Learn in community as we continue our Son Jarocho workshop series! This Son Jarocho workshop will be guided by Maestro Cesar Castro. In this multi-level workshop, led by Cesar Castro (@jarochelo), attendees will work on both the techniques and basic rhythms for playing son jarocho in the Veracruz jarana to accompany the main melodies in […]
A creative take on the classic Mexican bingo game, Lotería Afrolatina highlights 54 Afrolatine people, communities, and cultural traditions. Participants are invited to play, learn about important Afrolatine figures, and enjoy a fun, interactive experience with the chance to win prizes. All materials are provided, and multiple sessions will take place throughout the evening.
In partnership with the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California (@inlandcivilrights) and local artist Yulissa Mendoza (@yu.lis.sa) we present Fabric of Us: Textile Art and Queer Identity Workshop. Join our friends over at the CRIISC for an afternoon of creativity and conversation as we sit down with Yulissa to explore their artistic journey, inspirations, […]
Join us on the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Riverside ArtsWalk, a vibrant community event that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in Riverside and the Inland Empire. We offer free admission at both Riverside Art Museum (Julia Morgan Building) and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano […]
Doors at 6PM
Palabra at The Cheech is a new series that celebrates the wonderful tradition of floricanto, poesía, and the spoken word. Join us for our first open mic poetry series co-hosted by Donato Martinez, featuring poets Barbara Fant (@iambarbarafant), Anonymous 1 (@farmerstephenyorba), and Ceasar K. Avelar (@ceasarkavelar) Doors open at 6pm. Schedule of Events6PM: Sign-Ups begin7PM: […]
Join us for an intergenerational panel discussion moderated by Elizabeth Ferrer, curator of Chicano Camera Culture: A Photographic History, 1966-2026. Panelists include Robert Buitron, William Camargo, Christina Fernandez, Martina Lopez, and Jesus Manuel Mena Garza, who will discuss their work featured in the exhibition. This event is included with admission. Admission is required to attend […]
Join us for the launch of The Cheech Film program with a screening of Sleep Dealer and a following Q+A with Director Alex Rivera. Film Rated PG-13. Sleep Dealer is a science-fiction set on the U.S. / Mexico border that tells the story of Memo Cruz (Luis Fernando Peña), a young man from Mexico who […]