Community altar outside of La Pena Cultural Center's Dia de los Muertos event in 2022, where neighbors and community members brought photos of their loved ones to place on the altar. File photo: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/CatchLight Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by joining a ceremony and community ofrenda (altar). Afterwards, browse arts and handmade goods for sale and partake in some live music and a jam session (bring your own instrument to join along), kids' activities and a dinner menu. Saturday, Nov. 1, 6-9 p.m. La Pena Cultural Center. $10-$20 sliding scale.
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