December 23, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 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 […]
February 4, 2023 @ 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm 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 […]
March 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring Break Camp – Explore Latin American Culture In partnership with the Britannia Community Centre and Words in Motion, we're excited to present a Latin American-inspired Spring Break Camp from March 13th to 17th. During the week, participants will explore music, language, arts & crafts, dance, and food in a variety of activities. There will be time for outdoor fun and making friends. […]
March 15, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Re:Location Free Online Premiere Episode 3 – Sal Ferreras Vancouver, B.C. https://youtu.be/8IpRTK7R74M Inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2003, Sal Ferreras is a Puerto Rican-Canadian musician, producer, composer and educator who came to Canada in 1972. He has performed in almost every musical genre on the Canadian music scene with collaborations that included classical music, world music, jazz, new music, indigenous music, […]
April 14, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sounds of Cuba: An Evening of Hot Cuban Music with Miguelito Valdés Vancouver, B.C. Let's raise the roof of the York Theatre in a program of exciting music from Cuba, with local talent led by Miguelito Valdés, known from Omara Portuondo and Buena Vista Social Club projects. Expect tunes from all over Cuba, played by a sensational six-piece band, with dance demonstrations by Yula Vostretsova and Ivan Nuñez, making […]
June 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm FESTA PLURAL: Brazilian Edition featuring amarElas and DJ André Brasil St. James Community Square 3214 W 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Join us Saturday, June 24th, when VLACC will launch FESTA PLURAL, an inclusive music and poetry event. This first edition will highlight Brazil’s music and spoken-word performance with amarElas, a female singers' band. Some special poetry reading and two sets from DJ André Brasil will make this an uplifting evening for all. Local Brazilian poet […]
July 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Verano de colores [IN SPANISH] Victoria Park 1425 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC Verano de colores is back on its third edition! Join us on Saturday, July 15, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Victoria Park (1425 Victoria Dr., Vancouver) for this program to create a space for Latin American families to connect with their roots and culture. Ana Lorena Pérez (Ecuador) y Maria Helena Morales (Colombia), […]
July 28, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Descarga musical with Flor Curcio The Greenhouse Studio 1885 Venables St, Vancouver, British Columbia Join us on Friday, July 28, at 6:30 pm at the Green House Studio to enjoy a Descarga Musical with Flor Curcio. Curcio is an Argentinian composer, singer, musicology and producer visiting Vancouver. Discover Flor's compositions in a casual and intimate environment. Her music is built on Argentine folkloric roots and proposes a journey through […]
October 15, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm Remembering the Future: Chile 1973 – 2023 An Evening of Music, Poetry, and Art The Orpheum Theatre 601 Smithie Street, Vancouver, B.C. Latin Expressions’ spotlight event this year will be a live concert, Remembering the Future: An Evening of Music, Poetry, and Art, featuring local group Sumalao. A 50th-anniversary commemoration of the 1973 Chilean military coup, the concert brings 17 talented performers to the Orpheum stage, celebrating the arrival and impact of Chileans in Canada. This powerful […]
October 28, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm “Día de Muertos” | Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop Vancouver, B.C. FREE Event for people 16+ Join us for "Día de Muertos" | Interdisciplinary Embodiment 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 […]
March 18, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm SOLD OUT – Explore Latin American Culture – Spring Break Camp Britannia Community Centre - Rink Mezzanine Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. For kids with age at least 6 years but less than 10 years In partnership with the Britannia Community Centre and Words in Motion Spanish Language, we're excited to present a Latin American-inspired Spring Break Camp from March 18th to 22nd. During the week, participants will explore music, language, arts & crafts, dance, and food […]
April 6, 2024 @ 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm Flamenco’s Latin American Connections – The Ida y Vuelta Song Forms Vancouver, B.C. A lecture, dance class and movement exploration workshop All Ages/ Abilities Join us in this vibrant fusion of cultures on Saturday, April 6 at 2:15 pm at New Works Q7 Studios for our workshop exploring the Latin American connections in Flamenco. This class is tailored for anyone who wants to know more about the Flamenco's […]