March 18, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CANCELLED: Art Talk: “Muralism”, “Indigenism”, and Social Realism: Pride and Prejudice Vancouver, B.C. *** Please note that this event was cancelled. A new future date will be informed to all registered attendants. Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.** This month's Art Talk will focus on the outcomes and legacy of the muralismo and indigenismo movements that emerged in Mexico after the Revolución Zapatista. How influential were these […]
March 25, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Reading by Carmen Rodríguez – A sneak-preview of ATACAMA, her upcoming novel Vancouver, B.C. On March 25, at 5:30 pm PST, award-winning , bilingual writer, educator and journalist Carmen Rodríguez will read from her upcoming novel ATACAMA, which will be released in the fall of 2021 by Fernwood Publishing. In her work, Rodríguez explores the interplay between historical events and personal lives. In and a body to remember with, […]
April 15, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Open Doors to Art | Exhibition visit with Osvaldo Ramirez from the VAG Online Join us online on Thursday, April 15 for a unique exhibition visit with Salvadorian artist Osvaldo Ramirez. His work will be exhibited in the same space as Francisco Goya in the Vancouver Art Gallery! This session is part of our ongoing series "Open Doors to Art." Have you ever wondered what an artist`s studio looks […]
April 22, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Screen Printing Night with Yaimel Lopez Vancouver, B.C. Learn the basics of screen printing, and practice these techniques at home with your family and friends. After this session, you will be able to independently learn more about how to be creative and play around with these versatile screen printing techniques. Supplies you will need for the workshop: -Sheets of Paper (as many […]
April 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Tertulia “Corrido and narcocorrido: Unique Mexican musical styles.” Vancouver, B.C. This talk approaches the "corrido" as a unique Mexican musical genre: what is the origin of "corridos"?, why and when were "corridos" first sung? Also, we`ll talk about this musical genre evolution, themes, and how it morphed into a new sub-genre: the so-called "narcocorrido" –which deals with drug cartel issues. This tertulia will be held […]
June 17, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Art Talk: “Muralism”, “Indigenism”, and Social Realism: Pride and Prejudice Vancouver, B.C. This month's Art Talk will focus on the outcomes and legacy of the muralismo and indigenismo movements that emerged in Mexico after the Revolución Zapatista. How influential were these movements for the rest of Latin America? What were the pros and cons of this revolutionary attitude for artists, critics, and the general public? Join us […]
June 24, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tertulia: “Que significa ser Afrolatin@? What does it mean to be Afrolatinx?” Online This Tertulia will touch on the complexities of the Afro-Latin identity, its many facets, challenges, and the importance of recognizing the African influence in Latin culture. How does the inclusion of Blackness look like in Latin America? How does that change in diaspora communities in Canada and why is it important to be having these […]
October 21, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group with Venezuelan writer Helen Cova Vancouver, B.C. We’re pleased to present a SPECIAL EDITION of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group. This event is open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Join us on Saturday, October 21, at 4:00 pm at the SFU (Vancouver Campus) - Belzberg Library for a conversation on the stories "Splinter," "Astronaut," […]
April 3, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Memories in Hues: A Chromatic Journey through the Global South | Exhibition Visit with the artists and Miret Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Join us for an exclusive exhibition visit with the artists and curator Miret Rodriguez on Wednesday, April 3, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Presented at Britannia Art Gallery from April 3 to April 27, 2024, "Memories in Hues: A Chromatic Journey through the Global South" is a captivating show that invites visitors to delve into […]
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 […]
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 15 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm CHOCHITO REY: SANGRE, PODER Y TRAICIÓN | A King Lear Workshop Adaptation Progess Lab 1422 William St., Vancouver, B.C. Rumble Theatre in partnership with VLACC and the support of Bard on the Beach, presents CHOCHITO REY: SANGRE, PODER Y TRAICIÓN - A 'King Lear' Workshop Adaptation. What happens when we use devised theatre to transform King Lear, a famous and cherished Shakespeare play, into a Latin American telenovela? Join us on this night of exploration as we […]
