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THE BLACK & BOLD PARTY Thursday, December 18 | 8PM - 1AM Bring your crew and close out 2025 in style at the AWAACC's Annual Black & Bold Party on Thursday, December 18 at 8pm! Black & Bold is a celebration of culture, style, resilience, and purpose. We work hard, so let’s play hard with intention. Get your tickets today! The soundtrack for the evening is in the hands of DJ KB, spinning hip hop, R&B, and house mixes in the Café, and DJ Big Phil in the intimate Soul Lounge, spinning rare R&B grooves and old school hip hop. Capture the memories with a one-of-a-kind photo op on our stunning Grand Staircase art installation. Our newest exhibitions, Peju Alatise: I Will Belong to Only Me featuring Flying Girls, and Lavett Ballard: a Rose is a Rose is a Rose will be open for your exploration and inspiration. Check out vendors selling gifts for the holidays and empowerment organizations sharing information for your uplift. Plus, a cash bar and delicious food for sale by Roxanne’s Catering! This is a time to reconnect with old friends, and network for future opportunities. We can't wait to see you there! Attire: Black & Bold, Dandy, Glamour & Color Tickets: $50 in advance / $55 at the door TICKETS Special thanks to the Black & Bold Party Host Committee 2025 Emmai Alaquiva Julius Boatwright AJ Jefferson Barata Bey Brenda Tate Bryan Brantley Darrell Kinsel Tyian Battle Nisha Blackwell Demeatria Boccella Ondrea Burton Kahlil Darden Tenel Dorsey Kathy Fitzgerald Shayla Hawkins Carlton Heywood Ola Jackson Jason Jones Ty-Sanna Jones Ki Ki Jones Majestic Lane Tracey McCants Lewis Jean-Pierre Nsanzabera Danielle Parson K Chase Patterson Clyde Pickett Claudy Pierre Teona Ringgold Kendra Ross Morton Stanfield Phillip Thompson Deryck Tines Al Valentine Felicity Williams Eugene Wilson RAHSAAN PATTERSON AT CITY WINERY PITTSBURGH Sunday, December 21 | 5:30PM; 8:30PM Rahsaan Patterson, praised by legends like Chaka Khan, has spent four decades shaping modern R&B with his unmistakable honey-toned vocals and soulful authenticity. From his 1997 debut to his HEROES & GODS albums, his genre-blending sound and acclaimed songwriting have made him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. Don’t miss your chance to experience him live at City Winery on December 21 for two unforgettable shows! Get your tickets now. TICKETS Black & Bold Party ticket holders will be automatically entered into our ticket giveaway, for a chance to win free tickets to Rahsaan Patterson's December 21 performances at City Winery Pittsburgh. Winners will be notified via email on Friday, December 19. SUPPORT OUR WORK The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is the gateway to Pittsburgh's Cultural District and one of the largest Black, multi-disciplinary arts centers in the country. We uphold the legacy of August Wilson by presenting extraordinary work of artists and storytellers of the African Diaspora, for all to enjoy. We educate people of all ages about the history of Black arts and culture. We inspire the next generation to understand that their stories matter. In 2025, as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the opening of our building and what would have been August Wilson's 80th year, we have launched the Fuel the Future Fundraising Drive to ensure our Center continues to be a resource and beacon of inspiration for all, for years to come. There has never been a more important time to get involved! With your donation, you will spark the next chapter of our work and inspire the imaginations of future generations of artists and arts lovers. Please make a gift today! DONATE August Wilson African American Cultural Center 980 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Visit    Events    Support