Thu. Oct 15: Arabic 8-class Course for Beginners. Thu. Oct 15: Oracle of Evergreen: Black Plant-It Exhibit. Thu. Oct 15: Vampire Playlist. Thu. Oct 15: Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos. Fri. Oct 16: Immigrant Owned: Solo Exhibition by Jonathan Michael Castillo
Thu. Oct 15:Arabic 8-class Course for Beginners✶Thu. Oct 15:Oracle of Evergreen: Black Plant-It Exhibit✶Thu. Oct 15:Vampire Playlist✶Thu. Oct 15:Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos✶Fri. Oct 16:Immigrant Owned: Solo Exhibition by Jonathan Michael Castillo✶Thu. Oct 15:Arabic 8-class Course for Beginners✶Thu. Oct 15:Oracle of Evergreen: Black Plant-It Exhibit✶Thu. Oct 15:Vampire Playlist✶Thu. Oct 15:Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos✶Fri. Oct 16:Immigrant Owned: Solo Exhibition by Jonathan Michael Castillo✶Thu. Oct 15:Arabic 8-class Course for Beginners✶Thu. Oct 15:Oracle of Evergreen: Black Plant-It Exhibit✶Thu. Oct 15:Vampire Playlist✶Thu. Oct 15:Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos✶Fri. Oct 16:Immigrant Owned: Solo Exhibition by Jonathan Michael Castillo✶
Rooted in ancient Mesoamerican beliefs and Catholicism, Day of the Dead has transformed over centuries, with each region of Mexico incorporating its own customs and beliefs into memorial celebrations. Mexican families on both sides of the border and worldwide gather each November 1 and 2 to welcome back the souls—and the memories—of their loved ones.
This year's exhibition is in honor of Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas (1947-2026), a dedicated scholar, pioneer of Chicano Studies, and a dear friend of the Museum. Gilberto believed in the power of art to honor the histories and voices of Mexican, Chicana/o, and Latinx communities in the US. His vision contributed to our Permanent Collection, and his legacy lives on through the art and memories the community preserves together.
