The centuries old tradition of building altars to celebrate deceased ones fuses present-day artists’ sentiments on the state of life and politics in the 2012 Day of the Dead Exhibition at SOMArts Gallery. Enjoy music, interactive performance and the unveiling of more than 30 altars and installations. Exhibition was programmed and Curated by René and Rio Yañez. the exhibition runs until Nov. 10.

Where: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St.

Admission: $7 – $10

For more info: www.somarts.org (415) 863-1414