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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.

Our Fall semester is coming to a close, and it was nothing short of amazing 🤩✨ Students took classes in clay sculpting, ...
11/05/2026

Our Fall semester is coming to a close, and it was nothing short of amazing 🤩✨ Students took classes in clay sculpting, band, musical theater, ballet, and more. Want to register for the Winter semester? Click the link in our bio! The session will be from November 17, 2026 to February 13, 2027. Spots are filling up fast!

And there are two spots open in our award-winning Dance Team. If you’re interested, you must be registered by November 11th and join us for auditions on November 14th 💖

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Nuestro semestre de otoño está llegando a su fin, ¡y ha sido una experiencia increíble! 🤩✨ Los estudiantes participaron en clases de escultura en arcilla, banda, teatro musical, ballet y más. ¿Quieres inscribirte para el semestre de invierno? ¡Haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía! El periodo será del 17 de noviembre de 2026 al 13 de febrero de 2027. ¡Las plazas se están agotando rápidamente!

Además, quedan dos vacantes en nuestro galardonado equipo de danza. Si te interesa, debes inscribirte antes del 11 de noviembre y asistir a las audiciones el 14 de noviembre. 💖

☕️ October's Cafecito was a success!Last month, we welcomed representatives from JobTrain who shared valuable informatio...
11/03/2026

☕️ October's Cafecito was a success!

Last month, we welcomed representatives from JobTrain who shared valuable information with local community members about how their organization supports individuals through career development, job training, and workforce opportunities. It was a wonderful opportunity for families to learn about helpful community resources, ask questions, and connect with one another. We’re so happy to hear that our parents enjoyed the experience. Thank you JobTrain!

Join us for our next EPACENTER Cafecito on November 4 from 5–6 PM! We'll be welcoming the Children's Health Council to talk about mental health 🧠✨ Can't join us in person? Click the link in our bio to join via Zoom.

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️

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☕️ ¡El Cafecito de octubre fue todo un éxito!

El mes pasado, recibimos a representantes de JobTrain, quienes compartieron información valiosa con los miembros de la comunidad sobre cómo su organización apoya a las personas mediante el desarrollo profesional, la capacitación laboral y oportunidades de empleo. Fue una excelente oportunidad para que las familias conocieran recursos comunitarios, hicieran preguntas y se conectaran entre sí. ¡Nos alegra mucho saber que nuestras familias disfrutaron de la experiencia. ¡Gracias, JobTrain!

¡Acompáñennos en nuestro próximo Cafecito de EPACENTER el 4 de noviembre, de 5:00 a 6:00 p. m.! Contaremos con la presencia del Children's Health Council para hablar sobre salud mental 🧠✨ ¡Esperamos verlos allí! ❤️

Celebrating Dia de Los Mu***os this year? Join us for a quiet afternoon to honor and remember. While watching the beauti...
11/02/2026

Celebrating Dia de Los Mu***os this year? Join us for a quiet afternoon to honor and remember. While watching the beautiful film "Coco", families can work on art activities to take home. There will also be a viewing of our ofrenda honoring figures who advocated for peace, equality, and the arts.

📆 Today, November 2, 2026
⏰ 12 PM - 2 PM
📍1950 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA

Want to learn how to play the guitar son jarocho-style? 🎶If yes, we invite you to join us for "An Introduction to Son Ja...
10/20/2026

Want to learn how to play the guitar son jarocho-style? 🎶

If yes, we invite you to join us for "An Introduction to Son Jarocho", a free workshop led by Los Vega Son Jarocho and co-presented by EPACENTER and Stanford Live ✨

📆 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 1:30 to 3:00 pm
📍EPACENTER, 1950 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Whether you're into playing instruments or dancing, this workshop will get you groovin' to the music! All ages and playing levels are welcome. Guitarists of every level can participate, and you are also welcome to come and observe.

Please register with the link in our bio! 🔗

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¿Quieres aprender a tocar la guitarra al estilo son jarocho? 🎶

Si es así, te invitamos a participar en "Introducción al son jarocho", un taller gratuito taller por Los Vega Son Jarocho y presentado en conjunto por EPACENTER y Stanford Live ✨

📆 Sábado, 24 de octubre
⏰ 1:30 a 3:00 p. m.
📍 EPACENTER, 1950 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Ya sea que te guste tocar instrumentos o bailar, ¡este taller te pondrá a disfrutar al ritmo de la música! Personas de todas las edades y niveles son bienvenidas. Los guitarristas de cualquier nivel pueden participar, y también puedes asistir simplemente como observador.

¡Regístrate a través del enlace en nuestra biografía! 🔗

🎃 Spooky Season is here, and East Palo Alto is coming together for a BIG Halloween celebration!Join the City of East Pal...
10/15/2026

🎃 Spooky Season is here, and East Palo Alto is coming together for a BIG Halloween celebration!

Join the City of East Palo Alto and community partners on Friday, October 30, for an evening of Halloween fun!

Festivities will take place at multiple locations, including EPACENTER, Pulgas Avenue, and the Ecumenical Hunger Program. Families can enjoy a live DJ, Trunk-or-Treat, costume contests, Halloween-themed art activities, candy, and so much more! 👻

Pulgas Avenue will be closed between Bay Road and Weeks Street, creating a festive space for the entire community to celebrate together.

This community-wide celebration brings together the City of East Palo Alto, the East Palo Alto Police Department, Ecumenical Hunger Program, StreetCode Academy, Live in Peace, Rogue 101 Car Club, and EPACENTER. We're excited to be part of this collaborative effort to bring a fun and memorable Halloween experience to East Palo Alto families!

📆 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission

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🎃 ¡Llegó la temporada de Halloween y East Palo Alto se une para una GRAN celebración!

¡Acompaña a la Ciudad de East Palo Alto y a sus colaboradores comunitarios el viernes 30 de octubre para disfrutar de una noche llena de diversión!

Las festividades se llevarán a cabo en varios lugares, incluyendo EPACENTER, la avenida Pulgas y el Ecumenical Hunger Program. Las familias podrán disfrutar de música con DJ en vivo, la actividad "Trunk-or-Treat", concursos de disfraces, actividades artísticas temáticas de Halloween, dulces ¡y mucho más! 👻

La avenida Pulgas permanecerá cerrada al tráfico entre Bay Road y Weeks Street, creando un espacio festivo para que toda la comunidad celebre unida.

Esta celebración comunitaria reúne a la Ciudad de East Palo Alto, el Departamento de Policía de East Palo Alto, Ecumenical Hunger Program, StreetCode Academy, Live in Peace, Rogue 101 Car Club y EPACENTER. ¡Nos entusiasma formar parte de este esfuerzo conjunto para brindar una experiencia de Halloween divertida e inolvidable a las familias de East Palo Alto!

EPACENTER hosted its very first Cafecito on Wednesday, September 16! ☕💛The gathering brought parents together to learn m...
10/13/2026

EPACENTER hosted its very first Cafecito on Wednesday, September 16! ☕💛

The gathering brought parents together to learn more about what we do, connect with our team, and share how we can better support our families. It was a wonderful time filled with meaningful conversations and pastries 🥐, and we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us!

📆 We will be hosting our second Cafecito TODAY (Tuesday, October 13) from 4 PM to 5 PM, where we'll discuss workforce development, building résumés, and applying for jobs. There will also be a RAFFLE!

🔗 Make sure you click the link in our bio to register for the event. All are welcome! 🤗💛

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¡EPACENTER celebró su primer Cafecito el miércoles 16 de septiembre! ☕💛

Este encuentro reunió a padres y madres de familia para conocer mejor nuestro trabajo, conectar con nuestro equipo y compartir ideas sobre cómo podemos apoyar mejor a nuestras familias. Fue un momento maravilloso, lleno de conversaciones
significativas y deliciosos bocadillos. 🥐 ¡Estamos muy agradecidos con todas las personas que nos acompañaron!

📅 ¡Nuestro segundo Cafecito será HOY (martes 13 de octubre) de 4:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m.!

En esta ocasión, hablaremos sobre el desarrollo profesional, cómo elaborar un currículum y dónde y cómo solicitar empleo. También compartiremos información sobre recursos y oportunidades para impulsar su futuro laboral. ¡También habrá RIFAS!

🔗 No olviden hacer clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía para inscribirse.

¡Todos son bienvenidos! 🤗💛

Sometimes, creating greater access starts with simply recognizing a need and taking action. EPACENTER's very own Alicia ...
09/16/2026

Sometimes, creating greater access starts with simply recognizing a need and taking action. EPACENTER's very own Alicia Gutierrez saw an opportunity to make it easier for students to get to EPACENTER after school and took the initiative to make it happen. By connecting with the Palo Alto School District’s Family Engagement Team and Director of Transportation, Alicia advocated for a bus stop directly at our after-school program.

The new stop will be located at Bay Road & Pulgas Avenue, right at EPACENTER’s main entrance, making it easier for students to get here safely and reliably. For many families, transportation can be a major barrier to participating in extracurricular activities. Parents may have to leave work or school early to pick up or drop off their children or may not be able to enroll them at all.

As Alicia shared:
"Taking this initiative was important to me because, as a parent, it provides peace of mind knowing my children have reliable transport, while also ensuring our students have direct access to enriching after-school programs like EPACENTER."

We’re proud to see our team advocate for solutions that make our programs more accessible to the families we serve. One more way we’re working to make sure our community can get here and be here. 💙
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La nueva parada de autobús estará ubicada en la intersección de Bay Road y Pulgas Avenue, justo en la entrada principal de EPACENTER, lo que facilitará que los estudiantes lleguen aquí de manera segura y confiable.

Para muchas familias, el transporte puede representar una barrera importante para participar en actividades extracurriculares. Es posible que los padres tengan que salir temprano del trabajo o de la escuela para recoger o llevar a sus hijos, o que no puedan inscribirlos en estas actividades debido a la falta de transporte.

Esta parada de autobús ayudará a aliviar estas dificultades para los padres, facilitando que sus hijos puedan participar en actividades extracurriculares de manera más accesible y confiable.

Muchas gracias, Alicia Gutierrez, por hacer esto posible.

At EPACENTER, we believe strong communities grow through connection, conversation, and shared support.That’s why we rece...
09/15/2026

At EPACENTER, we believe strong communities grow through connection, conversation, and shared support.

That’s why we recently launched CAFECITOS, a monthly family engagement program bringing together East Palo Alto families, schools, community organizations, and local service providers in a welcoming space to connect, learn, and build relationships. Each gathering focuses on topics that matter to families, like educational support and navigating IEPs and 504 plans, to health and wellness, financial resources, parent leadership, and arts and culture. It’s about creating a trusted community hub where caregivers can ask questions, exchange knowledge, discover resources, and feel empowered to advocate for their families.

Together, we’re building a stronger network of support for East Palo Alto children and families one Cafecito, one conversation, and one connection at a time. 💙☕

Come join us on September 16th from 4PM-5PM for our very first gathering!
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En EPACENTER, creemos que las comunidades fuertes crecen a través de la conexión, el diálogo y el apoyo mutuo.

Por eso, recientemente lanzamos CAFECITOS, un programa mensual de participación familiar que reúne a familias de East Palo Alto, escuelas, organizaciones comunitarias y proveedores de servicios locales en un espacio acogedor para conectarse, aprender y crear relaciones. Cada encuentro se enfoca en temas importantes para las familias, como apoyo educativo y cómo navegar los IEP y planes 504, salud y bienestar, recursos financieros, liderazgo de padres y familias, y arte y cultura. Se trata de crear un espacio comunitario de confianza donde los padres, madres y cuidadores puedan hacer preguntas, compartir conocimientos, descubrir recursos y sentirse empoderados para abogar por sus familias.

Juntos, estamos construyendo una red de apoyo más fuerte para los niños, jóvenes y familias de East Palo Alto—un Cafecito, una conversación y una conexión a la vez. 💙☕

¡Acompáñanos el 16 de septiembre de 4:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m. para nuestro primer encuentro!

Registration for our Fall 2026 session is closing soon, and this is your last chance to save.Final Chance Sale! Enroll i...
09/09/2026

Registration for our Fall 2026 session is closing soon, and this is your last chance to save.

Final Chance Sale! Enroll in 2 or more "Last Chance" classes for Fall 2026 and save 50% on your registration. Offer ends Monday, September 14, at 11:59 PM. Register online before spaces fill.

Register here: https://epacenter.org/programs/

Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Register today to secure your child's spot.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 650-313-2626.

09/08/2026

EPACENTER Arts in East Palo Alto just started our Fall semester with so many exciting classes for all ages!

This Fall, our theme is "home", a place of creativity, belonging, and community. You'll find classes for teens, adults, and even your little ones. We still have spaces open right now in classes like Digital Art, Film Making, Stitch Crafts, and Game Design. Bring your passion and build your skills. From creative play for the kids, to adult computer labs and ESL courses, we have programs for the whole family. We want everyone to participate, which is why we offer financial aid options and in-person registration support hours to help you sign up. Come find your creative home this Fall.

Visit our website and secure your spot today: https://epacenter.org/programs/

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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

Telephone

+16503132626

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