In Fire Never Dies: The Tina Modotti Project, best-selling author and Electric Company Core Artist Carmen Aguirre explores the intersection of art and revolution through the life of Italian photographer and activist Tina Modotti. Modotti’s story unfolds in 1920s Mexico City, where her art flourished and she engaged with icons like Frida Kahlo and Diego […]
Join us for an evening of dance, connection, and community, no experience required! Whether you’re an experienced dancer or curious to try tango for the first time, all are welcome at the Community Milonga (tango dance party). A milonga is a social dance gathering rooted in Argentine Tango and is celebrated as a lively, inclusive […]
Join us for a special guided tour with multidisciplinary artist Dafne Blanco-Sarlay, as she walks us through her powerful solo exhibition, The Alchemist Heart , a deeply personal journey through identity, memory, and the transformative power of art. Drawing from her Afro-Mexican and Jewish roots, her family’s history of migration and activism, and her lived […]
VLACC is thrilled to present a special edition of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group, in partnership with the Writers Fest and as part of Latin Expressions 2025, featuring acclaimed Mexican-Canadian writer Martha Bátiz. Join us for an engaging discussion centred on three of her powerful stories: “Svetlana of Montreal,” “The Audition,” and “Apartment […]
Join us in celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with a specially curated studio hop highlighting Latin American voices in Vancouver, presented as part of VLACC’s Latin Expressions program. Guided by curator and art historian Miret Rodríguez, this event offers an intimate opportunity to step inside three artists’ studios, hear directly about their practices, and reflect […]
Facilitator Carla Alcántara leads us through a workshop that is a unique celebration of Mexican culture and a heartfelt tribute to our deceased loved ones. Through a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach, participants will explore movement and dance cues accompanied by live music. Together, we will weave a collective ofrenda (shrine) using provided crafts and materials, honouring the traditions that unite […]
VLACC is pleased to present another session of our reading group dedicated to Latin American short stories. Join us for an engaging discussion on "Hell So Feared" (1957) by Juan Carlos Onetti and "Emma Zunz" (1949) by Jorge Luis Borges — two masterful stories from the mid-20th century that delve into power, fear, and moral […]
Join us for a delicious and engaging morning as we celebrate the rich culture of Brazilian coffee! This immersive event will take you from farm to cup with stories, brewing demonstrations, and tastings using three classic methods: Aeropress, French Press, and Pour Over. We’ll begin with a conversation about the history of coffee in Brazil, […]
VLACC está emocionado de traer de vuelta “Destellos de Paz”, un divertido evento comunitario en español, creado para reunir a familias con niños de 3 a 8 años y celebrar el espíritu y la cultura navideña latinoamericana. Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Greenhouse Studio, first floor (entrance at […]
VLACC is delighted to once again partner with VIFF’s New Spanish Cinema series — now in its 14-film edition and marking our third collaboration with this celebrated showcase of contemporary cinema from Spain. Although the series focuses on Spanish filmmaking, The Blue Star (La Estrella Azul) offers a beautiful cross-cultural bridge: the story takes place […]
VLACC invites you to join our monthly Latin American Short Stories Reading Group for an evening of thoughtful discussion and community. This session will be led by Professor Jon Beasley-Murray, who will guide us through remarkable works of Latin American literature: Complete Works and Other Stories by Guatemalan writer Augusto Monterroso and The Return by […]
Join us for an engaging evening presented by VLACC, in partnership with the PuSh Festival, featuring writer and performing artist Luanda Casella as she explores the power and danger of storytelling in today’s post-truth era. Reckoning with the cult of story in our post-truth era, Luanda Casella, writer, performing artist, and master of narrative subversion, […]
©2012/2026 VLACC | All Rights Reserved.