August 17, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Verão de Cores Brasileiras – In Portuguese Vancouver, B.C. Join us for a fantastic summer event brought to you by VLACC, perfect for kids who want to connect with Brazilian culture. Come and have fun with your family at Verão de Cores Brasileiras, featuring three amazing workshops! Create your own Abayomi doll, listen to enchanting stories, participate in traditional Brazilian games, and learn unique […]
September 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – September Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is thrilled to host once again our prized Latin American Short Stories Reading Group in collaboration with SFU's Department of World Languages and Literatures. Join us for a discussion on the stories "Happy Birthday" (1960) by Clarice Lispector, "Ruth, fearless" (2020) by Aline Bei and "Natalina's Children" (2014) by Conceição Evaristo, facilitated by SFU Visiting Faculty Camila […]
September 21, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kairos Blanket Exercise with Hubert Barton and Catalina Parra Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is thrilled to bring back our series, “Indigenous Experiences in Canada and Latin America – Working Towards Reconciliation” with the Kairos Blanket Exercise. Dive into a unique, hands-on experience that uses Indigenous ways of learning to explore the history we share as Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. From the days before contact through […]
October 5, 2024 @ 8:45 pm - 11:00 pm I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) | Film Screening Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is proud to partner with VIFF to bring to Vancouver audiences the new movie by acclaimed Brazilian director Walter Moreira Salles. Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 8:45 pm Location: Vancouver Playhouse | 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC In Portuguese with subtitles in English. This is an 18+ presentation Tickets start at $19 […]
October 6, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm “Nepantla: Magia Ancestral” Studio Showing with Salome Nieto and Julio Medina The Nest 1398 Cartwright St, Vancouver, B.C. Discover the magical world of Mexican folklore with Nepantla: Magia Ancestral. This studio showing takes you on a journey through ancient traditions and the mystical stories passed down through generations. Through this work, artists Julio Medina and Salome Nieto share a metaphysical world rooted in tradition and popular culture as they unveil embodied memories through the power of performance. After […]
October 10, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Re:Location Season 2 Premiere Vancouver, B.C. Watch the teaser: Join us for the Premiere of Re:Location Season 2. You are invited to an exclusive screening of Re:Location Season 2, followed by a Q&A with the featured artists and directors. This new season continues the journey begun in 2023, showcasing the vibrant and evolving presence of Latin American culture in Canada through […]
October 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm An Evening with Lido Pimienta Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is proud to present the phenomenal Lido Pimienta as the main event of its Latin Expressions series, commemorating Latin American Heritage Month. Prepare to be swept away by the brilliance of this Toronto-based Colombian artist as she transforms the stage with her powerful and genre-defying performance. Lido's celebratory music weaves together themes of feminism, colonialism, […]
October 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Reading Group | Latin Expressions Special Edition Vancouver, B.C. We're excited to announce a special edition of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group, part of the Latin Expressions series. This event welcomes anyone passionate about the rich narratives crafted by Latin American writers. Join us on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 pm at the SFU Vancouver Campus - Belzberg Library as we dive […]
October 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sing, Don’t Cry | Exhibition Visit with Angie Quintanilla Coates and Miret Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Discover the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture at the Sing, Don't Cry exhibition by Angie Quintanilla Coates. Inspired by the anthem "Cielito Lindo," this showcase explores the persistent optimism of Mexican life through bold geometric forms and vivid colours. The exhibition reflects a journey from hardship to joy, embodying the mantra "Canta y no llores" […]
October 26, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring Event Social Tango with Agustina Videla Social Tango with Agustina Videla Vancouver, B.C. Join us for three unforgettable evenings of tango with Agustina Videla, celebrated choreographer and Artistic Director of the Social Tango Project. Enjoy its fascinating rhythms and rich history, brought to life with live music and stunning visuals. Experience an evening in which passionate artistry is expressed in every gesture. Dates: October 24, 25, 26, […]
November 2, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm Día de Muertos: An interdisciplinary embodiment workshop with Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer Vancouver, B.C. Join us for "Día de Muertos": An interdisciplinary embodiment free 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 Altar de Muertos, a […]
November 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – November Vancouver, B.C. VLACC, in partnership with UBC, is thrilled to present the November session of our reading group. This program invites all who are interested in exploring short stories by Latin American authors. Join us on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Britannia Community Centre’s Conference Room for a lively discussion of Woman […]
