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Community Space
Vegetarian/Vegan Cafe
DIY, All Ages Venue
Community Garden
Activist Resource Center
Since 1980!
The Che Cafe is a community space, DIY venue, vegan cafe, resource center for radical grassroots activists, and a whole lot more. We put on all ages shows, serve tasty vegetarian food and host numerous political and social events. The Che Cafe is "owned" and run by a non-hierarchical worker's collective - no bosses! The Che is a great place to meet and hang out with other people who envision a better world.
The Ché Café Collective is committed to radical social change and equality. Our community works to create itself as an alternative while, at the same time, attempting to open a space for and support other grass-roots organizations.
Tired of sending in demos, writing emails to the busy che folks in futility, cursing the "elitist" volunteers because they don't want to put six hours in to setting up YOUR event that they have absolutely no interest in? Take matters in to your own hands and DO IT YOURSELF!
For almost every use of the space, we won't be charging you any money (it's free!), but don't expect to make any. To propose your idea or use of the space, drop by a collective meeting - Thursdays at 8:30pm.
But you've never done anything like this before? Better leave it up to the experts, the informed elites? Bullshit! We'll help you through every step of the way until you know how to do it all yourself.
Come to a meeting and join the collective! We always need new ideas, energy, and every kind of help.
The Ché Café is a Non-Profit, student/community run and owned Co-op at UCSD. There are four primary foci of the Ché Café; All-ages Shows, Vegan Food, Radical [progressive, leftist] Politics and Organic Gardening. Where these all come together is in a shared vision for an alternative community. The Ché Café is collectively run, meaning that there are no bosses and everyone has equal participation and responsibility in the community.
We are committed to providing a venue where independent and local bands can play for an all ages audience at a price that is accessible to all (usually $5). When a member of the community wants to see a show but doesn't have money, they usually volunteer for part of the show. In addition to shows, we have other events like poetry slams, art shows, open mic, and film screenings to name a few. We usually have 2 - 3 events per week.
All food cooked at the Ché is vegetarian and vegan, i.e. with absolutely no animal products used. During the school year, we have Vegan-All-You-Can-Eats once per week (Cooking begins at 3PM on Thursdays and we serve food at 5:30pm). We also provide food at shows and other events. From time to time, the Ché will cater political and cultural events.
The Ché Café is used as a meeting and gathering space for radical/left/progressive political groups and events. We have had activist camps, large scale preparations for rallies and many meetings at the Ché. The Ché Café has played an important historical role at UCSD in campus activism and in advocating for students rights.
Outside, behind the Ché facility is a large wooded area. There are many rare trees and other plants as well as an organic garden hidden amongst the eucalyptus. Produce from the garden is used in prepared food at the Ché but just as important is the space, which is unique in San Diego.
The Ché Café Collective is committed to radical social change and equality. All parts of our community contribute to this commitment. Our community works to create itself as an alternative while, at the same time, attempting to open a space for and support other grass-roots organizations. Anyone who comes to participate at the Ché is a part of this community and is welcome to participate in meetings and decisions provided they work collectively and are committed to the goals of the collective.