Las Cafeteras Hasta La Muerte

**Prepare to be captivated by Hasta La Muerte, a spellbinding performance that intertwines the themes of life and death, inspired by the Indigenous and Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos.**

From the creative minds of Mondavi Center favorites Las Cafeteras, this production breathes new life into Mexican folklore. It shares fresh stories, reinterprets archetypes, challenges patriarchal norms, and elevates the role of curanderas, herbal medicine healers.

With mesmerizing choreography, poetry, and a score of original and traditional songs, Hasta La Muerte is a celebration of color, sound, and memory. It’s a show that beckons audiences to remember that while we honor those who have departed, “death is not the end; it is just the beginning.”

The Mondavi Center will have a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) ofrenda in its lobby and open to the public beginning on Wednesday, October 29 to Friday, the 31, from 9:00am-3:00pm and on November 1 & 2 during performances.

In collaboration with La Raza Galeria Posada, Davis altarista Melissa Moreno was invited to create the ofrenda, which follows a Mesoamerican tradition to honor and remember deceased loved ones with photos, personal items, and flowers. The community is invited to contribute copies of photos (no bigger than 4×6 inches ) and messages about deceased loved ones to the display.