The Downtown Blog
The official blog of Downtown Pittsburgh. Read up on what's new, what's happening, and what stories are being told in the neighborhood.
The Downtown Blog
The official blog of Downtown Pittsburgh. Read up on what's new, what's happening, and what stories are being told in the neighborhood.
Black History Month Events in Downtown
Monday, February 6, 2017
Explore Black History Month this February in Downtown. Events this week:
- Tuesday, February 7: “Facing Ali” Documentary Screening at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown Branch at 12:15 p.m.; free showing.
- Thursday, February 9: “A Salute to First Responders” Reception from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the City County Building. “A Salute to First Responders” showcases the accomplishments of outstanding African-American police, fire, and EMS through photographs and other memorabilia. Ceremony includes remarks by Mayor William Peduto as well as refreshments and musical entertainment.
- Thursday, February 9 – Saturday, February 18: “JH: Mechanics of a Legend” at the August Wilson Center. This is the legend of John Henry, the only African American tall-tale character, and the story rooted in the dawn of a new nation and the American machine age.
- Saturday, February 11: Soul Line Dancing class at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown Branch from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Join them for a fun class and learn several traditional and contemporary dances!
