Austin Public Health LGBTQIA+ Health + Resource Fair
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Austin Public Health is having their annual LGBTQIA+ Health and Resource Fair!
The event will feature a dynamic mix of resource tables, local LGBTQ2IA+ vendors, performers, music, and delicious food—and we can’t wait to create another amazing experience for all attendees.
Where: 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin, TX 78702
When: 12-4 pm

Filipino Christmas Parol Craft @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-12-13 12:30 - 13:30 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join us for a festive Filipino Christmas Parol Craft workshop! Children will learn about the Filipino cultural significance of the parol, a star-shaped lantern symbolizing hope and light during the holiday season. This event offers a fun, educational experience while promoting cultural awareness and creativity. All materials provided. Suitable for children ages 5-12. Parents and guardians welcome to participate.

Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas Austin Tet Festival
2025-01-19 11:00 - 19:00 | The Holy Family Catholic School, 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX, 78717, United States
We’re going to be tabling at the 25th Annual Austin Tet Festival hosted by the Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas (VACAT)! ??
? When: Sunday, January 19 | 11 AM – 7 PM
? Where: 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX 78717
✨ Free Admission – Bring your family and friends to enjoy:
? Li Xi (Lucky Red Envelopes)
? Muisc and entertainment
? Delicious Vietnamese food
? Games & Eating Contests
? Lion Dance Performances
? Karaoke
? Ao Dai Fashion Show
? Bingo & Raffle Prizes
We’ll have cute zodiac cards we made for each sign and a raffle prize of our own – we can’t wait to see you there!
Keep an eye out for other LNY events that we’ll be tabling at ❤️

AFSSA Volunteer Info Session
2025-01-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-01 17:30 - 18:30
Are you interested in volunteering? Join our upcoming AFSSA Volunteer Info Session, where we’ll be briefly introducing AFSSA’s services, talking about potential volunteer opportunities, and covering the next steps to becoming an AFSSA volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at volunteer@afssaustin.org!
Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2240209375

Craft and Chat with Khush ATX
2025-01-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Little Walnut Creek Branch, Austin Public Library, 835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
Join us on Sunday, January 26th, at 12 PM for our first Craft and Chat of 2025 with AFSSA! ? We’ll create cute art while chatting about meaningful topics, including what’s important to us in the relationships we want to nurture—be it friends, partners, community, or family! ?
AFSSA will lead the group and share a list of resources for all LGBTQ South Asians ? as part of their mission to serve our community through their non-profit work. ?
We hope you can join us! Free snacks and art supplies will be provided! ❤‍?
? When: Sunday, January 26th, 12 PM
? Where: Austin Public Library, Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758
? Free entry, RSVP here: https://evite.me/KHxhcMb1C1

UT Austin Lunar New Year
2025-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Texas Union – University of Texas at Austin, 2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
Lunar New Year is a celebration of the start of the lunar calendar. Festivities for the Year of the Snake include free food, lantern displays, dragon and lion dances, mahjong and the exchange of red envelopes filled with wishes for the upcoming year.
Campus Events and Entertainment events are free for you and a guest with your UT ID. Please present your ID at the entry. For accommodations, contact E+E five business days prior to the event. Attempts will be made to fulfill requests. Contact us at 512-475-6630 or studentprograms@universityunions.utexas.edu

Year of the Snake LNY Party at Alienated Majesty Books
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Alienated Majesty Books, 613 W 29th St, Austin, Texas, 78705
We are attending the LNY party at Alienated Majesty! Join us on Wednesday, January 29 at 7PM to ring in the Year of the Snake with:
? live music by @fuvkband @bananapamcake
? readings by @marltoto @sunspotletters @moonandmouth
? a pop-up art gallery with works by @jeffreyj1n @artbyrewon
? and a community potluck (by you!)

Bilingual Storytime - Lunar New Year @ Cedar Park Public Library
2025-01-31 11:00 - 11:30 | Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas, 78613
Listen and sing in this fun storytime in English and Vietnamese presented by Asian Family Support Services of Austin. Bilingual Storytime is recommended for caregivers and children ages 0-5. All children and speakers of all languages are welcome.

Unity Under the Stars
2025-01-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Islamic Center of Greater Austin, 5110 Manor Road, Austin, 78723, United States
“Unity Under Stars” is the inaugural event hosted by United Muslims (UM), bringing together the diverse Muslim community of Austin and Round Rock. The event is designed to promote collaboration, unity, and community spirit, celebrating the strength of the ummah through shared action and mutual support.
Find AFSSA tabling and say hello!

2025 Lunar New Year Festival @ The Paper + Craft Pantry
2025-02-01 11:00 - 17:00 | The Paper + Craft Pantry, 1023 Springdale Road, Austin, TX, 78721
One of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations in Austin, Texas!
DATE: 02/02/2025
LOCATION:
The Paper + Craft Pantry
1023 Springdale Road, 6A
Austin, Texas 78721
Bring your friends and family to this exciting and free event!
Featuring:

Vendor market pop up (original art, food, books, and more, all by local Asian small businesses)
Lion dances
Dragon dances
Interactive children’s activities
Other performances

Lunar New Year Celebration @ Cedar Park Public Library
2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas, 78613
Get ready to welcome the Year of the Snake with a special Lunar New Year program at the Library! Join us in celebrating with lantern riddles and crafts, concluding with a performance from Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team. Wear cheerful red clothes and don’t miss out on this fun experience! Crafts available while supplies last.
All ages welcome. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Chinese New Year Celebration at The Xiang Yun Temple of Fo Guang Shan
2025-02-02 12:00 - 15:30
AFSSA will be tabling at the Chinese New Year Celebration at the Xiang Yun Temple of Fo Guang Shan!

Chung Minh Collective - Lunar New Year Mutual Aid Fundraiser
2025-02-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Red Salmon Arts, 2000 Thrasher Ln, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
Celebrate the Lunar New Year while expressing solidarity for collective liberation with Chung Minh Collective!
Date + Time: Saturday, Feb 8th, 1 – 5pm
Location: Red Salmon Arts
Masks required! Let’s keep each other safe.

UMLAUF Family Day: Lunar New Year
2025-02-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Celebrate Lunar New Year at UMLAUF’s Family Day! Join us for a day of creativity and cultural exploration with:

Crafts
Dance Performances
Sculpture searches
Storytime with Meredith Wilson

Where: UMLAUF, 605 Azie Morton Rd. Austin, TX 78704
When: Sun. Feb 9 at 11a – 4p

AFSSA Information Session with Alpha Sigma Rho at Texas State University
2025-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | LBJ Student Center, Room 240, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Open to all TXST students!
In partnership with Alpha Sigma Rho, AFSSA will host an informational session open to all Texas State University students, sharing more about the impactful work our organization has done in the community. Topics such as healthy relationships, consent and boundaries, and emergency resources will be discussed alongside information about volunteer opportunities at AFSSA.

Nepali Bilingual Storytime @ Cedar Park Public Library
2025-02-22 14:00 - 14:30 | Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas, 78613
Listen and sing in this fun storytime in Nepali and English presented by Asian Family Support Services of Austin. Bilingual Storytime is primarily for caregivers and children ages 0-5, but all children and speakers of all languages are welcome.

Breaking Barriers & Reaching New Heights Story Time & Craft @ San Marcos Public Library
2025-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate, Asian Family Support Services of Austin, in conjunction with the San Marcos Public Library, presents a story time featuring the book: The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee. This picture book biography tells the story of Hazel Ying Lee, a fearless pilot and the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military during World War II. Following the story time, there will be a children’s crafting activity that will allow participants to take home their own clothespin airplane.

Balancing Caregiving and Culture in Asian Families
2025-03-08 11:00 - 13:30 | Asian American Resource Center (AARC), 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754, Austin, 78754
This event aims to explore caregiving challenges, cultural expectations, and strategies to support caregivers in the Asian community.
It will feature a panel discussion, personal stories, and an opportunity for attendees to connect with community resources during the resource fair.
Date: Saturday, March 8th
Time: 11 am – 1:30 pm
Location: AARC, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754
Please register in advance on Eventbrite: AARCatx.EventBrite.com

Queer Muslims Iftaar Dinner 2025
2025-03-20 19:00 - 21:00
Thank you so much for being interested in attending allgo x Queer Muslims ATX x AFSSA’s Ramadan Queer Muslims Iftar dinner!
When: March 20, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Where: Location details will be provided with event confirmation email.
We are so excited to break fast and be in community with you during this blessed month. All three of our organizations talk about the importance of community — Community is more than just a group of people. It serves as a protective factor. Community is what makes us feel understood, provides safety, cultivates joy, and connects us to life-saving resources.
We hope this can be a space for you to find people you can lean on and share your joys with. Allies and partners are welcome to come, but please respect that this space is for queer Muslims to break fast together!

Ramadan Tabling at Islamic Center of Brushy Creek
2025-03-20 20:30 - 22:00 | Islamic Center of Brushy Creek, 1950 Brushy Creek Rd., Cedar Park, TX, United States
Join us at taraweeh prayers at Islamic Center of Brushy Creek on Tuesday, March 18th. We will be tabling outside the masjid and accepting Zakat.

Meet the Author & Bilingual Storytime: Irene Kang @ Cedar Park Public Library
2025-03-22 14:00 - 14:30 | Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas, 78613
Listen and sing in this fun storytime in English and Mandarin with local Austin author Irene Kang! Spark Collection’s mission is to inspire families to learn language and culture in a fun and meaningful way. She has created numerous books with thoughtful features that are available in Mandarin, Korean, and Hindi.
Bilingual Storytime is primarily for caregivers and children ages 0-5, but all children and speakers of all languages are welcome. Registration required.

Ramadan Tabling at Nueces Mosque
2025-03-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Nueces Mosque, 1906 Nueces Street, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Join us for Isha and Taraweeh prayers at Nueces Mosque on Monday March 24th. We will be collecting Zakat and sharing information about our services.

"To Kill A Tiger" Movie Screening + Q&A with Director and Cast
2025-03-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Hyperreal Film Club, 301 Chicon St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Please join AFSSA for a special screening of “To Kill A Tiger”, followed by a Q&A panel with the director and cast members of the movie. Tickets are free, but limited! RSVP link coming soon!
The #StandWithHer campaign is inspired by the 2024 Oscar® nominated documentary, To Kill a Tiger. The film charts the extraordinary journey of Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand,
India, and his wife, Jaganti, who seek justice for their 13-year-old daughter, Kiran
(pseudonym), after three men sexually assault her.
Despite social ostracization, death threats, financial hardship, and caste prejudice from
the courts, Ranjit, Jaganti, and their brave daughter refuse to capitulate. Instead, they
quietly and steadfastly demand their legal and human rights, and by defying the odds,
they win a landmark ruling.
Their story has the power to galvanize other fathers to stand with their daughters and
for survivors around the world to seek justice and healing.
#StandWithHer is a global initiative dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault
and encouraging male allyship. We believe engaging men and boys is a critical, yet often
missing component in the movement for gender justice.

"Gender Based Violence in Asian Communities" - (un)jaded x AFSSA Collab Workshop
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Parlin Hall, Room 302, 208 W 21st St, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Join Asian Family Support Services of Austin and (un)jaded for a workshop exploring relationship dynamics, sexualization, and misogyny affecting Asian American women, femmes, and queer folks. Location: Parlin Hall Room 302, UT Austin Campus

4th Annual Mueller Eid Celebration
2025-04-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Branch Park Pavilion, 2006 Philomena Street, Austin
Join us in celebrating Eid at at the Mueller Neighborhood Association’s fourth annual Eid Celebration! This family-friendly event features free henna, balloon twisting, kids’ story time, and local vendors such as SA Food Affair, Altair, Urthy Eats, Modestique, Goat in A Coat and many others.
