Community Events
*Please note that we do not accept partisan events.
Mehregan Persian Autumn Festival 2024
Join us for a day filled with music, dance, food, and fun celebrating the ancient Persian tradition of Mehregan. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich culture of Persia as we come together to mark the arrival of autumn.
AAPI Texan Voter Insights Webinar
You’re invited to our webinar revealing exciting new insights from ATJ’s “Deep in the Heart of Asian Texas: Insights on AAPI Voters,” a 3-part report analyzing the profiles, voices, and policy opinions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters in Texas.
Join us to learn more about how AAPI Texans are the deciding margin for Texas politics and the future of American politics.
Asian American Voices: The Deciding Margin
You’re invited to our joint panel “Asian American Voices: The Deciding Margin", co-hosted by Asian Texans for Justice and Rise AAPI during the Texas Tribune Festival.
Empowering AAPI Health: Understanding Direct Primary Care (DPC)
Join CEF Fellow William Wu to discuss the importance of preventive care and the operational aspects of Direct Primary Care!
Pages & Pain
Join CEF Fellow Asha to celebrate the release of the children’s picture book “Asha’s Mysterious Tummy Ache” and learn how you can support local hospitals in San Antonio!
Back to School Student Panel: Cultural Identity & College Applications
Join CEF Fellow Cynthia Chen for a panel discussing AAPI culture, identity, and influence post high school!
Seadrift Film Screening - Dallas
Beginning in April, Humanities Texas will hold six screenings of the award-winning documentary film Seadrift in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Galveston, Houston, and a second North Texas location. Following each screening, the film’s director, Tim Tsai, will respond to questions from the audience.
Brave Fest 2024
Come build commUNITY at BRAVE Fest 2024 — a celebration of art, music, diversity, community, and connection — highlighting local creatives from marginalized populations.
Breaking Barriers: AAPI Healing Circle on Reproductive Rights
Join us for "Breaking Barriers: AAPI Reproductive Justice Healing Circle," an empowering event designed to foster a safe and supportive space for dialogue within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Breaking Barriers: AAPI Reproductive Justice Workshop & Healing Circle
Join us for an empowering event dedicated to Reproductive Justice 101 and navigating conversations about reproductive rights. As we mark the end of Roe v Wade, this training aims to equip advocates, nonprofit workers, and community members with the tools to drive meaningful change.
Movie Day with Woori Juntos & Alief Votes
Join Woori Juntos and AliefVotes for an exhilarating Movie Day on Saturday, June 29! We will be watching Everything, Everywhere, All at Once with free snacks and drinks.
BRAVE Communities Connection: Advocacy, Advancement & Allyship - Empowering LGBTQ+ Rights!
Join us in celebrating the intersectionality of diversity and inclusion during Pride Month at our next BRAVE Communities Connection: Advocacy, Advancement & Allyship - Empowering LGBTQ+ Rights! This event will center on confronting stereotypes, navigating the complexities of race, gender, and sexuality, and advocating for positive and progressive change in our communities.
Queer Crafts! [AFSSA & allgo]
AFSSA and allgo Present: Queer Crafts! Join us on Tuesday, June 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for Queer Crafts at CRAFT located in the Canopy community at 916 Springdale Rd!
ACLU: Free Speech Academy
Texas students should receive a high-quality, inclusive education that prepares them for their futures. You can help make that happen!
World Refugee Day
This Saturday is World Refugee Day at the Bullock Texas State History Museum! From 11 am to 2:30 pm, join us in welcoming our newest Texans through music, performances, family-friendly activities, and a citizenship ceremony. This event is free & open to the public. Join the Austin Refugee Roundtable and the Bullock Museum to honor new American citizens!
A Conversation With Kevin Kwan: Lies, Weddings, and Crazy Rich Stories
Asia Society Texas is thrilled to welcome Kevin Kwan, the iconic author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, for a conversation about his extraordinary career, including his new book Lies and Weddings, working in Hollywood, and growing up in the Houston suburbs.
Seadrift Film Screenings
Beginning in April, Humanities Texas will hold six screenings of the award-winning documentary film Seadrift in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Galveston, Houston, and a second North Texas location. Following each screening, the film’s director, Tim Tsai, will respond to questions from the audience.
AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival
The City of Dallas and National Association of Asian American Professionals present the 1st Annual AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival!
VACAT's Vietnamese American Cultural Celebration - AAPI Month
Celebrate Vietnamese Culture with VACAT!
Join the Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas (VACAT) for a vibrant cultural celebration on May 18th, 2024! This free event, held at 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX 78717, is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and heritage of Vietnam.
CelebrASIA Austin 2024
Free family-friendly festival, taking place during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on May 18. Performances, food, culture, and more!
AAPI Family Weekend 2024
Musicians, martial artists, dancers, a dragon show, and more converge on Sammons Park to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
Asian Heritage Fest
GET READY FOR THE 2024 ASIAN HERITAGE FEST! JOIN US FOR 3-DAYS OF FUN ON MAY 17-19 (FRI-SUN)! It’s time we UNITE and share the richness of our AANHPI culture, not only with each other but with EVERYONE in our local DFW community.
Homegrown Houston: All Asian, No Fusion With Street to Kitchen
Celebrate the incredible cuisines of Houston at this special tasting tour with Chef G and Graham Painter of Street to Kitchen!
End Of Semester Capstone Project Showcase
In the 2023 - 2024 academic year, Asian Texans for Justice (ATJ), in partnership with UT Center for Asian American Studies (UT CAAS) and Round Rock High School, piloted Texas’s first of its kind, year-long Asian American Studies elective course. To celebrate the inaugural Asian American Studies course, we are pleased to invite you to the students’ end-of -semester capstone project showcase!
Lasting Legacies: A White House Celebration of AA & NHPI Heritage & History
Join us on May 13 for a community-wide Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration!
A History of Solidarity: Asian American Activism Then and Now
A History of Solidarity: Asian American Activism Then and Now. Join the Dallas Asian American Historical Society for a panel discussion debunking the model minority myth and amplifying the rich history of Asian American resistance/organizing for social justice.
Central Texas Asian Pacific Islander Festival
This free event is in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage month. Join us as we honor these cultures with Live Asian & Pacific Island performers, vendors and more.
Asian And Pacific American Heritage with the San Antonio Public Library
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2024
This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, join Asia Society Texas for 31 ways to celebrate the vibrant and diverse traditions and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans! Highlighting Asia Society's live programs, our calendar also features a curated selection of on-demand activities, staff recommendations, and more.
Lao Legends Music Conference
Come join us for an unforgettable night of music and celebration at one of the largest Lao music and cultural events in Texas! Experience the beauty of Laos with me on April 26. Grab your friends and family and get ready to make history at the biggest cultural event in DFW and support not one but MANY non-profit organizations like the Lao Heritage Foundation, LASMA and many more.