The dead come to life at LA Plaza! Pay homage to the dead with an afternoon of live entertainment, hands-on workshops, a community ofrenda, and special guests from Oaxaca. Food will be available for purchase. 

EVENT SCHEDULE

12 pm – Doors open, workshops, DJ Curator
1 pm – Región de la Mixteca. Jarabe Mixteco by Grupo Folklórico Princesa Donaji.
1:10 pm – Danza de los Cuerudos by Familia Zapoteca de Villa Hidalgo Yalalag.
1:30 pm – Región de los Valles Centrales. Ejutla de Crespo by Grupo Folklórico Princesa Donaji.
2 pm – Danza de los Negritos. Familia Zapoteca de Villa Hidalgo Yalalag.
2:20 pm – Región Costa. Sones and chilenas from Pinotepa Nacional by Grupo Folklorico Princesa Donaji.
2:40 pm – Oaxacan songs in Spanish and indigenous languages by Alejandra Hernández, accompanied by Voces y Cuerdas.
3:10 pm – Región Sierra Sur. Jugos y chilenas from Santa Catarina Juquila by Grupo Folklórico Princesa Donaji.
3:30 pm – Danza de los Diables. Los Elejidos de Asís
4 pm – Event ends

ENTERTAINMENT

Alejandra Hernández
Banda Filarmónica Los Alebrijes
Calenda Virgen de la Soledad
DJ Curator
Grupo Folklórico Princesa Donaji
Familia Zapoteca de Villa Hidalgo Yalalag
Los Elejidos de Asís de los Muertos

WORKSHOPS

The dead come back to celebrate! Each workshop explores the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos through fun, hands-on activities. Children who participate can collect stamps along the way, and once they complete the series, they can turn in their guide to receive a special giveaway.

Calavera Colorida: Mask-Painting / Taller de pintura de máscaras
Learn about the art of papier-mâché in Mexico and paint your own colorful mascara to wear or adorn your altar.

¡A Florecer!: Flower Accessories / Taller de accesorios florales
Make a flower crown or boutonniere to wear. This workshop is facilitated by Ni Santas, a women of color art collective.

Manojitos del Recuerdo: Herb Bundles / Taller de ramos aromáticos
Learn how plants, scent, and memory can play a meaningful role in honoring and remembering loved ones. This workshop is facilitated by Marlene Aguilar, Urban Gardener and cocinera.

COMMUNITY OFRENDA

This year’s Ofrenda Comunitaria at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes honors the gathering spaces that become grounds for collective remembrance and love. We invite you to commemorate your loved ones with us at this year’s ofrenda, Paths that Remain: Community Ofrendas / Caminos que permanecen: ofrendas comunitarias.

VENDORS

Tamales Veracruz y Más
Sammy’s Elotes y Más

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Admission Policy
While advance RSVP is recommended, entry is subject to capacity. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

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