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Verão de Cores Brasileiras – In Portuguese

Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a fantastic summer event brought to you by VLACC, perfect for kids who want to connect with Brazilian culture. Come and have fun with your family at Verão de Cores Brasileiras, featuring three amazing workshops! Create your own Abayomi doll, listen to enchanting stories, participate in traditional Brazilian games, and learn unique […]

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 […]

Kairos Blanket Exercise with Hubert Barton and Catalina Parra

Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is thrilled to bring back our series, “Indigenous Experiences in Canada and Latin America – Working Towards Reconciliation” with the Kairos Blanket Exercise. Dive into a unique, hands-on experience that uses Indigenous ways of learning to explore the history we share as Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. From the days before contact through […]

I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) | Film Screening

Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is proud to partner with VIFF to bring to Vancouver audiences the new movie by acclaimed Brazilian director Walter Moreira Salles.    Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 8:45 pm Location: Vancouver Playhouse | 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC In Portuguese with subtitles in English. This is an 18+ presentation Tickets start at $19 […]

“Nepantla: Magia Ancestral” Studio Showing with Salome Nieto and Julio Medina

The Nest 1398 Cartwright St, Vancouver, B.C.

Discover the magical world of Mexican folklore with Nepantla: Magia Ancestral. This studio showing takes you on a journey through ancient traditions and the mystical stories passed down through generations. Through this work, artists Julio Medina and Salome Nieto share a metaphysical world rooted in tradition and popular culture as they unveil embodied memories through the power of performance. After […]

Re:Location Season 2 Premiere

Vancouver, B.C.

Watch the teaser: Join us for the Premiere of Re:Location Season 2. You are invited to an exclusive screening of Re:Location Season 2, followed by a Q&A with the featured artists and directors. This new season continues the journey begun in 2023, showcasing the vibrant and evolving presence of Latin American culture in Canada through […]

An Evening with Lido Pimienta

Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is proud to present the phenomenal Lido Pimienta as the main event of its Latin Expressions series, commemorating Latin American Heritage Month. Prepare to be swept away by the brilliance of this Toronto-based Colombian artist as she transforms the stage with her powerful and genre-defying performance. Lido's celebratory music weaves together themes of feminism, colonialism, […]

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 […]

Sing, Don’t Cry | Exhibition Visit with Angie Quintanilla Coates and Miret Rodriguez

Vancouver, B.C.

Discover the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture at the Sing, Don't Cry exhibition by Angie Quintanilla Coates. Inspired by the anthem "Cielito Lindo," this showcase explores the persistent optimism of Mexican life through bold geometric forms and vivid colours. The exhibition reflects a journey from hardship to joy, embodying the mantra "Canta y no llores" […]

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 […]

Social Tango with Agustina Videla

Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for three unforgettable evenings of tango with Agustina Videla, celebrated choreographer and Artistic Director of the Social Tango Project. Enjoy its fascinating rhythms and rich history, brought to life with live music and stunning visuals. Experience an evening in which passionate artistry is expressed in every gesture.   Dates: October 24, 25, 26, […]