UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 2026
Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/hilldistrict/calendar
HAPPENING AT THE CEC IN THE HILL DISTRICT
Upcoming Closure
The CEC will be closed on May 25 for Memorial Day th
THURSDAY, MAY 28 THURSDAY, MAY 28
6:00 - 7:30 PM 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Poetry Reading: Cameron Poetry Reading: Cameron
Awkward-Rich & Meredith Nnoka Awkward-Rich & Meredith Nnoka
Pitt’s Center for African American Poetry and Poetics, CAAPP, will be hosting two poets for a reading of their work. Meredith Nnoka is the most recent winner of the CAAPP Book Prize, judged and selected by Cameron Awkward-Rich. Join us in celebration of Nnoka’s book, LES PORTES.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
6:00 - 7:30 PM Zone 2 Public Safety Meeting
Join the Zone 2 Public Safety Council to discuss crime stats and community topics
NEW GRANADA NEWGRANADA
SENIOR OPEN HOUSE SENIOROPENHOUSE
Join us in welcoming residents to Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in the Hill District's new space at the historic New Granada Theater! Enjoy a collection of Erroll Garner’s works performed by Irene Monteverde, a book presentation of Jazz in the Hill with author Colter Harper, free refreshments, and more!
MAY21,2026
11a.m. - 2 p.m.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC - Hill District 2007 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (enter on Wylie Ave side)
412-383-2226 cechill@pitt.edu
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
On-street parking is available on Wylie Avenue
Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses 83, 82, and 81 have stops at Centre Ave. and Dinwiddie St./Deviliers St.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 2026
the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/hilldistrict/calendar
HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
Check out some of these events happening in the Hill District!
TUESDAY, MAY 19
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Plant-Based Pittsburgh City Group Whether new or experienced with a plant-based lifestyle, all are welcome. Come and meet others who are learning and benefiting from plant-centered eating. You’ll receive helpful information, support, and camaraderie! Third Tuesdays of the month.
Location: Thelma Lovette YMCA, 2114 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Front Lobby
FRIDAY, MAY 29
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Neighborhood Clean Up
Help keep The Hill beautiful! Join the YMCA for a neighborhood clean-up day! We can't wait to see you here!
Location: Thelma Lovette YMCA, 2114 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC - Hill District 2007 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (enter on Wylie Ave side) 412-383-2226 cechill@pitt.edu
Carnegie Library Hill District Events
Location: 2177 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
THURSDAY, MAY. 7
4 PM - 5 PM
Teen Time: Korean Schoolyard Games
This Teen Time program will give participants a chance to play some popular Korean schoolyard games and learn to appreciate a different culture and values
This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming
THURSDAY, MAY 14
4 PM - 7 PM
Teen Choice: DSLR Camera Kit join us for a special Teen Choice where you can explore the DSLR Camera Labs Kit. Use a high quality DSLR camera to take amazing pictures! For teens in grades 6-12. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
4 PM - 5 PM
Kids Club: Khalil Gibran Found Poetry
In this program, kids will learn about Lebanese American poet Khalil Gibran and create their own found poem using words from his poems
This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming