Grand Reopening

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Juntos de Nuevo: Grand Reopening

After almost three years of construction, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) invites the public back to its newly expanded and renovated building on Saturday, June 6 with a Grand Reopening Celebration. The event takes place from 11:00am-9:00pm at 600 River Street, Austin TX 78701. 

This large-scale, family friendly event is open to all. There are no tickets or RSVPs required. There will be a free shuttle bus service from East Holly St. neighborhood to the ESB MACC.  

Highlights of the Grand Reopening include: 

• Outdoor stage with live music under the Zocalo. Additional performances will be featured in the Auditorium and the Zocalo lookout.

• Food trucks on site. 

• Tours of newly renovated indoor & outdoor spaces featuring all-ages arts, dance, music, theater, and culinary workshops. 

• Free face children’s art activities in the new youth education classrooms

• Lowrider cars on view from one of East Austin's iconic car clubs, organized by J Colunga.

• Art exhibit with selected Latino/a/e, Chicano, and Mexican American pieces on view from the Gilberto Cardenas Collection in the Sam Z. Coronado Gallery. 

• La Mujer artist talks, artist panels, and more featuring local women artists

• Community Resource Fair featuring local nonprofits. 

• Artisan Vendor Market supporting local Latino/a/e entrepreneurs.  

Event updates (such as performance schedules, parking/shuttle info, etc.) will be posted on this page and on social media @ESBMACC.