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Latin American Short Stories in Translation Reading Group – ONLINE Explore the world of Latin American creative writing, culture and ideas! This event is free, but registration is required. Please click here to get your FREE ticket on Eventbrite VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, a reading group […]

Tertulia Talks with Sal Ferreras **NEW DATE JUNE 8th** This is a FREE online event. Join Zoom Meeting at  7pm on June 8th: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83247109851?pwd=UGlpVHBvQW9vVlcyQXhzYzFrTWNOdz09 Meeting ID: 832 4710 9851 Password: navaja "Pedro Navaja", the popular hit song by Rubén Blades uses what is considered to be a classic version of a “salsa” song arrangement. What […]

VLACC is thrilled to partner with Lula Lounge/Lula Music & Arts Centre for this entertaining online workshop. Leaders of the Toronto-based Afro-Cuban roots and jazz group OKAN, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne will explain the history of Son Pregón, a traditional Cuban musical genre. Get ready to learn the rhythm and sing along with one […]

This online workshop will introduce families to fundamental knowledge and techniques of art-making in a way that engages their own expression into the artwork while nurturing imagination, collaboration, and confidence. In this session, visual art educator Yaimel will guide you to create a fun collage (June 13th) and a monotype (June 27th)  Collage Saturday, June […]

VLACC is delighted to announce Serenata for Canada presenting Mariachi Los Dorados on July 1st from 11:00 am – 12: 00 pm on our Facebook page (facebook.com/vlacc) Join us in our celebration of Canada’s Anniversary. Sing along with “Las Mañanitas” (Mexico's most popular birthday song) and several traditional tunes with a wonderful musical performance by […]

Join us for an afternoon of soulful acoustic solo music with singer/songwriter Stephanie Pedraza. Her original musical compositions are an honest reflection of her rich Latin American background, of her […]

Social Distancing with Cine Club – ONLINE EDITION We’re delighted to present the documentary Omara: Cuba directed by Cuban filmmaker Lester Hamlet. The film documents the 70-year artistic career of […]

Dafne Blanco and Carmen Rodríguez will host this online Spanish language literary cafe, featuring readings by the hosts, and emerging writers Carlos Cabello, Alicia Niemann, Miralda Reyes and Danais Yera. […]

Descarga Musical with Ilhan Saferali Trio Jazz concert on live stream It’s summer and we couldn’t be more excited about our live-stream concert with the Ilhan Saferali Trio! The Ilhan […]

Date: Saturday, August 8 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Platform: FB Live (facebook.com/vlacc) With six full-length albums and numerous national and international tours to her credit, Venezuelan-Canadian vocalist and […]

"Trascendiendo Fronteras: exploring migration through visual art" Studio Visit with Pilar Mehlis Thursday, August 13 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Platform: Zoom Get your free ticket on Eventbrite at: […]