AUSTIN'S ASIAN LIVE MUSIC, FILM, COMEDY & MORE
Austin, Texas is home to AAPI artists across all genres and media. From film festivals like SXSW® to acclaimed theaters like Alamo Drafthouse, Austin’s heart beats to the rhythm of its live music and entertainment scene. Whether it’s grabbing a new record, catching a live show, getting your groove on or listening to local comedians, Austin has entertainment everywhere for everyone.
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Things To Do
Austin Dance India
For more than 25 years, Austin Dance India has offered classes and public performances in the traditional technique of Bharata Natyam dance with the goal of empowering students through dance.
Cheer Up Charlies
With kombucha on tap, organic juice cocktails, ample outdoor seating and an LGBTQIA-friendly atmosphere, this place is for everyone.
Insider Tip — Try Arlo’s, the plant-based food truck that sits outsider the bar. If you're more of a carnivore, prepare to hop on board the veggie train. It’s that good.
Color Arc Productions
A melting pot of creative talent shines light on diverse stories through theatre, film and music. Check out their website for upcoming shows.
Continental Club
Rock, country, jazz or blues could be playing on any given day at this legendary venue. Head over early as it fills up fast.
Fallout Theater
Owned by Y’all We Asian troupe members, Fallout Theater is a live comedy venue and training center offering improv, sketch and stand-up comedy seven nights a week.
Hi Tunes
Karaoke that’s almost too good to be true. Get the party started by renting out a room. Hi Tunes lets you bring your own food and drink and sing your heart out until the morning hours.
Waterloo Records
Stop in to grab a record, listen to some tunes or catch an in-store performance.
Insider Tip — Check their website for a schedule of free performances
Y'all We Asian
Austin’s only all-Asian sketch comedy group is composed of some of the city’s best comics. Catch one of their monthly shows, like Family Style—an improvised show focused on fun and relationships, at Fallout Theater. Check their Instagram for upcoming show dates and times.
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ANNUAL EVENTS
Austin Asian American Film Festival
A showcase aimed at telling Asian and Asian American stories through cinema. The AAAFF works with AAPI filmmakers to explore new opportunities in film.
CelebrASIA
This family friendly festival is an annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. Put on by the Austin Asian American Resource Center (AARC), CelebrASIA features cultural performances, local food vendors, learning activities and more.
FUSEBOX Festival
Fusebox is a hybrid arts festival that champions adventurous works of art in theater, dance, film, music, literature, visual and culinary arts. The festival takes place over 5 days in venues and locations all over the city. Hundreds of local, national and international artists across all disciplines converge for one of the most unique cultural events in the country.
Indie Meme Festival
Offering screenings of carefully curated independent films, Indie Meme's mission is to promote socially relevant independent cinema from South Asia. Look for upcoming events on their website to dive into South Asian culture or to plan a trip to the Austin Indie Meme Festival, held each April.
South Asian New Year Festival (Pohela Boishakh)
This annual outdoor celebration at Zilker Park showcases the culture and diversity of South Asia. Watch live dance and music performances, participate in family friendly programming and enjoy a variety of South Asian food and shopping vendors.
For more entertainment, live music and nightlife venues, explore the Austin Insider Blog and our Events Calendar.