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Monday 11am - 7pm Tuesday 11am - 7pm Wednesday 11am - 7pm Thursday 11am - 7pm Friday 11am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 7pm

EPACENTER ARTS

EPACENTER amplifies the creative potential in everyone.

Our mission is to increase opportunities for youth in East Palo Alto amplify their talents, realize their potential, and impact the world through art and design.

06/12/2026

🌈✨Our Pride Celebration is almost here so come celebrate love, creativity, and community with us at EPACENTER!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

💖🌈Bring your friends, family, and share your pride at an evening with a live DJ, dancing, fan decorating, and a celebration of love! On Saturday, June 13, from 3 to 5 PM, EPACENTER will host a Pride Celebration for all ages.
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🌈✨¡Nuestra Celebración del Orgullo ya casi está aquí! ¡Vengan a EPACENTER y celebremos todos juntos el amor, la creatividad y nuestra comunidad!

📅 Sábado, Junio 13, 2026
⏰ De 3:00 PM a 5:00 PM
🎟️ Ingreso libre

💖🌈 ¡Traigan a sus amigos y familiares y compartan su orgullo en una tarde con un DJ en vivo, baile, decoración de abanicos y la celebración del amor! El sábado 13 de junio de 3 PM a 5 PM, EPACENTER organizará una Celebración del Orgullo para todas las edades.

06/11/2026

🌈Celebrate love, identity, and community with us ✨ Join EPACENTER for a joyful Pride Celebration filled with music, art, and community as we celebrate self-expression, individuality, and love!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

Get ready for a glitter booth, a live DJ, dancing, fan decorating, and a celebration of love! On Saturday, June 13, from 3 to 5 PM, EPACENTER will host a Pride Celebration that you will not want to miss. Bring all your colors and get ready to dance!
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🌈Celebremos todos juntos el amor, la identidad y nuestra comunidad ✨¡Vengan a EPACENTER para una alegre Celebración del Orgullo llena de música, arte y comunidad festejando la expresión personal, la individualidad y el amor!

📅 Sábado 13 de junio de 2026
⏰ De 3:00 PM a 5:00 PM
🎟️ Ingreso libre

¡Disfruten de un puesto de purpurina, un DJ en vivo, baile, decoración de abanicos y la celebración del amor! El sábado 13 de junio, de 3 PM a 5 PM, EPACENTER llevará a cabo una Celebración del Orgullo que no querrán perderse. ¡Vengan con todos sus colores y listos para bailar!

06/09/2026

✨ Some moments stay with you long after the music ends. ✨

Thank you, Sheila E., for making those moments possible at Illuminated: The Afterglow 2026, with your legendary performance!

For our young people, the evening was a chance to witness excellence up close. To see an artist who has performed on some of the world's biggest stages share her craft, her passion, and her presence with our community was truly special.

What meant the most was seeing our students become part of the experience. Those moments of connection reminded us why access matters. When young artists can engage directly with accomplished professionals, they begin to see new possibilities for themselves and their own creative journeys.

Thank you for helping create an evening filled with joy, inspiration, and unforgettable memories for the EPACENTER family. Your generosity of spirit made a lasting impact on our students and community alike.

We are grateful to have shared this celebration with you. 💜

06/06/2026

💛 Thank You to Our Partner Performers 💛

One of the most powerful aspects of Illuminated: The Afterglow 2026 was the opportunity for our young people to experience world-class artists up close.

A heartfelt thank you to BANDALOOP, Kiazi Malonga, John Santos, and James Henry for sharing your talent, artistry, and passion with our community. Your performances brought energy and inspiration to the evening, while also demonstrating what is possible when creativity is pursued with dedication, discipline, and purpose.

At EPACENTER, we believe that exposure to professional artists is transformative. When our students see accomplished performers creating, collaborating, and leading in their fields, they gain a vision of what their own futures can look like. These moments help bridge the gap between learning and possibility, showing young people that careers in the arts and creative industries are real, attainable, and impactful.

Thank you for investing your time and talent in our community and for helping inspire the next generation of artists, innovators, and changemakers.

06/05/2026

✨ What a night! What a purpose. ✨

During EPACENTER: Illuminated 2026, our youth took center stage, sharing their talents, stories, and leadership with hundreds of supporters who gathered to celebrate the power of creativity and community.

Guests were energized by performances from EPACENTER’s award-winning dance team, inspired by student speakers who shared their journeys, welcomed by the rhythms of our student drummers, and immersed in interactive activations designed and led by young creatives. Every moment reflected the brilliance, innovation, and potential of the next generation.

At EPACENTER, our mission has always been rooted in creating opportunities for young people to explore their creativity, discover their voice, and develop the skills to shape their futures. Seeing our youth lead, perform, and inspire throughout the evening was a powerful reminder of why this work matters. Everything we do is for them. 💛

06/04/2026

What a Night! On May 30, our community showed up in a big way for EPACENTER: Illuminated 2026—an unforgettable celebration of the creativity, talent, and bright future of young people in East Palo Alto.

Supporters, artists, educators, and advocates filled EPACENTER with so much energy, joy, and generosity—all in support of transformative arts, culture, and innovation opportunities for local youth.

The evening was full of heart, inspiration, and a sold-out show featuring powerful performances by John Santos, James Henry, Kiazi Malonga alongside the EPACENTER dance team and percussionists. Then came an electrifying community celebration headlined by the legendary Sheila E., plus a breathtaking aerial performance by BANDALOOP. It was the kind of night that truly captured the imagination, excellence, and creative spirit of EPACENTER.

Every paddle raised, every donation made, and every person who joined us helped invest in the next generation of artists, leaders, and changemakers.

To our sponsors, donors, volunteers, performers, and guests—thank you for making Illuminated 2026 our most successful gala yet. Together, we’re showing what’s possible when a community invests in its young people.

The future is bright. The future is creative. The future is illuminated.

Don't miss out on the upcoming events at EPACENTER. On June 13th we are celebrating Pride Month from 3PM - 5PM, and on June 19th we will be celebrating Juneteenth from 5PM - 8PM. We hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

East Palo Alto… this is OUR night. ✨The legendary Sheila E. is coming to EPACENTER for a one-night-only celebration filled with music, rhythm, culture, and community. 🎶🥁

From performing with Prince, Beyoncé, and Stevie Wonder to becoming one of the Bay Area’s most iconic artists, Sheila E. brings an energy you feel the moment she hits the stage.

And the best part? EPA residents can get tickets for just $25. 💜 Bring your people. Dress up. Dance loud. Celebrate the city and community we love together.

🖤Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/2p5ams9c
🖤EPA Resident Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3zfbte9t
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East Palo Alto... ¡Esta es NUESTRA noche! ✨ La legendaria Sheila E. visita EPACENTER para una única noche de celebración cargada de música, ritmo, cultura y comunidad. 🎶🥁

Desde actuar con Prince, Beyoncé y Stevie Wonder hasta convertirse en una de las artistas más icónicas del Área de la Bahía, Sheila E. trae una energía que todos sentirán apenas suba al escenario.

¿Lo mejor de todo? Los residentes de East Palo Alto pueden adquirir tickets a solo $25. 💜 Vengan con su gente. Vístanse de gala. Bailen con ganas. Celebremos la ciudad y comunidad que tanto amamos.

🖤Compra tus boletos ahora: https://tinyurl.com/2p5ams9c
🖤Compra boletos por residentes de EPA: https://tinyurl.com/3zfbte9t

05/20/2026

What if there was a place where children of all ages can explore their creativity and be empowered with possibility?

Where adults can remember what inspired them as children?

Where everyone who enters knows they are welcome?
A place where we can all imagine our greatest potential, and then achieve it?

What if I told you that such a place already exists?

It’s called EPACENTER and it’s in East Palo Alto.

We are a place for our community to explore, grow, and dream.

Our doors are open every day for artists of all ages and abilities to show the world what they can do.

We are just getting started.

05/11/2026

🔥✨ The Afterglow is Calling✨🔥 Join us for an unforgettable night at EPACENTER as the legendary Sheila E lights up the stage for our Sunset Concerts Series

Feel the rhythm, the energy, and the magic:
🎶 Live performance by Sheila E
🌆 Pre-concert aerial performance by Bandaloop
🎧 Post-concert vibes with DJ HeyLove

From sky-high artistry to iconic sound, this is an experience you won't want to miss!🎟️ Come for the music. Stay for the afterglow. 🌅
🖤Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/2p5ams9c
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🔥✨ Sintamos el Afterglow✨🔥 Vengan con nosotros para una velada inolvidable en EPACENTER, con la legendaria Sheila E. encendiendo el escenario de nuestra Sunset Concert Series.

Sientan el ritmo, la energía y la magia:
🎶 Concierto de Sheila E.
🌆 Actuación aérea previa al concierto a cargo de Bandaloop.
🎧 Vibras post-concierto a cargo de DJ heyLove.

Desde artes escénicas en las alturas hasta sonidos icónicos, ¡esta es una experiencia que no querrán perderse!🎟️ Vengan por la música. Quédense por el Afterglow. 🌅
🖤Compra tus boletos ahora: https://tinyurl.com/2p5ams9c

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1950 Bay Road
East Palo Alto, CA
94303

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 7pm

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+16503132626

Website

http://epacenter.org/

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