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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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TOMORROW, Friday October 23 from 6pm-10pm we’re hosting our first ever Los Monstruos Market! Join us in the spirit of Halloween and shop from local small businesses.

Featuring:
@guayabakitchen
@ashleysinsightsofficial
@elrinconpostres_
@heidiroo_art
@latinasuperheroes
@aurastry.photo
@coffee_alchemy_
@rockhousedomestics
@floresita_rockera_sfv
@melyfaces
@lafrightclub
@guayabakitchen

Live Music from @los_vortex

#818 #sanfernandovalley #sylmar #losangeles

A very special children’s author reading is coming to Tia Chucha’s! Join us for ¡Canta, Celebra, Recuerda! A día de los muertos sing along with @nathaliamusica on Friday November 6 at 11am.

This is an open children’s reading. No rsvp required.

#diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #childrensreading #childrensbook

LA is so Twilight right now.

#twilight #sanfernandovalley #losangeles #bookstore

We can’t wait to see you all dressed up to shop local small businesses this Friday, October 23 from 6pm-10pm at Tia Chucha’s!

#818 #sanfernandovalley #sylmar #halloweenmarket #halloween

This is a very special year for us! ✨ Celebrate our 25th Year Anniversary with a special dance night at Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore. Our DJs will be bringing the románticas, Spanish Pop and rock en español you love.

The nights attire: dress like a divo! 💅 This dance night is FREE and for all ages. Happening Saturday, November 7 from 5pm-9pm.

#818 #sanfernandovalley #juanga #juangabriel

Los Monstruous Market is happening this Friday from 6pm-10pm! Come in with Halloween spirit to shop local vendors 👻🎃

#818 #sanfernandovalley #sylmar #losangeles

Join us in wishing our Associate Director, Melissa Sanvicente, a very happy birthday! 🎈

If you were at Tia Chucha’s in the early 2000s, then it was likely that you ran into Melissa. She was just a teen when she started working at Tia Chucha’s as a barista, little did she know she’d end up running this place!

It is a privilege to work in an place where you feel cared for, listened to, and supported. Melissa takes a large part in building this environment and making Tia Chucha’s feel like a place away from home for both our staff and family guests and friends. We admire Melissa because she is always intentional about her decisions, taking special consideration for the communities she’s working with. Ask her for advice or perspective on anything and she may be the closest you’ll get to an objective answer, because she’s honest and thoughtful.

When she’s not leading Tia Chucha’s, Melissa is out and about. She’s at a concert, a library, exploring Mexico, playing Son Jarocho, or singing. We hope you’re doing something you love today Melissa, enjoy your day!

¡Vamos a bailar! You’re officially invited to Tia Chucha’s 25th Anniversary celebration!

We couldn’t have reached this milestone without the relentless support of our community so we’d like to thank you. Join us on Saturday, November 7th from 5pm-9pm for a dance night at Tia Chucha’s. Our special guests DJs will be playing all the hits including románticas to slow dance to and the Spanish pop y rock en español that you love.

This year’s theme is Juanga so dress like a divo!

This event is free and for all ages.

#sanfernandovalley #818 #juanga #dancenight

Thank you for coming to our first ever Banned Books Speakeasy! And a very special thank you to our special guest performers and vendors:

@fingerdancers
@namorphotos
@mi_ritual.co
@babasweetss
@sweetdreamsbakingco
@mimomolina2
@earthycorazon
@crystalpueblo
@hope_cerna
@bodeviwineandespressobar

#speakeasy #bannedbooks #bookstore #818 #sanfernandovalley

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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