Events at Dear Diary Coffee
Get inspired at Dear Diary Coffee! We love community bike rides, creative meetups, vegan bake sales, parties, concerts… you name it!
🌲 Projections, Costumes & Secret Trails: Why the 2026 Secret Show Will Be Unforgettable
Under the canopy of East Austin’s hidden urban woods, The Secret Show returns on November 6th with a brand-new adventure promised to be one of the most unique nights of your year. This year brings an extra layer of enchantment off the beaten path: our first-ever Animal theme (costumes encouraged!), live visual projections illuminating the trees, a single central stage for a shared collective experience, and a super-short 500-foot hike option. Whether you trek in on foot, roll in on two wheels, or join our volunteer crew, the journey into the secret clearing is where the magic begins.
Ready to Stock Your Art in East Austin? Apply for the Dear Diary Artist Residency!
Deadline: August 15, 2026
Location: Application Form
Calling all Austin makers, ceramicists, and crafters!
Applications for the Dear Diary Coffee Artist Residency are now open. Get your own dedicated shelf space in our East Austin shop for an entire year—we handle the retail space, sales reporting, and check-cutting so you can focus on creating.
Five Years of Center Stage: Celebrate a Half-Decade of Open Mic Magic with Rusty Paige
Date: August 22, 2026 from 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Dear Diary Coffee
From a cozy Sunday afternoon tradition to a half-decade milestone! Join host Rusty Paige at Dear Diary Coffee on Saturday, August 22nd, for an all-day festival celebrating 5 Years of Open Mic. Expect incredible live music, local artists, and the best community vibes in East Austin.
Pictionary and Politics: Game Night with Misael for Austin City Council
Date: 6-8pm Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location: Dear Diary Coffee
Bring a friend, grab a drink, and play community-themed Pictionary while discussing our city with Misael Ramos for Austin City Council District 1!
Bridging the Gap: Dear Diary’s Bilingual Language Club / Conectando Comunidades
Details: Fridays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Dear Diary Coffee until September 25, 2026.
Detalles: Los viernes de 6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en Dear Diary Coffee hasta el 25 de septiembre de 2026.
Bicycles, Secret Woods, & Live Music: The Dear Diary Coffee Secret Show 2026
Date: November 6, 2026 at 6:00PM
Location: TBD
Bicycles, hidden trails, and live music under the stars. The Dear Diary Coffee Secret Show 2026 is back! Dust off your bike, grab a blanket, and get ready for Austin’s coolest underground woodland concert. Space is limited—RSVP inside.
Host a public event
Would you like to host a bake sale, art pop-up, or meetup during business hours? Let us know, and we’ll get you on the calendar.
Host a private event
Rent Dear Diary Coffee after hours for parties, film shoots, workshops, ticketed events, etc. We can work out catering with you too, if you’d like.
We use Peerspace as a booking platform. Follow the links below to find our Peerspace listings. They all cost the same amount.
