Global Grooves. Austin Moves.

Connect with culture & celebrate Austin's rich diversity of music and dance.

2016 Season \ Tentative Events Schedule:

DATE TIME LOCATION THEME

JAN 30, 2016

7pm-9pm

Dougherty Arts Center

CONJUNTO: PASADO Y PRESENTE!
Journey through the sounds and dances of Conjunto, a uniquely Tejano musical movement. Featuring Cecilia and the Broken Hearts as well as dance instructors Tomas Salas and Rachel Murray. 

FEB 1-29, 2016

 

George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center

SPIRITED JOURNEY GOSPEL CONCERT SERIES
Spirited Journey Gospel Concert Series, celebrating the African American experience!
 
MAR 5, 2016 1pm -3pm Brush Square Museums TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY @ BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS
Celebrate Texas Independence Day with live music and family day!
March 16-19, 2016   Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center Latino Music Festival

Cross Roads on the 16/17 and Pan America 18/19.
APR 2, 2016   Zilker Hillside Theater SAMBA!
Experience the beauty and power of Brazilian Samba Culture with vibrant dance, performance, song, regalia and much more. Family Friendly with dance lessons included.

APR 17-18, 2016

 

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center

SOR JUANA INEZ DE LA CRUZ WOMEN
An Arts Festival of live music, exhibitions, films, performances that pay tribute to Mexican women artists, educators, and scientists for their contributions!
 
MAY 7, 2016 11am - 4pm Asian American Resource Center

CelebrASIA AUSTIN: ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER FOOD & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The festival kicks off the third annual Asian Food Truck Battle.  Enjoy an outdoor festival with live music and dancers, and indoor activities for the kids.

MAY 21, 2016

12-5pm

Elisabet Ney Museum

NEY DAY: WOMEN ARTISTS
Come celebrate how the artistry of AUSTIN’S WOMEN ARTISTS bridges and promotes the vitality of every community! Bands, food trucks, demos, activities, health screenings and much more!
JUL 9, 2016   Dougherty Arts Center #NOFOMO
Teens! Fight summer boredom at the DAC with #NOFOMO, featuring local (under 21) Austin bands, live art making and more.
SEP 3, 2016   Zilker Hillside Theater PSYCH OUT
Heritage with mind expanding art and music from local bands.