"Labor and Value in a Transitional Political Economy: the Case of Kun Opera in China," March 21 at Pitt.

From Peony Pavilion.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Music will present Da Lin and her talk "Labor and Value in a Transitional Political Economy: the Case of Kun Opera in China" on March 21.

The Saga of Tanya the Evil (幼女戦記) movie in Pittsburgh, May 16.

The 2019 Japanese movie The Saga of Tanya the Evil (幼女戦記) will play in Pittsburgh on May 16. Tickets for the 7:30 pm show at the Southside Works Cinema (map). are now available online.

"Education Trends in China," March 21 at Pitt.

The University of Pittsburgh's Institute for International Studies in Education will present Dr. Hewen Wu and his talk on "Education Trends in China" on March 21. It runs from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in 5604 Posvar Hall (map) and is free and open to the public.

ScottyCon 2019: anime, cosplay, esports convention at CMU, March 30.

CMU Cosplay at Carnegie Mellon University will present its first ScottyCon on March 30.

Come out to CMU's first ever ScottyCon, a collaborative event between Cosplay@CMU, Arists Alley Club, CMU E-Sports, and Vermillion Anime Club reminiscent of an anime/video game convention! There will be crafts, video games, and anime screenings, as well as booths for talented CMU artists from whom you can buy merchandise. Throughout the night, we will also be hosting tournaments for various video games, as well as trivia games and raffles. Join us for a night of games, food, and fun on March 30th, 2019.

It runs from 4:30 to 11:30 pm at Simmons Auditorium at Tepper Quad (map).

Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn (劇場版総集編【前編】メイドインアビス 旅立ちの夜明け) in Pittsburgh, March 20 and 25.

Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn (劇場版総集編【前編】メイドインアビス 旅立ちの夜明け), a 2019 compilation film from the popular anime series, will play in Pittsburgh on March 20 and 25.

1987: When the Day Comes, Burning (버닝) at Pitt for annual Korean Film Festival, starting March 22.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures will present two Korean films for its 16th annual Korean Film Festival: 1987: When the Day Comes on March 22 and Burning (버닝) on March 29.

Whither Mr. Dim Sum?

NextPittsburgh opined today that Pittsburgh really needs a dim sum place.

Pittsburgh has a lot of great Chinese food. Squirrel Hill, in particular, seems destined to add every regional style and flavor at some point, and we’re all for that. But for some reason, we’re a bit light in the dim sum department. If you’re not familiar, dim sum involves lots of little dishes of dumplings and a huge range of small, bite-sized, perfectly snacky things, usually brought to your table on a cart. It’s not entirely absent — I’ve had dim sum in Fox Chapel at Jimmy Wan’s (though their website currently makes no mention of it). But there’s nothing like dining in a place with an all-dim sum menu, where you can keep requesting bamboo steamer baskets full of goodness until you’re happily full.

Taiwanese film More Than Blue (比悲傷更悲傷的故事) in Pittsburgh, from March 15.

The 2018 Taiwanese film More Than Blue (比悲傷更悲傷的故事) will play in Pittsburgh from March 15. The Osaka Asian Film Festival provides a synopsis of the film, a remake of a 2009 Korean hit:

It seemed like fate when solitary student Zhang Zhe-kai met a rebellious girl named Song Yuan-yuan. These two lonely high school classmates find they become inseparable when they lose their family but their connection blossoms into a beautiful relationship, not quite lovers but very dependent upon each other. She names him “K” and chooses the name “Cream” for herself. They live together and go to college together and eventually get jobs together at the same record company. They are the perfect couple. Things come to a standstill when “K” is diagnosed with leukemia but he’s more concerned about Cream and wants to ensure her happiness before his time runs out by helping her find love little realising she may have already found it…

A glossy remake of the 2009 Korean film of the same name, it proves to be a real tearjerker thanks to the persuasive performances of lead actors Jasper Liu (“Take Me to the Moon” – OAFF 2018) and Ivy Yi-Han Chen who sell the idea of fidelity and timeless love.

The movie will play at the AMC Loews Waterfront, and tickets are available online. The theater is located at 300 West Waterfront Dr. in the Waterfront shopping complex in Homestead (map), across the Monongahela River from Greenfield, Squirrel Hill, and the rest of Pittsburgh.

What is a Japanese Garden? at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, April 25.

Via Pittsburgh Business Times.

The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania and Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. will present Dr. Brenda Jordan and her talk "What is a Japanese Garden?" on April 25 at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.

Dr. Jordan will present an overview of the varieties of Japanese gardens through history, the concept of “Japanese garden” that spread outside of Japan, and give some suggestions for the types of plants and features that can be used for a Japanese garden in southwest Pennsylvania. She specializes in the history of Japanese art, particularly the paintings and woodblock prints of the 19th century.

Meet our speaker, and enjoy light refreshments at a reception before the lecture.

It runs from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and is free, though registration is required. The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is located at 799 Pinkerton Run Rd. in Oakdale (map).

"Learn to Play the Pipa (Chinese Lute) – 4 Class Series for Adults" free at Carnegie Library in Oakland in April.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's main branch in Oakland will host pipa soloist Yang Jin for a series of free pipa lessons for adults in April.

Renowned pipa performer Yang Jin will teach a series of 4 free pipa (Chinese lute) classes for adults beginning April 4. Pipa instruments will be provided during class. The classes, held Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 PM, take place:

April 4 Adult Lesson 1

April 11 Adult Lesson 2

April 18 Adult Lesson 3

April 25 Adult Lesson 4

Registering for one class will register you for all 4 sessions in the series. The class is limited to 16 participants.

Registration is required and can be completed online. The library is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland (map) and is accessible by buses 28X, 54, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, and 93.