Saturday, November 1st, and Sunday November 2nd, is Día de los Muertos: a time to pay respects and remember friends and family that have passed on. However, the holiday is anything but a downer, and festivities abound! Take a look at some of the ways we’re celebrating throughout lovely Lakeview East Chicago.

Dance of the Dead at Duffy’s | Saturday, November 1

Your Halloweekend isn’t over yet! Duffy’s is throwing the ultimate Halloween afterparty on November 1st and you won’t wanna miss it. Rattle your bones to 6 DJs, and indulge in $20 app/2 drink deals. Come dressed in your finest Halloween garb— they’re giving out $500 to the ghoul with the coolest costume! You can secure tickets on their website for a hauntingly good time.

Day of The Dead Party at Tin Roof | Saturday, November 1

Come get spooky at Tin Roof in Wrigleyville! They’ll be playing the spookiest music for their Day of the Dead Party on Día de los Muertos. If you love to dance then this is where you’ll want to be Saturday night. Try out their specialty cocktails for the season and let loose as they play for all things undead.

El Nuevo Mexicano | Oct 30 – November 2nd

Your favorite Mexican restaurant has special drinks for Dia De Los Muertos! Stop into El Nuevo Mexicano for drinks so good, you’d be caught dead missing them. Stop in for bottomless brunch, happy hour, or dinner! Make reservations here

Dia De Los Muertos Drag Brunch | November 1 & 2

You have two opportunities to see the Dia De Los Muertos at the brand new Kit Kat Club! On both Saturday and Sunday, Shantell DeMarco and Kinley Preston will be your hosts for a fabulous drag brunch. Seatings both days are at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Tickets include a two course prix fixe brunch with your choice of an entree, free flowing brunch drinks, and two hour seatings. Make reservations here!

The (Dead) Queens Of Pop Drag Brunch at Lark | November 1 and 2

Start the celebration early with a drag brunch at Lark! Gone but not forgotten, they’re taking the observing the holiday by paying tribute to some dearly departed queens of pop from the past like Whitney, Selena, and more! Join in for performances by local drag legends Venus Carangi and Vanya Adalet, and music by DJ Saint. Can’t forget about their bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, and sangrias either. Happening both Saturday and Sunday. Make reservations here

Emo Night at Replay Lincoln Park | Saturday, November 1

Replay Lincoln Park is throwing a Dia De Los Muertos Emo night! Join in for a night of emo jams and alternative Latin beats by DJ Dave Alvarez and Eddie Rampage. Plus, there will be local vendors and face painting, giveaways all night, and specialty cocktails for the occasion. Dress up, vibe out, and come celebrate life, death, and the heartbreak in between. The fun starts at 9 pm, no cover, and no RSVP necessary!