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 […]
October 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Reading Group | Latin Expressions Special Edition Vancouver, B.C. We're excited to announce a special edition of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group, part of the Latin Expressions series. This event welcomes anyone passionate about the rich narratives crafted by Latin American writers. Join us on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 pm at the SFU Vancouver Campus - Belzberg Library as we dive […]
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 […]
November 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – November Vancouver, B.C. VLACC, in partnership with UBC, is thrilled to present the November session of our reading group. This program invites all who are interested in exploring short stories by Latin American authors. Join us on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Britannia Community Centre’s Conference Room for a lively discussion of Woman […]
January 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – January Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is excited to host the January edition of a reading group for anyone passionate about Latin American literature. Join us for an engaging discussion of three Brazilian short stories: “Lion” (2010) by Luisa Geisler, “Sparks” (2012) by Carol Bensimon, and “Lettuce Nights” (2013) by Vanessa Barbara. The session will be facilitated by Professor Alessandra Santos and promises to be a thought-provoking […]
February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group at VPL | Black History Month Special Edition Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C. Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Time:6:00 - 8:30 pm Location: VPL Central Library, 8th Floor - Room Room 862 (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) VLACC is thrilled to partner with the Vancouver Public Library for the first time on this special edition of our monthly reading group in honour of Black History […]
March 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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, […]
April 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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: […]
May 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Translating Rosario Castellanos: A Dance and Literary Tribute Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C. Translating Rosario Castellanos: A Dance and Literary Tribute Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Time: 12 pm - 1 pm Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch – Grand Staircase, Level 8 (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Please use the following link to save your […]
May 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | Special Edition Rosario Castellanos with Tamara Mitchell Britannia Community Centre - Art Gallery and +55 Centre 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, B.C. Join VLACC’s Latin American Reading Group for a special edition celebrating 100th anniversary of Rosario Castellanos—renowned author, poet, and feminist icon.
