Events

Members & Friends are invited early to celebrate the opening night of HOST: Fusebox!

Join us on Thursday, April 18, for a special evening of nostalgia and fun at our retro-inspired Members & Friends Happy Hour!

Visit our exhibitions as you ascend to the rooftop, where you'll mingle with a community of art and music enthusiasts from all over Austin with pulsating rhythms by JAViii and performance by Lucía Beyond.

Summer is here! Enjoy complimentary drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities on the shaded lawn of Laguna Gloria.

Kids and adults alike will have the opportunity to make a take-home art activity while enjoying a kid-friendly mocktail (21+ may enjoy cocktails), and live tunes performed by Cassie Brandi.

Museum members and friends are welcome to experience Lubaina Himid: Make Do And Mend and HOST: Fusebox exhibitions before they close on Sunday, July 21st! The event will start with a museum members-only tour from 6–6:30P

Step into a festive lit rooftop featuring a curated holiday market showcasing local vendors, family-friendly activities led by our Family and Community team, and music to set the mood. Holiday-themed drinks the whole family can enjoy will be available, making this a perfect outing for all family types.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the upcoming OUTsider 2025 Festival, taking place in Austin from February 19–23. This special pre-launch event offers a first look at the festival’s exciting lineup and an opportunity to hear directly from the OUTsider team.

Join internationally acclaimed artist Rashaad Newsome and director Johnny Symons on The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center Rooftop for a Happy Hour celebrating the premiere of their new film Assembly.

Members, join us before the artist talk for champagne and light bites!

We're throwing a Summer of Friendship Festival at Laguna Gloria! Members, enjoy complimentary tickets and exclusive access to the Member Happy Hour.

In partnership with Design Austin, our ongoing event series Design Minded adjourns with a talk by award-winning designer Joey Zeledón.