The Cheech

Palabra at The Cheech is a series that celebrates the wonderful tradition of floricanto, poesía, and the spoken word. Join us for our open mic poetry series co-hosted by Donato […]

Join us for an early afternoon cafecito with actress, playwright, and director Mariana Da Silva, and screenwriter and filmmaker Chelsey Lora as we discuss pitching scripts and projects to industry professionals. Fresh coffee and locally-made pan dulce will be provided. This will be the first in a series of conversations in collaboration with El Cine.     […]

Design by deladeso Every Sunday, June 7 - September 6, 2026 Please RSVP for confirmed admission Generous support provided by Art Bridge Foundation’s Access for All program.

Learn in community as we continue our Son Jarocho workshop series!  This Son Jarocho workshop will be guided by Russell C. Rodríguez. In this 3- hour immersive workshop, you'll learn about the dynamics of a “Fandango.” Learn to sing traditional versos, be introduced to the rhythmic footwork of zapateado, and explore the distinctive sounds of […]

The Cheech Center for Chicano Art and Culture is proud to host a special screening of ASCO: WITHOUT PERMISSION, followed by a live panel discussion with director Travis Gutiérrez Senger, featured artists Harry Gamboa Jr, and San Cha. Please note we are offering multiple tiers of tickets for this event to keep it accessible. Tickets […]

We are so excited to bring back Salsa at The Cheech on June 28th, from 12-4pm! Come enjoy dancing in a beautiful museum with polished floors, A/C, great sound, and free water. 12-1pm - Rueda de Casino with Cinthia Duran (@la.cinthi) 1-4pm - Social Dancing with DJ Flores and The Riverside Salsa Collective (@spaceman_flores & […]

Vamos de Fiesta! 12:00-12:30PMAztec Dance Performance by Xiuh Arte Azteca Chichimeca 12:30-1:00PMWelcome/Opening Remarks 1:00-1:30PMBallet Folklórico 1:30-2:00PMDJ set by Angel Baby – Host from the Art Laboe Connection 2:00-3:00PMCherry Bomb Revival […]