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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
Reflections: Patchworks of Asian America and Rooted: Central Texan Artists in the Asian Diaspora Exhibit Reception| Friday, May 16, 2025, from 6-9PM
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the AARC presents, Rooted: Central Texan Artists in the Asian Diaspora. Rooted is an exhibit that presents an opportunity for Central Texan artists in the Asian diaspora to showcase their personal narratives and views on culture, community, and heritage. Featuring artworks from twelve artists across different mediums such as digital prints and poetry, the exhibit conveys various ways in which Asians in the diaspora experience these three elements in their daily lives.
In fostering community and connection, Rooted aims to emphasize the importance of fostering collective support with and among Asians in the diaspora by encouraging viewers to be both compassionate and celebratory for their diverse diasporic experiences. Featured Artists: Nina Ho, Tam le, Kyla Antonio, Sarah Doan, Angela Mikaela Mendiola, Janhavee Seshadri, Yamin Li, Lauren Hana Chai, Alka Bhanot, Miriam Chandy Menacherry, Gabrielle Clemente, and Kirti Sinha.
This Exhibit Reception presents an opportunity for both artists and community members to meet, learn, and celebrate with each other in a intimate and welcoming space. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration: Free, all ages welcome. Please register in advance on Eventbrite.
AARC Maintenance Week| Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30
The AARC will be closed to the public for routine maintenance from Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30. No programs or events will be held during this time. The center will reopen on Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 am.
Reflections: Patchworks of Asian America Quilt Workshop| Saturday, May 31st, TBD Time
Stay tuned for more details about our quilt workshop for our exhibit, Reflections: Patchworks of Asian America.
Reflections: Patchworks of Asian America is an ongoing community quilt project highlighting the diverse artistic contributions of Austin’s intergenerational and Pan-Asian communities. This quilt represents how our community members are able to express their own unique identities without feeling the need to assimilate to fit a homogenized notion of what it means to be Asian American in Austin. Reflections: Patchworks of Asian America will be displayed at the AARC in the secured display cases.
Spring and Fall Citizenship Clinics
Please plan to attend an information session before going to the Citizenship Clinic. If you have any questions or need any accommodations, please contact Rocío Villalobos via email at rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov or phone (512-974-7972).
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Fall 2025 Information Sessions & Citizenship Clinic Dates
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Looking for documents to download for the Citizenship Clinic?
- View and download the N400 Personal Information Worksheet/Hoja de Información Personal here
- View and download a list of What to Bring to the Citizenship Clinic/Lo Que Necesita Traer Al Taller here
- View flyers in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Burmese here
- Fall 2025 Citizenship Clinics + Information Sessions
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Information session dates for Fall 2025 coming soon! Fall Citizenship Clinic: September 13th, 2025
Location: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754
Time: 9am to 2pm
- Spring 2025 Citizenship Clinics + Information Sessions
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Information Session 1: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
Location: Southeast Library Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Road, Austin, TX 78744
Time: 6pm to 6:30pm
*session conducted in Spanish; interpretation provided: English
Information Session 2: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Location: Ruiz Library Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Time: 6pm to 6:30pm
*session conducted in English; interpretation provided: Spanish
Information Session 3: Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Location: Ruiz Library Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Time: 11am to 11:30am
*session conducted in Spanish; interpretation provided: English
Information Session 4: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Location: Little Walnut Creek Library Branch, 835 W Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78758
Time: 6pm to 6:30pm
*session conducted in English; interpretation provided: Spanish
Spring Citizenship Clinic: Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Location: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754
Time: 9am to 2p
Ongoing Programs
Hyphenated Book Club • Year Round • 6 - 7:30 p.m.
The Hyphenated Book Club is back for 2025! 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. See below for Hyphenated's reading list and meet up dates.
2025 Meet Up Dates/Reading List
- March 20, 2025 at 6PM-7:30PM – Portrait of a Thief by Grade D. Li | RSVP on Eventbrite
- April 24, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo | RSVP on Eventbrite
- June 12, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - We Are Not Free by Traci Chee | RSVP on Eventbrite
- July 24, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - Real Americans by Rachel Khong | RSVP on Eventbrite
- September 4, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - Stay True by Hua Hsu | RSVP on Eventbrite
- October 16, 2025, 6PM-7:30PM - Isha Unscripted by Sajni Patel | RSVP on Eventbrite
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.
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.
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. The City of Austin will begin accepting applications for the Artist Access Program 2026 season on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. The deadline to apply is April 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Page last updated: May 7, 2025