August Wilson African American Cultural Center

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Closes 6:00 PMCentral Business District
August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a multi-purpose venue featuring art galleries, live performances, and speaker series. long_description_potoo
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Sunday Reset
Sunday Reset
Oct 25·12:00 PM

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.

Greetings
Greetings
Nov 12·7:00 PM

Greetings is a multimedia exhibition that traces the history and meaning of the dap handshake, an everyday gesture born among Black G.I.s in Vietnam as a symbol of Dignity And Pride. The story explores how the dap evolved from a survival mechanism among soldiers into a universal greeting of respect, connection, and identity.

Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Nov 19·6:00 PM

A special edition of Intermission: Lights ON Liberty, where art, culture, community, and connection come together for one unforgettable evening. The event features a live performance by Chuck and the Fellas and the unveiling of AWAACC’s new permanent artistic lighting installation designed by Rainbow Serpent.

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The atmosphere is centered around artistic expression, hosting everything from spoken word poetry to formal gallery exhibitions. The space serves as a dedicated hub for community engagement and cultural celebration.ambiance_potoo

What people are saying

Visitors appreciate the center for its focus on Black history and the opportunity to learn more about August Wilson's legacy. Reviewers have highlighted the quality of special events, such as the Poetry Unplugged series.reviews_potoo

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Details

Central Business District
980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Open
• Closes 6:00 PM

About

The center is named in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, serving as a tribute to his immense literary legacy and his deep roots in Pittsburgh. It functions as a multifaceted space for art, education, and live performance.story_potoo