An Evening with Tones | Thursday, February 5

Come spend An Evening with Tones at the Asian American Resource Center on Thursday, February 5 from 7 to 9pm! This event is a cozy and casual night of original music and poetry and will feature a reading by Phoebe Murphy, musical performances by guest rooms and Albeit the Maze, plus a short Q&A with the evening’s creatives.

An Evening with Tones will showcase Austin-based AAPI creatives in a small, intimate environment (similar to a listening room), putting the spotlight on their talent and ability to share worlds through their art. Through this experience, we hope that attendees and featured creatives can exchange dialogue, feedback, appreciation, and ideas in a candid, sincere, and supportive way.

This event is free, all ages, and open to the public. Light snax will be provided. Registration is encouraged. RSVP | An Evening with Tones

AARC Exhibit Art Day | Saturday, February 7

Join us at the AARC on Saturday, February 7 for Exhibit Art Day featuring artist talks, guided tours, and demonstrations from exhibiting artists Sandeep Chandran, Sun-Jue Shin, and Allen Zewen Yu! 

Both events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more and RSVP for each session on the AARC Eventbrite.

Ancestral Visions: Artist Talk and Guided Tour with Sandeep Chandran
11am to 12pm

Sandeep Chandran will lead attendees on a guided tour and artist talk on his ongoing exhibition, Ancestral Visions, at the AARC. "In my talk, I will walk you through the journey of my artwork in Ancestral Visions. The artwork here falls under two categories - Bhagavathi and Ramayana. Both of these have a unique story on how they came together, what inspired me to create them, and the meaning they hold for me."

Nerokomi and the Story of Flowers: Artist Talk and Live-Clay Demonstration
1 to 3pm

Artists Sun-Jue Shin and Allen Zewen Yu will host a loosely structured artist talk exploring the inspiration and the rich cultural background of their ongoing exhibition, Diaspora Offering, at the AARC. They will discuss their spring 2025 research trip to Japan and Korea, which informed the conceptual and cultural foundations of the work, with a focus on nerikomi: a ceramic technique that uses layered colored clay to create intricate patterns. 

The talk will be followed by a live demonstration of nerikomi pattern-making and the creation process behind the colorful porcelain flowers featured in the exhibition and will conclude with a Q&A session.

Basic Estate Planning Clinic | Saturday, February 21

Save the date for the Basic Estate Planning Clinic, happening at the AARC on Saturday, February 21 from 10:30am to 1:30pm. In collaboration with CRN Law and AGE of Central Texas, the Basic Estate Planning Clinic offers free estate planning services for eligible participants including Will, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive.

Space is limited and registration is required by appointment; eligibility requirements will apply. To be eligible, you must be 50 years old or older, meet income deadlines, and not have an active estate plan.

For more information and to register, call or email the AARC at 512-974-1700 or AARC@AustinTexas.gov.

Art in Cahoots at the AARC | Friday, February 27

The Asian American Resource Center is partnering with Dougherty Arts Center to host an Art in Cahoots pop up on Friday, February 27 at 10am! 

Art in Cahoots activities are free, led by Austin Artists, and designed specifically for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old working cooperatively with an accompanying adult caregiver. This is a great way to collaborate creatively with your child and connect with your community through the arts!

Registration opens on Friday, February 6 at 10am. Spots are limited, so register in advance to save your spot at artincahoots.eventbrite.com!

Caring Together: An Intergenerational Workshop | Saturday, February 28

Join us for a caregiving workshop, hosted by the Asian American Resource Center in collaboration with Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA), on Saturday, February 28 from 10am to 12pm. This workshop aims to foster connections and understanding across different age groups and types of caregiving roles. This interactive workshop is designed to help caregivers connect, reflect, exchange support, and explore sustainable practices - whether you're caregiving for a child, parent, partner, or friend. Let's create a supportive community together!

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided. Registration is required; open until full. Link to register coming soon.

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

• February 24, 2026, 6 to 8pm - Belonging and Citizenship | RSVP: Belonging and Citizenship
• April 28, 2026, 6 to 8pm - Asian Americans in Texas | RSVP: Asian Americans in Texas
• June 23, 2026, 6 to 8pm - Resistance, Advocacy, and Solidarity | RSVP: Resistance, Advocacy, and Solidarity
• August 25, 2026, 6 to 8pm - The Future of Asian America | RSVP: The Future of Asian America

Past Pop Ups

• October 28, 2025 - Representation
• December 2, 2025 - Diaspora