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Join AWAACC for STEAM-Powered Fun at Community Day – July 12!

 

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center
AWC COMMUNITY DAY
SATURDAY, JULY 12 | 12PM-3PM
AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
980 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Get ready to spark curiosity and ignite creativity at our next Community Day at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center! On Saturday, July 12, 2025, we’re turning up the energy with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) theme — and you're invited to dive into the excitement! Free and open to the public — bring your friends, bring your family!
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Photo Credit: Ya Momz House, Inc.
 
Interactive Demonstrations & Activities
  • Step into the Mad Science Lab for mind-blowing experiments
  • Get hands-on with Assemble, Union Project, and Society of Women Engineers
  • Explore the stars with Moonshot Museum
  • Create at the Andy Warhol Museum pop-up
  • Dive into storytelling with Carnegie Library
  • Be inspired by Houzeofwaxx’s vibrant creations
Workshops
  • Empower yourself with life and financial skills from BankersLife and NCU Solutions
Community Resource Fair
  • Brought to you by NCU Solutions — connect with helpful services and tools
Vendor Market
  • Shop local, support small businesses, and find something unique
Live Sounds by DJ KK
  • Vibe out while you explore — the perfect soundtrack to a perfect day
Tasty Treats
  • Delicious eats from Foxy Frans
  • FREE water ice from Happy Day Dessert – stay cool while you play!
Fun for All Ages
  • Face Painting & Balloon Artist – a hit with the kiddos and the young at heart
Performances That Inspire
  • Live performances from Opoku Outreach LLC, Ayana Sade, and more — don’t miss a beat!
Explore the Center
  • All exhibitions will be open — come wander, learn, and be inspired
RSVP
Co-presented by UPMC, UPMC Health Plan and Citizens. With additional support by Howmet Aerospace Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University, and PPG Foundation.
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
980 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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