Don’t miss the weekend of Cinco de Mayo events in the Austin area. See events posted in La Prensa of Austin newspaper on these images or visit http://www.laprensaofaustin.com Cinco de Mayo has its roots in the French occupation of Mexico, which took place in the aftermath of the Mexican–American War of 1846–48 and the 1858–61 Reform War. The Reform War was a civil war which … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo Events in Austin area!

Teatro Vivo Produces La Pastorela: A Bilingual Comedy The Whole Family Can Enjoy Directed by Rupert Reyes Get ready to laugh and celebrate Hispanic culture this December 3-20 Tatro Vivo presents “La Pastorela” December 3 through 20, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Emma S.Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center located at 600 River Street in Austin, Texas. The … Continue reading Teatro Vivo Produces: La Pastorela, a bilingual comedy the whole family can enjoy

FREE FAMILY DAY PIÑATA WORKSHOP Presented by Mexic-Arte Museum Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015 Time:1:00pm – 4:00pm Free Admission This workshop features artist Monica Lejarazu from Jumpolin Piñatas. Participants will learn how to make paper piñatas without using paper–mache. The event also includes craft projects for smaller children. The workshop is completely free and includes admission to Mexic–Arte’s Mix ‘n’ Mash and Nacimiento exhibitions. There … Continue reading Join Mexic-Arte Musuem Piñata Workshop!

Christmas in the Community December 4-23, 2015 2:00 PM WHERE: Various Austin Locations directions The Austin Symphony is excited to continue its new program this holiday season that will bring free music to all Austinites. Christmas in the Community is a series of ten concerts held throughout the city of Austin featuring different ensembles of the orchestra playing familiar holiday music. The program kicks off on December 4th with … Continue reading Austin Symphony presents: Christmas in the Community!

Univision and ESB-MACC present a Christmas event featuring Posada, Ornament making, musical acts with Latin American music traditions, folkloric ballet and Mariachis. This event will be videotaped and portions will be aired on Christmas Eve on Univision TV. Free and open to the public. Saturday, December 5, 4pm – 8pm In the Zocalo and Breezeway at Emma Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center In the ESB-MACC | 600 … Continue reading Univision Noche Navideña at the ESB-MACC

Please join us for a fun Merry Memories toy festival this Saturday, December 5 in southeast Austin’s Dove Springs! If you’d like to volunteer as a Santa’s helper at the event, go to  http://is.gd/MM15Vols or the RCYF website.   If you aren’t able to come, please drop us a line anyway to let us know what you’re up to this holiday! See photos and video from prior … Continue reading Merry Memories toy festival in Dove Springs

The Austn Tejano Music Coalition (ATMC) in collaboration with Travis County Sheriff’s Brown Santa present the Annual Toy Drive and Christmas Dance. Event will take place at the H&H Ball room on 4404 Brandt Road, Austin, TX, Friday, December 4th from 8pm until midnight. There will be a $5 cover plus any new toy donation. Music by Canonazo, Tony Barragan and DJ Hollywood ATMC will … Continue reading ATMC Toy Drive and Christmas Dance!