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OUR MISSION

The mission of Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural is to transform community in the Northeast San Fernando Valley and beyond through ancestral knowledge, the arts, literacy and creative engagement.

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LITERACY MATTERS

Tía Chucha's is the only independent bookstore in the Northeast San Fernando Valley that is dedicated to carrying books that resonate with native culture, history, stories and aspirations for healing and transformation.

ENGAGING IN CULTURAL ARTS

Throughout the year, we offer cultural arts, literacy, and ancestral knowledge workshops, classes, presentations, and events for youth, adults, and system-impacted families and individuals.

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Most events take place at:

12677 Glenoaks Blvd.

Sylmar, CA 91342

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ACCESSIBILITY

Need an accommodation to attend an event?

Contact Us:

info@tiachucha.org

(818) 939-3433

BECOME A DREAM MAKER

It takes vision, heart and valuable contributions to sustain a unique space like Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural. Our Dream Makers Circle is a way for anyone to invest in Tía Chucha’s cause of making transformative arts and literacy accessible as a human right.

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They can’t stop us from reading! Here’s a sneak peak into our selection of banned books.

Join us on Friday, October 9th from 6pm-10pm for our Banned Books Speakeasy. Our bookstore will be stocked up on banned books, as it usually is 😏, and bringing in some new titles! This evening will feature a 1920s speakeasy vibe, with live moody music, complimentary wine, mocktails, sweet bites, poetry, vendors and more. Dressing in 1920s glamour is not required but you sure would look ravishing if you did! ✨

This is a free event, no rsvp required

#bannedbook #bannedbooksweek #speakeasy #sanfernandovalley #818

Tia Chucha’s Dia de los Muertos events are finally here!

Join us the month of October for eight different Dia de los Muertos Workshops. Learn how to make a sugar skull then come back to decorate it, or learn how to make horchata and some tamales, build an altar with your community, or practice your printmaking, learn Nahuatl songs or make skull masks!

These are all FREE workshops and for ALL AGES, but we are limited in spots to make sure to check your availability and register soon! Link in bio.

#diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #sanfernandovalley #818

There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by creative and talented individuals. Last Saturday at our 4th Annual Paint & Print Fair we were joined by artists from all over Los Angeles and beyond. A special thanks to all the artists who participated in this year’s fair. Hearing about your artistic journey, stories, seeing your work and getting to take it home is inspirational.

Make sure to follow them and see where they’re up to next!

Artists:
@kalliarte
@heidiroo_art
@browngrrl.fly
@izurielmarquez
@eastside.press
@tarjetitasconamorxgo
@macuahuitlpress
@crybbcrab
@beverlysalas
@abby_aceves
@reart_ed
@byharrydiaz
@miaxchelart

& Coffee by @alwayscoffee.co

This fall, we will be collaborating with DIYGirls to bring forth a 10-week IndigenARTech program.

Students will combine painting, culture, and technology through a Mesoamerican Indigenous lens. They’ll explore color, composition, and Indigenous history while creating a Día de los Muertos–inspired altar painting. Then, they’ll bring their artwork to life by designing circuits and soldering LED lights into their paintings!

Through hands-on projects, students will build STEM skills, creativity, confidence, teamwork, and cultural connection.

FREE & open to ALL YOUTH currently in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade!

Register at www.diygirls.org/community or through the link in our bio.

@diygirlsorg

Re: let’s circle back in 5-10 business days.

#workstagram #email #workhumor #coworkers #nonprofit

We can’t help it.

#worktok #bookstore #booktok #jamiroquai

Tis’ the season for thrills and chills, and all that wanders in the dark!

We are freshly stocked up on mystery, horror, horror+humor, crime, scifi, and mystical novels, memoirs, and anthologies. Find these books and more at Tia Chucha’s. We’re open today from Tuesday-Friday 2pm-9pm and Saturdays 12pm-8pm. Live far but still want to support an indie bookstore? Check out these books online at ww.tiachucha.org

#indiebookstore #horrorbooks #adultfiction #bookish #sanfernandovally

Join us in wishing Rebecca Gomez, our Trauma to Transformation (T2T) Director a very happy birthday! 🎈

Rebecca has been part of Tia Chucha’s journey and growth for quite some time now, taking on many roles including student, volunteer, program coordinator, board member, and more. For the last 8 years Rebecca has shaped and guided our T2T program, which brings the cultural arts and ancestral knowledge to youth and adults impacted by incarceration. Her passion for justice and love for her community is evident, as she leads with care and compassion and is present in the juvenile halls, prisons, and reentry homes, meeting individuals who are deserving, as anyone else, access to the arts and healing.

As if navigating the industrial prison complex wasn’t a challenge enough, Rebecca still finds herself busy with other passions. She is currently teaching a CSUN’s Chicano Studies Department, she is a life long student of music, with a special love for Son Jarocho, and she enjoys traveling.

We hope you find yourself doing what you love today Rebecca! Thank you for all that you do.

We’re taking our bookstore outside of Sylmar! 🚗💨 Catch us this September at Bob Baker Day, LéaLA, and Los Angeles Libros Festival this September! 💫

12th Annual Bob Baker Day:
Sunday, September 20, 10am-5pm
LA State Historic Park
@bobbakermarionettes

LéaLA:
Thursday-Sunday September 24-27
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
@festival_literario_leala

Los Angeles Libros Festival:
Saturday, September 26 10am-4pm
LA Central Library
@laplenespanol

#losangeles #bookstore

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The mission of Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural is to transform community in the Northeast San Fernando Valley and beyond through ancestral knowledge, the arts, literacy and creative engagement.

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12677 Glenoaks Blvd.

Sylmar, CA 91342

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HOURS

Sunday–Monday: Closed

Tuesday–Friday: 2:00–9:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00–8:00 PM