Setting the Table for Our Ancestors
A Día de los Muertos Celebration
Saturday, October 19th | The Lark, Oakland
Join us for an intimate celebration honoring our deceased loved ones through the beautiful traditions of Día de los Muertos. This gathering welcomes anyone in the BIPOC community who wishes to connect with ancestral wisdom and celebrate the lives of those who came before us.
What We'll Share Together
Bento Cake & Cupcake Decorating Workshop led by Taya of Mad Vegan Co learn traditional decorating techniques as we transform delicious vegan cupcakes into colorful offerings for our ancestors. Taya will guide us through creating beautiful edible art using vibrant colors, edible flowers, and meaningful symbols.
Collective Altar Building (Ofrenda) Together, we'll create a community altar filled with photos, flowers, candles, and personal mementos. Bring a small item or photo to honor someone special—this sacred space will hold our collective memories and love.
Breaking Bread & Brindis We'll gather around our beautifully set table to share our decorated treats and raise a toast (brindis) to those we've lost. Stories, laughter, and tears are all welcome as we celebrate the enduring connections between the living and the dead.
For Our Community
While rooted in Mexican traditions, this celebration is open to all BIPOC community members who wish to honor their ancestors in this meaningful way. Different cultures have beautiful ways of remembering the dead—bring your own traditions to share alongside ours.
What to Bring:
A photo or small memento of a loved one for our collective ofrenda
Stories and memories you'd like to share
An open heart ready to celebrate life and death as one continuous journey
Light refreshments and all decorating supplies provided. Sliding scale pricing available.
Why bento cakes? Bento cakes alongside individual cupcakes allow each person to create their own small offering while being easier to decorate for beginners. They're also perfect for sharing and taking home as edible memories of our time together.