Celebrating Black History Month in Downtown Pittsburgh

February is Black History Month! Honor and celebrate African American history, heritage, and culture through a variety of programming happening in Downtown throughout the month.

Exhibitions

February 20 – March 30 | Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh
📍August Wilson African American Cultural Center

All Month | PEJU ALATISE: I WILL BELONG TO ONLY ME
📍The Claude Worthington Benedum Gallery, 2nd Floor, August Wilson African American Cultural Center

All Month | August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape
📍August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Shows & Events

February 10 | Ruckus with Davóne Tines in “What is Your Hand in this?”
📍August Wilson African American Center

February 11 | D’Angelo Forever: A Heavenly Birthday Tribute
📍August Wilson African American Center

February 13 | Live Piano at Café Asé: Howie Alexander
📍Café Asé (980 Liberty Ave.)

February 18 | From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America”
📍Heinz History Center

February 19 | Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
📍August Wilson African American Center

February 19 – March 1 | Public Presents: New Horizon Theater’s Meet Me at the Oak
📍Public Theater

February 24 | Storytime Spotlight
📍Virtual (August Wilson African American Center)

March 16 | Black History Lecture with Deborah Willis
📍Heinz History Center

Did we miss a Downtown event on this list? Let us know.

Black-owned businesses in Downtown

There’s no better way to support Black-owned businesses than by shopping locally. Check out these Black-owned Downtown businesses and artisans below.

Bonez Barbershop | 309 Smithfield St – Suite 1B | 412-445-3235
That talented team at Bonez Barbershop bring style, skill, and community to every cut.

Clark Fit Boxing and Fitness | 433 Market St | 412-523-3563
Clark Fit Boxing and Fitness is a gym that offers group classes, private sessions, and more, overlooking Market Square.

Confleurtti | 208 Fifth Avenue | hello@confleurtti.com
Stop in for fresh bouquets and floral & confetti inspired treats and gifts daily. This is also the home of Confleurtti’s floral preservation business for all of life’s special memories! 

The Cultural’s Elite Salon | 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd # 160 | 412-391-1717
Full-service hair salon and barber shop.

Edina Style Accessories & Gifts | 120 Fifth Ave | 412.224.3420
Edina Style and Accessories provides over thirty years of experience in unique styling in fashion.

ICEY Aesthetics | 625 Stanwix St STE 103 | 412-256-8686
Woman-owned, full-service aesthetics salon and supplies store.

Keeta’s Pet Salon | 947 Liberty Avenue | 412-515-3121
Family-owned pet salon with a special focus on offering a caring, low stress, one on one professional grooming experience.

PAIR Charcuterie | 201 Smithfield St. | 412-616-9184
A woman-owned business with a storefront in Downtown Pittsburgh, specializing in elevated charcuterie, brunch spreads, and grazing experiences for intimate events and curated gatherings.

Yerimahs Sisters Beauty Supply Store | 100 Fifth Ave | 412.281.3390
Yerimahs Sisters Beauty Supply Store is the largest Black-owned beauty supply store in Pittsburgh.

Support more Black-owned businesses around Pittsburgh! Check out VisitPittsburgh’s directory.

Did we miss a business that should be on this list? Let us know.