Asian American Resource Center Event Calendar

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

Day of Dance | Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10-4pm

The Asian American Resource Center is hosting a Day of Dance on March 22, 2025 from 10am - 4pm to bring free dance classes to the community! Classes do not require a partner and no experience is required.

10am – 10:45am Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre: Move to the Music! brings together creative movement and dance with a variety of music for a fun way to develop physical well-being and creative expression. The class uses simple and safe, non-impact movement activities and dance steps that explore the basic dance elements of space, rhythm, energy and body awareness. All movement can be adapted for participation with any level of physical ability.
11am – 11:45am Keito Academy of Ethnocultural Performing Arts and Pacific Island dance: Hula Halau Kaee’pa Hawaiian dancers will entertain and teach a traditional ancient art form called Hula and Polynesian dancing.
12pm - 12:45pm Austin Dance India: Experience ancient Indian mythology and movement with Austin Dance India's Artistic Director, Anuradha Naimpally. Learn some steps and how to create a movement story using hand gestures in the Bharata Natyam dance style. This interactive performance with its engaging narratives, exciting rhythms, and graceful moves is for all ages!
1pm – 1:45pm Austin Japanese Minyo Dance Group: Austin Japanese Minyo Group will perform traditional folk dances and teach a Group dance.
2pm – 2:45pm Bolly X Dance Fitness: Bolly X Dance Fitness instructor Alicia Dean will help participants shake, shimmy and sweat to an eclectic mix of Bollywood favorite and trending South Asian Pop songs in an engaging class. No dance experience required. Just wear comfy clothes, bring a water bottle, a towel, and your inner rockstar. Bolly X is a Bollywood Dance inspired fitness program with more than 3,000 instructors world-wide.
3pm - 3:45pm Setsuko Okinawa Dance School: Setsuko Okinawa Dance School performs traditional dances in costumes presented to the audience through dance.

Registration: Free, all ages welcome. Registration is not required to attend.

An Evening with Tones | Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7pm - 9pm

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Come spend An Evening with Tones, a cozy and casual night of music at the AARC on March 27, 2025 from 7-9PM, featuring a reading by Tiffany Yo and musical performances by Prisha Mehta and Aly Rosa, plus a short Q&A with the evening’s creatives. An Evening with Tones' goal is a smaller and more intimate environment where musicians, creatives and would-be musicians/creatives can exchange dialogue, feedback, appreciation, and ideas. That said, you do not have to be a musician to attend and are welcome to come by to simply enjoy the music! Register in advance on Eventbrite.

Một Câu Một Nửa (One Phrase, One Half), Film Screening & Panel | Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7pm - 9pm

Sit down and spend your evening with AARC and promqueen for a screening of promqueen’s short film, Một Câu Một Nửa (One Phrase, One Half). This evening will also feature a Q&A with the participants from the film, hosted by promqueen, a second generation Vietnamese American musician, based in Austin, TX. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to all. Register in advance on Eventbrite.

Schedule:

7PM: Doors open
7:15PM: Film Screening
7:30PM: Panel Discussion
8PM: Q&A + Social Hour

About the Collaborator:
promqueen (she/they) is a queer second-gen Vietnamese American musician, actress, writer, and AANHPI community organizer. As promqueen, she sings in Vietnamese and English about her experiences. She has performed at major events like ACL, KUTX Studio 1A, and Future Front Fest, with features in Austin Chronicle, NPR Next Gen Radio, and KUTX 98.9. When not making music, she tends to her garden and writes her family’s story. Follow @saypromqueen.

Spring Citizenship Clinic | Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9am - 2pm

Please plan to attend an information session before going to the Citizenship Clinic. If you have any questions or need any accommodations, please contact Rocío Villalobos via email at rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov or phone (512-974-7972).

Spring 2025 Information Sessions & Citizenship Clinic Dates

Looking for documents to download for the Citizenship Clinic?

Spring 2025 Citizenship Clinics + Information Sessions	Fall 2025 Citizenship Clinics + Information Sessions
Information Session 1: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 Location: Southeast Library Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Road, Austin, TX 78744 Time: 6pm to 6:30pm *session conducted in Spanish; interpretation provided: English	Information session dates for Fall 2025 coming soon!
Information Session 2: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 Location: Ruiz Library Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741 Time: 6pm to 6:30pm *session conducted in English; interpretation provided: Spanish	Information session dates for Fall 2025 coming soon!
Information Session 3: Saturday, March 29th, 2025 Location: Ruiz Library Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741 Time: 11am to 11:30am *session conducted in Spanish; interpretation provided: English	Information session dates for Fall 2025 coming soon!
Information Session 4: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 Location: Little Walnut Creek Library Branch, 835 W Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78758 Time: 6pm to 6:30pm *session conducted in English; interpretation provided: Spanish	Information session dates for Fall 2025 coming soon!
Spring Citizenship Clinic: Saturday, April 12th, 2025 Location: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754 Time: 9am to 2pm	Fall Citizenship Clinic: September 13th, 2025 Location: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754 Time: 9am to 2pm

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

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The City of Austin's Asian American Resource Center (AARC) is hosting its annual CelebrASIA Austin event, featuring performances, art, culture, food, and more! This free, family-friendly festival will take place during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11am to 3pm.

The main stage will be indoors in the AARC ballroom, with special performances from a wide range of groups, while the AARC’s classrooms will be transformed into cultural experience rooms, where you can immerse in hands-on cultural experiences. There will also be tables with activities provided by local community organizations, along with food and drinks available from local vendors.

More details and a full performance schedule will be announced closer to the event. RSVP on Eventbrite to stay up to date!

Ongoing Programs

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

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

March 20, 2025 at 6PM-7:30PM – Portrait of a Thief by Grade D. Li | RSVP on Eventbrite
April 24, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo | RSVP on Eventbrite
June 12, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - We Are Not Free by Traci Chee | RSVP on Eventbrite
July 24, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - Real Americans by Rachel Khong | RSVP on Eventbrite
September 4, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - Stay True by Hua Hsu | RSVP on Eventbrite
October 16, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - Isha Unscripted by Sajni Patel | RSVP on Eventbrite

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 April 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Page last updated: March 17, 2025