About this Event
Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, performance and games, this event celebrates the traditions and heritage of Día de los Muertos. This event is presented in collaboration with Arlington Arts.
Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda, altar. Artist, David Amoroso, will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate!
The museum will also be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions.
Live Performance
- Mariachi Music from Mariachi Estrellas
- Folklórico Dance from Los Quetzales
- Poetry reading by Arlington County's Poet Laureate, Jennifer Kronovet and student from Washington-Liberty High School
Participate
- Join the Catrina Parade - anyone dressed as a Catrina can take part! You'll receive a participation trinket if you join!
- Ofrenda (altar) designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include.
- Calavera Mask decoration
- Lotería games
- Museum galleries open late! Explore our current exhibitions
Vendors
- David Amoroso
- Ana Schwar
- Ana Just Made It
- Trapillo Art
- Alessandra Gutierrez | Multidisciplinary Artist
- Face painting by Otterly Artistic Designs
Refreshments and Bites
- Rossana Coffee
- Tacos y Antojitos Los Combinados
- A Toda Madre
- Tang & Sizzle | Pizza Co
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Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display. This event is also sponsored and supported by Arlington Arts.
No registration required. Event is free to attend!
Agenda
🕑: 05:15 PM
Welcome + Bienvenidos!
Host: Arlington Arts
🕑: 05:15 PM
Poetry: Arlington Poet Laureate Jennifer Kronovet & Washington-Liberty student
Host: Jennifer Kronovet
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Set 1 - Music Performance: Mariachi Estrellas
Host: Mariachi Estrellas
🕑: 06:15 PM
6:15: Sharing the History and Traditions of Día de los Muertos
Host: Alessandra Gutierrez
🕑: 06:20 PM
Catrina Parade - Dress as a Catrina, and be part!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Set 2 - Music Performance: Mariachi Estrellas
Host: Mariachi Estrellas
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Folklorico Dance Performance: Los Quetzales
Host: Los Quetzales
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lotería Games called by a Catrina
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ofrenda (Altar) --bring a photo of your loved ones that have passed to include
Host: David Amoroso
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
MoCA Arlington Museum Exhibitions
Info: The museum will extend its open hours so you can view the shows until late!
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Art Activities: Calavera Mask Making + Tissue Paper Flowers
Event venue & nearby stays
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, United States
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