Virginia Beach Global Music Series Returns with Día de Muertos Celebration

The next season of Virginia Beach Globally Inspired Gatherings (VBGIGs) kicks off Friday, Oct. 30, with “Día de Muertos” at Zeiders American Dream Theater. Enjoy live music, traditional dance and fashion of the iconic Mexican celebration honoring family and friends who are no longer with us.  
 
Pre-show activities begin at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby; theater performance is 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but space is limited. Register online in advance to reserve your spot. Those without tickets will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Pre-Show Activities 

Artists and community members seeking inspiration and networking opportunities are welcome to gather at 5:30 p.m. for a Cultural Equity Committee mixer in the Zeiders American Dream Theater lobby to meet and enjoy Mexican treats and atmosphere, including live music, dance and fashion. 

Residents may also visit the Zeiders American Dream Theater lobby, noon to 6 p.m., Oct. 27-30, for Community Ofrenda (offering/altar).
 
Events are presented by the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department in partnership with the Hispanic Leadership Forum of Ha

More Ways to Access VBGIGs Performances 

Beginning with “Día de Muertos,” WHRO Public Media will record VBGIGs performances and make them available on public media platforms including WHRO+, the PBS app, and WHRO and Cultural Affairs YouTube and social media accounts. WHRO’s content and video production team will produce these multi-camera shoots that will capture the live performances at the Zeiders American Dream Theater, as well as additional bonus content with the artists themselves.mpton Roads, WHRO Public Media and Zeiders American Dream Theater.  

Globally Inspired Gatherings

In alignment with the City of Virginia Beach Arts Plan 2030, VBGIGs encourages attendees to learn about neighbors near and far to spark cultural curiosity through the performing arts. Children will receive a VBGIGs passport and collectible destination stickers to track the world regions they “visited” at VBGIGs performances.  

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