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Upcoming Events | October 2026

YOUR GUIDE TO OCTOBER AT AWAACC

October at AWAACC is shaping up to be a month of music, wellness, conversation, and connection. From a global jazz celebration and intimate listening experiences to restorative Sunday wellness sessions, artful networking, chamber music, and family-centered storytelling, there are plenty of ways to experience the Center this fall.


Whether you’re looking to unwind, meet new people, or simply spend more time surrounded by art and culture, make AWAACC part of your October plans.

INTERMISSION: RECLAIM YOUR VOTE PARTY

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 6:00PM-9:00PM

Looking for after-work plans in Downtown Pittsburgh? Join us for this month’s Intermission: Reclaim Your Vote Party, where community, culture, and civic engagement come together at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for a special Party at the Polls edition, with sounds by Selecta.

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Connect with professionals, business leaders, and community changemakers from across the region while enjoying an evening of music, culture, conversation, and connection. As part of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Reclaim Your Vote initiative, we’ll create space to get informed, make your voting plan, and connect with resources ahead of Election Day.


Whether you’re already prepared or still making your voting plan, come get informed, get connected, and get ready to make your voice heard.


This month’s hosts are:

  • Jennifer Thompkins, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
  • Barata Bey, African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania
  • Melanie Marie Boyer, Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Foundation

Come for the connections. Stay for the culture. Leave ready to participate.


This month’s Intermission: Reclaim Your Vote Party is presented by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh in partnership with Party at the Polls.

THE SUNDAY RESET

OCTOBER 11 | 12-1:30PM

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RITUAL AS LIBERATION

OCTOBER 11 | 2:15-3:45PM

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STORYTIME SPOTLIGHT

OCTOBER 27 | 6:30-7:30PM

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Slow down, recharge, and prepare for the week ahead with Sunday Reset, AWAACC’s community wellness series. 

Enjoy a yoga session led by Dominique Beckham of Thinkwell Yoga, connect with fellow wellness enthusiasts and explore everything AWAACC has to offer.

Continue the Sunday relaxation with the Greetings Sound & Yoga Session, Ritual as Liberation. Flow through an all-levels yoga session while experiencing the original score from Greetings, connecting with the emotions and atmosphere of the film in a new way.

The next edition of Storytime Spotlight features young writer Hannah Walker and her poem, When Freedom Flies. A former participant in AWAACC’s Youth Writers Camp, Hannah returns to share her work in a special program celebrating young voices, creativity, and the power of storytelling.

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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. 


There has never been a more important time to get involved. You can help spark the next chapter of our work and inspire future generations by becoming an AWACC member today.


New Member Benefits Include:

  • Free admission to 1,000+ museums nationwide — starting at the Director Level ($100 annually)($9 monthly)
  • 10% discount at the Black Cameo Boutique — starting at the Director Level ($100 annually)($9 monthly)
  • Concierge services — starting at the Playwright Level ($650 annually)($55 monthly)

Reach out to membership@awaacc.org to become a member today.

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