Tag: latin america

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, […]

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 […]

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 female singers' band. Some special poetry reading and two sets from DJ André Brasil will make this an uplifting evening for all. Local Brazilian poet […]

Summer Camp – Explore Latin American Culture – CANCELLED

Vancouver, B.C.

Britannia is excited to include a Latin American inspired Summer Camp in partnership with Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre and Words in Motion. Explorations in music, language, arts & crafts, dance, and food. There will be time for outdoor fun and making friends. Please pack a lunch, nut free snacks, and water bottle. Dress for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Navegando los cambios como una Nube

Vancouver, B.C.

Free Event in Spanish for kids and families “The Adventures of Nubit” is a short illustrated story about a brave cloud on an auto-discovery journey. Follow Nubit’s adventures at a storytelling event by its author, Emilia Rojas, on Saturday, August 26, at 11:30 am at Victoria Park. The book's presentation will be followed by craft […]

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. […]