As part of the Cultural District Gallery Crawl, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites you to explore three powerful exhibitions that celebrate storytelling, imagination, and connection across generations and continents. Join us for an evening of discovery as art fills the building and conversations unfold across our galleries. Peju Alatise: I Will Belong...
Ruckus makes its Pittsburgh debut, joining forces with bass-baritone Davóne Tines, “one of the most powerful voices of our time” (Los Angeles Times). Use code AWAACC at online checkout for 20% off the ticket price! As we mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and reflect on our shared history,...
Tickets go on sale Monday, January 26th at 10:00am. Experience an unforgettable night honoring the sound, soul, and legacy of D’Angelo—one of the most influential artists of modern R&B, neo-soul, and funk. This tribute concert celebrates his groundbreaking music, poetic storytelling, and genre-defining grooves that reshaped contemporary Black music and culture. Featuring some of Pittsburgh's...
Join us Friday, February 13 from 4–8 PM for an evening of soul-stirring music with Howard Alexander performing solo piano in AWAACC’s Davenport Lobby at coffee shop Café Asé. As part of Black History Month, Howard, affectionately known as Howie, will celebrate the legacy and impact of the music of Our America250, bringing jazz, R&B,...
February Intermission celebrates the Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Award winners. Join us for an evening of visual art, music and performances exploring artistic interpretations of justice in our city. Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh is a regional, juried Call for Art that uplifts artists whose work challenges us to imagine a more equitable future for our...
Storytime Spotlight is an educational series presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that introduces young children to books that feature stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. This series highlights Black and Brown children’s book authors and features conversations and live readings with authors. Storytime Spotlight Series is moderated by Cathryn Calhoun, Director of...
As part of the Cultural District Gallery Crawl, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites you to explore three powerful exhibitions that celebrate storytelling, imagination, and local talent. Join us for an evening of discovery as art fills the building and conversations unfold across our galleries. Peju Alatise: I Will Belong to Only Me anchors...
Join the TRUTHSayers Speaker Series for an unforgettable evening with Pittsburgh’s own New York Times Best Selling Author, Nia Sioux. After the event, attendees will have a chance to meet Sioux at a book signing, with books available for purchase. This TRUTHSayers Speaker Series is an ongoing program bringing today’s preeminent speakers and artists to...
The Read to Dream Experience brings families together to explore how books help children imagine, reflect, and dream. Created for children from birth to age 10, each session includes interactive storytelling, guided discussion, and creative activities that connect reading to personal goals and ideas. In partnership with The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore, the program centers children’s...