Mission Statement

The mission of Boocoo Cultural Center and Café is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which individuals can explore and express their creative passions through music, theater, literature, visual arts, video and film, audio and sound production, and movement. Boocoo provides a venue for individuals and community organizations to engage in and facilitate art programming that celebrates the richness of Evanston's cultural diversity, fostering shared experiences that transcend race, class and gender. Boocoo provides an atmosphere that stimulates the imagination, excites the senses, and celebrates the important role of arts in the community.