SOMArts Dia de Los Muertos Exhibition Honors Late SF Artists & Latinx People Killed by Police
by Jennifer Modenessi For more than two decades, San Francisco’s SOMArts Cultural Center has been ground zero for one of the Bay Area’s longest-running annual Dia de los Muertos exhibitions. Founded in 1999 by the late artist, curator and community activist René Yañez and now curated by his son, Rio
Día De Los Muertos in San Francisco & East Bay
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is coming up November 2nd. There are a ton of events and ways to participate in this Meso-American holiday that honors people who have passed. Before you go, just be sure to read our guide on how to do it the right way and be respectful of cultural traditions. If we missed anything, let us know and we’ll keep adding to the list!
Nite Owl: Noche de Muertos In the Foothills
The weather has been indecisive since the day I arrived and today is no different. Heavy oversaturated thunderheads lean on the craggy edges of El Mordor: Mexico City. I’m not sure if it’s lightning I see in the corner of my eye, or my espantos arriving uncharacteristically early. Still, no
Dia de los Muertos : Do It The Right Way
We’re showing you the significance of the holiday, as well as where to get the best make-up and costume tips. And remember, Dia de los Muertos IS NOT MEXICAN HALLOWEEN…bro
How to Have an Amazing Dia de los Muertos
So maybe your Halloween sucked. Maybe you spent all day dressing up to find that the one dude or dudette you planned on going home with was more into the sexy nun than you. Or maybe no one got the obscure comic book reference for your costume but members of
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Best Bay Area Events 10/31-11/6
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor Fall events provide a fantastic opportunity to savor the flavors of the season, even if that means keeping it ‘basic’ with uggs and a PSL. This is a time when communities come together to celebrate the harvest, fostering a sense of unity and togetherness through
Last Minute Halloween Parties
Halloween is a holiday tailor-made for San Franciscans. It’s a celebration that gives adults a perfectly good excuse to wear costumes and go to several nights of parties, with the added bonus of making the conservatives nervous. Just because SF has the lowest percentage of kids of any major U.S. city,
Best Bay Area Events 10/24-10/30
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor Halloween week has more tricks, treats, and creepy fun than you can shake a broomstick at, and is not for the faint of heart, but perfect for those with the spirit of adventure! So hold onto the seat of your pants, it’s gonna be