Jessa Calderon
Featuring Maya Jupiter

Jessa Calderon is a vibrant Tongva/Chumash MC, singer, as well as the Land, Water, and Climate Justice Director for the Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples. Known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics,

Maya Jupiter is an Australian hip-hop artivist, MC, and passionate advocate for social justice. With a career spanning over two decades, she has made a significant impact on the music scene, blending hip-hop, Latin, and Chicana rock sounds.

Danza Divina Los Angeles

Danza Divina de Los Angeles is an intergenerational group dedicated to preserving and enriching the living tradition of Danza Azteca. Led by its Creative Director and Founder, Jeniffer Sanchez (Indigital Productions), the group includes members from diverse nations, and comes together to celebrate the Mexica tradition through their vibrant regalia and performances.

La Familia Gutiérrez

La Family Gutiérrez navigates the Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico using resources from genres such as Bolero Habanera and jazz. Ramón Gutiérrrez - a Grammy awarded musician, composter and luthier - leads the band with the melodies and tangos of his requinto jarocho. Pabo Emiliano accompanies him with the harmonies and strumming of his jarana. Lucía and Santiago Gutiérrez set the rhythm and cadence with the woody sound of the zapateado and the cajón. And to the sound of this ensemble, the four of them sing the verses of various traditional sones and compositions by Ramón. Familia offers a rich and varied musical experience; enjoyable, like a family afternoon in which spontaneity, improvisation and interaction are protagonists. 

Los Cumbia Dragons

Los Cumbia Dragons is a vibrant musical group led by singer/songwriter, Gabriel González, known for their electrifying fusion of traditional cumbia with modern Latin sounds. Originating from Los Angeles, they blend percussion, flutes, and stringed instruments with dynamic beats and rhythms that draw crowds into a collective celebration of culture. Los Cumbia Dragons pay homage to the roots of Latin American music while embracing contemporary influences, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative.

2024 Procession on the Metro L-Line
2PM Meet-up & 2:30pm start

Organized by Mujeres de Maiz, this year's procession will be mobile on the Metro L Line, from Mariachi Plaza to East LA Civic Center, where we'll move collectively to arrive to our Celebration destination!

Participants are encouraged to dress festively and express yourself in your favorite Día de los Muertos fashion! The procession is open to ALL AGES.

The procession will feature local artists along the train route, sharing poetry, music and palabra! Poets include Jessa Calderon, Matt Sedillo, Zoe Blaq, Teatro Las Ramonas and Garfield High School’s Mariachi!

Note: SHG will provide up to 150 Metro TAP cards for procession participants, while supplies last (please note that all riders must use TAP cards to ride the Metro).

COMMUNITY ALTAR BY DENISE ESPARZA ON VIEW AT EAST LA COUNTY LIBRARY

This year’s Community Altar by Denise Esparza (Tonalli Studio) is on view now at the East Los Angeles County Library at Civic Center Park– stop by to see the ofrenda during our Celebration!

Remembering those who have passed, celebrating their lives, sharing their stories, and keeping their memory alive for generations to come—never to be forgotten—is her inspiration for continuing this family legacy of altar-making.

Denise represents six generations of altar makers of Purepecha roots, hailing from Guanajuato, Mexico. Her work as an altarista and handcrafter was heavily influenced by her mother, Mastar Altar Maker Ofelia Esparza, who is globally recognized for her Day of the Dead ofrendas, and by her grandmother, Lupe Aviles Salazar.

Esparza continues in these traditions with her four children and five grandchildren.

Register now on Eventbrite for our Dia de los Muertos season art workshops, where you can create beautiful crafts to honor your ancestors! Workshops will be held on Saturdays in October 2024, specifically on October 5, 12, & 26, from 12:00 PM.-3:00 PM and October 19, from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM at the East Los Angeles County Library.

Our free seasonal workshops feature exciting activities such as Papel Picado, crafting Paper Marigolds, Painting with Natural Dyes and decorating a Pre-made Calaca Magnet that participants can take home. Please note that the Painting with Natural Dyes workshops are only available on the 5th and 12th of October and the Pre-made Calaca Magnet workshops are only available on the 19th and the 26th of October.

The Dia de Los Muertos Community Art Workshops will be held at the East Los Angeles Library every Saturday of the month of October in the Community Room. The East Los Angeles County Library is located at 4837 E 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90022, directly across from the Metro L Line East LA Civic Center Station; located at the intersection of 3rd Street and Mednik Avenue.

Registration links:

• October 5 - 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

• October 12 - 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

• October 19 - 3:00 PM-5:00 PM

• October 26 - 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

free day of the dead ACTIVITY BOOK

Download our free digital Día de los Muertos activity book. Stop by Self Help Graphics starting October 8, to pick up a physical copy of the booklet to bring the festivities home with you!

Build your own paper OFRENDA

Our “Mi Ofrenda” activity illustrated by Cynthia Navarro (shown), is a fun activity to teach your children about the significance of this holiday and special season. Download the ofrenda base and page with graphics, then print them out. Next color your images and cut out sections with scissors to assemble on your ofrenda!