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Noche de Teatro, a Carmen Aguirre New Play Sneak Peek

Vancouver, B.C.

Join Electric Company Theatre Core Artist, award-winning theatre maker and best-selling author, Carmen Aguirre, for an exclusive glimpse into her new play, Fire Never Dies: The Tina Modotti Project in advance of its premiere at the 2024 Chutzpah! Festival in November 2024. Carmen will read excerpts from her script, followed by Q&A moderated by the […]

Latin Expressions in Three Conversations

Vancouver, B.C.

Celebrating international authors and discovering writers from different cultures is one of the many highlights of the Festival, and this year, we delve into works from Latin American writers. Each offers fascinating, heady insight into the lives of women. Carmen Boullosa is one of Mexico's leading novelists, poets, and playwrights. The Book of Eve tells […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group with Venezuelan writer Helen Cova

Vancouver, B.C.

We’re pleased to present a SPECIAL EDITION of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group. This event is open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Join us on Saturday, October 21, at 4:00 pm at the SFU (Vancouver Campus) - Belzberg Library for a conversation on the stories "Splinter," "Astronaut," […]

“Día de Muertos” | Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop

Vancouver, B.C.

FREE Event for people 16+  Join us for "Día de Muertos" | Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop, a unique celebration of Mexican culture and a heartfelt tribute to our departed loved ones. Guided by the talented facilitators Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer, this event invites you to engage in the art of crafting as we create an […]

Open Doors to Art: Exhibition Visit with Francisco Berlanga

Vancouver, B.C.

Join us on Saturday, November 4, at Grunt Gallery for a guided exhibition visit of Enticed and Entangled en algo Antiguo by Francisco Berlanga. The artist will give us a walkthrough of his solo exhibition. This visit is part of our ongoing series “Open Doors to Art” in partnership with Curated Tastes. Due to the recent COVID-19 spread, we encourage […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – November

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, November 14 at 6:30 pm, at the Conference Room (1661 Napier St, Vancouver) for a discussion on the stories "The Mystery of Survival" […]

“Samba Experience” | Dance workshop with Carine Fortunato

Vancouver, B.C.

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of Samba with the guidance of Carine Fortunato, the visionary director of Samba Fusion. With pulsating rhythms and rich cultural fusion of the foundational steps of "samba no pé," immerse yourself in the vibrant history and significance of this Afro-Brazilian dance that arose from the spirited favelas […]

Punto de Encuentro: A meetup for Latin American creatives

Vancouver, B.C.

We are pleased to invite emerging artists and creatives from Latin America to Punto de Encuentro, an evening of creative community-building through art making. Join us on Saturday, December 9, at 6:00 pm at the Canucks Family Education Centre at Britannia Community and Services Centre. Punto de Encuentro invites you to bid adiós to 2023 […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – December

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 […]

Art in Focus: An Interactive Journey Through Modern Latin American Art | Part 1: “From Frida Kahlo to Wifredo Lam”

SFU (Vancouver Campus) - Belzberg Library - Study Room (515 W Hastings St, Vancouver)

Embark on a vibrant journey through the rich tapestry of Modern Latin American Art in our interactive two-part series. This isn't your typical art history class; it's a dynamic exploration that invites you to become an integral part of observing and analyzing artworks. Part 1: “From Frida Kahlo to Wilfredo Lam" Dive into the surreal […]

Staged Reading of Fire Never Dies: The Tina Modotti Project with Carmen Aguirre 

Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, 950 West 41st Avenue, MST Territories Vancouver, B.C.

Join us on February 2 at 4 pm for a special glimpse into a new play-in-progress by Electric Company Theatre Core Artist Carmen Aguirre, Fire Never Dies: The Tina Modotti Project. Premiering in November 2024 at the Chutzpah! Festival, this is an exciting opportunity to see the work in development and to ask Carmen about […]