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Casa de la Cultura will offer accessible and inclusive family-friendly classes and workshops rooted in preserving Mexican American, Indigenous, and Latino culture and traditions. Each pillar within Casa de la Cultura program will support the presentation of local artists, instructors, and educators. We aim to promote a lifelong curiosity for creating art and the expression of identity.
**All classes are free & bilingual (English and Spanish) - Todas las clases son gratis y bilingües (inglès y español). For questions, please email MACCCasa@austintexas.gov.
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It's My Park Day: Kayak Clean Up & Cumbia Social
Saturday March 7, 2026
11am- 12pm
Join the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center - Casa de la Cultura Program, as we give back and kick back at Chicano Park. Join us at 11:00 AM for Festival Beach Cleanup and 12:00 PM for a free Cumbia Dance Class and family-friendly social cumbia dancing.
*You do NOT have to be a volunteer to join the dance social. Everyone is welcome to cumbia on the dock.
Volunteers are invited to care for Festival Beach and the surrounding lake area through a morning of hands-on volunteer cleanup. Help remove trash along the shoreline and from the water using kayaks. The ESB MACC will provide a 1-hour kayak rental for volunteers interested in helping clean the lake. 1 Kayak to 2 people. We will meet at the Festival Beach Boat Ramp along Nash Hernandez Sr. Rd. at 11:00 AM.
Register on Givepulse: https://www.givepulse.com/event/822690-kayak-lake-clean-up-and-cumbia-with-the-emma-s-barrientos-mexican-american-cultural-center
The event concludes with a joyful all ages, family-friendly, cumbia social, celebrating community, culture, and collective care on the boat ramp with music by Dj Cumbia Cuhh.
**Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting wet or dirty. We highly encourage you to bring shades, hats, and sunscreen.
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Día de Mi Parque: Limpieza en kayak y social de cumbia
Sábado, 7 de marzo de 2026
11:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.
Únete al Programa del Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center – Casa de la Cultura, mientras limpiamos y disfrutamos en Chicano Park. Acompáñanos a las 11:00 a. m. para la limpieza de Festival Beach y a las 12:00 p.m. para una clase gratuita de baile de cumbia seguida por un baile social de cumbia, familiar y para todas las edades.
No es necesario ser voluntario para participar en el baile social. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a bailar cumbia en el muelle!
Healing Con Cacao
Join the ESB MACC Casa de la Cultura Programs as we explore the healing properties of cacao. This gathering is centered around cacao, a cherished plant with a long and meaningful history. Families are invited to learn how cacao is traditionally grown and prepared, how it has been used to nourish the body, and bring people together across generations. We’ll spend time simply enjoying cacao, sharing stories, and moving gently through easy, accessible practices inspired by yoga—designed to help everyone feel calm, comfortable, and at home in their bodies. Cacao is naturally rich in nutrients that support the heart, but its greatest gift is the way it brings us together.
This is a welcoming space for all ages to slow down, connect, and be present—just as they are. We invite families, children, and community members to gather with care, curiosity, and a spirit of togetherness.
RSVP Link (To confirm registration, an email will be sent to the email provided: https://forms.office.com/g/k4uaSuTzws
Healing Con Cacao
Únete a los programas de ESB MACC Casa de la Cultura mientras exploramos las propiedades curativas del cacao. Este encuentro se centra en el cacao, una planta apreciada con una historia larga y significativa. Invitamos a las familias a aprender cómo se cultiva y prepara el cacao tradicionalmente, cómo se ha usado para nutrir el cuerpo y para reunir a las personas a través de las generaciones. Pasaremos tiempo simplemente disfrutando del cacao, compartiendo historias y moviéndonos suavemente a través de prácticas fáciles y accesibles inspiradas en el yoga, diseñadas para que todos se sientan tranquilos, cómodos y a gusto con su cuerpo. El cacao es naturalmente rico en nutrientes que apoyan al corazón, pero su mayor regalo es la manera en que nos une.
Este es un espacio acogedor para todas las edades para desacelerar, conectarse y estar presentes tal como son. Invitamos a familias, niños y miembros de la comunidad a reunirse con cuidado, curiosidad y un espíritu de unidad.
Enlace para confirmar participación (para confirmar el registro, enviaremos un email a la dirección proporcionada: https://forms.office.com/g/k4uaSuTzws
Afro Carribbean Ritmo
February 17, 2026 - March 14, 2026
Tuesdays - 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Saturdays- 11:00AM - 12:00PM
African American Heritage and Culture Facility
912 East 11th Street Austin, TX 78702
Join us for a four-week exploration of Afro-Caribbean dances! Participants will learn the culture, movement, rhythm, and music of multiple dance traditions, including Orishas, Salsa, Merengue, Rumba Guaguanco, and more! Through accessible, beginner-friendly instruction, students will experience the richness and connections between these dances, which have long been used as tools for resistance, joy, and community connection.
Parking available in the gravel lot east of the building.
Please fill out the registration form by February 12: https://forms.office.com/g/0tmXamkQ7G?origin=lprLink
Questions? Email: macccasa@austintexas.gov
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Afro Carribbean Ritmo
17 de febrero 2026 - 14 de marzo 2026
martes - 6:30PM - 7:30PM
sabados - 11:00AM - 12:00PM
African American Heritage and Culture Facility
912 East 11th Street Austin, TX 78702
¡Únete a nosotros en una exploración de cuatro semanas de danzas afrocaribeñas! Los participantes aprenderán sobre la cultura, el movimiento, el ritmo y la música de múltiplestradiciones de baile, incluyendo Orishas, Salsa, Merengue, Rumba Guaguancó y más. A través deuna instrucción accesible y amigable para principiantes, los estudiantes experimentarán la riquezay las conexiones entre estas danzas, que durante mucho tiempo se han utilizado como herramientas de resistencia, alegría y conexión comunitaria. Estacionamiento disponible en el lote de grava al este del edificio.
Por favor, llena la forma de registro antes de 12 de febrero.: https://forms.office.com/g/0tmXamkQ7G?origin=lprLink
¿Preguntas? Envie un email: macccasa@austintexas.gov
Aprende a Nadar
Participants will learn swim skills and water safety practices with bilingual instructors. Pools are climatized and heaters are spaced around the pool area. Bring warm clothes.
Bartholomew Pool: 1800 E. 51st St. Austin, TX. 78723
January 15th - February 28th
Thursdays: 4pm-5pm
Saturdays: 1pm-2pm
Registration Open: Dec. 11-Jan. 5
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/qfZ3EmiYkw?origin=lprLink
Questions? Email: macccasa@austintexas.gov
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Los participantes aprenderán habilidades de natación y prácticas de seguridad en el agua con instructores bilingües. Las piscinas están climatizadas y hay calentadores distribuidos por el área de la piscina. Trae ropa abrigada
Bartholomew Pool: 1800 E. 51st St. Austin, TX. 78723
15 de enero - 28 de febrero
Jueves: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Sábados: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Fechas de registro: 11 de Diciembre a 5 de Enero
Enlace de registro: https://forms.office.com/g/qfZ3EmiYkw?origin=lprLink
¿Preguntas? Envie un email: macccasa@austintexas.gov
Yoga with Aneika
Saturdays @ 10:30am
Austin Public Library - Southeast Branch | 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
Join us for FREE Bilingual Yoga classes every Saturday with Aneika Perez! Body, mind and soul will align as we move with intention through gentle movement guided by breath. We will incorporate meditation and sound to regulate the nervous system. Extra yoga mats can be provided!
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Yoga con Aneika
Sábados a las 10:30 a.m.
Austin Public Library - Southeast Branch | 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
¡Acompáñenos a las clases de yoga bilingües GRATUITAS todos los sábados con Aneika Pérez! El cuerpo, la mente y el alma se alinearán mientras nos movemos con intención a través de movimientos suaves guiados por la respiración. Incorporaremos meditación y sonido para regular el sistema nervioso. ¡Se pueden proporcionar tapetes de yoga adicionales!
Coming Soon! Casa de la Cultura Programs for 2026
La Cocina will offer family-friendly culinary workshops and demonstrations. Participants will explore traditional cooking techniques, diverse Latin American flavors, and promote healthy eating practices while preserving authenticity.
- La Tamalada/ Tortilla-making Workshops
- Cooking Demos
- Nutrition classes
Danza celebrates rhythm, movement, and the joy of expression. From traditional forms to modern beats, youth and adults alike will connect with culture through motion, music, and dance.
- Ballet Folklórico Classes
- Social Dance – Cumbia Norteña
- Latin folk dance
Arte Cultural hosts art classes that invite participants to explore creativity through diverse mediums and styles. Each session encourages artistic expression while highlighting cultural heritage and innovation.
- Ceramics
- Textiles
- Cartoneria
Jardín invites participants to get their hands in the soil and connect with the earth. Through volunteer opportunities and educational workshops, the program fosters sustainability, herbal knowledge, and community well-being.
- Garden Volunteer Workdays
- Herbalism and Botanical Classes
- Native Plant and Gardening Workshops
Música celebrates the vibrant sounds of Latin America through hands-on music education and creative collaboration. Participants will explore rhythm, melody, and storytelling while building skills in performance.
- Music Instructional Classes – MACC Conjunto/Mariachi
- Songwriting
Literatura honors the written word as a powerful expression of identity, memory, and imagination. Participants will engage with culturally relevant works and create their own through reading and writing workshops.
- Book Clubs
- Storytelling
- Poetry
Movement promotes physical wellness and self-expression through diverse forms of movement. These programs invite participants to reconnect with their bodies, nature, and community via a cultural lens.
- Mindful Movement
- Capoeira
- Community Running/Hiking Club
Cine celebrates the art of film through screenings, artist talks, and hands-on workshops. The program highlights Latin filmmakers, documentaries, and creative storytelling while offering opportunities to learn about filmmaking techniques.
- Film Screenings
- Make-up Workshops
- Costume Design