This film is part of the Silk Screen Film Festival. Admission is free to Pitt students with an ID. Director M. Manikandan delighted Silk Screen audiences last year with his film Crow’s Egg and now he’s back with Crime is Punishment, a massive genre redirect. The film tells the story of Ravi, a mild-mannered collections agent who lives his life with no real drama. Without warning, Ravi finds himself in the middle of the murder investigation of his neighbor where his testimony could afford him the expenses of an eye transplant he so desperately needs.

The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) will be hosting their annual Chinese Cultural Festival on September 10. Learn more about Chinese culture though fun events, music, food, games, and more.

This film is part of the Silk Screen Film Festival. Admission is free to Pitt students with an ID. Wednesday May 9 is an Iranian Film portrayed in three intertwining narratives. A peculiar philanthropist, Jalal, runs an unusual contest in a local newspaper offering to donate money to the most worthy applicant. Believing that his commitment to help Tehran’s poor community will ease the pain he feels over the loss of his 5-year-old son, Jalal finds that he might be in over his head.

Celebrate Japanese culture and the U.S. – Japan friendship with the Japanese community in Pittsburgh on September 10. Summer is a time of matsuri festivals in Japan, and we plan to celebrate with a festive picnic. Participants can experience Japanese cultural activities, learn more about Japan-related organizations in Pittsburgh, and try bon dancing and taiko drumming.

Festivities include: Parade, flag hoisting and cultural program. Come and enjoy delicious Indian food!

Join the Pittsburgh Pirates as we host our first annual Asian Pacific Heritage Day at PNC Park. Attendees are invited to bring a flag or sign to support your heritage.

The first 20,000 fans to arrive at PNC Park will also receive a Jung Ho Kang Bobblehead. Be sure to arrive early as quantities are limited.

In conjunction with the Andy Warhol / Ai Weiwei exhibition, please join us for a panel discussion about Ai Weiwei in the broader context of contemporary art and politics in China. Panelists include Cindy Lisica, art historian and gallery director; Taliesin Thomas, director of contemporary Chinese art organization AW Asia; and John Wagner Givens, Asian Studies Center associate and adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh along with moderator Jessica Beck, The Warhol’s associate curator of art.

A showcase of international culture and local resources for learning about other countries held at Pittsburgh Public School's only middle/high school that offers an International Baccalaureate. The European Studies Center manned a booth featuring trivia about the European Union and gave out prizes for students who were able to answer the most questions. Information was also handed out about international/European studies at Pitt for students in grades 6-12 to consider as they prepare for college.