Friday, April 25, 2025

8 Star Cuisine opening May 1 in Gibsonia, with Japanese, Chinese, sushi, and buffet menu options.


8 Star Cuisine is planning to open soon in Gibsonia's Richland Mall on Route 8 (map). The menu includes Japanese, Chinese, and Asian staples, in addition to sushi, sashimi, and rolls. It also offers an all-you-can-eat sushi and seafood buffet. Owners are aiming for a soft open on April 28 and a Grand Opening on May 1.

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.
  1. Greetings
  2. Etiquette, manners
  3. Survival phrases for traveling to Japan
  4. Interesting tourist locations
  5. Ordering food and shopping
  6. Reading and writing - Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Emoji
  7. 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.

Win-Win Kung Fu Culture Center's annual summer camp returns for six weeks of programming in July, and the school is offering its $30-per-week discount for registrants through April 30.

๐Ÿ“… 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

๐Ÿ“ 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)
๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿ‘ฆ Ages: 5 – 15 years

๐ŸŒŸ What to Expect

✔ Learn Kung Fu/Wushu/Tai Chi from champion masters
✔ Train in martial arts fundamentals
✔ Boost focus, fitness, and confidence with intensive training
✔ Dive into Mandarin language, Chinese culture, games, and movies
✔ Have fun in a supportive and engaging environment

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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!

๐Ÿ”— How to Register
✔ Current Win-Win students: Complete the selection form and submit a 20% tuition deposit.
✔ New students: Fill out the registration form, sign the waiver, complete the selection form, and submit a 20% tuition deposit along with the $90 registration fee.

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.

The Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh (ใƒ”ใƒƒใƒ„ใƒใƒผใ‚ฐๆ—ฅๆœฌๅ”ไผš) will hold its annual picnic on May 24 in Fox Chapel. Registration is required by April 30.
ใƒ”ใƒƒใƒ„ใƒใƒผใ‚ฐๆ—ฅๆœฌๅ”ไผšใงใฏ、2025ๅนด5ๆœˆ24ๆ—ฅ(ๅœŸ)ใซใƒ”ใ‚ฏใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚’้–‹ๅ‚ฌใ—ใพใ™!
ใƒใƒผใƒ™ใ‚ญใƒฅใƒผใ‚’ๆฅฝใ—ใฟใชใŒใ‚‰、ใ‚ฎใƒ•ใƒˆๅˆธใŒๅฝ“ใŸใ‚‹ๆŠฝ้ธไผšใ‚‚ไบˆๅฎšใ—ใฆใ„ใพใ™。
ใ”ๅฎถๆ—・ใ”ๅ‹ไบบใ‚’ใŠ่ช˜ใ„ใ‚ใ‚ใ›ใฎใ†ใˆ、ใœใฒใ”ๅ‚ๅŠ ใใ ใ•ใ„!
๐Ÿ“… ๆ—ฅๆ™‚:5/24(ๅœŸ)ๅˆๅพŒ1ๆ™‚~4ๆ™‚้ ƒ(้›จๅคฉๆฑบ่กŒ・่’ๅคฉไธญๆญข)
๐Ÿ“ ๅ ดๆ‰€:O'Hara Township Community Park Shelter
๐Ÿ’ต ๅ‚ๅŠ ่ฒป:
ไผšๅ“ก:็„กๆ–™
้žไผšๅ“ก=Donation(12ๆญณไปฅไธŠ=$10, 4~11ๆญณ=$5, 3ๆญณไปฅไธ‹=ใชใ—)
 ※ๅฝ“ๆ—ฅใพใงใซใ”ๅ…ฅไผšใ„ใŸใ ใ‘ใ‚Œใฐ、ๅ‚ๅŠ ่ฒปใฏ็„กๆ–™ใซใชใ‚Šใพใ™
 (ๅนดไผš่ฒป:ๅฎถๆ—$40、ๅ€‹ไบบ$30、ๅญฆ็”Ÿ$20)


๐Ÿ“ ็”ณ่พผ็ท ๅˆ‡:4ๆœˆ30ๆ—ฅ(ๆฐด)
 ▼็”ณ่พผใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใƒ :https://forms.gle/eNEMjcmGc8c9g8RZ6
  ่ฉณ็ดฐใฏๆทปไป˜PDFใ‚’ใ”่ฆงใใ ใ•ใ„。

 ใ”่ณชๅ•ใฏ pittsburghjagp@gmail.com ใพใงใŠๆฐ—่ปฝใซใฉใ†ใž!

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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 (ๅЇๅ ด็‰ˆใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚ฏใƒˆใ‚ปใ‚ซใ‚ค ๅฃŠใ‚ŒใŸใ‚ปใ‚ซใ‚คใจๆญŒใˆใชใ„ใƒŸใ‚ฏ) remains in Pittsburgh through April 29.


The 2025 Japanese animated movie Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (ๅЇๅ ด็‰ˆใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚ฏใƒˆใ‚ปใ‚ซใ‚ค ๅฃŠใ‚ŒใŸใ‚ปใ‚ซใ‚คใจๆญŒใˆใชใ„ใƒŸใ‚ฏ), 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.
๐Ÿšจ Cranberry Township, we’re officially soft opening now! ๐Ÿšจ
KYURAMEN is ready to serve you with delicious Japanese ramen, fluffy Omurice, mouthwatering appetizers, refreshing drinks, and sweet desserts! ๐Ÿœ✨
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! ๐ŸŽ‰

Kyuramen, also stylized as KYURAMEN and Kyu Ramen, opened its first Pittsburgh location in East Liberty in December. Both spots are also paired with TBaar, a chain of bubble tea places. The Cranberry location was first announced in September 2024, and is located at 20430 Route 19, Suite 105, in the "Streets of Cranberry" development, between Condado Tacos and Rally House (map).

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.

Cranberry's Kyuramen and TBaar to open April 25.


Kyuramen will open its second Pittsburgh-area restaurant later this week when the Cranberry location holds its Grand Opening on April 25.
The wait is finally over!!
Kyuramen Grand Opening in Cranberry Twp, PA, is on April 25th! Come experience our modern interior, innovative ramen flavors, fluffy omurice, and much more๐Ÿœ๐Ÿณ✨Bring your friends and family to savor delicious food and create unforgettable memories together!๐Ÿฅข❤️

Kyuramen, a national chain of ramen restaurants also stylized as KYURAMEN and Kyu Ramen, opened its first Pittsburgh location in East Liberty in December. Both spots are also paired with TBaar, a chain of bubble tea places. The Cranberry location was first announced in September 2024, and is located at 20430 Route 19, Suite 105, in the "Streets of Cranberry" development, between Condado Tacos and Rally House (map).

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.

Friday, April 18, 2025

New sushi restaurant Sushi I aims to open downtown on April 25.


Sushi I, a new sushi place coming soon to downtown Pittsburgh from the Hong Kong Dim Sum, aims to open on April 25 according to the ownership team. It will be located at 245 4th Ave., a short distance from Market Square in the former Harris Grill (map). The development team sent a few photos earlier this month:

2006 Japanese animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (ๆ™‚ใ‚’ใ‹ใ‘ใ‚‹ๅฐ‘ๅฅณ) in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K, September 28 - 30.


The 2006 Japanese animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (ๆ™‚ใ‚’ใ‹ใ‘ใ‚‹ๅฐ‘ๅฅณ) in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K from September 28 through 30.
Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with friends. One day while rushing to meet her aunt, she nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. She immediately makes use of her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience– from poor exam results to awkward confessions of love. However, when faced with the consequences of tampering with time, Makoto must do everything she can to avoid a dire future that can’t be reversed. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a beloved early film from Mamoru Hosoda, the Academy Award-nominated director behind BELLE, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and more. Hosoda weaves together the timeless, breathtaking visuals he is known for with a tender-hearted story of a girl navigating first love, time travel, and the perilous choices that come with both.
It is scheduled to play locally (so far) at the Cinemark in McCandless, though other theaters are likely to be announced later. Tickets for the September 28 and 30 shows in Japanese with English subtitles and the September 29 show dubbed in English are available online.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Maridon Museum presents "Story Time at the Museum: Suki’s Kimono," June 7.


The Maridon Museum in Butler will present "Story Time at the Museum: Suki’s Kimono" on June 7.

Celebrate the beauty of tradition and individuality at this special Story Time at The Maridon Museum!

We’ll be reading Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki, the heartwarming story of a young girl who proudly wears her beloved kimono to school, sharing its memories and meaning with her classmates. This inspiring tale encourages children to embrace what makes them unique.

After the story, children will enjoy a hands-on art project inspired by the story’s themes, and have the chance to explore the museum’s exhibits.

Event Details:

  • Ages 3–8 (adult must accompany child)
  • Free admission (donations welcome)
  • Reservations required: Call 724.282.0123
  • Location: The Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA 16001 (map)

The event runs from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. 

1997 animated film Princess Mononoke (ใ‚‚ใฎใฎใ‘ๅงซ) continues in Pittsburgh through April 21 with 4K IMAX screenings.


The 1997 animated film Princess Mononoke (ใ‚‚ใฎใฎใ‘ๅงซ), which opened in Pittsburgh on March 26, will continue here through (at least) April 21 in a series of 4K IMAX screenings.
While defending his village from a demonic boar-god, young warrior Ashitaka becomes afflicted with a deadly curse that grants him super-human power in battle but eventually will take his life. Traveling west to find a cure and meet his destiny, he journeys deep into sacred depths of the Great Forest where he meets San (aka Princess Mononoke), a girl raised by wolf-gods. Mononoke is a force of nature, riding bareback on a great white wolf and terrorizing the human outpost of Iron Town on the edge of the forest.
It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

Monday, April 14, 2025

Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 lineup announced, bringing eight films to Pittsburgh from May.


The lineup for Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 was announced today, bringing eight animated Japanese films to Pittsburgh from May through November.
Tickets and showtime information is now available online, though more theaters are likely to be announced later.

2009 Japanese animated movie Summer Wars (ใ‚ตใƒžใƒผใ‚ฆใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚บ) coming to Pittsburgh in 4K, July 27 - 29.


The 2009 Japanese animated movie Summer Wars (ใ‚ตใƒžใƒผใ‚ฆใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚บ) will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K from July 27 through 29.
Kenji is a shy, part-time moderator for OZ, the virtual reality world that powers everyday life, until pretty and popular Natsuki recruits him to be her fake boyfriend. While posing as an affluent suitor to Natsuki’s family, Kenji finds that a rogue A.I. program has stolen his online identity, and Kenji is accused of hacking OZ and causing real-world catastrophes. As the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki’s family into disarray, Kenji must unite his newfound connections to overcome an impending cyber apocalypse. Against a backdrop of stunning countryside vistas and virtual spaces bursting with color, Summer Wars is a timeless epic that explores life in the digital age from Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda (BELLE).
It is scheduled to play locally (so far) at the Cinemark in McCandless, though other theaters are likely to be announced later. Tickets for the July 27 and 29 shows in Japanese with English subtitles and the July 28 show dubbed in English are available online.

2025 Japan Lecture Series with The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania, Then and Now: Japanese Performing Arts, April 17.


The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania will present "Then and Now: Japanese Performing Arts" on April 17, part of its 2025 Japan Lecture Series.
As Artistic Director, Yoko Shioya has carried out the Japan Society’s Performing Arts Program mission of presenting works inspired by the arts and culture of Japan in New York City and beyond. Her award-winning curation of about 200 programs of Japanese theater, dance, and music spans the very traditional to the most cutting edge. In this year of special programming celebrating her accomplishments over the past twenty years, Yoko will join us in Pittsburgh to share an update on her perspective of the evolutions in the field to ways in which artists are innovating and keeping traditions alive.

Join the JASP on April 17, 2025 for a lecture about the performing arts landscape inside and outside of Japan. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

Yoko Shioya became head of Japan Society’s Performing Arts program in 2004 and Artistic Director in 2006. Her many contributions including increasing commissions for new non-Japanese works about Japanese culture, expanded North American tours, readings for contemporary plays in English, and the JAPAN CUTS film festival. Shioya received BAs in musicology and dance history from Tokyo University of the Arts. In Japan, she is known as a writer and researcher on the arts, presenting at various symposia, TV programs, cultural institutions, and as a writer for the Asahi Newspaper.

The event runs from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the JVH Auditorium in Thayer Hall at Point Park University downtown (map). The event is free, but registration is required.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

2012 Japanese animated movie Wolf Children (ใŠใŠใ‹ใฟใ“ใฉใ‚‚ใฎ้›จใจ้›ช) in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K, May 11 - 13.


The 2012 Japanese animated movie Wolf Children (ใŠใŠใ‹ใฟใ“ใฉใ‚‚ใฎ้›จใจ้›ช) in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K May 11, 12, and 13.
College student Hana falls in love with a “wolf man” and together they have two half-human, half-wolf children, Ame and Yuki. The young family’s happy but humble life comes to an abrupt end when the father is tragically killed during a hunt. After struggling to raise her children in the busy city, Hana boldly decides to move to a dilapidated house in the countryside, in hopes that her children may one day decide their own path to happiness – whether “human” or “wolf.” This heart-wrenching modern fairy tale is a staggering work of beauty and emotion from Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda. Rich with gorgeous animation and set to a poignant musical score, Wolf Children is a sweeping tale about self-discovery and the bonds of family.
It is scheduled to play locally (so far) at the Cinemark in McCandless, though other theaters are likely to be announced later. Tickets for the May 11 and May 13 shows in Japanese with English subtitles and the May 12 show dubbed in English are available online.

Hong Kong Dim Sum in Oakland eyes April 15 soft opening.


Hong Kong Dim Sum management confirms it is working on some finishing touches and aiming for an April 15 soft opening. It will be located at 4520 Centre Ave. in North Oakland's One on Centre complex (map). The space features a large dining room plus three private rooms for events. Announced back in September 2023, Hong Kong Dim Sum was to help fill in one of the remaining gaps in Pittsburgh's Asian food scene, though dim sum offerings have expanded around town since then.

The management team shared a few additional photos of dishes and sauces its working on.

Friday, April 11, 2025

Rangos Giant Cinema at Carnegie Science Center adds three more Japanese animated films in May.


The Rangos Giant Cinema at Carnegie Science Center, which had previously announced a May 9 screening of Howl's Moving Castle (ใƒใ‚ฆใƒซใฎๅ‹•ใๅŸŽ), has added three more Japanese animated movies to May: 
Tickets and showtimes are available online. The movies start at 7:00 and tickets are available online: $10 for members and $12 for non-members. The Carnegie Science Center is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).

1993 film The Joy Luck Club in Pittsburgh, from May 9.


The 1993 film The Joy Luck Club will play at the Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville from May 9 through 15, part of its "Thanks, MOM" film series around Mother's Day.
Adapted from Amy Tan’s best selling novel, Wayne Wang’s film artfully illustrates generational divides and universal truths through the stories of four Chinese women born in America and their respective mothers born in feudal China.
Tickets and showtimes are available online. The single-screen theater is located at 4115 Butler St. (map).

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet, starring Bowen Yang and Youn Yuh-jung, among others, in Pittsburgh-area theaters, from April 18.


Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet, a remake of the 1993 film, will play in Pittsburgh from April 18.
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.

2025 Japanese animated movie Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (ๅЇๅ ด็‰ˆใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚ฏใƒˆใ‚ปใ‚ซใ‚ค ๅฃŠใ‚ŒใŸใ‚ปใ‚ซใ‚คใจๆญŒใˆใชใ„ใƒŸใ‚ฏ) in Pittsburgh, from April 17.


The 2025 Japanese animated movie Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (ๅЇๅ ด็‰ˆใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚ฏใƒˆใ‚ปใ‚ซใ‚ค ๅฃŠใ‚ŒใŸใ‚ปใ‚ซใ‚คใจๆญŒใˆใชใ„ใƒŸใ‚ฏ) will play in Pittsburgh from April 17.
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, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and the Cinemark in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Tsung-Che Cheng (้„ญๅฎ—ๅ“ฒ) makes Major League debut, becoming third Taiwanese player in Pittsburgh Pirates history.


Shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng (้„ญๅฎ—ๅ“ฒ) became the third Taiwanese player in Pittsburgh Pirates history when he made his Major League debut this afternoon against the Cardinals. The Pirates called him up on Monday after infielder Jared Triolo went on the injured list. They signed him as a 17-year-old prospect in 2019, and he's the third Taiwanese player to make the regular season roster, after Wei-chung Wang in 2019 and Yu Chang in 2022. Chang is the longest-tenured Taiwanese player in Pittsburgh Pirates history, logging 18 games played and 42 at-bats. The Pirates have had numerous other Taiwanese players in the system, dating back to at least 2009 with Sheng-qin Hong, Pin-Hong Ji, and Ji-wei Xu.

The Pirates have had a number of other Asian-born players in their system, including: Chan-ho Park, Jung-ho Kang, Hoy Park, Ji-hwan Bae, and Ji-man Choi from Korea; and Masumi Kuwata, Akinori Iwamoto, Hisanori Takahashi, and Yoshitomo Tsutsugo from Japan.

Cheng is currently wearing #71 for the Pirates.

American premiere of Miss Julie, adapted by Amy Ng, in Pittsburgh April 18 through May 4.


The Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre will present a production of Miss Julie, adapted by Amy Ng, from April 18 through May 4.
Following on the heels of the hit productions in London and Hong Kong, PICT is thrilled to stage the AMERICAN PREMIERE of this brilliant adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic play by acclaimed playwright Amy Ng.

It’s Chinese New Year in post-World War II Hong Kong. Julie is the daughter of the island’s former British governor newly released from the Japanese internment camp. When her father is away for the holiday weekend, Miss Julie, who was raised in British colonial Hong Kong, comes downstairs to join the servants as they party initiating a sexually charged power game with her father’s Chinese chauffeur who is engaged to the kitchen servant Christine. What starts as a lark descends into a fight for survival as sex, power, money and race collide on a hot night in the Pearl River Delta.
There are three additional events surrounding the production:
  • Asian Cultural Celebration - April 23
  • Pre-theatre dinner with Amy Ng - April 26
  • Film Screening and Adaptations Discussion - April 30
Tickets for the show and the events are available online. The performances are held at the Carnegie Stage at 25 West Main Street in Carngie (map).

1997 animated film Princess Mononoke (ใ‚‚ใฎใฎใ‘ๅงซ) continues in Pittsburgh through April 16 with 4K IMAX screenings.


The 1997 animated film Princess Mononoke (ใ‚‚ใฎใฎใ‘ๅงซ), which opened in Pittsburgh on March 26, will continue here through (at least) April 16 in a series of 4K IMAX screenings.
While defending his village from a demonic boar-god, young warrior Ashitaka becomes afflicted with a deadly curse that grants him super-human power in battle but eventually will take his life. Traveling west to find a cure and meet his destiny, he journeys deep into sacred depths of the Great Forest where he meets San (aka Princess Mononoke), a girl raised by wolf-gods. Mononoke is a force of nature, riding bareback on a great white wolf and terrorizing the human outpost of Iron Town on the edge of the forest.
It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

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