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NEPANTLA: Magia Ancestral | Salomé Nieto & Julio Medina

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C.

Experience the mesmerizing world premiere of this powerful duet by Butoh and autoethnographic dance artists Salomé Nieto and Julio Medina, who explore their shared Mexican heritage and the complexities of living in the diaspora. This unique collaboration was first presented as a studio showing during VLACC’s Latin Expressions series last October and now debuts in its final form at […]

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, […]

Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere | Episode 5: Pedro Chamale

VLACC's YouTube Channel Vancouver, B.C.

Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of building their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary provides an intimate glimpse into their challenges and triumphs, revealing how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. A new documentary will be released monthly […]

¡Viva Latinoamérica! – Celebrating Latin American Arts and Culture at Langara College

Langara College - Building A

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Doors at 5:30 pm) Location: Langara College - Building A (100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 3B3) This is a FREE event, and everyone is welcome! Join VLACC and the Langara College for ¡Viva Latinoamérica!, a vibrant celebration of Latin American arts and culture. […]

Reimagining Histories: The Art of Firelei Báez

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street V6Z 2H7, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the work of Firelei Báez, a Dominican American artist whose versatile practice reimagines histories, particularly those of Latin America and the Caribbean. Through her complex visual language, Báez challenges colonial narratives, explores diasporic identities and reclaims spaces for voices often excluded from dominant historical accounts. Date: Saturday, March […]

Chiquita (Banana) – Art Exhibition by Michelle Bourget Morales

Vancouver, B.C.

Date: From March 2nd to March 30th, 2025 Time: Mon. to Fri.: 9:00 am – 9:45 pm Sat. & Sun.: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm Location: Trout Lake Community Centre - Display Vitrine Case - 3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4 Free event. VLACC, in collaboration with Trout Lake Community Centre and Curated Tastes, […]

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: […]

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 […]

Preguntas a Rosario | A Community Workshop

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C.

Move, Reflect, and Bring Rosario Castellanos’ Poetry to Life Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre - Room B (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver) What if poetry could move you—literally? What if words could transform the way you see yourself and the world around you? […]

Seeds of Resistance – An Interdisciplinary Tribute to Rosario Castellanos’ Life and Work

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for an evening of reflection and artistic expression as we celebrate the centennial of Rosario Castellanos—one of Mexico’s most influential writers, poets, and intellectuals. Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Exhibition Hall and Performance Centre - Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre - 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver. A […]