Tag: cultural events

Black History Month | Afro-Latinx Cineclub: Pelo Malo

Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:15 pm Location: VPL Central Library, Montalbano Family Theatre (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) Join us for a meaningful celebration of Black voices and perspectives in Latin storytelling! This Black History Month, VLACC is partnering with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to present two […]

Black History Month | Afro-Latinx Cineclub: Doláres de Arena

Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:15 pm Location: VPL Central Library, Montalbano Family Theatre (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) Join us for this meaningful celebration of Black voices and perspectives in Latinx storytelling! This Black History Month, VLACC is partnering with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to present two […]

Re:Location Season 2 Online Premiere | Episode 5: Pedro Chamale

VLACC's YouTube Channel Vancouver, B.C.

Re:Location Season 2 profiles five talented Latin American artists as they navigate the complexities of building their careers while staying connected to their cultural roots. Each short documentary provides an intimate glimpse into their challenges and triumphs, revealing how their experiences in Canada have shaped their artistic identities. A new documentary will be released monthly […]

Reimagining Histories: The Art of Firelei Báez

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street V6Z 2H7, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the work of Firelei Báez, a Dominican American artist whose versatile practice reimagines histories, particularly those of Latin America and the Caribbean. Through her complex visual language, Báez challenges colonial narratives, explores diasporic identities and reclaims spaces for voices often excluded from dominant historical accounts. Date: Saturday, March […]

Chiquita (Banana) – Art Exhibition by Michelle Bourget Morales

Vancouver, B.C.

Date: From March 2nd to March 30th, 2025 Time: Mon. to Fri.: 9:00 am – 9:45 pm Sat. & Sun.: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm Location: Trout Lake Community Centre - Display Vitrine Case - 3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4 Free event. VLACC, in collaboration with Trout Lake Community Centre and Curated Tastes, […]

Translating Rosario Castellanos: A Dance and Literary Tribute

Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch Vancouver, B.C.

Translating Rosario Castellanos: A Dance and Literary Tribute Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Time: 12 pm - 1 pm Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch – Grand Staircase, Level 8 (350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1) This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Please use the following link to save your […]

Preguntas a Rosario | A Community Workshop

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C.

Move, Reflect, and Bring Rosario Castellanos’ Poetry to Life Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre - Room B (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver) What if poetry could move you—literally? What if words could transform the way you see yourself and the world around you? […]

Seeds of Resistance – An Interdisciplinary Tribute to Rosario Castellanos’ Life and Work

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for an evening of reflection and artistic expression as we celebrate the centennial of Rosario Castellanos—one of Mexico’s most influential writers, poets, and intellectuals. Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Exhibition Hall and Performance Centre - Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre - 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver. A […]

Latin Expressions 2025 Opening Night

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

VLACC is thrilled to launch Latin Expressions 2025 with a night that brings our community together to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month. Join us for an evening that blends music, culture, and connection. Experience the vibrant sounds of the local band Mazacote, performing their signature live Latin rhythms, and let DJ Diana Mulata guide us […]

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 […]