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  Austin African American Book Festival

  Totally free and with activities for all ages, the fest offers a full day of thought-provoking discussions, author connections, and celebration of Black culture and literature.

  Sat., June 28

  Carver Branch Library

• Community

  Events

  “Roots Unveiled: Exploring the Chinese Experience”

  Among the many anti-civil rights bills creeping their way through the Texas Legislature is Senate Bill 17, which would bar Chinese and many other Asian citizens from buying land here. Denounced by detractors as racist and reminiscent of 19th-century laws targeting Asian immigrants, its 2023 origins, along with growing anti-Asian sentiment after the pandemic, inspired Houston artist Jane Xu to found the multi-city Asian American Art & Culture Initiative and initiate this multidisciplinary exhibit. Curated by renowned international independent curator Sylvia XuHua Zhan, it brings in-depth research and archives along with work from a wide range of artists to offer a look at the rich history of Chinese Americans in Texas. Opening reception is Sunday, May 18, noon. – Kat McNevins

  Through August 31; opening reception, May 18

  Central Library

• Qmmunity

  Nightlife & Parties

  Divina: Noche Drag Latinx

  At the start of her drag career, Divina host Tatiana Cholula told Qmmunity she’d be critiqued for not assimilating enough “American” culture into her acts. “Before I started Divina,” she said, “the scene was rich in amazing Latinx drag performers and artists, but there weren’t any spaces focused on them or they didn’t feel comfortable performing certain songs at certain spaces.” Thankfully, Tatiana did start Divina, and now every other Wednesday you’ll see Oilcan Harry’s stage taken over by the spirits of Latina legends like Gloria Estefan and Paulina Rubio – courtesy of local Latinx drag talent. – James Scott

  Every Wednesday  

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• Community

  Events

  Jump on It Week

  Founded by rapper/promoter NOOK Turner, this long-running “Black Culture 360 Experience” includes conferences, music performances, and community events like a basketball game and water park day throughout the first week of June.

  June 1-8

  Various Locations