From October 31 through November 2nd, Dia de los Muertos is being celebrated throughout Mexico, Latin America and in the US in honor of those who have passed. It’s a celebration of life and death with traditional festivities that bring communities together. (It’s also Disney-popular now thanks to Coco. Suele suceder.) In Chicago, there are multiple celebrations happening across the city so we’ve put together this list of events, for November 1 – 4, along with additional information for further learning.
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EVENTS
Thursday, November 1
Muertos Fest (LiveWire Lounge) – Nov 1 & 2
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Celebrando Dia de los Muertos with Bumbac, Sabat and Chardonnay (Blind Barber)
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Dia de los Muertos After Dark (NMMA)
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Dia de los Muertos Fiesta (Berwyn Public Library)
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Friday, November 2
Calaveras y Diablitos: A Dia de los Muertos Celebration (The Outtaspace)
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Calaveras y Palmeras: A Dia de los Muertos Party
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Dia de los Muertos Celebration (The Boys and Girls Club)
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39th Annual Risa de los Muertos
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Dia de los Muertos (Freehand Chicago)
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Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit (La Catrina Cafe)
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Saturday, November 3
Embrujadas at The Empty Bottle
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Dia de los Muertos Alebrije Painting (DeColores Pilsen)
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Dia de los Muertos (Citlalin Gallery)
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Dia de los Muertos en La Villita
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Dia de los Muertos Storytelling with Maximino Gonzalez (Chicago Public Library)
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Dia de los Muertos Tequila & Mezcal Tasting (La Viñata)
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Sunday, November 4
Noche de Muertos Vol. 2 (Pilsen Outpost)
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Dia de los Muertos Salseros (Cubby Bear)
VIDEOS
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READING
Mexican Chicagoan Celebrate Both Halloween and Day of the Dead
Chicago mural honors the creator of La Catrina, the satirical icon of Day of the Dead
How to Make a Proper Altar for Day of the Dead Right Now
Dia de los Muertos: How Mexico Celebrates Its Annual Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead A Lively Celebration in Mexico
Beautiful Pictures of Day of the Dead