Centro Cultural De La Raza aims to provide a safe space for all people.
We hope to see you at our next event!
Most events are free unless otherwise listed with a fee or sliding scale donation.
Weekly Events
Monday
Argentine Tango Class
7:30 p.m. - 9.p.m
All levels, all ages class taught by Eduardo Santana every Monday. There is a fee of $20 per class. If you would like to attend a class, wear shoes that allow for pivoting.
Eduardo Santana has been at Centro for almost 11 years. He coordinates the class and also Milonga Recuerdo at the Centro Cultural de La Raza. The focus of the group is social tango, exploring its rich culture of improvisation, connection, and musical history. For more information email eduardosantana_us@yahoo.com
Milonga Recuerdo
8:45pm - 11 pm
Milonga Recuerdo is a formal tango gathering preceded by a class every first and third Monday. There is a fee of $20 per class. Milonga is open to all levels and all ages.
Tuesday
Danza Coatlicue Cemilitzli
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Founded in 2009, Danza Coatlicue Cemilitzli collectively chose their name, to mean “in harmony with Mother Earth”, as our goal is always to be in harmony and peace with each other and all creation. Coatlicue is a powerful goddess referred to as Earth Mother, or Serpent Skirt who embodies dualistic qualities experienced in natural life cycles. Coatlicue is both a nurturing mother and a destructive, generative force. Cemilitzli means to be in harmony or in balance.
Danza Coatlicue has made the Centro Cultural de la Raza its spiritual home for 15 years, although the founders have engaged in the danza tradition at the Centro since the mid 1990’s.
Our group honors Coatlicue and the feminine energy in all living beings. We are open to all genders and no danza experience is necessary to participate.
For information or interest, please send an email to exsando@gmail.com or text 619-339-5503.
Wednesday
Danza Mexi’cayotl (Beginner practice)
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
This is a free Danza class, it is all levels all ages. This group has been in existence since 1980. It is led by one of the oldest danzantes in the US, Capitan General Dr. Mario E. Aguilar. Danza Mexi’cayotl has been at Centro since 2020.
Follow them on Instagram @danzamexicayotl
Thursday
Native American Church & Drum Circle
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
We are an Inter-tribal group of Native Indigenous people who gather weekly to share teachings and songs through way of our sacred instruments (water drum, gourds, copal, and cedar). We have hosted many different visitors ( Native and non-natives) to share the different teachings that help with the preservation of our indigenous cultures.
All levels and all ages are welcomed. Free weekly meeting to share teachings and songs through way of our sacred instruments. For more info email: 19pedro74@sbcglobal.net
Friday
Friday Fusion
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
This is a once a month social gathering happening every first Friday of the month. Begins with a dance lesson. Cost per class is $10. Friday Fusion has been with Centro since March 2023. For more info direct message @firstfridayfusion
Saturday
Bomba Liberté
12:00 -1.30 p.m
Bomba Liberté was founded in 2011 by San Diego bomberxs who have been studying and practicing bomba since the early 2000s. In gratitude to ancestral knowledges and to their many teachers, Bomba Liberté works to give continued life to and learn from the many lessons offered by the oldest music and dance tradition from the archipelago of Puerto Rico. Through performances and workshops, this group educates about Afro-Puerto Rican history and culture while also learning about links between culture, artistry and personal expression.
All level all ages class geared more towards adults and teenagers. Bring large skirt if possible. $5-10 (sliding scale). For more info direct Message @Bombaliberte
San Diego Artists Unified
2:00 - 05:00 p.m
A vibrant community of artists, united by creativity and collaboration. We foster dynamic environment where diverse perspectives converge, inspiring innovative and thought-provoking art. San Diego Artists Unified was established 4/1/2024 by Artist Alejandro Morales Riveron in collaboration with El Centro Cultural De La Raza for the San Diego Art community and abroad.
For more information direct Message @sandiegoartistunified
Sunday
All percussion/West African Dance
12:00 -1.30 p.m
West African Drumming with Nana Yaw Asiedu
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Open-level drum class led by master drummer Nana Obrafo Yaw Asiedu, founder of the Ile Ayan Cultural Institution of Higher Learning. Nana brings over 30 years of experience teaching African drumming as a tool for healing, focus, and community connection. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Drums are provided. $20 per class.
Stay after for West African Dance with Daunte, 2:30pm–4 p.m
($15–25 sliding scale).
For more info call or text Esi: 619-609-3028
Sazonadas
4.00 p.m- 6:00 p.m
Sazonadas Private Practice for more info sazonadas@cognitiverise.tv
Mujeres en Resistencia
06:00 p.m- 8:00 p.m
Mujeres en Resistencia Private Practice for more info direct Message mujeresenresistencia on Instagram
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Event Request
The Centro Cultural de la Raza is a vibrant community space for events and group meetings. If you or your organization are interested in renting our space or collaborating on an event, please refer to the subcategories to find the option that best suits your needs. Allow up to two weeks for a response. We truly value our community proposal process, for events other than private rentals, and host community proposal meetings on the 1st Thursday of the month 6-8pm in person or via zoom.
For last-minute requests, please email us at
rentals.ccdlr@gmail.com.
