Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center We are a cultural center in Austin dedicated to Latino Arts and Culture. See our Events for locations
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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.

09/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Viva Mexico celebration at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center!

¡Gracias a todos los que participaron en nuestra celebracion de Viva Mexico en el Centro Cultural Mexicoamericano Emma S. Barrientos!

09/13/2026

🇲🇽 ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽

Gracias a todas las familias, artesanos, músicos, ballet folk clórico, y Cónsul de México en Austin Heriberto Hernández Hadad que nos acompañaron en la celebración de Viva México en el Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC). Fue una noche llena de música, baile folklórico, arte y cultura que nos une como comunidad. 🎉💃🎶

Celebramos nuestras raíces, nuestra historia y el orgullo de ser parte de esta hermosa tradición. ¡Gracias por hacer de este evento un éxito!

📍 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

09/12/2026

Ballet Folklorico de Austin! Next on the stage- Latin Breed!!

09/12/2026

Viva México 2026

The ESB MACC will host Viva Mexico on Saturday, September 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00pm. It's a family-friendly, free e...
09/10/2026

The ESB MACC will host Viva Mexico on Saturday, September 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00pm. It's a family-friendly, free event open to all!

Parking & Shuttle!
-The address of the ESB MACC is 600 River Street, at the intersection of Rainey Street and River Street.

-There is limited parking in the ESB MACC parking lot for Viva Mexico.
Parking is free in the Holly Street neighborhood! Please do not block driveways.

-There will be a free shuttle bus giving free rides from the Sanchez Elementary parking lot to the ESB MACC and back from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Please look for the "shuttle stop" signs. You can take the shuttle even if you do not park in the Sanchez Elementary Parking Lot.

-The ESB MACC building is accessible from Rainey Street and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail. For an exact location to the ESB MACC on the Hike & Bike trail, type in "Trail of Tejano Legends" on Google Maps.
Ridesharing and public transit are encouraged. Bicycle parking is available on site.

What to Bring!
These items are allowed inside the festival:
- Folding Chairs (optional)
- Water bottle (free cold water on site)
- Sun protection- hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.
- Umbrella in case of rain
- Baby Strollers and carts allowed
- Family and friends
- Bike lock for bicycles
- Pets are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash

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
- Photography will be in progress. Images may be used for MACC promotion
- Check-in at the Purple MACC Tent to get a wristband for your kids with your phone number!
- The first 300 people to arrive can grab a FREE MACC fan!
- Visit the purple MACC tent for first aid, ADA assistance, access to cooling rooms and nursing rooms, etc

Announcing MORE things to do and see at Viva Mexico on Saturday, September 12 at the Emma S Barrientos Mexican American ...
09/08/2026

Announcing MORE things to do and see at Viva Mexico on Saturday, September 12 at the Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center!

"La Corregidora"
Written and Performed by Samantha Ledezma Montenegro
MACC Auditorium- During Viva Mexico

Samantha Ledezma Montenegro has written an original theater performance for this event. She will play the part of "La corregidora" Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, a real person from Mexican history who played an often-overlooked part in the Mexican Battle for Independence.

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez was a woman destined for good manners and after-dinner chats during her famous "gatherings" who had to stay within the limits of tea, poetry and music; she decides to actively participate in politics using her resources and the position of her husband the corregidor to promote and finance the great conspiracy that gave way to the war of independence.

Everything happens in the Domínguez mansion when the conspiracy is discovered and the corregidor locks Josefa up so that she does not give her warning. However, she finds a way to let Ignacio Allende and Padre Hidalgo know and they give the battle cry, the Grito de Dolores, raising the people in arms against the viceroyalty.

The ESB MACC will host Viva Mexico on Saturday, September 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00pm. It's a family-friendly, free e...
09/07/2026

The ESB MACC will host Viva Mexico on Saturday, September 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00pm. It's a family-friendly, free event open to all!

Here are community tables that will be participating in Viva Mexico!
-Austin Housing
-Poder
-Austin Energy
-Austin Tejano Coalition

Stay tuned on this page and on our social media accounts () for more information. You can also always access our programs and events on our event calendar.

The ESB MACC will host Viva Mexico on Saturday, September 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00pm. It's a family-friendly, free e...
09/05/2026

The ESB MACC will host Viva Mexico on Saturday, September 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00pm. It's a family-friendly, free event open to all!

We are excited for our food vendors:
-Love Mom & Pops
-Limon y Sol
-Aguas del Mundo
-Cinnamon Sugar
-Sourdough Reina

Stay tuned on this page and on our social media accounts () for more information. You can also always access our programs and events on our event calendar.

Food trucks for Viva Mexico are here! We will have delicious food from:- Mike's Texas Tacos- El Mana Authentic Mexican F...
09/04/2026

Food trucks for Viva Mexico are here!
We will have delicious food from:
- Mike's Texas Tacos
- El Mana Authentic Mexican Food
- Licos Tacos

We look forward to seeing you all!
Saturday, September 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00pm.
It's a family-friendly, free event open to all!

Address

600 River Street
Austin, TX
78701

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15129743772

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