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 […]
January 21 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Community Art Tour | Firelei Báez Exhibition Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street V6Z 2H7, Vancouver, B.C. Join us for a special Community Art Tour of the exhibition Firelei Báez, co-hosted by the Vancouver Art Gallery, VLACC, and Curated Tastes. This interactive tour will be co-led by Miret Rodríguez, representing the VLACC, and an in-house expert from the Gallery who brings extensive knowledge of the exhibition. Miret will guide the conversation to unpack […]
January 31 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm BOGOTÁ | Andrea Peña & Artists at PuSh Festival Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C. BOGOTÁ | Andrea Peña & Artists – Push Festival: Presented by New Works in partnership with VLACC Experience BOGOTÁ, a visceral and magnetic performance by Andrea Peña & Artists, as part of the PuSh Festival. Inspired by Colombia’s political and spiritual heritage, this bold work constructs a brutalist landscape through choreography, where nine performers embody […]
February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group at VPL | Black History Month Special Edition Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C. Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Time:6:00 - 8:30 pm Location: VPL Central Library, 8th Floor - Room Room 862 (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) VLACC is thrilled to partner with the Vancouver Public Library for the first time on this special edition of our monthly reading group in honour of Black History […]
February 12 @ 6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere | Episode 4: Alvaro Rojas VLACC's YouTube Channel 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 release a new documentary monthly on […]
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 […]
February 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Black History Month | Afro-Latinx Cineclub: Pelo Malo Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:15 pm Location: VPL Central Library, Montalbano Family Theatre (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) Join us for a meaningful celebration of Black voices and perspectives in Latin storytelling! This Black History Month, VLACC is partnering with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to present two […]
February 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Black History Month | Afro-Latinx Cineclub: Doláres de Arena Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C. Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:15 pm Location: VPL Central Library, Montalbano Family Theatre (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) Join us for this meaningful celebration of Black voices and perspectives in Latinx storytelling! This Black History Month, VLACC is partnering with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to present two […]
