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See a bilingual Día de los Muertos musical this weekend

“Sugar Skull!” is a touring show featuring music and dance from Mexico.

An actor dressed up as a sugar skull

Sugar Skull is Vita’s guide through the cultural celebration that is Día de Muertos.

Photo by Geri Kodey

A multilingual, multicultural musical for young audiences is coming to the Kentucky Center’s Bomhard Theater this Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.

Sugar Skull” tells the story of Vita Flores, a 12-year-old girl who goes on a magical, musical journey with a candy skeleton to learn the true meaning of Día de los Muertos.

Tickets for “Sugar Skull” are available now.

Once you’ve seen the show, check out these other Día de los Muertos events here in LOU:

October Community Day Dia de los Muertos Celebration

See a procession from the U of L Cultural Center to the Speed museum, plus dancing, storytelling, face painting, and a community altar on Sunday, Oct. 27 fron 12 to 4 p.m.

Dia de los Muertos Street Festival

This free, family-friendly event will have music, altars, and more at the Los Azteca’s restaurant on Saturday, Nov. 2, 4-11 p.m.