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Black History Month | Afro-Latinx Cineclub: Doláres de Arena

Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:15 pm Location: VPL Central Library, Montalbano Family Theatre (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) Join us for this meaningful celebration of Black voices and perspectives in Latinx storytelling! This Black History Month, VLACC is partnering with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to present two […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | Women’s Month Special Edition

Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Conference Room (Britannia Community Services Centre) 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4X4 VLACC is pleased to present a special edition of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group in celebration of Women’s Month! Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the female universe, […]

Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere | Episode 5: Pedro Chamale

VLACC's YouTube Channel Vancouver, B.C.

Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of building their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary provides an intimate glimpse into their challenges and triumphs, revealing how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. A new documentary will be released monthly […]

¡Viva Latinoamérica! – Celebrating Latin American Arts and Culture at Langara College

Langara College - Building A

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Doors at 5:30 pm) Location: Langara College - Building A (100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 3B3) This is a FREE event, and everyone is welcome! Join VLACC and the Langara College for ¡Viva Latinoamérica!, a vibrant celebration of Latin American arts and culture. […]

Reimagining Histories: The Art of Firelei Báez

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street V6Z 2H7, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the work of Firelei Báez, a Dominican American artist whose versatile practice reimagines histories, particularly those of Latin America and the Caribbean. Through her complex visual language, Báez challenges colonial narratives, explores diasporic identities and reclaims spaces for voices often excluded from dominant historical accounts. Date: Saturday, March […]

Chiquita (Banana) – Art Exhibition by Michelle Bourget Morales

Vancouver, B.C.

Date: From March 2nd to March 30th, 2025 Time: Mon. to Fri.: 9:00 am – 9:45 pm Sat. & Sun.: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm Location: Trout Lake Community Centre - Display Vitrine Case - 3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4 Free event. VLACC, in collaboration with Trout Lake Community Centre and Curated Tastes, […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | April Edition

Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for the April edition of VLACC’s Latin American Short Stories Reading Group, a gathering for anyone passionate about Latin American literature! Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Conference Room (Britannia Community Services Centre) 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4X4 This month, we’ll explore two remarkable short stories: […]

Preguntas a Rosario | A Community Workshop

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C.

Move, Reflect, and Bring Rosario Castellanos’ Poetry to Life Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre - Room B (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver) What if poetry could move you—literally? What if words could transform the way you see yourself and the world around you? […]

Punto de Encuentro | Beyond the Scroll: Social Media Strategies for Artists

T Gallery - Langara College Langara College - T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) - 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, B.C.

Punto de Encuentro | Beyond the Scroll: Social Media Strategies for Artists Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm Location: Langara College - T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) - 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 3B3 This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Save your spot here: […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – June Edition

Britannia Community Centre - Art Gallery and +55 Centre 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Conference Room - Britannia Community Services Centre (1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC, V5L 4X4) This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Save your spot here: https://latin-american-short-stories-reading-group-june-edition.eventbrite.ca Step into the imaginative world of Horacio Quiroga, one of Latin America’s most iconic short story […]

Rhythms of Brazil with Sara Magal and Daniella Gramani

Civic Plaza, Surrey 13450 104 Ave, Surrey, B.C.

Get ready to feel the beat and celebrate Brazilian culture at Surrey Voices, a multicultural event that celebrates diversity and brings communities together through shared experiences! VLACC is proud to present Rhythms of Brazil, a dynamic, interactive event in collaboration with Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, where you’ll learn the basics of the pandeiro, a […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | November

Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is pleased to present another session of our reading group dedicated to Latin American short stories. Join us for an engaging discussion on "Hell So Feared" (1957) by Juan Carlos Onetti and "Emma Zunz" (1949) by Jorge Luis Borges — two masterful stories from the mid-20th century that delve into power, fear, and moral […]