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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

Chinatown in Three Acts: Reception and Artist Talk with Mamie Raynaud | Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1-4pm

Wear your fanciest hat and join Mamie Raynaud in celebration of her newest exhibit “Chinatown in Three Acts,” currently on-view at the Asian American Resource Center. Enjoy light refreshments during the mixer, and then join Mamie for an artist talk and guided tour of her exhibit. You will be able to learn in an intimate setting about the intricate and fascinating details of millinery (hat-making) as an art form, and hear more about Mamie’s journey of navigating identity, self-discovery, culture, and creativity as a first-generation Chinese American growing up in 1970s LA Chinatown. 

Registration: Free, all ages welcome. Please register in advance on Eventbrite.

Mamie Raynaud invites viewers to explore the intersecting worlds of 1970s LA Chinatown and the ways they have shaped her as an artist. Learn more about the exhibit and Mamie Raynaud.

Case 84: Adopted in the USA |  Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 6-9pm  

The Asian American Resource Center, in collaboration with the Austin Korean Adoptee Network, will host comedian Ed Pokropski on February 8, 2025 from 6-9pm.  Catch his show, Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A., a show for anyone who has struggled with identity or just feels like people misunderstand where they come from. It is an immersive journey through Edward's experience growing up in Philadelphia as a transracial adoptee and touches on the influence of American media on identity, complex family dynamics, and ultimately what it means to be an American. Learn more about the event.

Registration: Free, all ages welcome. Please register in advance on Eventbrite. 

Lamp Repair Workshop | Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10am - 12pm

Join us for a hands-on, 2-hour Lamp Repair Workshop where you’ll learn the ins and outs of lamp maintenance and repair! Whether you have a beloved lamp at home that needs some TLC or you’re just curious about how lamps work, this workshop is perfect for you. This event is a collaboration between Austin Resource Recovery and the Asian American Resource Center.

This workshop will be taught in English with Vietnamese interpretation.

Registration: Free and open to the public. Please register in advance on Eventbrite.

Mô tả Hội thảo Sửa chữa Đèn Điện

Hãy tham gia cùng chúng tôi trong Hội thảo Sửa chữa Đèn Điện kéo dài 2 giờ, nơi quý vị sẽ tìm hiểu chi tiết về việc bảo trì và sửa chữa đèn! Cho dù quý vị có một chiếc đèn yêu quý ở nhà cần được chăm sóc đặc biệt hay quý vị chỉ tò mò về cách đèn hoạt động, hội thảo này là hoàn hảo cho quý vị. Sự kiện này là sự hợp tác giữa Cơ Quan Austin Resource Recovery và Asian American Resource Center.

Những Điều Cần Biết:

  • Mang theo đèn của riêng quý vị: Quý vị có một chiếc đèn không hoạt động hoặc chỉ cần sửa chữa một chút không? Mang theo nó! Các chuyên gia của chúng tôi sẽ hướng dẫn quý vị chẩn đoán và sửa chữa các sự cố thường gặp.
  • Cung cấp đèn thực hành: Không có đèn để mang theo? Không sao cả! Chúng tôi sẽ cung cấp đèn thực hành để quý vị làm quen và trải nghiệm thực tế.
  • Hướng Dẫn Từ Chuyên Gia: Học hỏi từ một chuyên gia sửa đèn giàu kinh nghiệm, người sẽ dạy quý vị từ cách nối dây cơ bản đến xử lý các vấn đề phức tạp hơn.
  • Dành Cho Mọi Trình Độ: Dù quý vị là người mới bắt đầu hay đã có kinh nghiệm, hội thảo được thiết kế phù hợp với mọi cấp độ kỹ năng.

Những Gì Quý Vị Sẽ Học Được:

  • Kiến thức cơ bản về cấu tạo và cách hoạt động của đèn.
  • Cách nhận biết các vấn đề thường gặp và chẩn đoán chúng.
  • Kỹ thuật sửa chữa từng bước một.
  • Các mẹo an toàn và cách thực hành tốt nhất.

Tại Sao Quý Vị Nên Tham Gia?

  • Trang bị kỹ năng thực tế mà quý vị có thể áp dụng ngay tại nhà.
  • Tiết kiệm chi phí bằng cách tự sửa chữa thay vì mua mới.
  • Tham gia vào một môi trường học tập thú vị và tương tác.
  • Gặp gỡ những người cùng đam mê và chia sẻ sở thích tự làm/tự sửa chữa.

Những Gì Cần Mang Theo:

  • Một chiếc đèn từ nhà (không bắt buộc).
  • Sự hứng khởi và tò mò của quý vị!

Hội thảo sẽ được giảng dạy bằng tiếng Anh và có phiên dịch tiếng Việt.

Descripción del taller de reparación de lámparas

¡Únase a nosotros en un taller práctico de reparación de lámparas de 2 horas de duración en el que aprenderá los pormenores del mantenimiento y la reparación de lámparas! Ya sea que tenga una lámpara querida en casa que necesite un poco de cuidado o simplemente siente curiosidad sobre cómo funcionan las lámparas, este taller es perfecto para usted. Este evento es una colaboración entre Austin Resource Recovery y Asian American Resource Center.

Qué puede esperar:

  • Traiga su propia lámpara: ¿Tiene una lámpara que no funciona o que solo necesita un pequeño arreglo? ¡Tráigala! Nuestros expertos le guiarán en el diagnóstico y la reparación de los problemas más comunes.
  • Se proporcionan lámparas de práctica: ¿No tiene una lámpara para traer? ¡No hay problema! Proporcionaremos lámparas para que trabaje en ellas, asegurándonos de que obtenga una suficiente experiencia práctica.
  • Orientación experta: Aprenda de un experto reparador de lámparas que le enseñará desde el cableado básico hasta la solución de problemas más complejos.
  • Todos los niveles son bienvenidos: Tanto si es un completo principiante como si tiene algo de experiencia, nuestro taller está diseñado para todos los niveles de habilidad.

Lo que aprenderá:

  • Anatomía básica de las lámparas y su funcionamiento
  • Problemas comunes y cómo diagnosticarlos
  • Técnicas de reparación paso a paso
  • Consejos de seguridad y mejores prácticas

¿Por qué asistir?

  • Adquiera habilidades prácticas que podrá utilizar en casa
  • Ahorre dinero aprendiendo a reparar en lugar de tener que comprar nuevo
  • Disfrute de un entorno de aprendizaje divertido e interactivo
  • Conozca a personas con ideas afines y comparta su pasión por los proyectos que puede hacer usted mismo

Qué traer:

  • Una lámpara de casa (opcional)
  • ¡Su entusiasmo y curiosidad!

Este taller se impartirá en inglés con interpretación al vietnamita.

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.  

Estate & Will Planning Info Session | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 12-1pm
The AARC will also host an information workshop about the upcoming Estate and Will Planning clinic. During the workshop, qualified individuals can register for the February 22 clinic. Guest speakers from Clayton, Ramirez, & Null and AGE will be there to answer questions. No registration is required to attend. Walk-ins welcome. 

"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.

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. 

Ongoing Programs

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.  

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

The Hyphenated Book Club celebrates the contemporary works from the Asian Diaspora. From new releases to community favorites, emerging voices to literary ancestors, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between, explore the diversity of literature from an Asian American lens. We hope to release the full schedule in early January 2025, so keep an eye out for dates to be announced soon or sign up for our newsletter to get updates! 

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: January 31, 2025