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Spring Break Camp – Explore Latin American Culture

In partnership with the Britannia Community Centre and Words in Motion, we're excited to present a Latin American-inspired Spring Break Camp from March 13th to 17th. During the week, participants will explore music, language, arts & crafts, dance, and food in a variety of activities. There will be time for outdoor fun and making friends. […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – March

Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Join us on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 pm, at the Conference Room (1661 Napier St, Vancouver) for a discussion on the stories "Woman Hollering Creek" (1991) […]

Re:Location Free Online Premiere Episode 3 – Sal Ferreras

Vancouver, B.C.

https://youtu.be/8IpRTK7R74M   Inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2003, Sal Ferreras is a Puerto Rican-Canadian musician, producer, composer and educator who came to Canada in 1972. He has performed in almost every musical genre on the Canadian music scene with collaborations that included classical music, world music, jazz, new music, indigenous music, […]

VLACC Choir – Spring Term 2023

Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC Choir - Spring Term - Apr 4 – Wed, June 20, 2018 - Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00pm

Re:Location Free Online Premiere Episode 4 – Carmen Aguirre

Vancouver, B.C.

https://youtu.be/bWhgmMYIR-k Actor, playwright, and author Carmen Aguirre is a Vancouver-based Chilean-Canadian artist with over eighty film, television, and stage acting credits. While still a student at Studio 58, she wrote her first play, “In a Land Called I Don’t Remember”, which was published l in 2019 by Talonbooks. Since then, she has written and co-written […]

Sabor Cubano, a movement workshop with Yula

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

Learn the foundations of traditional Cuban dances, Mambo, Cha cha chá, and Conga in this first series of six workshops. Afro-Cuban dancer and instructor Yula Vostretsova, will provide an inclusive and relaxing environment to explore movement while having fun. Dates: From April 22 to May 27 (six sessions) Time: 3:15 - 5:15pm Place: Canuck Family […]

Kairos Blanket Exercise

Vancouver, B.C.

We're pleased to start our series "Indigenous Experiences in Canada and Latin America - Working Towards Reconciliation" with the event Kairos Blanket Exercise on Saturday, April 22 at 6:00 pm at the Canuck Family Education Centre (1655 William St, Vancouver). The Kairos Blanket Exercise is based on Indigenous methodologies to build an understanding of our […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – May

Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Join us on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 pm, at the Conference Room (1661 Napier St, Vancouver) for a discussion on the stories "Mambrú Did Not Go […]

Re:Location Free Online Premiere Episode 5 – Rosario Ancer

Vancouver, B.C.

https://youtu.be/kLjmvrUfToU   Mexican Flamenco dancer, dance coach, artistic director and bailadora, Rosario Ancer found herself a home in Vancouver, where she grew her family, a dance academy, and a well-known international Flamenco Festival creating a lasting flamenco legacy. Starting in Mexico, going to Spain and landing in Canada, Rosario's journey began following a call, a […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – June 2023

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

VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with Britannia Community Services Centre, a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Join us on Tuesday, June 13th at 6:30 pm, at the Conference Room (1661 Napier St, Vancouver) for a discussion on the stories "Emma Zunz", by Jorge Luis Borges and "Vast Hell", […]

FESTA PLURAL: Brazilian Edition featuring amarElas and DJ André Brasil

St. James Community Square 3214 W 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us Saturday, June 24th, when VLACC will launch FESTA PLURAL, an inclusive music and poetry event. This first edition will highlight Brazil’s music and spoken-word performance with amarElas, a […]