Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Happenings in Berwyn

Berwyn Public Art Initiative (BPAI)

berwynpublicartinitiative.org/dia-de-los-muertos-en-berwyn
FB/IG: @berwynpublicart

BPAI is partnering with Berwyn Schools Districts 98, 100 & 201, and the Berwyn Public Library to provide programming to celebrate Dia de los Muertos 2020. This year’s program includes How-To Videos, a Virtual Celebration, Family Story Time, and the installation of a Curated Collection of Ofrenda Murals. Regional artist Milt Coronado (@milt1coronado) will create a series of Ofrenda Murals for Dia de los Muertos.

The mixed-media murals will be original concepts and incorporate images submitted electronically by residents, student collaboration, and lighting components. The murals will be installed outdoors for the community to visit through November 29.

Image created by Naomi Martinez aka Monstrochika

Youth Crossroads, Inc.

6501 W Stanley Ave | Berwyn
(708) 484-7400 | youthcrossroads.org
FB: @youthcrossroads.org
IG: @youthcrossroadsinc

Outdoor Dia de los Muertos Community Health and Resource Fair 
Monday, November 2 at Youth Crossroads from 4:00-6:00pm

Come to the Youth Crossroads outdoor walk-up event hosted in partnership with Meridian Health and Jewel Osco between 4-6pm for take-home activity kits, visit the pop up flu shot clinical (must provide insurance), and other giveaways.

Image created by Naomi Martinez aka Monstrochika

Juice Vibe Bar

2137 S Oak Park Ave | Berwyn
(708) 232-3385 | juicevibeco.com
FB: @JuiceVibeBar

On Sun, Nov 1 from 10am-3pm pick up a beautiful Dia de los Muertos arrangements for your ofrenda, complete with cempasúchil (Mexican marigolds) made by Flores by Alba (IG @floresbyalba). Call Juice Vibe Bar at (708) 232-3385 for more information.

Cien 100% Naturalisimo

2709 S Ridgeland Ave | Berwyn
(708) 317-5679 | 100naturalisimo.com
IG: @cienporcientonaturalisimo

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and World Vegan Day with Cien100% Naturalisimo! Enjoy traditional dishes with a vegan twist, including mole, chiles en nogada, a delicious pan de muerto, chocolate, atole, pumpkin candy and much more.
Call (708) 317-5679 to place an order for pickup.

FitzGerald’s Nightclub & Sidebar

6615 W Roosevelt Rd | Berwyn
(708) 788-2118 | fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
FB/IG: @fitzgeraldsnightclub

FITZGERALDS & Pachanka Music Culture Presents:
RENÉ AVILA AFRO CUBAN TRIO
Sunday, November 1 from 7:00-9:00pm. Patio opens 5pm.
Join us for an evening with René Avila’s Afro Cuban Trio in celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Chef Atzimba will be on site cooking her authentic Mexican cuisine. There will also be an altar honoring the dead, and handmade arts & craft sale. Please note, they are closed to the public 12pm – 5pm for a Private Event on the day of.
To make a reservation and for more info visit: https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/reservations/
FITZGERALDS Patio is free & open to the public. Please make a reservation to guarantee entry. Face coverings are required.

FitzGerald’s Nightclub & Sidebar

6615 W Roosevelt Rd | Berwyn
(708) 788-2118 | fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
FB/IG: @fitzgeraldsnightclub

Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Monday, November 2 from 4:00-8:00pm. 
You’re invited to Chef Atzimba’s Día de los Muertos reception to celebrate and honor our loved ones at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn.
This benefit supports artistic, cultural and culinary programming.
• Savor the tasty authentic delights from Atzimba Catering and Events
• Hosted live music performances and inspired-theme visual projections by Panchanka Music Culture
• Take a picture at the Day of the Dead altar made by Chef Atzimba
• Enjoy specialty drinks, Mezcalina (mezcal) and ponche w/ piquete (liquor)
• To close the festivities, a troupe of Catrinas from the Ballet Folklórico Tayahua will perform and promenade towards the end of the evening
To get into the spirit, all are welcomed to wear your Day of the Dead finest.
*$15 per person ticket includes two (2) food tickets and an evening of festivities. General admission tickets are as follows: Table for 2, $30 and Table for 4, $60.
Advanced ticket purchase highly encouraged. Sales end Noon, 11/2. Door sales will not be available.
Per IL COVID-19 safety/capacity guidelines, a limited number of tickets will be sold.
Face masks are required except while eating or drinking at your table or seating area and kindly request using face masks when speaking with staff or moving through the property.

Berwyn Public Library

2701 S Harlem Ave | Berwyn
(708) 795-8000 | berwynlibrary.org
FB/IG: @berwynlibraryil

Virtual: Dia de los Muertos Family Storytime
Monday, November 2 from 5:30-6:00pm
Celebrate your departed loved ones with us at this very special storytime! This virtual event will cap off the Dia de los Muertos en Berwyn celebration series sponsored by the Berwyn Public Art Initiative in partnership with Berwyn School Districts 98, 100, & 201, and the Berwyn Public Library.
Registration is required! Please note, Facebook responses do not count as registering. Please sign up by calling 708-795-8000 x 3088, or online at https://bit.ly/35DJ6iL to secure your child’s spot!
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