Upcoming Events
Wanna be a farmer?
DAWA’s Annual Music and Arts Festival featuring performances from Pangea Sound and Kota the Friend!
body rock atx: tribute to the dirty south
DAWA Presents - Body Rock ATX: Tribute To The Dirty South
DAWALoo
On DAWA Day, Waterloo Records is hosting a party for DAWA’s 7th anniversary! Come through for vinyl DJ Sets, limited edition shirts from RAWPAW, and high quality records from this Austin staple! Waterloo Records will be donating proceeds from every record sold to support DAWA’s medicine.
4 DAWA FEST
DAWA’s Annual Music and Arts Festival featuring performances from Pangea Sound and Kota the Friend!
Staying Present: Film Screening & Talkback
Black fathers are important to our community, and when they are able to be present, physically and emotionally, it has generational impact.
Kendrick Lamar Listening Party
Let’s Fund Good is the concert series of the summer!
100% of ticket sales go to the participating nonprofits— just select DAWA at checkout!
Generational truthtelling
A multidisciplinary public program exploring the histories of waterways, territorial control, and Indigenous survival in the Rio Grande Delta
DAWA STUDIOS
DAWA Studios is a community arts project that creates space for BIPOC podcasters, creatives, and grassroots organizations to produce high-quality media content.
Reserve your spot up to two weeks in advance.
Move Through: For BIPOC MEN
Holding space for BIPOC Women to 'MOVE THROUGH' grief with intention in collaboration with Quibilah of @transcendenttransitions ✨️
This is a safe space to release, reconnect, and feel more grounded ✨️
✅️ This is space held for BIPOC Women (Second Sunday of the month)
✅️ 10 Spaces available
✅️ $25 suggested donation (Scholarships available - dawafund@dawaheals.org)
✅️ Please bring yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable clothes 🙏🏾
DAWA STUDIOS
DAWA Studios is a community arts project that creates space for BIPOC podcasters, creatives, and grassroots organizations to produce high-quality media content.
Reserve your spot up to two weeks in advance.
For the teachers
TEACHERS join us in August for some FREE massage, food, activities, games, and MORE!
Is natural hair that deep?
TEACHERS join us in August for some FREE massage, food, activities, games, and MORE!
'Cycles of Resilience' Screening
Join DAWA for a special screening of "Cycles of Resilience" 🎬
Inherently gay podcast season two launch party
Kick off Austin Pride Month with Inherently Gay podcast S2 Launch party!
What to Expect
♡ Live Music by DJ Spectremoon
♡ Drag performance by Harlot
♡ Photobooth by theBLURprintsstudio
♡ Local Vendors to shop
♡ Limited Selection of Complimentary alcoholic beverages while supplies last
♡ Lots of parking available + Raffled Prizes!
Catch up on the podcast here: linktree.com/inherentlygay
Move Through: For BIPOC woMEN
Holding space for BIPOC Men to 'MOVE THROUGH' grief with intention in collaboration with Quibilah of @transcendenttransitions ✨️
This is a safe space to release, reconnect, and feel more grounded ✨️
✅️ This is space held for BIPOC Men (Last Sunday of the month)
✅️ 10 Spaces available
✅️ $25 suggested donation (Scholarships available - dawafund@dawaheals.org)
✅️ Please bring yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable clothes 🙏🏾
Film, Faith, Art: Creators' Collab + Live Panel | Christian Arts Film Fest
Join Kingdom creators for an afternoon of collabs, creativity & faith-filled discussions brought to you by the Christian Arts Film Festival.
DAWA STUDIOS
DAWA Studios is a community arts project that creates space for BIPOC podcasters, creatives, and grassroots organizations to produce high-quality media content.
Reserve your spot up to two weeks in advance.
Little flowers everywhere exhibit by kd sol lior
Step into the world of Little Flowers Everywhere Exhibit by KD Sol Lior
Thrive together | Black mamas meetup: motherhood in bloom
Join @pipatx and @blackmamas_atx for a joyful afternoon for first time moms to celebrate pregnancy and early motherhood. We’re gathering to help you slow down, connect, and feel supported in community.
DAWA STUDIOS
DAWA Studios is a community arts project that creates space for BIPOC podcasters, creatives, and grassroots organizations to produce high-quality media content.
Reserve your spot up to two weeks in advance.
Move Through: For BIPOC MEN
Holding space for BIPOC Women to 'MOVE THROUGH' grief with intention in collaboration with Quibilah of @transcendenttransitions ✨️
This is a safe space to release, reconnect, and feel more grounded ✨️
✅️ This is space held for BIPOC Women (Second Sunday of the month)
✅️ 10 Spaces available
✅️ $25 suggested donation (Scholarships available - dawafund@dawaheals.org)
✅️ Please bring yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable clothes 🙏🏾
it is written in the lyrics
Poetry/ Spoken Word & Fashion Expo Mixer. BYOB Vendors will be present.
Lashawn Nash county clerk informational
Learn more about the upcoming county clerk election with LaShawn Nash.
Dirty
This show is for the degenerates. Follow us into the deep, dark & dirty underground. We know it well. DIRTY merch + zines will be available.
DIRTY will feature live readings from the third volume of the magazine 7 Mirrors.
DAWA STUDIOS
DAWA Studios is a community arts project that creates space for BIPOC podcasters, creatives, and grassroots organizations to produce high-quality media content.
Reserve your spot up to two weeks in advance.
Turf wars: movie & Groovy Jam part 2
Join a free hip-hop workshop, film screening and move & groove jam at DAWA studios!
AUSTIN BLACK PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION HEADSHOTS
A professional image can make a powerful impression. The Austin Black Physicians Association is excited to offer current ABPA members an exclusive opportunity to update their professional headshot and elevate their professional presence.
Stop feeding the algorithm
A multidisciplinary public program exploring the histories of waterways, territorial control, and Indigenous survival in the Rio Grande Delta
DAWA STUDIOS
DAWA Studios is a community arts project that creates space for BIPOC podcasters, creatives, and grassroots organizations to produce high-quality media content.
Editing stations with high speed computers and DaVinci Resolve are available at no cost!
Want to livestream your performance? Host a podcast interview? We got you!
Sahar Studios: FREE Ableton Class
Join Sahar Studios and DAWA for a free, hands-on Ableton workshop 🎵 designed for emerging producers, creatives, and community members. Learn how to build beats, shape your sound, and explore digital music tools in an inclusive, judgment-free space.
The workshop is free of charge.
Participants should download the 30-day free trial of Ableton before class.
A laptop is required.
Come as you are, connect with other artists, and leave with practical skills you can use right away.
Please register below to reserve your spot. 🎚️
Move Through: For BIPOC WOMEN
Holding space for BIPOC Women to 'MOVE THROUGH' grief with intention in collaboration with Quibilah of @transcendenttransitions ✨️
This is a safe space to release, reconnect, and feel more grounded ✨️
✅️ This is space held for BIPOC Women (Second Sunday of the month)
✅️ 10 Spaces available
✅️ $25 suggested donation (Scholarships available - dawafund@dawaheals.org)
✅️ Please bring yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable clothes 🙏🏾
Texaplex Black Music Forum
Texas Black Music is turning the volume all the way up. This event brings together the artists, producers, executives, and culture shifters pushing the state’s sound into its next era.
Body Rock ATX: Songs In The Key Of Stankonia
Move your body, honor the legends. Join DAWA for Songs In The Key Of Stankonia: a high‑energy tribute to music legends, Stevie Wonder 🎶 and Outkast 🎶
DAWA STUDIOS
DAWA Studios is a community arts project that creates space for BIPOC podcasters, creatives, and grassroots organizations to produce high-quality media content.
Editing stations with high speed computers and DaVinci Resolve are available at no cost!
Want to livestream your performance? Host a podcast interview? We got you!