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Una vez por año vivos y muertos se reúnen en una celebración de Día de los muertos. Acompañamos a darles la bienvenida a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos en una noche de tradición y conexión, con ballet folklórico, mariachi, y mucho más.

Once a year the living and dead reunite in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Join us in honoring departed souls in a night of tradition and connection, featuring ballet folklorico, mariachi, and more.

Music

Programa de Eventos

La Bendición
Front Concourse
5:45 - 6:15 PM

Caele a la Academia a las 5:45 para empezar la celebración con una bendición tradicional de danza Azteca interpretado por Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca.

La Plaza
Piazza

7:00 PM - Vive el cuento cautivador de la vida y la muerte con el ballet folklórico de Mission Cultural Center. Fascinate con su ballet y socializa con los catrines.
7:30 PM - Ve cómo se enciende Nightlife con la música de Mariachi San Francisco y deja que las melodías tiernas te toquen el alma y siente el ritmo electrizante que te tendrá bailando toda la noche.
8:30 PM - Termina la noche en la pista de baile con DJ Guapi de Sazón Libre.

El Mercado
African Hall
6 - 10 PM
Apoya a más de 20 vendedores de herencia Latine en El Mercado vendiendo todo de joyería artesanal a cerámicas hechas a mano. Lista de vendedores:

La Pachanga
East Garden
6 - 10 PM

Sal al jardín a tomarte unas fotos con lowriders y disfruta de una botana de el menú especial de Día de los muertos creado por Chef Rob.

Pintora De Caras
Science Today
6 - 7:30 PM

Transfórmate en una calavera de azúcar y siente el espíritu del Día de los muertos con nuestra pintora de caras, Beatriz Zaldivar.

La Ofrenda
Swamp
6 - 10 PM

Ayúdanos a rendir homenaje a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos creando una bella ofrenda, meticulosamente creada y coordinada por CONCIENCIA, el grupo de afinidad de gente Latine de la Academia.

Prueba de las opciones de comida especiales de nuestro café:

Empanadas de pollo - Cinco empanadas de pollo fritas bañadas en salsa verde cremosa Peruana
Sopa de tortilla con pollo - Sopa de tortilla con pollo servido con trozos de tortillas fritas, cebolla morada, aguacate, cilantro, queso cheddar, y crema.
Enchiladas verdes de queso - Tres enchiladas cocinadas en una salsa verde servidos con repollo morado revuelto en jugo de limón, jitomate picado, y cilantro.

Schedule of Events

La Bendición
Front Concourse
5:45 - 6:15 PM

Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca kicks off the celebration with a traditional Aztec blessing right outside the building in front of the main entrance.

La Plaza
Piazza

7:00 PM - Witness the captivating tale of life and death with a mesmerizing ballet folklorico performance, then socialize with living catrines roaming the museum from the Mission Cultural Center.
7:30 PM - The electrifying rhythms and soul-stirring melodies of Mariachi San Francisco will ignite NightLife with a performance that will have you dancing all night long.
8:30 PM - Close out the night on the dancefloor with DJ Guapi of Sazon Libre.

El Mercado
African Hall
6 - 10 PM
Support over 20 Latine vendors at El Mercado from artisanal jewelry to handmade ceramics. Featuring:

La Pachanga
East Garden
6 - 10 PM

Step out in the garden to get yourself a picture with a couple of classic lowriders and grab a snack from Chef Rob’s special Día De Los Muertos menu.

Pintora De Caras
Science Today
6 - 7:30 PM

Come early for a free Día De Los Muertos facepainting session with artist Beatriz Zaldivar.

La Ofrenda
Swamp
6 - 10 PM

Pay tribute to those who have passed by participating in the creation of a beautifully adorned ofrenda, meticulously crafted and curated by the Academy's Latine Affinity Group, CONCIENCIA.

Taste a few special dishes from our cafe:

Chicken Empanadas - Five fried chicken empanadas drizzled with a Peruvian creamy salsa verde
Chicken Tortilla Soup - Chicken tortilla soup topped with crispy tortilla strips, red onion, avocado, cilantro, cheddar cheese, and a sour cream drizzle
Salsa Verde Cheese Enchiladas - Three cheese enchiladas cooked in a homemade green enchilada sauce and topped with purple cabbage tossed in lime juice, diced tomatoes, and cilantro

A few don't-miss NightLife details:

NightLife guests are no longer required to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test. We still strongly encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations, and to mask up indoors. As always, if you’re feeling under the weather, please NightLife another time. View health and safety information here.
Please note: The rainforest will be closed for infrastructure maintenance during this event.
Morrison Planetarium is now open at NightLife with 4 showtimes. To maximize staff and guest safety, planetarium passes are required and capacity is limited. Passes are available online in advance for an additional $5 while supplies last to reserve a seat at a 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, or 9:30 pm planetarium show. Please see our FAQs for more details. (Please note: A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and drink are not permitted inside the planetarium.)
Beverages are available at various bars throughout the building, but food must be enjoyed outdoors or in the Academy Café only.
NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.
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