Carnegie Museums is thrilled to honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Come celebrate and be immersed in these cultures through vibrant dances, hands-on activities, music, martial arts demonstrations, and more performed by our community partners! All presentations are included with general admission to Kamin Science Center.
Schedule of Events
- 11 a.m.–3 p.m. – Tabling from community partners
- 11 a.m.–3 p.m. – Enjoy the Chinatown Inn model in the Miniature Railroad & Village® and learn about Pittsburgh’s historic Chinatown
- 10:30–10:45 a.m. – Storytime Under the Stars; Buhl Planetarium
- 11–11:30 a.m. – Storytime Under the Stars, Role Models that Look Like Me, book reading by author Jasmine Cho; Buhl Planetarium
- 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. – Cultural performances by community partners
- 1–2 p.m. – The Last Mayor of Chinatown documentary and panel discussion; Rangos Giant Cinema
- 2:30–3pm – Performance by Pittsburgh Taiko
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.
ONE OK ROCK DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 AT NISSAN STADIUM IN CINEMAS unleashes the raw pulse of a career-defining night—documenting the band’s commanding takeover of Japan’s iconic Nissan Stadium—where thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, and 70,000 voices collide into something electric, forging an unbreakable bond between the band and their worldwide legion of fans.It is scheduled to play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.
Peregrination: Xiaojing Yan 闫晓静
Peregrination, a long and meandering journey…
Xiaojing Yan explores migration, cultural hybridity, and the connection between identity and nature. Born in China and now based in Toronto, she draws from ancient Chinese folklore and rituals, reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. Her work transforms traditional narrative into personal symbols, weaving together heritage, memory, and her own ideation of nature. Natural motifs serve as metaphors for movement and transformation, reflecting the fluid passage between cultures and histories. Yan’s work becomes a meditation on belonging, creating a landscape uniquely her own. In this act of peregrination, she invites viewers to reflect on the universal and spiritual search within an ever-shifting cultural world.
The tour runs from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, and free tickets are available online. Contemporary Craft is located at 5645 Butler St. in Lawrenceville (map).
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.
Sean Wang makes his directorial debut with “Didi,” a film for anyone who’s ever been a teenager. Set in 2008, this film follows the summer of a 13-year-old Taiwanese-American boy as he navigates life as a first generation American, changing friendships, and the dawn of social media. Don’t miss this 2024 Sundance Film Festival winning feature when it comes to the Rangos Giant Cinema on Wed., May 13 at 7 p.m.It previously played here in August and September 2024. The Kamin Science Center, formerly known as the Carnegie Science Center, is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).
A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.It plays locally at the Cinemark theater in Robinson and AMC Loews Waterfront through the 23rd, and the AMC Loews Waterfront alone from the 24th, and tickets are available online.
A 4K restoration of the 1995 Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart (耳をすませば) will play in Pittsburgh from April 21.
A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a girl with her head in the clouds, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, an antique cat figurine who guides her to listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination. Based on a screenplay and storyboards from Hayao Miyazaki, WHISPER OF THE HEART is a precious gem in the Studio Ghibli catalog, directed by veteran animator Yoshifumi Kondo.It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront on the 21st and the 23rd through 29th, and tickets are available online.
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.It plays locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.
Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy, and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse -- Nick's disapproving mother.It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.
Looking to challenge yourself and learn something new? Join Pittsburgh Kenyukai for our 12-Week Beginner Spring Session!Train alongside enthusiastic beginners and learn from our seasoned instructors as you discover the spirit of kendo. This session focuses on the core fundamentals of Kendo, including Etiquette, Footwork, and StrikingKey Dates:
Free Trial Classes: April 28th & May 2ndFull Program Starts: May 5thWe hope that this introductory course will inspire you to continue on the path of lifelong kendo!
Classes are $240 for adults and $120 for students and children. The dojo is located at 5229 Campbells Run Rd in Robinson (map).
Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels, the film is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes.It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.
Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim’s sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.It has played in the area in October 2025 and earlier this month as part of two Hong Kong Cinema Classics film series. Tickets for the May 8 show are available online. The Row House Hollywood is located at 1449 Potomac Ave. (map), one block south of the Potomac T Station.
In 2024, the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning-Tzu Chi Academy Pittsburgh was established, thanks to generous funding from the Taiwan Overseas Community Affairs Council. Individuals aged 18 and above are warmly invited to join us on this language-learning adventure!Embark on an extraordinary linguistic journey by learning Chinese! Because of this incredible support, we’ve crafted an environment that goes beyond language acquisition—it’s an adventure into the heart of Mandarin-speaking culture. Seize the opportunity to not just learn a language, but to unlock a world of possibilities and enrich your personal and professional journey. Don’t miss out on the chance to thrive in a community where language and culture converge seamlessly. Join us and let the language of opportunity be your guide!
The cost is $120 for a ten-week session, and tuition includes a textbook and workbook. Registration may be completed online.
After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.
It is our joy and honor at White Whale to celebrate debut authors! We are thrilled to welcome M Lin to White Whale to celebrate her debut, The Memory Museum, an expansive, unforgettable short story collection centering the lives and experiences of Chinese millennial women. Her story “Shangri-La” is set in Pittsburgh! M Lin will be joined in conversation by Robert Yune.
“An astounding talent with an unforgettable voice. The Memory Museum is a book for the ages.”—R. O. Kwon, author of Exhibit
Stretching from the present to the future, from China to America and beyond, M Lin’s piercing debut collection depicts characters finding beauty amidst the disorientation of migration, the contradictions of living between cultures, the perverse realities of race and class, and the delicate dance between survival and resistance. In “Scenes from Childhood,” an elderly woman in a dystopian reality is visited by forgotten memories of her grandfather’s village. In “Magic, or Something Less Assuring,” a fraying couple goes on a divorce honeymoon in Morocco to surprising results. “You Won’t Read This in the News” imagines four migrant workers and petty thieves who forge an unshakable connection across one desperate night. A filmmaker thwarted by censorship untangles her fraught relationship to motherhood and artmaking in “Tough Egg.” And in a newly instated Memory Museum generations into the future, two sensory architects weave a moving tapestry of love and radical hope. Brimming with joy, insight, and emotional power, The Memory Museum unveils M Lin as an irresistible new talent with fearless political and stylistic imagination.
The event runs from 7 to 8:00 pm both in-store and online; both options require registration. The bookstore is located at 4754 Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield (map).
A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.It plays locally at the Cinemark theater in Robinson and AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available online.
Shiori is a typical high school student who dreams of online stardom, but struggles to capture attention. After an embarrassing video of her goes viral, she gets trapped in her smartphone and replaced by a charismatic alter ego. As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world. Labyrinth is the first original feature film from legendary creator Shoji Kawamori, who is known for his electrifying fusion of pop music with science fiction. Featuring the voice of SUZUKA from music sensation ATARASHII GAKKO!, Kawamori’s latest film is a wildly imaginative adventure about finding oneself while navigating the perils of social media.It plays locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and AMC Westmoreland in Greensburg, and tickets are available online.