Drag, DJs, Aerial, and Sword Dancing: Día de los Muertos vs Halloween at 4 Willow

This photo essay by Jahtiek Long captures a night where Staten Island’s underground art scene came alive in celebration of Día de los Muertos and Halloween. Blending drag, aerial artistry, Sword dancing, and DJ sets, the event Días de los Muertos vs. Halloween transformed 4 Willow into a space of vibrant expression, honoring both tradition and individuality. Curated by Nazz Raidence and Forest the Monarch, the night stood as a reminder of how Staten Island continues to carve out its own spaces for art, performance, and community connection.