NightLife: Día de los Muertos

Once a year the living and dead reunite in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Join us in honoring departed souls in a night of tradition and connection, featuring ballet folklorico, mariachi, and more.

• At 5:45pm, Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca kicks off the celebration with a traditional Aztec blessing right outside the building in front of the main entrance.
• Pay tribute to those who have passed by participating in the creation of a beautifully adorned ofrenda, meticulously crafted and curated by the Academy's Latine Affinity Group, CONCIENCIA.
• The electrifying rhythms and soul-stirring melodies of Mariachi San Francisco will ignite NightLife with a performance that will have you dancing all night long.
• Witness the captivating tale of life and death with a mesmerizing ballet folkloricoperformance, then socialize with living catrines roaming the museum from the Mission Cultural Center.
• Embody the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos with intricate face paintings inspired by sugar skulls, by talented artist and face painter Beatriz Saldivar.
• Support over 20 Latine vendors at El Mercado from artisanal jewelry to handmade ceramics. Featuring:
  • Alfarera
  • Casita Michi
  • ChulaSF Artensanias
  • D'Copper Plus
  • DAVEOFTHEDEAD
  • Designs by Melinda
  • Emaculate Livin
  • Finding Vettey
  • Hella Paisa
  • House of Jefas
  • Love Mexico Import
  • Maylina Baltodano
  • ModernVintage - Esther
  • Nayeeri Boutique
  • Np Bay Área Art
  • Pan de Vida Art
  • Pokidi Labs by Blanca Creative
  • Sherry's Muertos Pillow Covers
  • The Designing Chica
  • Tierra y Corazón
  • Xpresion Cultural
  • Zona Rosa Co.
  • And more!