Center For Progress and Justice

05/14/2026

Hey Santa Fe! Check out this Pop up Fashion event at Center for progress and Justice May 25!

04/23/2026

Rakugo, the King of Kimono Comedy!

A show of hilarity and culture in equal doses!

Rakugo will be in Santa Fe at the Center for Progress and Justice. 1420 Cerrillos Rd. May 15 at 7pm

Tickets >>https://pretix.eu/rakugo/santafe/

Rakugo is a 400-year-old tradition of comic storytelling in Japan. A minimalistic performance art, Rakugo features a lone storyteller dressed in kimono, kneeling on a cushion, who, using only a fan and a hand towel for props, entertains the audience with a comic monologue followed by a traditional story. The storyteller differentiates characters in conversation by moving his head from left to right, as well as with subtle changes in tempo, posture, intonation, etc. Rakugo is an ancient art form, but it is still very much alive and well, with over 700 professional storytellers practicing today in the two main traditions of storytelling, that of Tokyo (Edo) and that of Osaka

Called the King of Kimono Comedy, Rakugo is the 400-year-old Japanese traditional art of comic storytelling, currently there are only 800 Rakugo Masters. Hailing from Canada, Sunshine is the only Western Rakugo Master in the world and star of NHK Worldwide, he is hilarious, charming, universally funny and yet so very Japanese. Sunshine is the perfect performer to bridge the gap between the East and the West, in a hilarious style.

SYNOPSIS: With a minimal set, Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo features a lone storyteller dressed in kimono, kneeling on a cushion, using only a fan and a hand towel for props, entertaining the audience with a comic monologue followed by a traditional story.

02/28/2026

Fearless Voices
March 8 at 2pm at the Center for Progress & Justice

See seven short new plays in this festival of staged readings by local playwrights, in honor of International Woman's Day.

The festival is opened with the music of singer/songwriter, Laura Stack.Credits: Producer: Talia PuraPlaywrights: Tencha Avila, George Bereschik, Mark Dunn, Aaron Leventman, Hannah Machado, Talia Pura, Marguerite Louise Scott.Singer/songwriter: Laura Stack

Dates and Times: Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm to 3:30 pmAdmission:

Suggested minimum donation: $20.00 at the door (cash or check).

Venue: Center for Progress & Justice (aka 1420) @ 1420 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe NM

For More Information, Contact: Talia Pura. 505.428.8508

02/28/2026

Sat, March 21 10am-3pm at Center for Progress and Justice!

Join us for the Santa Fe Mini Makers Market, a fun, youth centered community market where kids and families sell their art, crafts, and handmade creations!
This indoor market gives young makers a chance to build confidence, learn entrepreneurial skills, and connect with the community in a supportive environment.
🛍 Shop handmade goods
🎨 Support young entrepreneurs
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly event
☔ Indoor event — rain or shine
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Vendor spaces are available for youth makers and family businesses aligned with our mission.
Booth fee: $15 for a 6x6 space
Youth vendors must run their own booths with an adult present.
Apply here:
https://forms.gle/kEkXgxQxRyMScgwC8
Volunteers are also welcome to help support the event!
Come support local creativity and see what Santa Fe’s young makers bring to life!

01/26/2026

Now showing at Center for Progress & Justice!

1320 Cerrillos, Rd, SFNM

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EFRcBJ5qH/

12/12/2025

11/11/2025

Coming soon to the Center for Progress & Justice is the SF Mini Makers Market featuring youth and their family businesses.

November 29 10-3pm.

Kids range from elementary to middle school and they make really coof stuff.

Let's support them by buying their creative gifts for the holidays!

See you here at 1420 Cerrillos Rd on Nov 29!

11/11/2025

Center for Progress and Justice was honored to host the Emi Arte Flamenco Academy who performed their recital this month with very talented young dancers! .

Warehouse 21 sponsored this event.

11/11/2025

Mike Garcia utlized Center for Progress for his event party.

He is now our new Mayor in Santa Fe! Congrats Michel!

09/02/2025

Under new ownership last year, the Center for Progress and Justice located at 1420 Cerrillos road, is available for venue rentals for our community.

We honor rental meetings, trainings, workshops, film and political panels, films, band rehearsals, readings, birthday parties, graduation parties, memorials, kids mini art vendors, theater productions, small music events and more.

Come by!

Message for a site visit. Ana