From its summer block parties to weekly night markets, Pearl knows how to bring the community together for a celebration.
This year’s holiday season is no exception with newly announced programming for Día de los Muertos.
Pearl will honor the traditional Mexican holiday — which remembers loved ones who have died — on Wed., Nov. 2 from 5-9 p.m. All festivities will be free and open to the public.
Save the date
Celebrations at Pearl begin at 5 p.m. with activities throughout the property, some of which include:
- Face painting
- Stilt walkers from Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
- Drummers and puppets
- Los Olvidados & Las Monas
- Live music by Tish Hinojosa
Additionally, El Rincon del Alebrije, presented by the Mexican Consulate, will host a wooden guitars + calavera coin bank paint station for kids.
Altars + art installations
- Community Altar | This year’s community altar will be created by artist and teacher Hector Garza and his students from Incarnate Word High School. The altar will be dedicated to all women who have lived incredible lives of struggle and resilience. Try this: Write a name on an LED candle to illuminate the altar.
- Mexican Cultural Institute Altar | Honoring the life of Vicente Fernández, the Mexican Cultural Institute will display an altar for the Mexican singer, songwriter, actor, and film producer.
- Catrina Garden + Altar | Artist Regina Moya will showcase four papier-mâché Catrinas to display alongside an altar dedicated to San Antonio community activist Emma Tenayuca.
- Tzompantli Wall | Martha Martinez of MM Creative and Larry Sevin partner yet again to create a modern interpretation of a skull wall often displayed in various Mesoamerican civilizations.
- Marigold Passage | Sisters and artists Manola and Maria Ramirez, part of the all-female collective Lavaca Studios, will create an immersive and interactive experience.
- Spiritlandia Skulls | Two monumental skulls painted by local artists from Chef Johnny Hernandez’s Spiritlandia Calavera Collection will be on display.
The altars will be available for viewing from Nov. 1-6. Follow Historic Pearl on Instagram and Facebook for updates.