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 […]
October 26, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring Event Social Tango with Agustina Videla 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, […]
November 2, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm Día de Muertos: An interdisciplinary embodiment workshop with Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer Vancouver, B.C. Join us for "Día de Muertos": An interdisciplinary embodiment free 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 Altar de Muertos, a […]
November 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) Festival Showcases – November 8 Vancouver, B.C. Connecting Indigenous Territories Through Films and Dialogue Join us for Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) festival showcases! Folil Trafün channels the power of films and dialogue to discuss themes of Indigenous Contested Lands and Rights of Nature. The showcases will explore how film and photography can advance the truth, reconciliation, and decolonization process within UBC and […]
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 […]
November 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere – Episode 1 with Andy Alvarez Vancouver, B.C. https://youtu.be/FnUsUq7_Pcc Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary offers an intimate look at their challenges and triumphs, reflecting on how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. We will release a new documentary […]
November 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) Festival Showcases – November 14 Vancouver, B.C. Connecting Indigenous Territories Through Films and Dialogue Join us for Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) festival showcases! Folil Trafün channels the power of films and dialogue to discuss themes of Indigenous Contested Lands and Rights of Nature. The showcases will explore how film and photography can advance the truth, reconciliation, and decolonization process within UBC and […]
December 4, 2024 @ 5:30 am - 7:30 pm Voices of Self-Love | Art Exhibition Britannia Art Gallery 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. Voices of Self-Love is a group exhibition that celebrates the powerful journey of self-love through stories of acceptance, belonging, nurture, and transformation. This past April, twelve Latin American women gathered at a local community center to participate in creative writing, painting, and sculpture workshops, courageously sharing their personal stories of self-discovery. Inspired by these moving […]
December 11, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere – Episode 2 Yaimel Lopez Vancouver, B.C. Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary offers an intimate look at their challenges and triumphs, reflecting on how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. We will release a new documentary monthly on […]
January 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm They Will Be Dust: A Screening as Part of the New Spanish Cinema Series Vancouver, B.C. Join us for They Will Be Dust, a gripping and thought-provoking film presented as part of the 2025 New Spanish Cinema series. Directed by Jonás Trueba and featuring celebrated Chilean actor Alfredo Castro, this Spanish drama delves into universal themes of migration, identity, and community, offering a profoundly human perspective on the forces that shape […]
January 8 @ 6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere – Episode 3 Carol Mendes Vancouver, B.C. Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary offers an intimate look at their challenges and triumphs, reflecting on how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. We will release a new documentary monthly on […]
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 […]
