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Community Milonga 

Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C.

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 […]

Inside The Alchemist Heart: A Guided Tour with Dafne Blanco-Sarlay

The Cultch 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver, B.C.

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 […]

Latin American Reading Group | Latin Expressions Special Edition with Martha Bátiz

Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, B.C.

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 […]

Latin American Studio Hop and Reception

Hackspace 1601 Venables St, Vancouver, B.C.

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 […]

Día de Muertos: Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop

Canucks Family Education Centre 1655 William St, Vancouver, B.C.

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 […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | November

Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

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 […]

Brazilian Coffee Experience at Mogiana Coffee

Mogiana Coffee 7037 Antrim Ave, Burnaby, B.C.

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, […]

Destellos de Paz – Un encuentro familiar lleno de alegría, arte y espíritu navideño | In Spanish

The Greenhouse Studio 1885 Venables St, Vancouver, British Columbia

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 […]

New Spanish Cinema | The Blue Star

VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver

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 […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group with Jon Beasley-Murray

Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

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 […]

The Unreliable Narrator: Writing in the Digital Age | Artist Talk by Luanda Casella

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver, B.C.

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, […]

Trouble Score: Luanda Casella / Pablo Casella / ntgent (Belgium/Brazil)

Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is pleased to partner with Push Festival to present Trouble Score, by Brazilian duo Luanda and Pablo Casella. Part ritual, part pop concert, Trouble Score is a hallucinatory portrait of family myth refracted through the lens of magic realism. Weaving multi-layered text, vocals, sound samples, and live music within an otherworldly lighting composition that turns each […]