All You Need to Know for Teresa Lozano Long Community Day on September 19
We’re having a party! Our annual celebration of our mission to build communities through creative expression where we throw a FREE community bash and open house is right around the corner. Part block party, part arts fest, this day is all about honoring co-founder Dr. Teresa Lozano Long‘s vision of making the arts accessible to all. Right here, we’ve got your guide for all things Community Day so you’re prepared to explore the Long Center on September 19th. Read on for the goods!
LEARN MORE ABOUT TERESA >>
First off, get to know how it all started by learning a bit about Terry and what she was all about! She passed away in 2021, but her legacy lives on in the Long Center and beyond.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Saturday, September 19 | 12pm-4pm
Doors Open @ 12pm ➡️ RSVP HERE
Indoors AND Outdoors
All Ages
Come prepared for a full day of performances & activities with friends from all over town.
WHO’S GONNA BE THERE
You of course, and plenty of other cool neighbors, plus performing arts groups, service organizations, food trucks, and more! Here’s the full lineup 👇
ATX Artists for Social Impact
Austin Opera’s Resident Stars
Austin Shakespeare
Austin Soundwaves
Ballet Austin’s Rhythm on Stage
Ballet Folklorico de Austin
BubblePalooza presented by H‑E‑B
Center for Child Protection
Creative Action
El Buen Samaritano
Frost Bank
Girl Empowerment Network
Girls on the Run ATX
HAAM
Headcount
Hi How Are You Project
Keep Austin Fed
KMFA
Musicians of the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Not On Our Watch
Oxfam America
Preston Lab
RuckusATX with Country Fried Dance
Social Cycling Austin
Swift Fit Social
The Underground Roller Disco
Women and Their Work
All of the Long Center’s spaces will be full of activity on Community Day – including the Terrace! Kicking things off with line dancing led by RuckusATX and Country Fried Dance, followed by an outdoor roller rink with The Underground Roller Disco (don’t forget to bring your skates!), there will be tons to do with a skyline view. Plus, Bubblepalooza is back with familiar, “pop-up” style fun, all day long. 🫧
Ballet Austin will host their crowd-favorite program Rhythm on Stage on the Meredith Stage in Dell Hall. That’s right, you’ll be able to experience what it’s like to perform on the same stage as Ballet Austin! This all-ages activity welcomes the entire family for a free class, taught by Kerin Martinez, instructor from Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness. Dance experience is not required, but a positive attitude is. 😉
Musicians of the Austin Symphony — Douglas Harvey, cello & Alex Maynegre-Torra, piano — will also treat us to some classics in Dell Hall, and Austin Opera’s Resident Stars — tenor Lucas Hickman, mezzo Aviana Burkepile, and pianist Maimy Fong will also dazzle from the stage.
What a treat to have all of our Founding Resident Companies with us on the same day!
WHAT WILL THERE BE TO DO
There’s no shortage of things to do on Community Day! On top of performances going on inside and BubblePalooza outside, we’ve also got a full list of activities for ya:
📝 Explore all the Long Center’s nooks and crannies while completing a scavenger hunt or taking a backstage tour (check in at the Long Center table for those)
🧘 Chill out during Family Yoga with Swift Fit Social
✂️ Make a craft or play a game in the KIDosky Family Zone with Creative Action
🎟️ Visit our Box Office to learn about our Community Day ticket deals
🕺 Scoot, boogie, and line dance with RuckusATX and Country Fried Dance
🛼 BYO skates and join The Underground Roller Disco on the Terrace
🌟 Drop by the Long Center table to pick up some merch and learn about Membership
🤝 Chat with some local orgs working to make a difference in our Partner Showcase
🍔 Grab a bite at one of many food trucks
🥂 Sip a drink and enjoy the vibes
All of our inside and outside spaces will be open, so the choice is yours if you want some fresh air and sunshine or sweet, sweet air conditioning.
WHAT DO MEMBERS GET?
We love our Long Center Members! Because of their support, we’re able to put on free events like Teresa Lozano Long Community Day.
Members are invited to a pre-bash brunch and get early entry to the day’s activities.
And starting now until September 19 at 4pm, you can take advantage of our Community Day Membership Deal and get Long Center Fan level Membership for only $199! You’ll get access to the Member Brunch, plus tons of other Member perks like presale access, invites to our Member Lounges, and exclusive events curated just for members.
To learn more about Membership, click the button below or swing by the Long Center table during Community Day.
HEADS UP – ROAD CLOSURES
Beginning on 9/1/2026, the Northern most Westbound Lane of Riverside Dr. (in red) will be closed, so there might be a slight detour to Community Day fun!
The Valet/Circle Drive/PEC Garage Riverside Entrance will remain accessible via eastbound Riverside Dr. by turning right from S Lamar Blvd. or Lee Barton Dr.
During construction, we recommend utilizing the Barton Springs entrance of the PEC garage – it may require a longer walk but will help reduce congestion.
Stay updated on road closure notices by visiting the Directions & Parking page on our website.
FAQs
This event is totally, 100%, absolutely free! You can now “pay what you want” — if you’d like to pass a few bucks on to Community Day to support free local programming, that’d be rad! If you’d still like to attend for free, we’ll be happy to see you there.
RSVPs are appreciated so we know to expect you, but not required.
You bet it is! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Creative Action to curate a kids-only zone called KIDosky on the Mezzanine Level. It’ll be chock-full of games, crafts, and more. Just be sure to stick with your kiddo; KIDosky is not a drop off area.
We’ll also have the return of BubblePalooza outside all day, thanks to our sponsor H-E-B.
Properly identified service animals are welcome inside and out. Otherwise, please leave your pets at home for this one.
Nope, but food and beverage will be available to purchase onsite.
For water, you can bring in 1 sealed water bottle or an empty reusable one to fill up!
Heads up! The Northern most Westbound Lane of Riverside Dr. will be closed for construction.
Parking is available at the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage, located at 900 Barton Springs Road. There are two entrances to the garage, one at Riverside Drive and South First Street near the Long Center’s Circular Drive, and one on Barton Springs Road adjacent to the Palmer Events Center main entrance.
During construction, we recommend utilizing the Barton Springs entrance of the PEC garage – it may require a longer walk but will help reduce congestion.
Mobility Impaired/Accessible Parking is available in the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage on all levels near the elevators. Please see the Accessibility section of our website for more information, including drop-off location.
Complimentary Garage Parking is available to vehicles with any of the following specialty license plates: Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Medal of Honor, and Legion of Merit Medal, Purple Heart, Pearl Harbor Survivors, and Prisoners of War (House Bill 618 and City Code Section 12-3-8).
Check out our Directions and Parking page for more details.
Better yet, bike, walk, carpool, or ride share!
You betcha! Stop by the Long Center table in the Orchestra Lobby to make a donation, pick up a piece of LC merch, or become a Member. You can also check out the Support Us section of our website to see all the ways to can help.
OTHER LC HAPPENINGS
We’ve got a full calendar here at the Long Center. There’s something for everyone – check out our upcoming shows and events (and don’t forget about our special Community Day ticket deals)!
Plus, check out our Long Center merch! Swing by the Membership table at Community Day or any other Long Center show to pick up a hat, sticker, or a t-shirt and help support community events.
We can’t wait to see you on September 19! The Long Center is always yours, but especially on Teresa Lozano Long Community Day 💜
