Asian American Resource Center Event Calendar
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This page 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
Fall Exhibit Reception | Tuesday, October 27
Join us and artists Lauren Hua and Gabrielle Clemente on Tuesday, October 27 from 6 to 8pm to celebrate the AARC's new Fall exhibits, Koi Ponds and Frottage: Meaning and Remembering!
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided on a first come, first served basis. RSVP for the Fall Exhibit Reception.
Returning to the River: A Community Movement Workshop | Saturday, November 7
Join us for Returning to the River: A Community Movement Workshop, presented by Dance Waterloo in collaboration with the Asian American Resource Center, on Saturday, November 7 from 12 to 1:15pm. This workshop invites participants to explore memory, place, and return through an accessible community movement workshop inspired by Joy Harjo’s journey back to the Chattahoochee River in An American Sunrise.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is encouraged. Learn more and RSVP for Returning to the River.
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 meetups for 2026. Check back here or subscribe to our newsletter for a community survey to select books for 2027 meetups!
Past Hyphenated Reading Lists
- 2026 Reading List
- Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
- Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
- Severance by Ling Ma
- This Arab is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers edited by Elias Jahshan
- My Documents by Kevin Nguyen
- Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan
- 2025 Reading List
- Portrait of a Thief by Grade D. Li
- What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
- We Are Not Free by Traci Chee
- Real Americans by Rachel Khong
- Stay True by Hua Hsu
- Isha, Unscripted by Sajni Patel
Being and Belonging
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 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.
Being and Belonging has ended for Fiscal Year 2026. Check back for upcoming sessions in Fiscal Year 2027.
Past Being and Belonging Pop Ups
- 2025 to 2026 Pop Ups
- The Future of Asian America
- Resistance, Advocacy, and Solidarity
- Asian Americans in Texas
- Belonging and Citizenship
- Representation
- Diaspora
Artist Access Program
Applications for the 2027 Artist Access Program (AAP) are closed. For more information on AAP, visit the Artist Access Program webpage or email AAPInfo@austintexas.gov.
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 page.
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 the AARC Senior Program page.
Austin Community College - ESL Classes • On Hold
Update: ESL classes will not be available at the AARC for the upcoming fall semester. Please check the Austin Community College 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.
Page last updated: October 26, 2026