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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

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Nov 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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En cada dia hay un momento WITH CHICANO PHOTOGRAPHER OSCAR CASTILLO
Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Please join us on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm to meet with Chicano Photographer Oscar Castillo discuss his work and the documentation of social, political, and cultural life of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles from the late 1960s to the present. Discussion Moderated by Denise Lugo.
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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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We’ll see you at our 25th Anniversary Vamos Al Noa Noa Dance Night!

#818 #sanfernandovalley #sylmar #juangabriel

We will be hosting an art auction tomorrow during our 25 Year Anniversary! All art auction funds will go towards our End of Year Fundraiser which will support our 2027 free workshops, classes and events, keeping art and cultura accessible and free to our Northeast San Fernando Valley community.

Thank you to all the artists contributing this year:
@abby_aceves
@eastside.press
@crystalizedbonez
@kalliarte
@byharrydiaz
@heidiroo_art
@macuahuitlpress

#sanfernandovalley #818 #artauction #nonprofit

We are excited to have you at Tia Chucha’s this Saturday for our 25th year anniversary! We’re throwing a dance party with all the Juanga hits and Spanish pop and rock en español you love!

This event is free and for all ages. No rsvp needed. Located at 12677 Glenoaks Blvd Sylmar, CA 91342

#sanfernandovalley #818 #juangabriel

Come hungry on Saturday! @birrierialamerameradelvalle truck will be celebrating our 25th year anniversary with us!

Vamos Al Noa Noa Dance Night is happening Saturday, November 7 from 5pm-9pm. This event is free and for all ages, no rsvp required.

#birria #sanfernandovalley #818

Thank you to @sweethappenstance for making these special Tia Chucha’s 25 Year Anniversary Cookies! We will be selling these cookies as part of the official launch of our End of Year Fundraiser happening Saturday November 7th! All funds will support our free events, classes, and workshops for the upcoming 2027 year! ✨

#juanga #juangabriel #sanfernandovalley #818

These memories are just the tip of the iceberg. We are so grateful for these last 25 years. We hope to see you at our anniversary celebration this Saturday, November 7th from 5pm-9pm. Let’s reminisce, sing and dance together ❤️

#sanfernandovalley #818 #sylmar #tiachuchas

Please join us on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm to meet with Chicano Photographer Oscar Castillo discuss his work and the documentation of social, political, and cultural life of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles from the late 1960s to the present.

Discussion Moderated by Denise Lugo.

#818 #sanfernandovalley #chicanophotographer

Get a professional portrait taken on us this Saturday, November 7th at our 25th Anniversary celebration Vamos al Noa Noa Dance Night.

Photographer Noe Montes is back and will be taking our pictures.

Vamos Al Noa Noa dance night is a free event for all ages, no rsvp required.

#818 #sanfernandovalley #sylmar #losangeles

Raised in the San Fernando Valley! Our new Valley Raised shirts are now available at Tia Chucha’s, just in time to celebrate our 25 Year Anniversary. Shirts are available in store or online at www.tiachucha.org

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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

Get Directions →

HOURS

Sunday–Monday: Closed

Tuesday–Friday: 2:00–9:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00–8:00 PM