Back to Life: Day of the Dead Events in Denver and Beyond

The Front Range came alive with Día de los Muertos shows, many of which continue.

November 6, 2024

Catrinas en Mi Ciudad returned to Sculpture Park this year. Catrinas en Mi Ciudad

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Although the big Día de los Muertos celebrations are over for this year, many exhibits remain up well into November.

The Day of the Dead is a tradition that dates back around 3,000 years in Latin America; Mesoamerican cultures such as the Aztec, Toltec, Quechua, Mapuche and others hold a cyclical view of the universe in which death is an integral part of life. The dead are still members of the community, kept alive in memory and spirit, and are welcomed back to Earth during Día de los Muertos.

Here's where you can still observe the Day of the Dead:

Even the Dead Can Dream
Through Friday, November 29
CHAC Gallery at Santa Fe, 834 Santa Fe Drive
“Dreams, tucked between the cover of being both asleep and awake. The thoughts, desires, and memories of those who have passed away linger on, reflecting the connections we share and the legacies they leave behind. This exhibit is a contemplation of life, mortality, and the enduring nature of dreams that transcend the boundaries of existence,” says Sonia Del Real, who curated this show with Shay Guerrero. Admission is free; learn more here.

Sagrados Corazones y Muertos: The Sacredness of Our Loved Ones in the Afterlife
Through Friday, November 29
CHAC @ 40 West, 7060 West 16th Avenue, Lakewood
Rob and Tammy Yancey curated this exhibit, which showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions. Each piece reflects the personal stories, memories and emotions tied to those who have transitioned to the afterlife; taken together, the exhibit serves as a tribute to the richness of cultural traditions surrounding death and remembrance. Learn more here.

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"Hasta La Muerte," by Juan D. Morales

Juan D. Morales

Ofrendas, by Juan D. Morales
Through November
Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 East Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs
Ofrendas, a solo exhibition of work by New Mexico artist Juan de Dios Morales will continue through the month. Admission is free; Learn more here.

Do you know of other Day of the Dead events? Send information to [email protected].

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