We’re wrapping up the month with a ghastly roundup of occasions. Whether or not you honor the ancestral celebration of the Day of the Useless or wish to dress as much as have fun Halloween—we obtained you. Try this week’s roundup, with bonus occasions.
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Luna Mexicana at Paramount Theatre
Now in its sixth yr, Oakland Ballet’s beloved presentation of Luna Mexicana is again for its normal two-night run. Luna Mexicana tells the story of a lady named Luna who, on Día de Muertos, falls asleep in entrance of the altar she set as much as honor her ancestors. Her family members go to her in her sleep and take her on a journey by way of the afterlife. The presentation contains choreography by the Oakland Ballet’s inventive director Graham Lustig, performances by the Aztec dance ensemble Nahui Ehekatl and Co., and Ballet Folklórico de México Danza.
Friday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m., $30-$75, Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway
Día de los Muertos competition at Fruitvale
Fruitvale is the place to be for any and all Latinx cultural celebrations. However none greater than the Dia de los Muertos competition, which for the past 27 years has taken over Worldwide Boulevard between Fruitvale and forty second Avenue. It’s one among Oakland’s largest gatherings, attracting over 100,000 individuals yearly. Cease by to patronize distributors and native companies, and admire the neighborhood ofrendas.
Sunday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to five p.m., free to attend, Worldwide Boulevard between Fruitvale and forty second Avenue.
Day of the Useless at Jack London Sq.
Over on the Square’s plaza, cease by to take pleasure in a day crammed with dwell mariachi music, DJs, face portray, crafts for teenagers, folkloric dancers, and a Halloween costume contest. Lay down a blanket close to the grassy space, and don’t neglect to layer up.
Sunday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m. to three p.m., free to attend, Jack London Sq. Plaza, 472 Water St.
‘Thrillomena’ at Philomena Pizza
Get your costumes out of storage and cease by Philomena Pizza for an opportunity to win a $100 present card for one of the best costume. And even should you don’t win the large prize, everybody who exhibits up sporting a fancy dress will get reductions on pizza and chilly beer.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. to eight p.m., free to enter the Halloween contest, 1801 14th Ave.
The Haunted Backyard at Camron-Stanford Home
Is Camron-Stanford Home, the final of the Victorian properties that when lined Lake Merritt, haunted? According to Iliana Mortin, Camron-Stanford’s executive director, there’s a number of vitality within the residence from its earlier occupants—a few of whom died in the home. This weekend, you’ll get the possibility to take a look at the museum’s newest exhibit, Ghoulish and Ghastly: Victorian Monsters in Popular Culture, discover the Halloween decor all through the house, roam across the backyard, play video games, take heed to music, and make Halloween crafts.
Sunday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to three p.m., $5 (free for kids under 5), Camron-Stanford Home, 1418 Lakeside Dr.
Different Halloween occasions in Oakland this weekend
If you happen to prefer to go all out on Halloween weekend and need to gown up and dance to DJs spinning frightful tunes effectively into the evening, listed here are some suggestions for all of you ghouls.
Crybaby (1928 Telegraph Ave.) is internet hosting Hyphy Halloween on Friday, Oct. 28 for all you hyphy music lovers. For individuals who want reggaeton and different Latinx sounds, the Gasolina Halloween Party is going on on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Over at Zanzi Oakland (19 Grand Ave.), there’s the Wakanda Costume Party on Friday, Oct. 28, for many who take pleasure in Afrobeat sounds. On Saturday, Oct. 29, there’s the Freakfest Halloween Costume Party.
If you happen to’re searching for an out of doors costume social gathering, Torch Oakland (1630 San Pablo Ave.) is internet hosting two on its rooftop lounge: On Saturday, Oct. 29, there’s a Haunted Rooftop Halloween party from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 30, there’s the Halloweve social gathering from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On the lookout for a celebration at an LGBTQ+ place? Port Bar (2023 Broadway) is internet hosting a series of Halloween events beginning Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Que Rico (381 fifteenth St.) can be internet hosting Hocus Pocus Halloween Drag Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 30, and Halloween Night Bash on Monday, Oct. 31.
