Day of the Dead 2024 at the Museum of the Moving Image

Sat Nov 2, 2024
4:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: Free
Location:
Museum of the Moving Image
718-777-6800
36-01 35 Avenue at 37th St., Astoria, NY, 11106
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Celebrate a vibrant Day of the Dead at the Museum of the Moving Image with a performance of Aztec Mexica dance, ofrendas honoring loved ones who have died, fun digital media activities for kids and families, and music from Indigenous dance troupe Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka. Face-painting sessions are offered inspired by historical characters from Día de Muertos.

All are welcome to join the festive event in the museum’s courtyard, which includes a catrina and catrin contest hosted by artist historian Rosa Ruíz and Catrinamía. The celebration culminates in a 6:30pm screening of Alejandro Amenabar’s The Others (PG-13; 2001; ticket purchase necessary, discount offered), featuring Nicole Kidman in one of the most elegant and devastating ghost stories of the 21st century. 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.