July 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Verano de colores [IN SPANISH] Victoria Park 1425 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC Verano de colores is back on its third edition! Join us on Saturday, July 15, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Victoria Park (1425 Victoria Dr., Vancouver) for this program to create a space for Latin American families to connect with their roots and culture. Ana Lorena Pérez (Ecuador) y Maria Helena Morales (Colombia), […]
July 20, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Lugares de Pertenencia Vancouver, B.C. La Libelula Cooperative is pleased to share the upcoming workshop "Places of Belonging" co-facilitated by Carolina Aguirre and Fiorella Pinillos. Places of Belonging is a series of free community engaged art workshops for newcomer Latin American youth aged 13 - 18. In these workshops we will explore our places of connection and refuge in the City of […]
July 28, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Descarga musical with Flor Curcio The Greenhouse Studio 1885 Venables St, Vancouver, British Columbia Join us on Friday, July 28, at 6:30 pm at the Green House Studio to enjoy a Descarga Musical with Flor Curcio. Curcio is an Argentinian composer, singer, musicology and producer visiting Vancouver. Discover Flor's compositions in a casual and intimate environment. Her music is built on Argentine folkloric roots and proposes a journey through […]
August 19, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Verano de Colores II [IN SPANISH] Vancouver, B.C. Después del éxito del pasado Verano de colores, nos complace poder ofrecer el segundo evento de la temporada. Acompáñanos el 19 de Agosto en el Victoria Park (1425 Victoria Dr., Vancouver) de 11:00 am – 12:30 pm para continuar celebrando el español. Ana Lorena Pérez (Ecuador) y Maria Helena Morales (Colombia), junto a la invitada […]
September 23, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Art and Identity in Transit: a conversation between Faune Ybarra and Josema Zamorano SFU Downtown Campus Policy Room 515 West Hastings Street Policy Room Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3 515 West Hastings Street Policy Room, Vancouver, B.C. Misplacement, impermanence, a constant need for intercultural dialogue, and a longing for belonging. These are some conditions immigrating artists experience while in transit in so-called "Canada". Join interdisciplinary artists Faune Ybarra and Josema Zamorano in a conversation about how their work is informed by an identity that never seems to settle. Talk moderated by Miret Rodríguez. […]
September 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) Festival – Connecting Through Indigenous Films from Latin America Vancouver, B.C. Folil trafün (Joining roots) is a showcase of Indigenous and Afro-diaspora films from Latin America (with English subtitles), followed by dialogues to deepen understanding of the films and their relationship with local realities. We will also provide culturally relevant food, from the ʷməθkʷəy̓əm Nation to share. The showcase will launch with two-hybrid (online and in-person) […]
October 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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 […]
November 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm “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 […]
March 9, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Art in Focus: An Interactive Journey Through Modern Latin American Art | Part 2: “From Tarsila do Amaral to Joaquín Torres García” 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 2: “From Tarsila do Amaral to Joaquin Torres Garcia" The adventure […]
March 18, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm SOLD OUT – Explore Latin American Culture – Spring Break Camp Britannia Community Centre - Rink Mezzanine Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. For kids with age at least 6 years but less than 10 years In partnership with the Britannia Community Centre and Words in Motion Spanish Language, we're excited to present a Latin American-inspired Spring Break Camp from March 18th to 22nd. During the week, participants will explore music, language, arts & crafts, dance, and food […]
June 11, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – June Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is pleased to announce our first collaboration with the World Languages and Literatures Department at SFU for June's Latin American Short Stories Reading Group session. Join us on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm, in the Conference Room of Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier St) for a discussion on the stories "Guatemala," "Now That […]
July 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - August 2, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Let’s Hear It For Yaletown – Latin American Tunes Vancouver, B.C. Attention all Latin music lovers! VLACC is thrilled to curate three days of music for Let's Hear It For Yaletown, featuring lots of FREE music and dance powered by local talents. Join us at the events, brought together by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association and supported by the Yaletown Brewing Company, and discover many fabulous […]
