Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – East Liberty Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Get an intimate preview of the festival within the stacks of one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved library locations with Quiet As It’s Kept, a special PIJF performance series bringing live jazz to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches across the city. Join...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Carrick Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Get an intimate preview of the festival within the stacks of one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved library locations as Quiet As It’s Kept brings the sound of PIJF into neighborhoods throughout the city. Experience Stevie Wellons live on Saturday, September 5 at...

Sunday Reset is part of a community wellness series dedicated to welcoming participants into a third space to relax and refresh for the week ahead. AWAACC will facilitate access to yoga led by Black owned Yoga Studio Thinkwell Yoga, as food and refreshments available for purchase by our resident restaurant, Cafe Asé. The goal here...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Get an intimate preview of the festival within the stacks of one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved library locations with Quiet As It’s Kept, connecting PIJF artists and audiences through live performances at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Join Sean Baker on Thursday,...

Greetings Filmmaking Panel Discussion Go behind the scenes of Greetings with the creative team who brought the project to life. Moderated by DAP Magazine Co-Producer Tacumba Turner, this conversation explores the inspiration behind the project, the collaborative filmmaking process, and the intersection of culture, storytelling, and the film industry. Hear from Director Jibril Washington, Colorist Amarukun Sun, Camera Producer Diondre "Veddo" Faulk,...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Get an intimate preview of the festival within the stacks of one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved library locations with Quiet As It’s Kept, a neighborhood performance series bringing the sounds of PIJF to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh locations. Join Chuck Anderson on...

Sunday Reset is part of a community wellness series dedicated to welcoming participants into a third space to relax and refresh for the week ahead. AWAACC will facilitate access to yoga led by Black owned Yoga Studio Thinkwell Yoga, as food and refreshments available for purchase by our resident restaurant, Cafe Asé. The goal here...

Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Festival week takes flight as Pittsburgh International Airport becomes Jazzport, giving travelers their first taste of the festivities with live jazz performances across Landside and Airside. On Monday, September 14, catch Sean Baker performing live piano from 10 AM–12 PM on Landside, followed by Stevee Wellons from 3–5...

Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Festival week takes flight as Pittsburgh International Airport becomes Jazzport, giving travelers their first taste of the festivities with live jazz performances across Landside and Airside. On Tuesday, September 15, enjoy Howie Alexander performing live piano from 10 AM–12 PM on Landside, followed by Hugo Cruz from 3–5...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Get an intimate preview of the festival within the stacks of one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved library locations with Quiet As It’s Kept, a special series bringing live jazz and the energy of PIJF directly into Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Join Hugo Cruz...

Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Festival week takes flight as Pittsburgh International Airport becomes Jazzport, giving travelers their first taste of the festivities with live jazz performances across Landside and Airside. On Wednesday, September 16, hear Sean Baker perform live piano from 10 AM–12 PM on Landside, followed by Jacquea Mae from 3–5...

Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Festival week takes flight as Pittsburgh International Airport becomes Jazzport, giving travelers their first taste of the festivities with live jazz performances across Landside and Airside. On Thursday, September 17, catch Howie Alexander performing live piano from 10 AM–12 PM on Landside, followed by Grace Elliot from 3–5...

Step into the glow at Lights ON Liberty on Thursday, September 17, as the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Rainbow Serpent unveil Give Light to the Whole Circumference, a new permanent public art lighting installation transforming AWAACC’s iconic exterior into an illuminated landmark in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Designed by Rainbow Serpent, the installation...

Ready for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Festival week takes flight as Pittsburgh International Airport becomes Jazzport, giving travelers their first taste of the festivities with live jazz performances across Landside and Airside. On Friday, September 18, enjoy Craig Davis performing live piano from 10 AM–12 PM on Landside, followed by Dennis Garner, Jr. from...

Samara Joy returns to the PIJF! Few figures in jazz history have experienced the kind of meteoric rise that vocalist Samara Joy has enjoyed—especially at such a young age. At just 26, she has become a part of a historic circle of jazz artists that have changed and grown the audience. With six GRAMMY Awards...

Tickets on sale Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:00AM. The curated food tasting experience in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District returns Friday, September 18, as August Wilson African American Cultural Center welcomes jazz lovers and culinary connoisseurs for the annual Taste of Jazz / Taste of Pittsburgh Party following the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival’s Friday night kick-off...

Arts and culture take center stage on Shore Thing this summer with live jazz every third Saturday during jazzjAM, presented in partnership with the Riverlife. Experience an unforgettable waterfront vibe filled with world-class music, community energy, and the sounds of jazz in one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant summer destinations. This event is part of the...

Join us after Saturday night’s PIJF headliner for two unique events inside AWAACC! 1st floor: Imani All Stars Jam Session Don’t miss this signature late night PIJF jam session, led by pianist, composer, bandleader, and PIJF favorite, Orrin Evans! 2nd floor: DJ Kid Capri – A Hip Hop/Jazz Party Jazz and Hip Hop…The two genres...

Sunday Reset is part of a community wellness series dedicated to welcoming participants into a third space to relax and refresh for the week ahead. AWAACC will facilitate access to yoga led by Black owned Yoga Studio Thinkwell Yoga, as food and refreshments available for purchase by our resident restaurant, Cafe Asé. The goal here...

Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Hazelwood Local for Jubilee on the Green, a free, all-ages AWCommunity Day bringing together sports, technology, art, music, and family fun at Hazelwood Green. Spend the afternoon exploring hands-on activities, live performances, creative experiences, games, local vendors, food trucks, and more—all designed to bring community together...