Tuesday, August 20, 2024

2024 film Didi (弟弟) stays in Pittsburgh through (at least) August 29.


The 2024 film Didi (弟弟), which opened in Pittsburgh on August 8, will remain here through at least August 29.
In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and select dates at the Manor Theater in Squirrel Hill, and tickets are available online.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Bomb Chicken soft opens in North Oakland.


Bomb Chicken---serving assorted chicken dishes, bubble tea, and Chinese food---soft opened in Oakland on Saturday. It is from the same ownership as Hundred Miles Crepes, which operates in Oakland near the University of Pittsburgh campus. An open sign is illuminated and the interior is nearly done, but signage is not up yet and there is only a few counter spots available for seating, though the dining room should grow in time. It is the latest in a long line of Asian restaurants to open at 256 N. Craig St. (map) over the last decade, including Pad Thai Noodle, Chaing Mai Noodle, Miss Saigon88 Cafe, Ana's Vietnamese Cuisine, Tan Lac Express, and Pad Thai Noodle again.

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Ramen King 2 coming soon to the North Hills.


A new ramen restaurant, Ramen King 2, is coming soon to the North Hills. It carries the "2" in its name, as the original Ramen King opened in Canonsburg in October 2022. Ramen King (2) is located in the McIntyre Square shopping center, next to Gabe's, off McKnight Road (map).

Friday, August 16, 2024

Japanese rock band BURNOUT SYNDROMES in Pittsburgh, August 24.


The Japanese rock band BURNOUT SYNDROMES will play in Pittsburgh on August 24.
BURNOUT SYNDROMES are a 3-piece rock band from Osaka formed in 2005 consisting of Kazuumi Kumagai on vocals/guitar, Taiyu Ishikawa on bass, and Takuya Hirose on drums. Their goal is to constantly push the limit of a 3-piece band and create precisely calculated sound to color the world.

In March 2016, to celebrate their 10th anniversary since forming and their major label debut, they released the single "FLY HIGH!!" with EPIC Records Japan. The nationwide tour held to promote their latest album "Meisei" sold out at all venues.

BURNOUT SYNDROMES has provided theme songs for numerous series such as "FLY HIGH!!" for Haikyuu!!, "Hana Ichi Monme" for Gintama, and "Good Morning World!" for Dr. Stone.
Tickets for the show at Mr. Smalls Theater in Millvale, 8:00 pm, are still available online.

2024 Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival, September 28.


The 2024 Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival will be held on September 28 at North Park. From its press release:
Get ready to paddle with a purpose and join the splash of excitement at North Park Lake! Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Team invites you to a day of thrilling races, vibrant entertainment, delicious food, and family fun at our Sixth Annual Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival. The event runs from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 
Mark your calendars for a spectacular day where community spirit meets fierce competition on the beautiful waters of North Park Lake. This year’s festival features spirited races with community teams, sport teams, youth teams, para-paddlers, all cancer survivors, and dedicated breast cancer survivor teams battling it out for glory. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or a curious newbie, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. 

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan performing in Pittsburgh, November 16; tickets go on sale today.


The Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan will perform in Pittsburgh on November 16.
Claimed as “Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater” (The Times), Cloud Gate has set out to engage with local history, culture, and subject matter through classical, folk, and modern dance for over 50 years. Cloud Gate combines their practices in Qi Gong, martial artist, modern dance, street dance, and ballet—transforming ancient aesthetics into a thrilling celebration of motion.

Cloud Gate shares 13 Tongues by artistic director CHENG Tsung-lung, a work based on Bangka/Wanhua, the oldest district of Taipei, and legendary 1960s street artist “Thirteen Tongues”. Through imagination and storytelling recalling childhood memories and visual art, 13 Tongues evokes centuries of human endeavor, behavior, and belief.
The performance will be held at the Byham Theater in downtown's Cultural District (map). Group tickets are available for purchase now, but individual tickets will go on sale today, August 16.

RIIZE Fan-Con Tour 'RIIZING DAY' Finale in Cinemas in Pittsburgh, September 13.


The concert film RIIZE Fan-Con Tour 'RIIZING DAY' Finale in Cinemas will play in Pittsburgh on September 13.
The grand finale of K-pop boy band RIIZE's first world fan-concert tour, 2024 RIIZE FAN-CON 'RIIZING DAY' FINALE in SEOUL, will be broadcast live in cinemas! After touring through Seoul, Tokyo, Mexico City, L.A., Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta in 2024, the first day of the FINALE in SEOUL will be presented live in cinemas across selected territories worldwide. Experience the magic of the 2024 RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR ‘RIIZING DAY’ FINALE IN CINEMA, featuring spectacular performances, including celebrated hits from their first mini album, RIIZING. On September 13th, BRIIZE can celebrate this unforgettable night together in cinemas. Don't miss out on the global celebration of RIIZE's 'RIIZING DAY' tour finale in Seoul on the big screen!
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

DAN DA DAN: First Encounter announced for additional Pittsburgh theaters, from September 13.


The new Japanese animated movie DAN DA DAN: First Encounter will play several Pittsburgh-area theaters from September 13. It was already announced for the Row House Lawerenceville's Anime Classics series. A synopsis, from the distributor:
DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak. The two of them start talking after Momo rescues Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. To make the mutual deniers believe in each other, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal activity that transcends comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal forces! Their fateful love begins as well!?

The story of the occult battle and adolescence starts!

Based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN is an electrifying, action-packed love letter to sci-fi and horror with the heart of a ruthlessly funny teen rom-com. The directorial debut from Fuga Yamashiro is the latest series from cutting-edge animation studio Science SARU (The Colors Within, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) with pulse-pounding original music from kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man).

It plays locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront, the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and the Row House Lawrenceville, and tickets are available online


Thursday, August 15, 2024

Korean singer Babylon (베이빌론) in Pittsburgh, October 20.


Korean R&B singer Babylon (베이빌론) will perform in Pittsburgh on October 20.
Babylon is a distinguished R&B musician known for his unique and classic vocal style, which has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Rising to prominence with his collaboration with Zico on "Boys and Girls," which dominated the annual charts, Babylon has since established himself as a significant force in the hip-hop and R&B genres. Each of his albums features a stellar lineup of collaborations, earning him the moniker "musician's musician."

With a career marked by innovation and excellence, Babylon recently garnered acclaim for his contemporary album EGO 90’S, which brings the essence of 90s music into the modern era. This album further solidified his reputation for musicality and artistry.
He performs at the Greer Cabaret Theater in downtown's Cultural District (map) and tickets for the 7:30 pm show are available online. VIP Meet & Greet add-on passes are available as well.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Concert film Seventeen Tour "Follow" Again to Cinemas in Pittsburgh, from August 21.


The Korean concert film Seventeen Tour "Follow" Again to Cinemas will play in Pittsburgh from August 21 through 25.
“It feels like we’ve been working hard for this day.” Rewriting history every step of their way, SEVENTEEN’s first Seoul World Cup Stadium concert and encore tour [SEVENTEEN TOUR ‘FOLLOW’ AGAIN TO SEOUL] is coming to big screens worldwide this August! From the eagerly awaited full thirteen-member performances to the premiere of “MAESTRO” and unique unit performances of “Spell”, “LALALI”, “Cheers to youth”, the film captures these unforgettable moments with cinematic cameras from multiple angles, ensuring an immersive experience. This concert film begins with a powerful daylight performance that transitions into an event brimming with a diverse array of music. Culminating under a night sky illuminated by CARAT light sticks, it captures the essence of SEVENTEEN’s record-breaking nine-year legacy.
It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theaters in Monroeville and Robinson, and tickets are available online.

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