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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.
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Upcoming AARC Events
Multicultural World Cafe #1 | Monday, November 17
Help shape the future of our cultural arts spaces and museums by joining us for a Multicultural World Cafe on Monday, November 17 from 3 to 7pm. Multicultural World Cafes are in-person open houses where you can share your input for Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) cultural arts facilities and museums. World Cafes are part of The Creative Reset, a community effort to re-imagine how Austin invests in and supports arts, culture, and heritage.
AACME will be hosting two additional Multicultural World Cafes. Join us for one cafe or all! You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
- Multicultural World Cafe # 2: The Carver Museum and Cultural Center (1165 Angelina St., 78702)
- Wednesday, November 19 | 3 to 7pm
- Virtual World Cafe: Zoom
- Monday, December 1 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Learn more and RSVP for World Cafes: Multicultural World Cafe RSVP
Ongoing Programs
Hyphenated Book Club • Year Round • 6 to 7:30PM
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.
We have concluded Hyphenated meetups for 2025.
Help us select books for our next round of Hyphenated by filling out our survey - open until Friday, December 12! We hope to release the 2026 reading list and meeting schedule in early January 2026, with meetups starting in late winter 2026. To stay up to date on the reading list and meeting dates, follow us on Instagram or sign up for our monthly newsletter.
Past Meet Ups
- March 20, 2025, 6 to 7:30PM – Portrait of a Thief by Grade D. Li
- April 24, 2025, 6 to 7:30PM - What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
- June 12, 2025, 6 to 7:30PM - We Are Not Free by Traci Chee
- July 24, 2025, 6 to 7:30PM - Real Americans by Rachel Khong
- September 4, 2025, 6 to 7:30PM - Stay True by Hua Hsu
- October 16, 2025, 6 to 7:30PM - Isha, Unscripted by Sajni Patel
Being and Belonging • October 2025 to August 2026 • 6 to 8PM
Being and Belonging is an educational pop up series about Asian American history, culture, and arts. If you have ever wondered...
What are the experiences of Asian Americans in United States? In Texas?
What does it mean to be a part of the Asian American diaspora?
What should the future of Asian America look like?
...then this pop up series is for you!
Being and Belonging is open to anyone (ages 18+) who wants to learn in an interactive, hands-on, collaborative setting alongside fellow community members. During each session, we will explore a different topic related to Asian American history through facilitated activities, guest speakers, and/or Asian American media.
This series is free and open to all. Participants do not need to attend all pop up sessions. They can attend as many or as few as they want. Light refreshments will be provided!
Upcoming Pop Ups
- December 2, 2025, 6 to 8pm - Diaspora | RSVP on Eventbrite
- February 24, 2026, 6 to 8pm - Belonging and Citizenship | RSVP on Eventbrite
- April 28, 2026, 6 to 8pm - Asian Americans in Texas | RSVP on Eventbrite
- June 23, 2026, 6 to 8pm - Resistance, Advocacy, and Solidarity | RSVP on Eventbrite
- August 25, 2026, 6 to 8pm - The Future of Asian America | RSVP on Eventbrite
Past Pop Ups
- October 28, 2025, 6 to 8pm - Representation
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 • On Hold
Update: ESL classes will not be available at the AARC for the upcoming fall semester. Please check Austin Community College's website for updates: Austin Community College ESL page
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.
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. Applications have closed for the Artist Access Program 2026 season. Please check back for updates on next year's application dates.
Page last updated: November 12, 2025