Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

African American Muslims in Pittsburgh: A historical lecture with Sarahjameela Martin
2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Sarahjameela Martin, president of the Muslim Women’s Association of Pittsburgh, for a fascinating peek into the history of Pittsburgh’s Black Muslim community. Learn about the Black Americans who migrated to Pittsburgh from the South, and their determination to create a home for their Islamic faith in their new city. The first mosque established in the state of Pennsylvania was Al-Masjid al-Awwal, located in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District, and is still a vibrant and thriving center for worship and community today.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please register below.

Ukulele Strum-Along
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00
Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you’ll be able to play hundreds of songs – no prior experience needed, and you don’t need to own your own ukulele! Meet other uke-enthusiasts and join our strum-along group!

The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 6:00 PM, followed by a more advanced Beginner+ lesson from 6:45-7:15. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us from 7:15-8:00 for our group jam!

This group is intended for teens and adults. Registration is appreciated – please click here to register!
