Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center – Viva Mexico: A Celebration of Independence – (Austin)

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) will host its 17th annual Viva México celebration outside of the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center on Saturday, September 14th from 5:00-9:00 pm. This lively outdoor celebration on the hillside includes live mariachi music and folkloric dance performances, family-friendly art activities, and a vendor market. Master of Ceremonies Claudia...

Waterloo Greenway – Morning Glories: Hispanic Heritage Month – (Austin)

Weekly early childhood education series that provides hands-on activities and programs to promote literacy, bilingual storytelling, music, dance, cultural learning, and nature play. Each week features a different style of play from our partners at the Texas Book Festival, Asian American Resource Center, Monarch Sanctuary Project, Austin Public Library, and more. Learn more

United Way for Greater Austin

A Future United For over 100 years United Way has been a driving force to create a community in which everyone can reach their highest potential by ensuring our children...

Discovery Green: México en el Corazón – (Houston)

A magical night of ballet folklorico and Mariachis Your favorite internationally touring group returns. Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of Mexico with this group of mariachis and ballet folklorico dancers. More than 50 performers create a magical night with gorgeous costumes, music and culture. The cast is made up of the Guadalajara Folkloric...

Houston Latin Jazz

“The Latin Side of Houston” features music written in honor of Houston’s legendary musicians compositions reimagined in a Latin jazz setting. Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform music from artists...

San Antonio Parks Foundation: Jazz’SAlive

The City of San Antonio’s Official Jazz Music Festival is ensuring Jazz Is Alive in San Antonio! General admission is FREE, all ages, and open to the public! No outside food...

Mexic-Arte Museum Path to the Altar: Community Ofrendas

For this annual Día de los Muertos exhibition, Mexic-Arte has invited three Austin-based organizations, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, La Peña, and MAS Cultura, to create altares inspired by artworks from the Museum’s permanent collection. Two community-based altares are also on display, with The Arriaga-Gonzales family presenting an altar as a tribute...