Upcoming events
BORDER CLASICOS By Guillermo Gómez-Peña
Presented by Centro Cultural de la Raza and La Pocha Nostra. Back to San Diego borderlandia, a must see iconic one-time show by performance artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña - writer, activist, radical pedagogue & artistic director of the performance troupe La Pocha Nostra.
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) Art Fundraiser.
Flyer with a red background featuring paitings by Cheryl. The flyer promotes an art fundraiser benefiting the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Event details read: "July 25, 2:30–6:30 p.m." The design includes artwork by Cheryl alongside the event information.
Tianguis de la raza
Flyer with a white background featuring the Centro Cultural de la Raza image and text for “Tianguis de la Raza.” The image includes event information for a Healing Clinic and community gathering taking place on July 19 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
L.O.C.A Acrylic Workshop
Flyer featuring a painted landscape background with the text "L.O.C.A. Acrylic Workshop." Event details read: "July 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m. RSVP required." The design uses a colorful landscape painting as the background behind the event information.
Boarder Crossings: patinetas, paz y diy democracy Opening Exhibition
Flyer featuring an image of a person skateboarding near what appears to be the San Diego–Tijuana border. The flyer includes the title "Boarder Crossings" and the event details: "July 17, 3:00–8:00 p.m." The design highlights the border landscape as the backdrop for the event information.
AAC Meeting
Yellow and white background with writting saying Arts Advisory Comitte meeting, present your proposals. July 2 2026.
Chicano movie night
beige and red letter saying Chicano Movie Night. with information on flyer saying it will be June 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Rooted in Wonder
Rooted in Wonder a youth exhbition, colors red and yellow, a image of a art piece in the middle, reading June 6th.
Centro Closed for regular Operating Hours
Hey everyone! Visit the Fringe Festival—check out sdfringe.org for more information and tickets.
We will be closed during our regular hours and will resume on May 26.
Please note: we will still host our Tianguis on May 17, so don’t miss out! Aside from that, regular hours will be paused.
¡Hola a todos! Visiten el Fringe Festival—encuentren más información y boletos en
sdfringe.org.
Estaremos cerrados durante nuestro horario regular y reanudaremos el 26 de mayo.
Nota: sí tendremos nuestro Tianguis el 17 de mayo, ¡no se lo pierdan! Fuera de eso, el horario regular estará cerrado.
L.O.C.A WORKSHOP
We’re happy to offer a Love of Community Arts Mosaic Workshop for all levels and all ages with Brenda (@dientesperdidos )! ✨
NOTE: SOLD OUT!
Por La Mano Press Workshop PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Por La Mano Press Workshop
Por La Mano Press invites you to a hands-on workshop where participants will create a mini stamp and a custom DIY button while exploring relief printing and wearable self-expression. This workshop is offered on a sliding scale of $10–$20. RSVP through Eventbrite is required to reserve your spot.
This event is part of the fundraising efforts of the International Women’s Day 2026 Organizing Committee at Centro Cultural de la Raza. Funds will support the Serpiente Mural Renovation Project, which will remove deteriorating, lead-painted exterior panels and replace them with new primed surfaces to prevent further structural damage and leaks.
Once restoration is complete, additional funds will help commission a new serpiente mural led by women-identified artists—expanding representation in the Centro’s mural history. All proceeds directly support this project, preserving the Centro’s cultural legacy while uplifting new artistic voices.
L.O.C.A WORKSHOP ART, WINE & PLÁTICA with Xoque
Art, Wine & Plática with XoQUE - RSVP REQUIRED TROUGH EVENTBRITE.
Join us for Art, Wine & Plática with XoQUE, a creative and healing workshop centered on printmaking, storytelling, and community connection. Tickets are $20 in support of our fundraising efforts—please RSVP early, as space is limited and this event may sell out. (21+ event; snacks and beverages provided.)
Participants will explore printmaking techniques and materials to reflect, reclaim wounded parts of the self, and reconstruct wholeness. Through plática, storytelling, and collective reflection, we’ll strengthen our inner resilience and build meaningful community connections.
Proceeds benefit the International Women’s Day 2026 Organizing Committee at Centro Cultural de la Raza and support the Serpiente Mural Renovation Project. Funds will help replace deteriorating exterior panels and commission a new serpiente mural—led by women-identified artists—preserving the Centro’s cultural legacy while uplifting new artistic voices.
Cosechando Nuestra Rabia: Rebeldías Anti-imperialistas Event and opening exhibition.
Yellow and red background with information reading:
International Women’s Day Event and Celebration
Featuring an image of crops
Date: March 14
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
L.O.C.A Workshop with Josie.
Two people hugging against a black background with text that reads: Talking Club, February 28th, 3 to 6 p.m.
Enero Zapatista Calendar
This calendar highlights the Enero Zapatista events taking place here at Centro, including dates and varying times, displayed on a yellow background.
L.O.C.A DURING POSADAS
This image features a woman, followed by a second image with a background of cacao beans. The text reads “Posadas del Tianguis de la Raza” and includes additional workshop information, noting the time from 1 to 3p.m.
Posadas Programming
This image features Christmas ornaments and photos of artists performing throughout the Posada Tianguis event. The background is white, with text noting live entertainment from 12–5 p.m.
L.O.C.A/POSADAS
This image has a green background featuring children breaking a piñata, along with a second image of Christmas tree ornaments. The flyer includes information about the workshop, happening from 12–4 p.m.
Posada del Tianguis de la Raza
This flyer features a black background with an image in the center announcing Posada del Tianguis de la Raza, happening from 12–5 PM, with kids’ activities included.
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
This image has a black background with text announcing Volunteer Appreciation on December 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Centro Winter Food Drive
This image features a blue, snowy background with text that reads “Centro Winter Food Drive,” along with images of canned goods and a Christmas tree. The flyer notes that food drop-off will take place December 10–20.
Dia de los Muertos Event
This image features a black background with an Arbol de la Vida at the center, In large bold letters, it reads “Sagrado Fuego, Luz Bendita” as the main title. The date, November 1st, is also included to highlight the event.
Dia de Muertos Procession
This image features a black background with an illustration of a Catrina. The text includes the date November 2 and details about the Día de los Muertos Procession—a community walk from Centro Cultural de la Raza to the Sherman Heights Community Center.
Ceramic Calaveritas Painting workshop
This photo has a black background, with a skull in the middle, the flyer has the times and the dates for the event.
Crown Workshop
Black backgroundl, that says in big bold letters L.O.C.A Workshop stating times and having a skull like femaile with a flower crown. The flyer also states times and dates.
Tianguis de la Raza
This image features cempasúchil flowers and candles, with large letters that read “Tianguis de la Raza.” It also includes information about kids’ activities, a healing area, food, workshops, and the event date and times.
L.O.C.A WORKSHOP CEMPASHUCHIL MAKING
Black background with cempasúchil flowers in a base, featuring information about a tissue paper flower-making workshop. Includes details for the workshops, dates and times.
LO.C.A WORKSHOP Earthern Altar
Large, bold letters reading “L.O.C.A. Workshop,” with an image of an altar in the center. The image includes additional information about the workshop, including dates, times, and details from the event.
Are Movie Night & Fundraiser
Black background, with text that says “Movie Night Fundraiser,” including more information, an image of the film, and the dates and times.
TEÒ Closing Reception
Large title reading “TEÓ” in black and white, with a background image of people. The image includes additional details and information about the event.

