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The Calendar of Events provides a listing of events scheduled at the AARC. Only AARC sponsored events are listed on the event calendar. To confirm availability of space for a rental booking, please contact AARC Rentals at AARCrentals@AustinTexas.gov or call (512) 974-1698. 

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news about our upcoming events. The AARC is also part of the City of Austin Museums and Cultural Programs Division in the Parks and Recreation Department. See a full calendar of Museums and Cultural Programs events. 

Upcoming AARC Events

basic estate plan and will graphic with illustrated house in the corner and logosBasic Estate Planning Clinic | Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

If you: 

  • Are 50 years or older; 

  • Have an income need; 

  • And do NOT have a will or estate plan

Come to this FREE Basic Estate Planning Clinic, and receive a Will, Power of Attorney, Advance Directive, and more. This event is presented in collaboration with AGE of Texas.

Registration: By appointment only. Call (512) 974-1700 or email AARC@AustinTexas.gov to register. Please register as soon as possible. Space is limited. Interpretation or transportation assistance may be available upon request. 

"Unassimilable”: A Reading w/ Bianca Mabute-Louie | Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6 - 7:30pm

Join the Asian American Resource Center and UT Austin’s Center for Asian American Studies for an author talk and reading with Bianca Mabute-Louie to discuss her upcoming book, “Unassimilable: An Asian Diasporic Manifesto for the Twenty-First Century”. In this hard-hitting and deeply personal book, a combination of manifesto and memoir, scholar, sociologist, and activist Bianca Mabute-Louie transforms the ways we understand race, class, citizenship, and the concept of assimilation and its impact on Asian American communities from the nineteenth century to present day. 

This event will feature a reading, followed by a moderated talk back with the author. Snacks and beverages provided! RSVP to stay up to date on the event. 

Registration: Free and open to all to attend. Register in advance on Eventbrite.

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3rd Annual Makers Market | Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 1pm - 4pm

Step into spring by supporting local Asian American makers! Hosted at the Asian American Resource Center, this spring's makers market is a curated lineup of over 20 local AAPI creatives and makers, organizations, and cottage bakers. Free and open to the public. Family Friendly. Parking is limited.

See the full list of vendors and community tables.

event banner and title with date on purple backgroundBalancing Caregiving and Culture in Asian Families | Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11am - 1:30pm

Come join the Asian American Resource Center and Asian Family Support Services of Austin for an insightful event where we will discuss the unique challenges and joys of caregiving within Asian families. From navigating cultural expectations to setting boundaries to preventing burnout, we will explore how to maintain a healthy balance while caring for loved ones.  

There will be a panel discussion featuring people who are caretakers, sharing personal stories and how they navigate caregiving. There will also be a Resource Fair with various community organizations tabling and sharing more information about their services. Food and refreshments will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others facing similar experiences and gain valuable insights!

Registration: Free. Please register in advance on Eventbrite.

Arabic and Vietnamese interpretation will be available if requested. Please submit interpretation requests by March 3, 2025.

Art in Cahoots | Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10-11am

Art in Cahoots is a free one-hour event designed for prekindergarten-age students with an accompanying adult caregiver. Each will include sensory, multi-disciplinary, process-based arts activities for children and caregivers to experience together. Children can build social-emotional skills, familiarize themselves with a classroom setting, and learn while still under the wing of a trusted caregiver.

Pop-ups are scheduled on set dates and times. Event dates, times, and capacity are determined by location. Spots are limited. Registration on Eventbrite is recommended in advance to reserve your space. Drop-ins may be accepted at time of the event if vacancies are available. Children must be 2½ years of age (30 months) to attend. Planned activities will change monthly.

Registration: Free. Please register in advance on Eventbrite.

CelebrASIA Austin 2025 | Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11am - 3pm

We’re getting ready for our annual CelebrASIA Austin event on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11am to 3pm, and we need food vendors, performers, cultural experience rooms, and community tables to join us! Applications are due by February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm.  

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CelebrASIA Austin is a free, family-friendly, and open to the public event, celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This indoor/outdoor event offers a variety of performances, food vendors, exhibits, and cultural experiences for the entire family. The festival attracts approximately 1000-1500 attendees. 

AARC Heritage Month Exhibition Open Call

AAPI+ Artists working in a variety of media are also invited to submit artwork for a curated group exhibition opening on CelebrASIA Austin 2025 and closing on June 6th, 2025. Applications are due by February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm. Learn more about the exhibit and apply now.

Ongoing Programs

Hyphenated Book Club • Year Round • 6 - 7:30 p.m.

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The Hyphenated Book Club is back for 2025! Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. From new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between, explore the diversity of American literature from an Asian American lens.

All meet ups are free and open to the public to attend. Must be 18+. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. No need to have finished the book to attend, though recommended. See below for Hyphenated's reading list and meet up dates.

2025 Meet Up Dates/Reading List

Exhibits

The AARC’s Community Art Exhibit Program displays artworks year-round that celebrate the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage, history, identity and creativity of Asian American Pacific Islanders. See what’s currently on view at the AARC Exhibits. 

Senior Program 

AARC Senior program is designed to address the intergenerational wellness and education needs of Austin residents, age 50 and up, with a focus on Asian American culture and community. To learn more about the current class schedule and how to register, go to AARC Senior Programming.  

Austin Community College - ESL Classes • Tuesday/Thursday • 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Austin Community College (ACC) offers free ESL courses to help non-native speakers learn basic English for college or the workplace, or simply to become more comfortable with everyday communication. Check ACC’s ESL Class Schedule to view a variety of days and times. 

Artist Access Program • Year Round 

The Artist Access Program (AAP) provides free or low-cost rehearsal and production spaces to both emerging and established performance artists living in the Austin area. Created to address the needs of local artists, participating organizations collaborate with the City of Austin’s Cultural Centers to produce professional performances for both local and visiting audiences. For more information, visit the Artist Access Program webpage or email AAPInfo@austintexas.gov. The City of Austin will begin accepting applications for the Artist Access Program 2026 season on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 15 at 11:59 p.m.

 

 

Page last updated: February 18, 2025