Friday, August 5, 2022

Additional night of Kung Fu Hustle (功夫) at Row House Cinema, August 10.


Row House Cinema will present an additional screening of the 2004 film Kung Fu Hustle (功夫) on August 10, part of its Martial Arts Masterpieces film series.
Two hapless goofballs try to scam residents of an infamously decrepit neighborhood into thinking they’re members of the dreaded Axe Gang in this hilarious martial arts comedy. Things go sideways when the real gangsters show up and don’t take kindly to interlopers in this bombastic and nutty gem of a film.
It also played on August 5 as part of a "Brew and View" feature. The show starts at 9:30 pm and tickets are available online. The single-screen theater is located at 4115 Butler Street in Lawrenceville (map).

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

2021 Japanese film Inu-oh (犬王) at Row House Cinema, from August 12.


The 2021 Japanese film Inu-oh (犬王) will play at the Row House Cinema from August 12 through 18, part of its "In Case You Missed It" series.
From Masaaki Yuasa, one of the most brilliant minds in animation, comes a new rock opera following a superstar of the 14th century who suffers a family curse. When he meets a blind musician, they form a band loved by all of Japan. But when those in power threaten to divide them, Inu-oh and Tomona must dance and sing to uncover the truth behind their creative gifts.
Tickets are available online. The single-screen theater is located at 4115 Butler Street in Lawrenceville (map).

Monday, August 1, 2022

K-Town Snack Bar, from Mr. Bulgogi Food Truck team, opening August 15 in Oakland.


K-Town Snack Bar, a "Korean quick service restaurant" from the team behind the Mr. Bulgogi Food Truck, is opening August 15 in Oakland. It will open at 210 Oakland Ave. (map), which briefly and most recently held Wild Ninja Asian Grill.

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Asian Lantern Festival at Pittsburgh Zoo, August 12 - October 30.


The Pittsburgh Zoo will host the second annual Asian Lantern Festival from August 12 through October 30.
Something big is roaring back to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium this fall: the Asian Lantern Festival will return with an all-new display!

Explore the Zoo at night among more than 50 glowing, larger-than-life handcrafted sculptures, featuring extinct and endangered animals. Learn about Asian culture and enjoy themed food and entertainment.

You won’t want to miss the all-new Asian Lantern Festival, select nights Friday, August 12 – Sunday, October 30.
Tickets for the general public are now available.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

2010 Japanese animated movie Bleach: Hell Verse (劇場版BLEACH 地獄篇) in Pittsburgh, August 25.


The 2010 Japanese animated movie Bleach: Hell Verse (劇場版BLEACH 地獄篇) will play in Pittsburgh on August 25.
BLEACH fans unite! It’s been 20 years since the story of Ichigo Kurosaki was first published and exciting things are in store for the rest of 2022! Before the BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War anime begins this fall, come together in celebration by watching one of the most exciting BLEACH movies ever released along with its prologue. You’ll be rewarded with a collectible BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War lanyard, bonus content featuring Johnny Yong Bosch (the English voice of Ichigo), Sung Won Cho (aka ProZD), and more!
It will play locally in Japanese with English subtitles at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and the Chartiers Valley Luxury 14. Tickets are available online.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

New Hong Kong movie Detectives vs. Sleuths (神探大戰) in Pittsburgh, from July 29.


The new Hong Kong movie Detectives vs. Sleuths (神探大戰) will play in Pittsburgh from July 29.
When Hong Kong is rocked by multiple gruesome murders, the police forms a task force to investigate. Jun (Sean Lau), once a brilliant detective who suffered a mental breakdown, begins his own investigation. Eventually, the police learn that the murder victims are all suspects of cold cases being rubbed out by a figure known as "The Sleuth". Now, Jun and a detective from the task force are on a race against time to beat the brutal killer at its own game.
It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

2021 Japanese film Inu-oh (犬王) at Row House Cinema, from August 12.


The 2021 Japanese film Inu-oh (犬王) will play at the Row House Cinema from August 12 through 18, part of its "In Case You Missed It" series.
From Masaaki Yuasa, one of the most brilliant minds in animation, comes a new rock opera following a superstar of the 14th century who suffers a family curse. When he meets a blind musician, they form a band loved by all of Japan. But when those in power threaten to divide them, Inu-oh and Tomona must dance and sing to uncover the truth behind their creative gifts.
Tickets are available online. The single-screen theater is located at 4115 Butler Street in Lawrenceville (map).

Everything Everywhere All at Once returns to Pittsburgh-area theaters, from July 29.


The Daniel Kwan movie Everything Everywhere All at Once, starring Michelle Yeoh, will return to Pittsburgh-area theaters from July 29.
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 will play locally at the AMC theaters at the Waterfront and in Greensburg, and the Cinemark theater in Monaca, and tickets are available online.

Sunday, July 24, 2022

1989 film Kiki's Delivery Service (魔女の宅急便) in Pittsburgh, July 31, August 1, August 3.


The 1989 film Kiki's Delivery Service (魔女の宅急便) will play in Pittsburgh on July 31, August 1, and August 3 as part of this year's GKIDS Ghibli Fest. A synopsis, from the distributor:
Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt.

It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside village, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation.
It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the Chartiers Valley Luxury, and the Cinemark theaters in Monroeville, North Hills, and Robinson. Tickets are available online; the July 31 and August 3 shows are dubbed in English while the August 1 shows are in Japanese with English subtitles.

Environmental Charter School hiring high school Mandarin teacher.

The Environmental Charter School in East Liberty is (still) hiring a high school Mandarin Chinese teacher for the 2022-2023 academic year.
The High School Mandarin Teacher has strong teaching abilities, an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices, fluency in Mandarin, and a strong interest in environmental studies. The Mandarin Teacher works collaboratively within a team of educators in a High School setting. The teacher works closely with his/her specialist team and provides an introduction to Mandarin in an age-appropriate and developmentally-responsive manner. This role requires experience in language instruction for high school age students. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level and specialist teams.

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