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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.
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Upcoming AARC Events
CelebrASIA Austin | Saturday, May 2
Save the date for CelebrASIA Austin, our annual event celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, happening at the AARC on Saturday, May 2 from 11am to 3pm! This family-friendly, all-ages festival will feature a variety of performances, food vendors, exhibits, and cultural experiences. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and RSVP: RSVP | CelebrASIA
Applications to participate as a performer, food vendor, Cultural Experience Room, or community table are open! The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 8 at 11:59pm. Participant Application | CelebrASIA
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. RSVP | Caring Together
The Big We: A Creative Convening | Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28
Join us for The Big We: A Creative Convening, hosted by the Asian American Resource Center in collaboration with Art Alliance Austin (A3), on Friday, March 27 from 12 to 9pm and Saturday, March 28 from 9am to 12pm. This event is for Austin's artists, musicians, performers, and creative workers to connect, problem-solve, and imagine what comes next - better together.
This event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is required. Lunch, dinner, and light refreshments provided. There will be a children's activity room. RSVP | The Big We
Spring 2026 Citizenship Clinic | Saturday, April 11
Apply for U.S. citizenship at the Citizenship Clinic at the Asian American Resource Center on Saturday, April 11 from 9am to 2pm (note: registration at the door will close at 11:30am). Please plan to attend one information session before attending the Citizenship Clinic.
Step 1: Attend an Information Session
Attend one of four information sessions to learn more about the requirements to apply for U.S. citizenship. Attorneys from American Gateways will be present to answer questions about your eligibility. You will also receive a checklist with the documents and information you will need to prepare for the Citizenship Clinic.
Step 2: Attend the Citizenship Clinic
After attending an information session and confirming you are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship, attend the Citizenship Clinic. The first 55 people will get FREE one-on-one assistance completing the N-400 application for naturalization. Bring the documents and information you will need to complete the N-400 application.
View and download Citizenship Clinic flyers: English | Spanish | Vietnamese | Simplified Chinese | Burmese
If you have any questions or need any accommodations, please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at aei@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7972.
- Citizenship Clinic Information Session Dates, Times, and Locations
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Citizenship Clinic Information Session 1:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 11am to 11:30am
Location: Ruiz Branch Library, 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Spanish interpretation provided
Citizenship Clinic Information Session 2:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 6 to 6:30pm
Location: Southeast Branch Library, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
Spanish interpretation provided
Citizenship Clinic Information Session 3:
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 6 to 6:30pm
Location: Little Walnut Creek Branch Library, 835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758
Spanish interpretation provided
Citizenship Clinic Information Session 4:
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 11am to 11:30pm
Location: Windsor Park Branch Library, 5833 Westminster Dr, Austin, TX 78723
Spanish interpretation provided
Citizenship Clinic
April 11, 2026
Time: 9am to 2pm
Location: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754
- Download Documents for the Citizenship Clinic
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View and download the N400 Personal Information Worksheet/Hoja de Información Personal here
- English (ESL) Classes
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The Austin Public Library offers ESL classes at several library locations. Check the schedule for English classes here.
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.
Upcoming Meetups: 2026
- April 16, 6 to 7:30pm: Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram | RSVP: Darius the Great is Not Okay
- June 18, 6 to 7:30pm: Severance by Ling Ma | RSVP: Severance
- July 23, 6 to 7:30pm - This Arab is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers edited by Elias Jahshan | RSVP: This Arab is Queer
- September 24, 6 to 7:30pm – My Documents by Kevin Nguyen | RSVP: My Documents
- October 22, 6 to 7:30pm – Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | RSVP: Late Bloomers
Past Meetups: 2026
- February 19: Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
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 • October 2025 to August 2026 • 6 to 8PM
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
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 AARC Senior Programming.
Austin Community College - ESL Classes • On Hold
Update: ESL classes will not be available at the AARC for the upcoming fall semester. Please check Austin Community College's 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.
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. Applications have closed for the Artist Access Program 2026 season. Please check back for updates on next year's application dates.
Page last updated: February 25, 2026