson, while the standard format plays at the AMC Loews Waterfront. Tickets are available online.

New Chinese computer-animated film All Wishes Come True (八仙) stays in Pittsburgh through (at least) September 9.

The Chinese computer-animated film All Wishes Come True (八仙), which opened in Pittsburgh on August 28, will remain in the area through (at least) September 9.

On a wondrous island where mortals and Immortals dwell as one, a legendary vault holds a fortune beyond dreaming. Lü Dongbin and Zhongli Quan have a plan. To crack that vault, these two mortals will pull off the impossible: pose as Immortals themselves. They gather six more misfits along the way: He Xiangu, Tieguai Li, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu, Lan Caihe, and Zhang Guolao. Eight ordinary souls, one extraordinary heist, and death waiting for anyone caught trying to outsmart the heavens. But something far worse is already closing in: a shadow conspiracy that could undo the balance of all things. And our eight bumbling schemers stand right in its path. Inspired by the beloved Chinese legend of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, All Wishes Come True! opens in theaters this summer.

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

Two performances of KPOP WARRIORS LIVE at Kelly Strayhorn Theater, September 12.

Kelly Strayhorn Theater will host two performances of KPOP WARRIORS LIVE on September 12.

Get ready for an unforgettable live experience with KPOP WARRIORS LIVE:  a high-energy, family-friendly show packed with music, dance, acrobatics, comedy, and spectacular stage performances!

Step into a colorful world inspired by the excitement of K-pop, where powerful choreography, dazzling costumes, dynamic characters, and nonstop entertainment come together in one action-packed production.

Featuring talented dancers, circus performers, interactive games, fun surprises, and audience participation, KPOP WARRIORS keeps kids and families engaged from beginning to end.

Young fans will love seeing their favorite K-pop-inspired heroes come to life on stage, while parents will enjoy a fast-paced show filled with humor, energy, and memorable moments for the whole family.

Perfect for K-pop fans, young audiences, and families looking for a unique live entertainment experience.

Don’t miss KPOP WARRIORS LIVE – music, action, comedy, and adventure all in one incredible show!

Tickets are available online. The Kelly-Strayhorn Theater's Alloy Studios is located at 5530 Penn Ave. in East Liberty (map). 

Progress slow but steady on Pittsburgh's first YangGuoFu Mala Tang, coming to Squirrel Hill.

Progress is still underway on YangGuoFu (also known as YGF Malatang), a chain of build-your-own malatang bowls, aiming to open its first Pittsburgh-area location in Squirrel Hill.

Founded in 2003 in Harbin, China, YGF Malatang began as a humble street-side stall built on one belief: great food should be fresh, flavorful, and uniquely yours. We handpicked ingredients, simmered broth daily, and let guests craft their own bowls — interactive, vibrant, and deeply personal. That founding spirit — individuality and flavor discovery — drives us today as we bring authentic Malatang to the Americas. At YGF, every bowl is crafted fresh and unmistakably yours.

It will be located at 5870 Forbes Ave. (map) in what was most recently Evelyn James Interiors. Signage first went up in November 2025, and they were initially aiming for a mid-January opening. There are over 6,000 YGF Malatang restaurants worldwide, and locations in New York, California, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Washington. (Ownership did not respond to requests for Pittsburgh-area updates.)

Korean film Train to Busan (부산행) at Parkway Theater, September 5.

Tickets are now available for the 2016 Korean film Train to Busan (부산행) at the Parkway Theater on September 5, part of an Asian Movie Madness series this month.

Train to Busan – terrifying 10th anniversary, in a newly remastered and revived version

A workaholic father and his young daughter board a high-speed bullet train from Seoul to Busan. A catastrophic viral outbreak sweeps across South Korea during their journey. Trapped in narrow train compartments, a small group of passengers must fight off hordes of infected individuals to stay alive.

The theater is offering movie tickets for $10, sold at the door only, or movie + dinner (chicken on a stick with rice and a spring roll) for $20. The theater is located at 644 Broadway Ave. in McKees Rocks (map).

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Ross Park Mall, September 26.

via @HellyKittyCafeTruck

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will return to Ross Park Mall on Saturday, September 26.

Hello Pittsburgh! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to Ross Park Mall on Saturday, 9/26! Come say hello to us near The Cheesecake Factory & LL Bean between 10am-7pm and pick up some supercute treats & merch, while supplies last! See you there!

More information about the truck and its tours available via Sanrio. Ross Park Mall is located in Ross Township in the North Hills, just off McKnight Road (map).

Mango Mango Dessert coming soon to Cranberry for its second Pittsburgh-area location.

Mango Mango Dessert's second Pittsburgh-area location will be in Cranberry, where work is underway at 1720 Route 228 (map). Mango Mango is a chain of Hong Kong style desserts that opened its first Pittsburgh-area spot in Squirrel Hill in 2024, during a flurry of activity when a number of national and international Asian dessert and boba chains that first took notice of Pittsburgh, including Gong Cha, Tiger Sugar, Wushiland, Kyo Matcha, and Tsaocaa. The menu includes photogenic sundaes, parfaits, ice cream, crepe cakes, and jellies, often centered around the eponymous fruit.

Robust lineup of AAPI exhibitions and performances at Kelly Strayhorn Theater this fall, from October 5.

The Kelly Strayhorn Theater has announced its Fall 2026 lineup and it features numerous exhibitions and performances by local AAPI artists. An excerpt from its press release:

Our upcoming season features a powerful lineup of AAPI artists. The season is led by WITH OURSELVES, WITH EACH OTHER by artist Maree ReMalia, a Korean adoptee and ballerina-turned-experimental dance-maker. The work explores her experience as she navigates the grief of losing a parent who raised her and the absence of a parent she never met. ReMalia's performance also comes with a movement workshop and a community dinner where people can dive deeper into the loaded topics of adoption, memory, loss, and joy.

Curated alongside is Remind Me, My Dream, a visual arts exhibition by JADED, Pittsburgh’s first AAPI artist collective celebrating AAPI art & culture in Pittsburgh.

In November, KST's Freshworks residency will showcase musician lys scott, a first-generation LGBTQIA+ Thai American artist, exploring the liberation of individuality, sexuality, and relationships with their immigrant family.

Community Dinner with Maree ReMalia

Co-Presented by KST and Hatch Arts Collective

Monday, October 5 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.

Pay What Moves You: $0 - $25

Acts of Remembrance Workshop with Maree ReMalia and David Bernabo

Co-Presented by KST and Hatch Arts Collective

Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.

Pay What Moves You: $10 - $25

Maree ReMalia: WITH OURSELVES, WITH EACH OTHER

Co-Presented by KST and Hatch Arts Collective

Co-Directed by Adil Mansoor, Produced by and Created with Hatch Arts Collective

Friday, October 23 | 7:30pm - 8:45pm (with post-show discussion)

Saturday, October 24 | 2:00pm - 3:15pm (with ASL interpretation) | 7:30pm - 8:45pm (followed by karaoke afterparty with Liana Maneese in the KST lobby)

Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.

Pay What Moves You: $20 - $35

JADED: Remind Me, My Dream

Friday, October 23 - Friday, December 18

Opening Reception: Friday, October 23 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.

Pay What Moves You: $0 - $20

Freshworks: lys scott, chronicles of a crazy girl

Friday & Saturday, November 6 - 7 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm (including post-show discussion) 

KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.

Pay What Moves You: $15 - $30

The Kelly-Strayhorn Theater's Alloy Studios is located at 5530 Penn Ave. in East Liberty (map). 

Ebisu Life Store coming to Cranberry.

Work is underway on an Ebisu Life Store in Cranberry. It will be located at 20217 Route 19 Suite 203 in a former Party City in a strip mall near the Walmart at the intersection of Route 19 and Old Freedom Rd, and aims to open later this year. From their Instagram:

At the end of this year an Ebisu Japanese Life Store will be opening in Cranberry Township, PA! This 7,000 sq ft store will be packed with claw and gatchapon machines, Japanese beauty, exciting snacks and drinks to try, anime figures, stationery, and much more!

Stay tuned for more information on the Grand Opening and exciting events in store! 🌸🇯🇵

Ebisu Japanese Life Store is a Chinese chain specializing in Japanese goods, with its stores featuring cosmetics, snacks, homegoods, stationary, gacha machines, and more. It opened its first area location in Squirrel Hill in October 2024.