Asian American Resource Center Event Calendar

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.

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news about our upcoming events. The AARC is also part of the City of Austin Museums and Cultural Programs Division in the Parks and Recreation Department. See a full calendar of Museums and Cultural Programs events.

Upcoming AARC Events

Community Exhibits Program Open Call: Info Session

December 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Learn more about the AARC's Community Exhibits Program and how to craft a well-rounded application for this year's Open Call! Join us at the AARC at 8401 Cameron Road on December 14 from 10AM to 12PM, and hear from a previous artist in the Community Exhibits Program Veeny Revilla, who will be co-hosting this information session with us. Find more info about the Open Call on the Exhibits page.

3rd Annual Makers Market

Vendor applications due December 20, 2024

We are looking to curate an amazing line-up of Asian American makers and artists to feature at our third annual Makers Market on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 1-4pm. This year, we will be highlighting the diverse range of Asian American Spring Cultural Celebrations. Applications are due December 20, 2024.

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Ongoing Programs

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.

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.

Hyphenated Book Club • Year Round • 6 - 7:30 p.m.

The Hyphenated Book Club celebrates the contemporary works from the Asian Diaspora. From new releases to community favorites, emerging voices to literary ancestors, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between, explore the diversity of literature from an Asian American lens. We hope to release the full schedule in early January 2025, so keep an eye out for dates to be announced soon or sign up for our newsletter to get updates!

Austin Community College - ESL Classes • Tuesday/Thursday • 6 - 8:30 p.m.

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. Check ACC’s ESL Class Schedule to view a variety of days and times.

Page last updated: December 13, 2024