April 9, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – April Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is pleased to present a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Join us on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm, in the Conference Room (1661 Napier St) for a discussion on the stories "Continuity of Parks" and "Axolotl" by the Argentine author Julio Cortázar as we […]
May 5, 2024 @ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Las Mujeronas – Work in Progress Studio Showing with Jhoely Triana Flamenco Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C. Come see Jhoely Triana Flamenco's new work in progress and better understand the creation process. Join us on Sunday, May 5, at 3:15 p.m. at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre for a performance featuring four dancers, an artist talk-back session to ask questions, and a short, easy-to-follow community dance to end the session. Las […]
May 14, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – May Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies Program, a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Join us on Tuesday, May 14 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, at the Britannia Community Centre's Conference Room (1661 Napier St, Vancouver) for a discussion on the […]
June 11, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – June Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is pleased to announce our first collaboration with the World Languages and Literatures Department at SFU for June's Latin American Short Stories Reading Group session. Join us on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm, in the Conference Room of Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier St) for a discussion on the stories "Guatemala," "Now That […]
September 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – September Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is thrilled to host once again our prized Latin American Short Stories Reading Group in collaboration with SFU's Department of World Languages and Literatures. Join us for a discussion on the stories "Happy Birthday" (1960) by Clarice Lispector, "Ruth, fearless" (2020) by Aline Bei and "Natalina's Children" (2014) by Conceição Evaristo, facilitated by SFU Visiting Faculty Camila […]
September 21, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kairos Blanket Exercise with Hubert Barton and Catalina Parra Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is thrilled to bring back our series, “Indigenous Experiences in Canada and Latin America – Working Towards Reconciliation” with the Kairos Blanket Exercise. Dive into a unique, hands-on experience that uses Indigenous ways of learning to explore the history we share as Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. From the days before contact through […]
October 6, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm “Nepantla: Magia Ancestral” Studio Showing with Salome Nieto and Julio Medina The Nest 1398 Cartwright St, Vancouver, B.C. Discover the magical world of Mexican folklore with Nepantla: Magia Ancestral. This studio showing takes you on a journey through ancient traditions and the mystical stories passed down through generations. Through this work, artists Julio Medina and Salome Nieto share a metaphysical world rooted in tradition and popular culture as they unveil embodied memories through the power of performance. After […]
October 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sing, Don’t Cry | Exhibition Visit with Angie Quintanilla Coates and Miret Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Discover the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture at the Sing, Don't Cry exhibition by Angie Quintanilla Coates. Inspired by the anthem "Cielito Lindo," this showcase explores the persistent optimism of Mexican life through bold geometric forms and vivid colours. The exhibition reflects a journey from hardship to joy, embodying the mantra "Canta y no llores" […]
October 24, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Self-Portrait of Translation: George McWhirter in Conversation Vancouver, B.C. Poet, translator, and teacher George McWhirter was Vancouver’s first Poet Laureate and holds a startlingly impressive list of awards and honours since then, most recently as a translator from the Spanish of the 2024 Griffin Poetry Prize Winner, Self-Portrait in the Zone of Silence by Mexican novelist, activist, and journalist Homero Aridjis. In conversation with […]
October 26, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring Event Social Tango with Agustina Videla Social Tango with Agustina Videla Vancouver, B.C. Join us for three unforgettable evenings of tango with Agustina Videla, celebrated choreographer and Artistic Director of the Social Tango Project. Enjoy its fascinating rhythms and rich history, brought to life with live music and stunning visuals. Experience an evening in which passionate artistry is expressed in every gesture. Dates: October 24, 25, 26, […]
November 2, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm Día de Muertos: An interdisciplinary embodiment workshop with Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer Vancouver, B.C. Join us for "Día de Muertos": An interdisciplinary embodiment free workshop, a unique celebration of Mexican culture and a heartfelt tribute to our departed loved ones. Guided by the talented facilitators Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer, this event invites you to engage in the art of crafting as we create an Altar de Muertos, a […]
November 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere – Episode 1 with Andy Alvarez Vancouver, B.C. https://youtu.be/FnUsUq7_Pcc Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary offers an intimate look at their challenges and triumphs, reflecting on how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. We will release a new documentary […]