10/14/2026
WE’RE CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE! ✊🏾
On Saturday, October 24, we’re bringing generations of Black Austin history, culture, art, music, and community together for HERITAGE DAY at the historic Ideal Barbershop!
And the celebration is FREE!
Join us at 1914 E. 12th Street from 10:30 AM–6 PM for a full day of experiences, including:
✂️ Free haircuts & Lock Maintence
🎨 Live art
🎶 Music, DJ sets & vibes with Where Y'all At Though?! 👀
📚 Children’s storytime and family activities
🎤 Conversations about Black history, culture, and genealogy
🖼️ An Ode to Our Grandmothers, a free collage-making workshop with Reiness at FUTURE FRONT (RSVP required)
🚌 Plus, we’re offering a special ticketed bus tour exploring St. John Colony and its connections to East Austin!
🎬 We’re also collaborating with Black Makers Market for the premiere of Built to Last, a documentary exploring the legacy of Ideal Barbershop and Black businesses by Art is Cool | Events & Experiences
This isn’t just another event. It’s an opportunity to gather across generations, celebrate the people who built our communities, and create new memories in a historic East Austin space.
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24!
📍 1914 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX
🎟️ FREE Heritage Day admission. RSVP encouraged!
👉🏾 Visit the LINK IN BIO to RSVP for Heritage Day, reserve workshop spots, or purchase bus tour tickets. or comment HERITAGE to get the link
Tag your family, your neighbors, and your Austin people. We want to see you there!