Join us at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for our 3rd Annual Pride and Joy, our tribute to the beauty of Black queer identity. This event is a gathering of love, support, and celebration for the Black LGBTQIA+ community, honoring their unique experiences, identities, and contributions. Come together with friends, allies, and community members to enjoy a night filled with music, performances, fun, and complimentary product tastings, courtesy of Bacardi!

Central Outreach will also join us to provide free STI Testing. Food for Purchase by Quick-E.

Schedule

6:00PM
Queer Craft Market – Featuring handmade goods and local talent, it’s a vibrant space to shop, connect, and honor pride, creativity, and the spirit of belonging.

6:30PM-8:00PM
Vogue Workshop with True-T – Join us in the Benedum gallery as True-T Pittsburgh presents a special Vouge Workshop where participants draw inspiration from the powerful, fluid forms of John Rhoden’s sculptures through voguing and ballroom performance.

8:00PM
Sounds by DJ ROJO

8:45PM-9:00PM
Performance by Kennedy Vaughn

9:15PM-9:35 PM
Performances by Latrice Joy and Lil JLove

10:00PM-10:30PM
Performance by Lia

10:30PM-11:30PM
Mini Ball – The celebration will move to the dance floor in the Cafe for a Mini Ball where True-T will award one lucky winner that serves REALNESS the best!

12:00AM
Departure

This event was curated in partnership with the Queer Craft Market. Sponsored by Citizens. Additional Support Provided by: Howmet Aerospace Foundation and Bacardi.