A Place Where
Good Things Happen

Our Story

Built in 1909 as Los Angeles’ first Sinai Temple, our historic home has always been a place where people gather.

When Craig and Louise Taubman opened its doors again in 2013, they imagined a vibrant arts venue.

Then they asked the neighborhood a simple question:

“What do you need?”

The answers—food, jobs, housing, wellness, belonging—changed everything.

Today, the Pico Union Project is part community center, part cultural hub, part neighborhood living room, where thousands of people come together each year to celebrate, create, serve, and care for one another.

A new story.

A very long history.

Information

If you’d like to get in touch with someone on our team, please contact:
General
email@picounionsanctuary.com
Bookings
email@picounionsanctuary.com
Craig Taubman
Founder
Craig Taubman is a musician, producer, community builder, and lifelong believer that bringing people together can change the world.
After decades creating award-winning music for families, producing festivals, recordings, and community initiatives, Craig and his wife Louise transformed a historic synagogue into the Pico Union Project—a place where art, culture, service, and community meet.
His favorite job title? Neighbor.
Louise Taubman
Co-Founder
Artist. Educator. Humanitarian.
Louise has spent her life creating spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and inspired. Whether through teaching, painting, or building community, she believes lasting change begins one person at a time. Her warmth, creativity, and vision continue to shape everything we do.
Coming soon
Jordan Mullins
Coming soon
Malena Saadeh
Coming soon
Trevor Goodwin
Events & Hospitality
Trevor believes every guest deserves an unforgettable experience. With more than a decade in hospitality, he makes sure every event runs effortlessly—from the first hello to the final goodbye.
His superpower is making complicated events feel easy.
Coming soon
Felipa Mayo
Chef
If you’ve visited the Pico Union Project, you’ve probably fallen in love with Felipa’s cooking.
From handcrafted tamales and legendary pozole to wood-fired pizzas, she creates food that brings people together. Her meals nourish the body. Her smile nourishes the soul.
Coming soon
Ryan Flannery
Food & Beverage
Ryan and his team keep the good times flowing. Whether it’s handcrafted cocktails, fresh coffee, mocktails, or cold drinks, they’ll help create the perfect menu to complement your celebration.
Coming soon
Jorge Alvarez
Caretaker
Every special place has someone quietly making sure everything works.
That’s Jorge.
He cares for our historic building, tends our gardens, plants trees, fixes what needs fixing, and welcomes everyone with kindness.
His guiding principle is simple:
Love your neighbor.
- Aaron Davidman
- Adam Moss
- Alberto Mizrahi
- All Hell Breaks Loops
- Andrew Marlin
- Andy Shauf
- Anna St. Louis
- Avi Hoffman
- Bazaar Ensemble
- Becca Mancari
- Ben Jaffe
- Bill Burr
- Billy Jonas
- Blake Mills
- Bob Baker Marionettes
- Bonnie "Prince" Billy
- Camping In Alaska
- Carpool
- Catalyst
- Charlie Hickey
- Chloe Pourmorady
- Chris Eldridge
- Clay Birds
- Craig Taubman
- Cute Hospital
- Daniel Cainer
- Daniel Kahn
- Danny Maseng
- David Broza
- David D'Or
- Dead Poet Society
- DJ Sliink
- Dreamweaver
- East Forest
- Eight Nine Dance
- Emile Mosseri
- Emily King
- F.A.T.E.
- Fitness
- Flyte
- Francesca Turrisi
- Free Key Choir
- Fruit Bats
- Gabriel Mann
- Gaia Music Collective
- Ganavya
- glasse
- Greg Garrison
- Half Waif
- Harrison Gordon
- Hermanos Gutiérrez
- Hillel Tigay
- Holy Wars
- Homeshake
- Hot Mama Club
- Humbird
- Idan Raichel
- Indigo Sparke
- Isaiah Gage
- JAC String Trio
- Jackson Browne
- Jacqueline Suskin
- Jason Chu
- Jean-Michel Blais
- Joseph
- Josh Nelson
- Julie Gold
- Keshet Chaim Dance Company
- Katie Pruitt
- King Woman
- Kristiane
- La Santa Cecilia
- Lara Somogyi
- Larry Cedar
- Laurence Juber
- Leeav Sofer
- Leyla McCalla
- Lorelie Crystal Bowl
- Lucy Clearwater
- lunafreya
- Lutalo
- MaMuse
- Mare Winningham
- Mariachi Las Colibrí
- Martin Luke Brown
- Maya de Vitry
- Meishi Smile
- Meta Physica
- Michael Nau
- Mighty Poplar
- Mike Viola
- Mo Troper
- Moshav Band
- Mostly Kosher
- MUNA
- Naomi Ackerman
- Neshama Carlebach
- Nick Hakim
- Nick Shoulders
- Noah Aronson
- Noam Pikelny
- Norton Wisdom
- Okkervil River
- Olivia Kaplan
- Perchance to Dream
- Peter Yarrow
- Phil Cook
- Pink Siifu
- PLVNK
- Radhika Das
- Ramblin' Jack Elliott
- Rami Kleinstein
- Ravid Kahalani
- Rex Orange County
- Rhiannon Giddens
- Rick Lupert
- Rita
- Saint Blonde
- Sam Burton
- Sarah Hershowitz
- Sarah Lee Guthrie
- saturdays at your place
- Sariyah Idan
- Sean Harkness
- Sh4dows
- Shanee Zamir
- Slaughter Beach, Dog
- Sofia Polonsky
- Sofiane Pamart
- Tegan the Clown
- Theodore Bikel
- The Antlers
- The Brother Brothers
- The Hi-Seas
- The Klezmatics
- The Okay Crawdad
- This Paranormal Life
- Tom Kenny
- Tom The Mail Man
- Tonality
- TRSH
- Two Runner
- Urban Voices Choir
- warpstr
- Wasia Project
- Willie Watson
- Wisp
- Yaima
- Yasmin Williams
- Yemen Blues
- Z Berg
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4:00pmCultura: Weekly Free Classes at PUP 5:00pmFree Community Art Class | Gratis Clase de Arte

9:00amVida Sana | Food and Volunteer Opportunity

10:00amMonthly Resource Day 4:00pmCultura: Weekly Free Classes at PUP 5:00pmFree Community Art Class | Gratis Clase de Arte

9:00amVida Sana | Food and Volunteer Opportunity

4:00pmCultura: Weekly Free Classes at PUP 5:00pmFree Community Art Class | Gratis Clase de Arte

9:00amVida Sana | Food and Volunteer Opportunity

4:00pmCultura: Weekly Free Classes at PUP 5:00pmFree Community Art Class | Gratis Clase de Arte

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A historic landmark. A vibrant gathering place.
An unforgettable setting.

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Whether you're planning a concert, wedding, film shoot, celebration, fundraiser, or community gathering, the Pico Union Project offers a one-of-a-kind venue where history, beauty, and purpose come together.

Originally built in 1909, this architectural treasure has been lovingly restored into one of Los Angeles' most distinctive event spaces—filled with soaring ceilings, breathtaking stained glass, exceptional acoustics, and an atmosphere your guests will never forget.

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A Place Where
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