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
7 p.m. - 9.p.m
All levels, All ages class thought by Eduardo Santana a Fee of $20 per class. Wear shoes that allow for pivoting. For more information email eduardosantana_us@yahoo.com
Milonga
7 p.m. - 9.p.m
Milonga class thought by Eduardo Santana a fee of $20 per class. Every first and third Monday of the month. All levels all ages. For more information email eduardosantana_us@yahoo.com
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. For more information email@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 $10. 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 stablished 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
All percussion class with Nana, All ages and all levels, drums provided. $20 cost. After the session West African Dance Class $15-25 sliding scale. For more info call: 6196093028
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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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.
