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Día de los Muertos
November 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024
¡Celebra tus tradiciones junto a nosotros!
Join our celebration of life at the Kidspace Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities, November 1-3. The program includes music, dance, art, and a community ofrenda where families can share memories of people and pets who have enriched their lives.
Meet a fantastical alebrije puppet created by Kidspace artist-in-residence Ricky Chavez. Make a puppet of your own in the Imagination Workshop. Create a postcard in memory of a loved one and add it to the ofrenda or take it home.
Enjoy live cultural music and dance all weekend beginning Friday, November 1 during our Free First Friday evening. Tickets are free starting at 4:00 pm for Free First Friday, advanced reservations are recommended. Space is limited.
Kidspace Día de los Muertos celebration is free with Kidspace Admission.
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Live Performances all weekend
Friday, November 1 | YANKUITITL
During our November Free First Friday evening, enjoy a vibrant representation of Aztec dance with YANKUITITL, which means New Fire in the Aztec language (Nahuatl). Performances at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
Saturday, November 2 | Técnica Arte y Folklore
Join Técnica Arte y Folklore for an unforgettable cultural experience. Enjoy the colorful twirls and lively steps of contemporary dance in Mexican folklore. Performances at 11:15 am and 1:15 pm.
Sunday, November 3 | Las Colibrí
Dance and sing along to the melodies of Las Colibrí, an all-female mariachi ensemble. Enjoy their unique interpretation of traditional sones, huapangos, rancheras, and innovative arrangements of jazz, rock, oldies, and R&B. Performances at 11:15 am & 1:15 pm.
Enrique “Ricky” Chavez
Artist-in-Residence
Enrique “Ricky” Chavez is a Mexican-American puppeteer, puppet builder and a commercial director / DP based out of Los Angeles. Self-taught in puppetry and puppet building, Ricky is eager and excited to create as much as possible. More than anything, Ricky loves using puppetry to spread and experience joy – he’s always got a puppet on him.
This alebrije was a collaborative effort between Ricky and his father, Hector Chavez. Hector designed the internal mechanisms and optimized structuring, while Ricky handled the character design and the fabrication. Excited by the endless possibilities that come with the creation of a custom alebrije, they wanted to prioritize vibrancy in color, character, and motion – all while respecting the rich and imaginative foundation developed by Pedro Linares. Ricky loves the magic that exists when people get to interact with puppets and is excited to share this with the world!
All about Alebrijes
Alebrijes are colorful sculptures from Mexico depicting fantastical creatures with various animal features. Originating in the 1940s from artist Pedro Linares, these vibrant pieces are made from paper-mache or wood, showcasing intricate patterns and exaggerated forms. Today, alebrijes are celebrated worldwide, influencing art, culture, and popular media, while embodying a rich tradition of Mexican folk art and craftsmanship.
Kidspace Día de los Muertos celebration is free with Kidspace Admission.
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