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Celebración de Día de Muertos: Ceremony, Altar, Activities, Music, & Food (Berkeley)

Friday, November 1, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 Suggestion Donation
La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
East Bay

Event Details

Graphic by La Peña Cultural Center | Image by Fred Aube

Día de Muertos at La Peña: Ceremony, Altar, Music & Tradition: Join us at La Peña Cultural Center for a meaningful Día de Muertos ceremony focused on honoring ancestors and collective healing. This special evening offers a unique opportunity to participate in a shared ritual of remembrance, where community members contribute to a vibrant altar, accompanied by live music, art, and traditional food. This is a night of reflection, healing, and celebration. All ages are welcome!

Date: Friday, November 1st, 2024

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ticket Price: $10 Suggestion Donation

Link: Lapena.info/DiaDeMuertos

Venue: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA (two blocks away from Ashby BART)

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $10*
*$10 Suggestion Donation
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Dia de los Muertos, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Halloween, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Kids & Families
Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA

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