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The Center is a resource for the community and visitors to learn and participate in classes and programs that will foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of not only Mexican American, but also Native American, Chicano, and other Latino cultures. The programs and educational curriculum include areas of visual art, theatre, dance, literature, music, language arts, and multi-media.
06/13/2026
We love taking a look at how many folks came out to our Grand Reopening Event- feeling muy proud and it's all because of the energy and GANAS that you all brought!
3000 attendees / asistentes
100 performing artists / artistas
16 workshop leaders / instructores
30 vendors / vendedores
30 volunteers / voluntarios
And one big smile! Y una gran sonrisa :)
06/13/2026
⏰ Mark your calendar!
Summer Studio Class Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
Visit the Dougherty Arts School webpage for registration information: https://www.austintexas.gov/dougherty/dougherty-arts-school
06/12/2026
Prepare to be sick of us... We can't stress enough how grateful we are to EVERYONE for helping us make this day so special and unforgettable! The vibes were out of this world 🌟
Please keep sharing your memories with us in the comments, and come by the newly reopened MACC during our updated hours!
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Look out for information on tours, see our exhibits on view, and keep track of our upcoming programs by visiting AustinTexas.gov/macc/events ✨
Thank you all for coming to our Grand Reopening last weekend! Hear some of our attendees, guests, and staff tell us what the MACC means to them 💕
Look forward to our upcoming programming and stay up to date by following us and bookmarking our events page at AustinTexas.gov/macc/events 🔗
¡Nos vemos!
📸: Hiram Gilberto Garcia
06/09/2026
Join us tonight at 5pm for Movimiento Ancestral - Toltec Inspired Movement series with Sana Yoga in the newly opened MACC starting this Tuesday (June 9th-July 14).
Ancestral Connection through movement! Movimiento Ancestral is inspired by Indigenous Mesoamerican traditions that honor the connection between body, breath, spirit, and the natural elements. Through intentional movement and mindful breathing, we explore symbolic postures that honor the four directions — East, South, West, and North — representing new beginnings, inner fire, emotional flow, and grounding wisdom. These Toltec postures invite participants to reconnect with their bodies, cultivate balance, and awaken inner strength while experiencing movement as a path to healing, cultural connection, and personal empowerment. Open to all levels and all bodies.
Acompáñanos esta noche a las 5 p. m. para la serie «Movimiento Ancestral: Movimiento inspirado en los toltecas» con Sana Yoga en el recién abierto MACC, a partir de los martes (del 9 de junio al 14 de julio).
¡Conexión ancestral a través del movimiento! Movimiento Ancestral se inspira en las tradiciones indígenas mesoamericanas que honran la conexión entre el cuerpo, la respiración, el espíritu y los elementos naturales. A través del movimiento intencional y la respiración consciente, exploramos posturas simbólicas que honran las cuatro direcciones —Este, Sur, Oeste y Norte— que representan nuevos comienzos, el fuego interior, el flujo emocional y la sabiduría de la conexión con la tierra. Estas posturas toltecas invitan a los participantes a reconectarse con sus cuerpos, cultivar el equilibrio y despertar la fuerza interior mientras experimentan el movimiento como un camino hacia la sanación, la conexión cultural y el empoderamiento personal. Abierto a todos los niveles y a todos los cuerpos.
Thank you for joining in the celebration with the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center! On Saturday, June 6th we welcomed over 3,000 people back to the renovated and expanded MACC!
We felt so happy to see so many people juntos de nuevo- together again- enjoying the new building and honoring the culture of Mexican, Mexican-Americans, and Latinos. By ensuring our stories, art, and traditions thrive, the MACC plays a vital role in keeping Mexican American culture alive and accessible for generations to come. Thank you to all our event partners for joining together to make our collective event. We are deeply grateful to everyone whose vision and hard work made this reopening possible. Our community now has a wonderful space to call its own.
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-If you missed it, don’t worry you can still come by to see the renovated MACC including THREE GALLERY EXHIBITS, Monday-Friday 10-9 and Saturday 10-4.
Welcome back to the MACC! First cumbia dance class with is tonight at 7pm! Come join us every Monday for a free, family-friendly, cumbia dance class inside the new Dance Studio! Stay tuned for more Casa de la Cultura programs!
Learn why cumbia is for everyone! This multi-week program introduces participants to foundational styles in cumbia through regional rhythms, while exploring the cultural traditions and history behind each dance. We focus on the styles of cumbia sonidera and cumbia tropical. Through guided instruction, participants will build confidence, coordination, and cultural appreciation in a welcoming, community-centered environment.
¡Bienvenidos de nuevo al MACC! ¡La primera clase de cumbia con albertosolorzanoatx es esta noche a las 7 p. m.! ¡Acompáñanos todos los lunes en una clase de cumbia gratuita y para toda la familia en el nuevo estudio de baile!
Descubre por qué cumbia es para todos! Este programa de varias semanas presenta a los participantes los estilos fundamentales de la cumbia a través de ritmos regionales, al tiempo que explora las tradiciones culturales y la historia detrás de cada baile. Nos enfocamos en los estilos de cumbia sonidera y cumbia tropical. A través de la instrucción guiada, los participantes ganarán confianza, coordinación y apreciación cultural en un ambiente acogedor y centrado en la comunidad.
There’s still plenty to enjoy at the MACC today! Ballet Folklorico MariCruz, Brayan y los Sabrosos de la Cumbia, y Danza Azteca Guadalupana de Austin Tx up next on the main stage! We’re here till 9pm, come on out! 💃 🇲🇽 ❤️
06/05/2026
Know Before You Go to the Grand Reopening weekend! Some tips to get you to and from the event safely 🎉
--PARKING--
⛔The MACC parking lot is closed to the public for the Grand Reopening on June 6th. Reserved for ADA parking and vendor/musician parking only. Ridesharing, bicycles and public transit are encouraged!
🚴 Ride bikes Austin has a group ride from Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center starting at 10:30am. There is also plenty of free parking at Parque Zaragoza!
🚌There will be a free shuttle bus giving rides from the Sanchez Elementary (73 San Marcos St) and Metz School to the ESB-MACC parking lot and back from 10:00am-10:00pm. Please look for the "shuttle stop" signs!
Parking is FREE in the Holly Street neighborhood. Parking is also available at the Austin Convention Center Parking Lot 5th St. Garage.
--WHAT TO BRING--
Folding Chairs (optional)
Water bottle, water will also be provided across the grounds.
Sun protection like hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.
Umbrella or a coat in case of rain
Your family and friends!
💜Check-in at the Purple MACC Tent (middle of the Zocalo Plaza), you can:
- Tell us what programs you want to see in the new MACC!
- Get a wristband for your kids and write your cell phone number!
- The first 500 people to arrive can grab MACC swag- like a fan or poster!
- Ask questions, get first aid, ADA assistance, etc
--SAFETY--
🎒Bag Check: Please leave valuables and large items at home.
🚲Leave bicycles and scooters outside the gates. Try our new bike racks!
⛔ This is a Weapon and alcohol free event
🐕 Pets and dogs are allowed while on a leash
📸Photography will be in progress. Images may be used for MACC promotion.
We look forward to seeing everybody there! 🎊
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |