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Art Talk: Depicting Blackness: The Politics of Race in Afro-Brazilian Art

Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver 1111 Melville St #1050, Vancouver, BC

Brazil is a rich tapestry of syncretic cultural identities and is home to the second-largest Afro-descendent population in the world. This art talk charts the history of racial politics in Brazil and visual representations of Blackness—from the trans-Atlantic slave trade and whitening campaigns at the turn of the twentieth century to artistic modes of resistance […]

Embrace your Body – Connecting through Movement Workshop (adults) | IN PERSON

The Greenhouse Studio 1885 Venables St, Vancouver, British Columbia

This movement workshop invites us to connect with our inner selves and the world around us. On Saturday, July 9, from 10:30 - 12:30 pm, Mexican dancer Carla Alcántara will guide us in awakening our senses from the inside out, warming up our bodies, and welcoming an environment for self-discovery. Get ready to explore playful […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group Xicanx Edition | IN PERSON

Museum Of Anthropology at UBC 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C.

We're pleased to present the Latin American Short Stories Reading Group Xicanx Edition in partnership with MOA on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:00 pm. Jorge Amigo, Head of Cultural Programming at Vancouver Public Library, will present and facilitate a discussion of two stories from Xicanx writers. The stories are in English translations, and the discussion […]

PLEAMAR – HIGH TIDE: A BILINGUAL READING OF NEW WRITING BY CARMEN RODRíGUEZ

Online

PLEAMAR – HIGH TIDE: UNA LECTURA BILINGÜE DE NUEVOS ESCRITOS, A BILINGUAL READING OF NEW WRITING POR/BY CARMEN RODRÍGUEZ En septiembre de 2021, Carmen Rodríguez publicó su novela Atacama, la cual ha sido elogiada por la crítica y el público. Diez meses después, la escritora ofrecerá una lectura bilingüe de nueva prosa y poesía en […]

**CANCELLED** Tertulia: Latino-Canadian Documentary Filmmaker at Its Finest 

Rink Mezz room, Britannia Community Centre 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our controls we need to cancel this event. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us IN PERSON on Wednesday, August 31st at Rink Mezzanine Room (Britannia Community Centre) for a conversation about the artistic career of Germán Gutiérrez, a Colombian-Canadian filmmaker. Gutiérrez has been actively making documentary films focusing on social […]

Xicanx Speaks!  

Museum Of Anthropology at UBC 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C.

Join MOA for Xicanx Speaks! This new series of artist talks features Xicanx exhibition artists speaking about their works and participating in roundtable dialogue moderated by exhibition co-curator Jill Baird. Xicanx Speaks! is an opportunity to learn more from these artists who are confronting the critical issues of our time,  such as racism, diversity, and […]

Diálogo: A conversation about Latin American art in North America | FREE event

Museum of North Vancouver 115 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, B.C.

For this conversation, Latin Expressions brings together artists and curators from two distinct and exciting exhibitions featuring the work of Latin American artists in North America: Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers / Soñadores + creadores del cambio (at the UBC Museum of Anthropology) brings forward the work of 33 self-identified Xicanx artists (Mexican-Americans in the US). […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | November 2022

Rink Mezz room, Britannia Community Centre 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. On November 15th, Professor Alessandra Santos will lead a discussion on the stories Admiral's Night, The Mirror, and The Fortune Teller by Brazilian writer Machado de Assis. […]

Descarga Musical with Miguelito Valdes and Friends

Vancouver, B.C.

Join us on Friday, December 23rd at 6:30 pm on Facebook Live for the last Descarga Musical of the year. Miguelito Valdés and his friends, a group of fantastic musicians, will delight us with a selection of Christmas tunes. Get ready to sing and shake your body with your loved ones from the comfort of […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | January

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, January 17 at 6:30 pm, at the Conference Room (1661 Napier St, Vancouver) for a discussion on the stories “Small Time Property Owners” […]

Café Volumen 1 | Exhibition by Yaimel López at the BAG

Vancouver, B.C.

In partnership with the Britannia Art Gallery, VLACC is pleased to present the solo exhibition of Cuban artist Yaimel López Zaldívar Café Volumen 1 from February 1st to 26th.   About the exhibition The inspiration for this collection comes from an old photo album that portrays the life of some indigenous communities in Latin America. […]

Dance and Embrace Your Body: Connecting Through Movement

Vancouver, B.C.

This movement workshop invites us to connect with our inner selves and the world around us. Mexican dancer Carla Alcántara will guide us in awakening our senses from the inside out, warming up our bodies, and welcoming an environment for self-discovery. Get ready to explore playful exercises that support our human connection. We’ll use rhythm […]