Day of the Dead Festival and Concert: A Celebration of Life, Memory and Culture
Join us for a vibrant and heartfelt Day of the Dead Festival and Concert, a free, family-oriented community event honoring the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos and the memory of our loved ones.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music by the renowned Maqueos Music Philharmonic, colorful folk dance performances by Nueva Antequera, Afro Peruvian Experience, Huaxyacac, and Aztec Dancers, along with hands-on art workshops and visual art exhibitions.
Marvel at the beautifully crafted altars, take part in craft activities led by experienced artisans—iԳܻ徱Բ crown flower making, nichos, alebrijes, and textile papel picado—get your face painted calaca-style, and take a selfie with our floral photo frame.
The festival also features a vibrant art exhibition, delicious food from Mercado vendors, a raffle with great prizes, and, for a memorable finale, a concert by Los Guajes Oaxacan Ensamble—a captivating band that fuses traditional Oaxacan melodies with swing, jazz, and cumbia rhythms.
Come together with family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate culture, community, and the cherished memories of our loved ones in a respectful, joyful, and meaningful way!
ڱ is pleased to invite local artists to submit artwork for its upcoming Day of the Dead Art Exhibition.
Our annual Day of the Dead Art Exhibition seeks to honor the Mexican tradition of remembering deceased loved ones through art exhibitions, altars, workshops, dance, music, food and community gatherings.
Exhibition Dates: October 13 to November 16, 2025
Artwork Requirements: Two-dimensional artwork: Painting, Photo, Print/Graphic, minimum dimensions 18” x 24”, stretched on canvas or framed and ready to hang. Limit 4 submissions per artist.
Submission Deadline: October 10, 2025.
Please submit artwork for consideration at tinyurl.com/DDLMArt25 or scan the QR Code.
Artwork Delivery Date: October 11, 2025, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Artwork selected must be hand-delivered at the offices of ڱ, 3655 S. Grand Ave, Suite 280, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (2nd Floor)
Artwork Pick up Date: November 17, from 5 pm to 7 pm
No Entry Fee.
Esperanza reserves the right to refuse or reject any artwork for any reason. Questions: Please contact yadira@esperanzacommunityhousing.org