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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

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Contact Us:

info@tiachucha.org

(818) 939-3433

UPCOMING EVENTS

11 days to the event
Sew Much Fun
Aug 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us on Monday, August 17 from 5:30pm-9pm for our next Sew Much Fun night. We’ll be meeting at 5:30pm to work on our diy projects. Feel free to bring whatever you’re working on.
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16 days to the event
Sana Sana Mercado x Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural
Aug 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for a free community screening of Rebecca, the powerful documentary featuring Becky G, directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Gabriela Cavanagh. Alongside a beautiful lineup of local vendors, artists, and local latinx businesses we’re so excited to introduce.
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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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Save the date! We’re bringing real artists with real artwork to Tia Chucha’s this September for our 4th Annual Paint & Print Fair! ✨

This event is free, no rsvp required. Artist lineup coming soon! ❤️💙💛

#artfair #printfair #818 #sanfernandovalley #losangeles

The encore is here! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the REEL Short & Sweet screening in April. If you couldn’t make it, or you’d simply like to experience the films again, you can now watch some of our Official Selections online.

These stories were created by talented filmmakers from our community and beyond, and we’re excited to share them with an even wider audience. Visit the link in our bio to start watching.Thank you for supporting independent filmmakers and community cinema. Leave a comment after you’ve watched and tell us which film stayed with you the most.

#shortfilm #filmmakers

Peace out ✌🏽

#818 #sanfernandovalley #bookstore #nonprofit

Should we hire her????

Inspired by @rickylostrix

#818 #sanfernandovalley #sylmar #bookstore #workstagram

Today we read a book about a young girl, Anita, who helps her abuelita prepare to take the US citizenship test!

Thank you to illustrator, Heidi Moreno for joining us today and reading the book on its book launch day! Heidi shared the process of how she painted the illustrations and how the book came to life.

So Many Questions by Belen Medina and illustrated by Heidi Moreno is available at Tia Chucha’s. Find it in store or online at www.tiachucha.org.

#citizenshiptest #childrensbooks #sanfernandovalley #818 #bookstore

If you were looking for a sign to pick up your sewing machine, here it is! Join us on Monday, August 17 for another Sew Much Fun night.

🪡 this is not a class, it’s a club! Come and start a project with the help of your local community. All levels welcome ❤️

#sewing #sew #sewingclub

Anita’s abuela is taking a very important test soon! Find out how Anita helps her grandma achieve her life-long dream. ❤️

Join us on Tuesday, August 4th at 11am for a children’s storytime with illustrator Heidi Moreno. We will be reading So Many Questions: Abuelita Becomes a US Citizen by Belen Medina, illustrated by Heidi Moreno.

This is a free event for little ones and their families! No rsvp required. We’ll see you here!

**Opening reception and art exhibit is postponed, new date coming soon!***

Our next solo art exhibit will be Peace is Impossible by Joe Galarza. As a painter, muralist, art educator and more, Joe Galarza is largely inspired by his experience working with indigenous communities in California and the US.

Check out more of Galarza’s work through his website at www.geneticwindsongs.online or his IG at @geneticwindsongs

Our Intro to Ballet Folklorico has come to a close. What a beautiful eight classes we’ve had together! ❤️

#818 #sanfernandovalley #sylmar #balletfolklorico #folklorico

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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.

VISIT & CONTACT

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