Upcoming AARC Events

Spring Summer Exhibit Reception •  3/29/24 • 6PM- 8PM

Join us at the AARC on March 29th, 2024 from 6:00-8:00PM to help us celebrate the AARC's Spring/Summer 2024 Exhibits: In Her Glory by Julia Lee and Vessels - Handle with Care by Diane Chiyon Hong. These exhibits will be on-view in the AARC's Foyer and Zen Garden Hallway from February 26th, 2024 - July 5th, 2024. RSVPs required, Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Mu5pqFfHxHskBxty9

World Tai Chi Day  •  4/27/24  •  9AM-12PM

Save the Date! More info coming soon!

Asian American Professional Summit   •  5/3/24  • 4PM-7PM

Save the Date! More info coming soon!

Citizenship Clinic   •  5/4/24 • 9AM- 2PM

Apply for US Citizenship! In collaboration with the City of Austin's Equity Office and American Gateways, the AARC will be hosting a Citizenship Clinic this spring on May 4th, from 9AM to 2PM. The first 75 participants will receive FREE one-on-one assistance to complete the N400 application for naturalization. For more information on what to bring to the citizenship clinic, please visit bit.ly/citizenship-atx. All participants will need to have attended on of the three info sessions throughout April — Vietnamese and Spanish interpretation provided.

CelebrAsia   •  Saturday 5/18    • 11AM - 3PM

Save the date for our annual CelebrAsia festival at the AARC! more details coming soon!

 

Hyphenated Book Club   •  Year Round   • 6PM - 7:30PM

The Hyphenated Book Club is back for a new year! 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. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. See below for Hyphenated's reading list and meet up dates.  Learn more and RSVP at  www.aarcatx.eventbrite.com. 

  • April 9 – 6PM-7:30PM -  Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi  
  • June 4 – 6PM-7:30PM -   They Called Us Exceptional and Other Lies that Raised Us by Prachi Gupta
  • July 30 – 6PM-7:30PM -  Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
  • September 24– 6PM-7:30PM – Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir by Lamya H.  
  • November 19  6PM-7:30PM – All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir  
AARC Community & In House Exhibits  •  ONGOING • FREE

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. Exhibits are displayed on a quarterly schedule. Learn more by visiting: www.austintexas.gov/page/asian-american-resource-center-exhibits

Ongoing Senior Programs

AARC staff is excited to start offering limited wellness classes at the facility and continue virtual classes starting August 30th. To register, email us at AARC@austintexas.gov or contact us at 512-974-1700 for more information. Learn more about the current class schedule, how to register, and modified operational guidelines by visiting: www.austintexas.gov/page/aarc-senior-programming

Current programming includes:

  • Tai Chi with Mr. Huang 
  • Gentle Chair Yoga with Patti
  • Ping Pong 
  • Senior Garden Group 
  • Tai Chi with Vince Cobalis or Gongxian 
  • Movement and Meditation
ACC - ESL Classes • Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6PM - 9PM

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

Current Contract Instructor Programs

STITCH: Your AAPI Story  • Saturdays, 2/17 - 3/2/24  • 1PM - 3PM

 

External Events

Diversity Band Drum & Dance Workshop • Starting 1/14/24

Diversity Band invites you to register for the Spring 2024 Drumming & Dance workshop!

The workshop will introduce drumming culture across the world focusing on African and Indian drums. Instruments and professional teaching staff will be provided by the Austin Sister Cities International's Diversity Band. Learn more and register by scanning the QR code on flyer or visiting the link.

Produced in coordination with the AARC Artist Access Program and this project supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Sign Up

Palestinian Assembly GAZA Film Series  • Tuesdays 3/14/24 and 3/28/24  • 6PM-8PM

Tuesdays 3/14/24 and 3/28/24  

Community Room 8

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Film Series Screening and Discussion

Palestinian Assembly – For Liberation (palassembly.org)

The AARC is a public facility with free community rooms available for non-commercial usage and also includes rental spaces including the AARC Ballroom, Classrooms, Conference Room and Foyer available for public and private functions. The AARC is not responsible for the community rental and reservation events listed here.

The Calendar of Events provides a listing of events scheduled at the AARC. Only AARC sponsored events, confirmed rental events and public reservations are listed on the event calendar. Every attempt is made to provide accurate listings, but we cannot guarantee accuracy, service or quality of the listings presented due to unforeseen changes.  While we strive to be up to date, the information provided may not always be the most recent information. To confirm availability of space for a rental booking, please contact AARC Rentals at AARCrentals@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1698.

Event Calendar