Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center presents this free..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...As we reported last week, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is still under..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mexican American Cultural Center Finalizes Phase 2 of Renovations

Fall 2025 reopening is still on track

"...The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center was closed to..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...that’s a way to spend your Saturday. Austin’s own Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center invites friends and..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Path to the Altar: Community Ofrendas

Mexic-Arte exhibit explores ancient roots in modern life

"...that uplift local Latino culture. The first ofrenda honors Emma S. Barrientos, who founded what is now known as..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...and their favorite foods. Mexic-Arte Museum’s new exhibit invited Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, La Peña in..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Viva México, Mooncakes, and Motorbikes in Our Recommended Events

Lots to celebrate this weekend

"...years hosting this Mexican Independence Day celebration has made Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center an expert in..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crowns, Camps, and CineClub Highlight Our Recommended Weekday Events

Wasted your weekend? We got you covered.

"...Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is still under..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Federal Funds for Local Arts, Latinapalooza, and More

Music news you need to know

"...Sponsored by the city’s Cultural Arts Division and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, the Sunday, May..."

May 24, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week

"...from the city of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division and Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, this marks a..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is temporarily closed..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...to this year's final People's Market from Las Ofrendas, Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, and the Downtown..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin at Large: Reading the Palm District

A new plan-of-plans puts the spotlight on Downtown’s hard, rough eastern edges

"...Chicano cultural district that would stretch down to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on Rainey and..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Drunkenness, Affordability, and the Big Lie

"...8, from 11am to 6pm outside at the city's Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River, while..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mexican American Cultural Center Prepares for Phase 2 of Its Long-Term Renovations

Staff members prepare to move out as MACC gets a facelift

"...The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center threw its 15th..."

Oct. 5, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer

Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour

"...Oct. 8, from 11am to 6pm at the city's Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River, while..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Hey Freshman: IG Follows to Fast-Track Your Immersion in Austin Music

Under-21 and underground rave resources on Instagram

"...celebratory centers like the Asian American Resource Center (@aarcatx), Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (@esbmacc), and George..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Five Films to Watch at Cine Las Americas

Oscar contenders, Austin stories, and global tales from the Latinx, Portugeuse, and Indigenous communities

"...at at AFS Cinema, 6406 N. I-35, and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River. Tickets..."

June 10, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...at at AFS Cinema, 6406 N. I-35, and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River. Tickets..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crystal City 1969 Brings Mexican American History to Life

Celebrating 50 years of UT's CMAS with a live reading

"...an intimate reading of Crystal City 1969 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on March 5...."

March 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Sage Dunlap

Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...in public discussions include the Doris Miller Auditorium and Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center...."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

11 Ongoing Events and Activities for Austin Kids

Local orgs and museums offer virtual and IRL options

"...Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's Caminos program has..."

April 5, 2021 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...1pm: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, "Viva Mexico" (live..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online

"...the creative space bond for a hub at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center. Advocacy group Austin Texas..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Remembering Chet Himes, Johnny Limón, and Riley Osbourn

Three Austin music scene stalwarts passed in late August

"...called for creation of a musical hub at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center using the city's..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...The proposal also called for music spaces at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center as funded by..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...bark and pant "From the Living Room" of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's free online programming,..."

July 24, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...canceled Elisabet Ney Museum – closed until further notice Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center – closed until..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sloke One and Billie Buck Discuss Their Art This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show

Graffiti and gig poster art take the stage in new exhibits

"...Graffiti Art 1984-2004," opening today, Jan. 24, at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center...."

Jan. 24, 2020 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

"Piecing It Together" Gives Credit to Austin's First Graffiti Artists

The Mexican American Cultural Center exhibition captures the lore and legends of the local graffiti scene early on

"...Austin Graffiti Art 1984-2004" opens Jan. 24 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. In stark contrast..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

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