Events

Sunday, November 1, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm EST

Día de Muertos | Opening Ceremony by Danza Tolteca-Chichimeca

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Our celebration of Día de Muertos kicks off with an opening presentation by the dance group Danza Azteca.

FREE

Sunday, November 1, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EST

MANOS A LA OBRA | Ofrenda en Casa

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Create your very own ofrenda (altar) en casa! A central element in Día de Muertos celebrations in Mexico and throughout Latin America, the altar includes a bright presentation of foods, flowers, items, and calaveras (skulls) in remembrance of those who have passed away.

FREE

Sunday, November 1, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Lotería con La Catrina presented by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

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Our friends at Calpulli Mexican Dance Company are hosting a mid-day game “La Catrina,” the popular character created by artist Jose Guadalupe Posada.

FREE

Sunday, November 1, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Journey to Mictlān with artist Polina Porras

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Artist Polina Porras takes us on a journey into the mythological land of Mictlan, known by the Aztec as "the Place of the Dead,” inspired by her 2006 book. Departed souls are said to return from Mictlan to visit us during Día de Muertos.

FREE

Sunday, November 1, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

Video presentation of Sweet Blue by artists Libby Paloma and Ace Lehner

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Artist Libby Paloma shares with us her inspiration, and creative process in creating this year’s altar, titled Sweet Blue, from the installation series, Por Vidx, for El Museo’s Día de Muertos celebration.

FREE